Hello Hunger! with Dietitian Kate Merkle Episode 10 The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, the show’s dietitian, Kate Merkle, RD, MPH, joins us to talk about hunger. We discuss: -Why hunger can be scary for people in recovery -How hunger is similar to other basic, biological drives -The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger - What ignoring your hunger does to your body - How to understand your hunger better by knowing different levels (gentle hunger vs. hangry starvation) - Using a visual of a gas gauge to help you get to know hunger and fullness -How to sense and respect your fullness -The role of curiosity and self-compassion in exploring hunger and fullness Kate Merkle is a registered dietitian, has a Master’s in public health, and is a certified Daring Way facilitator. She has a private practice in Chicago where she specializes in eating disorder recovery. For more information about Kate, visit www.KateMerkleNutrition.com