About this episode

The episode discusses the complexities of the relationship with food, particularly for veterinary professionals, and offers insights on building a healthier, more sustainable approach to eating.

Most of us grew up in a world that taught us food was either good or bad, earned or undeserved, something to control or something to feel guilty about. And for a lot of veterinary professionals — people who spend their days taking care of everyone else and not always great at taking care of themselves — that relationship with food gets complicated fast. In this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner, Jessica sits down with Caitlin Kiarie, a registered dietician who has made it her work to help people untangle their relationship with food and build something healthier, more sustainable, and a whole lot less punishing than whatever diet culture has been selling. They talk about what a healthy relationship with food actually looks like in practice — not in theory, not on a meal plan, but on a real Tuesday when you are exhausted and it is 8pm and you have not eaten since noon. Caitlin breaks down the difference between nourishing yourself and restricting yourself, why so many high-achievers struggle with food in ways they never talk about, and what it means to eat in a way that actually supports the life you are trying to live. If you have ever finished a long shift and eaten…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Jessica Turner

Guest: Caitlin Kiarie

Topics covered

• relationship with food
• diet culture
• veterinary professionals
• nutrition
• self-care

Keywords

• food relationship
• diet
• nutrition
• veterinary
• self-care
• healthy eating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: diet culture

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