268. When Your Mom Struggles With Food with Joshua Hills
About this episode
Joshua Hills discusses the impact of his mother's anorexia on their family and the journey of recovery from food struggles.
“Okay, if these people believe in me, then I need to maybe learn to believe in myself, even just a little bit, or at least have hope that things can change.” In this episode, I'm joined by registered associate nutritionist and author Joshua Hills for a heartfelt conversation about how his mom's decades-long battle with anorexia shaped their family, and how recovery has transformed their lives. Together, we explore the far-reaching impact of food struggles, the role diet culture plays in fueling shame and disordered eating, and why healing is about so much more than food. Joshua shares powerful lessons about compassion, open conversations, and hope, reminding us that no matter where we fall on the spectrum of food struggles, recovery can lead to greater freedom, deeper connection, and a life filled with joy instead of fear. ✅ What You'll Learn: Why food struggles affect far more than just what we eat How opening up about food struggles can create connection, reduce shame, and become a powerful step toward healing What recovery can make possible, from enjoying family meals and social events to rediscovering excitement for life and food How to approach difficult conversations with…
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