15: Michelle Yates - Emotional Eating, Binge, Intuitive Eating, and Mario Kart(?)

In this episode, Alex and Matti talk to Michelle Yates - a registered dietitian with a specialty in emotional and binge eating. We cover the differences between emotional eating vs disordered eating vs eating disorders. We also talk about intuitive eating and the Health At Every Size movement - what did they get right and what did they get wrong?

Finally, we explore the perplexing reality that Michelle is still using a Nintendo Wii for her Mario Kart adventures.

0:00 Intro

1:34 Michelle still uses a Nintendo Wii?

2:15 Alex’s Nintendo Wii story

8:25 How did Michelle get started?

20:00 What sets Michelle’s program apart from other programs?

27:10 What role does social media play for Michelle?

38:20 Occasional binge eating vs binge eating disorder

44:40 What are the signs somebody should seek professional help vs. implementing healthy practices on their own?

48:14 What does a healthy approach to body image and goals look like in or after recovery?

54:55 How do you utilize intuitive eating and what are the drawbacks of implementing it with clients? Where does intuitive eating fall short?

1:00:20 The Health At Every Size movement - what are they getting right and wrong?

1:08:35 What are common factors that contribute to the development of Binge Eating Disorder?

1:16:10 How can we develop healthy coping mechanisms for emotional challenges, moving away from food as the primary tool?

1:22:50 Social media trends like “oatzempic” - how do they add to the confusion of weight loss?

1:29:40 Where to find Michelle and how to work with her

Michelle’s Links:

Website: https://yatesnutrition.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yatesnutrition?lang=en

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yatesnutrition

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