Podcast Episode
95. Beyond the Meal: Exploring the Depths of Food Relationships with Rae Slezak
About this episode
In this episode we explore the reality that healing our relationship with food is rarely just about food. Together, we discuss how eating struggles are often intertwined with stress, perfectionism, anxiety, identity, trauma, burnout, and our relationships with ourselves and others.
Throughout the conversation, we unpack:
Why food behaviours often serve a protective purpose
How dieting and wellness culture can disconnect us from ourselves
The emotional and relational layers underneath eating struggles
The overlap between nutrition counselling and psychotherapy
How body image, shame, and self-worth often become deeply intertwined
What compassionate, collaborative care can look like
Why healing is less about “fixing yourself” and more about building self-understanding and self-trust
We also discuss the importance of trauma-informed and weight-inclusive care, and the growing need for accessible eating disorder and body image support within our community.
Whether you’re navigating your own relationship with food and body, supporting someone you love, or simply curious about therapy and healing work, we hope this conversation offers reassurance, reflection, and a gentler perspective.
If you’ve been wondering whether therapy could be supportive for you, Rae offers a warm, non-judgmental space to begin exploring that curiosity at your own pace.
We’re so grateful to have Rae joining the Peacefully Nourished team and cannot wait for you to get to know her.
Resources:
NEDIC
Body Brave
Virgina Sole Smith Book Fat Talk
Nalgona Positivity Pride Poster
Learn More About Rae:
About her work
Connecting with Rae
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