Food Is Food

Talia Cecchele
  • 5.0 (3)
  • MENTAL HEALTH

Food Is Food is a compassion-led podcast hosted by specialist eating disorder dietitian and founder of the TC Nutrition Clinic, Talia Cecchele. This podcast will support you to ditch diet culture, break free from food rules and debunk nutrition misinformation.    Each week, we will cover topics that delve deeper into nutrition, intuitive eating, psychology, diet culture and the consequences of undereating, all through a non-diet and weight-inclusive lens. Our relationship with food is complex and is influenced by our thoughts, emotions and life experiences, which is why healing from disordered eating is about more than just food.   Whether you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, curious about intuitive eating, or simply wanting a kinder, more connected relationship with food — you're in the right place.

Episodes

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Understanding the Spectrum: Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorder

    In this episode of Food is Food, Talia clarifies the differences between disordered eating and eating disorders, emphasising the importance of recognising signs and seeking support. It explores the spectrum of eating behaviors, diagnostic criteria, and factors contributing to eating disorders, providing valuable insights for anyone concerned about their relationship with food. Episodes drop every Thursday. What You’ll Learn: Difference between disordered eating and eating disordersSpectrum of eating behaviours from intuitive eating to clinical diagnosisFactors contributing to eating disorders: biological, psychological, socioculturalImportance of seeking support earlyImpact of diet culture and societal pressuresResources & Links: DSM-5 Criteria for Eating Disorders - https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/practice/dsm Butterfly Foundation Australia - https://butterfly.org.au/ Beat UK: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Free Resource List: https://www.taliacecchele.com/freebies Ellyn Satter Normal Eating Definition: https://www.ellynsatterinstitute.org/how-to-eat/normal-eating/  Episode Timestamps:  00:00 – Welcome & introduction  02:30 – How common eating disorders really are  04:50 – Understanding diagnoses & overlap between eating disorders  09:35 – Why disordered eating is hard to define  11:30 – The spectrum: from intuitive eating to eating disorders  12:20 – The “3 Ps” model: why eating disorders develop  15:35 – Barriers to seeking support & cultural considerations  18:30 – What is disordered eating? Signs to look out for  21:10 – The role of intention behind food behaviours  22:50 – What “normal eating” actually looks like  25:10 – How disordered eating can develop into an eating disorder  26:40 – Final thoughts: when to seek support Connect with Talia: Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by: Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.

    26 min

  2. 30 APR

    Why You Are Already “Sick Enough”: The Hidden Impact of Undereating | With Jennifer Gaudiani

    In this episode of Food is Food, we explore the complex and often misunderstood concept of being “sick enough” in the context of eating disorders and undereating. What You’ll Learn: How diet culture, medical gaslighting, and internalised beliefs keep people stuckThe truth about “feeling fine” while undernourished (and why it’s misleading)Why your metabolism isn’t brokenThe biological reality of undereating - from bone health and biochemistry to heart health and cognitive changeResources & Links: Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition (2nd Edition) by Dr. Jen GaudianiGaudiani Clinic: https://www.gaudianiclinic.comGuideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American  Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines About our Guest: Dr. Jen Gaudiani is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Founded in 2016, the Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care.  The fully updated and significantly expanded second edition of Dr. Gaudiani’s bestselling book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition is now available wherever books are sold. Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & introduction 01:00 – What does “sick enough” actually mean? 07:00 – Why feeling “fine” doesn’t mean you’re nourished 12:30 – The house-on-fire analogy explained 16:30 – Can you really break your metabolism? 24:00 – Extreme hunger and why it’s biologically normal 30:00 – Diet culture, stigma, and hunger across all body sizes 31:30 – Heart rate: athlete vs undernourished body 36:00 – Blood markers: cholesterol, white cells & medical myths 43:00 – Undereating and its impact on your brain 49:00 – Perimenopause, ageing, and eating disorders 52:30 – Closing thoughts Connect with Talia: Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by: Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.

    49 min

  3. 22 APR

    Understanding RAVES™: A Flexible Framework For Healing Your Relationship with Food | With Shane Jeffrey

    In this episode of Food is Food, Talia and Shane Jeffrey explore the RAVES Eating Model — a compassionate, flexible framework designed to support a more peaceful and nourishing relationship with food. What You’ll Learn: What the RAVES Eating Model is and how each principle supports recoveryWhy regularity and adequacy form the foundation of nutritional wellbeingThe role of variety, social eating, and flexibility in long-term recoveryHow RAVES can be adapted to suit your unique needs, preferences, and life contextCommon misconceptions about structured eating frameworksSAFETY: neurodiversity affirming approach to developing neutral food relationships Resources & Links: RAVES™ Eating Model Website (RAVES workshops, RAVES handout, Certification Program): https://www.raveseatingmodel.com/ RAVES™ Instagram: @raves.eating.model River Oak Health Website: https://www.riveroakhealth.com.au/ River Oak Health Instagram: @riveroakhealth About our guest: Shane is an Australian based Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with over 25 years of experience in the eating disorder field across both the private and public sectors.  Shane is the director and lead clinician at Brisbane based River Oak Health, a multidisciplinary private practice service dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders and other eating, weight and body image concerns. treatment service in Brisbane.  As the developer of the RAVES™ Eating Model, Shane has a strong interest in keeping nutrition messages simple, service development and supporting clinicians through professional supervision and workshop events.   Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome & introduction 02:00 – What is the RAVES model? 06:00 – Regularity & adequacy: building the foundation 14:00 – Variety, social eating & spontaneity explained 22:00 – Common misconceptions of RAVES 27:00 – Adapting RAVES for neurodiversity 34:00 – The SAFETY framework and client-centred care 39:00 – RAVES workshops and certification 49:00 – Closing thoughts Connect with Talia: Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by: Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.

    43 min

  4. 14 APR

    I Never Wanted To Work As An Eating Disorder Dietitian

    In this episode of Food is Food, Talia shares about her own relationship with food and how she unexpectedly found her path as an eating disorder dietitian. She talks about: The early influences on her relationship with food, including a brief experience with disordered eatingHow her career evolved from a desire to work as a sports dietitian to working in eating disordersThe personal and professional experiences that shaped her understanding of eating disorders and recoveryIf you’ve ever felt confused by conflicting nutrition advice or questioned your relationship with food, this podcast will help you feel less alone and open the door to a more compassionate, flexible way of thinking about food. New episodes drop every Thursday.  Stay nourished.  Connect with Talia: Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by: Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.

    19 min

  5. 14 APR

    Welcome To Food Is Food!

    Are you frustrated by the amount of nutrition misinformation that you hear?  Me too.  I'm Talia Cecchele, specialist eating disorder and disordered eating dietitian and founder of the TCN clinic. I support people to overcome food rules, stop restrictive dieting and stop feeling so out of control with food and eating. In this podcast, I really want to bring nuance to the conversations that we have about nutrition because our relationship with food is so complex and it can be really harmful to view food in a black and white or all or nothing way. We'll be chatting about all things nutrition, intuitive eating, body image, diet culture, psychology and the consequences of under-eating and all through a non-diet and weight inclusive lens. I really hope to create space that allows us to better understand how our thoughts, emotions and life experiences shape our relationship with food and our bodies.  So if you're feeling a little bit lost about how to eat normally or you feel like food is overtaking your life, then you're in the right place.  Welcome to Food Is Food! Connect with Talia: Talia’s Instagram: @tcnutritionFood Is Food Instagram: @foodisfoodpodWebsite & Mailing List: www.taliacechele.com Clinic Enquiries: https://www.taliacecchele.com/contact Support the Podcast: If this episode resonated with you, you can support Food is Food by: Following or subscribing to the podcastLeaving a 5* reviewSharing this episode with someone who might find it helpfulDisclaimer: This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for individual medical or dietetic advice.

    2 min

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Food Is Food is a compassion-led podcast hosted by specialist eating disorder dietitian and founder of the TC Nutrition Clinic, Talia Cecchele. This podcast will support you to ditch diet culture, break free from food rules and debunk nutrition misinformation.    Each week, we will cover topics that delve deeper into nutrition, intuitive eating, psychology, diet culture and the consequences of undereating, all through a non-diet and weight-inclusive lens. Our relationship with food is complex and is influenced by our thoughts, emotions and life experiences, which is why healing from disordered eating is about more than just food.   Whether you’re in recovery from an eating disorder, curious about intuitive eating, or simply wanting a kinder, more connected relationship with food — you're in the right place.

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  • Creator
    Talia Cecchele
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    5
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