Personal Revelations: Avoiding Relapse in a Culture of Thinness

Personal Revelations: Avoiding Relapse in a Culture of Thinness

In this episode, I'm sharing how I hit burnout in May after juggling five jobs, which led me to leave a hybrid longevity clinic role that felt overly metric-focused and misaligned. I'm rebuilding my bandwidth by limiting my client load, scheduling breaks between sessions, and protecting time for writing and the podcast while acknowledging my own compulsive pull toward social media. I talk about why I'm "not for everyone" and why I prioritize weight-inclusive, behavior-based health over reductive data. I discuss concerns raised by articles about GLP-1 medications, including relapse risk for people with eating disorder histories, lack of screening/follow-up, aggressive marketing, and a pancreatitis case tied to GLP-1 use and malnutrition. I also address celebrity extreme thinness, my wedding-related relapse history and current boundaries I'm setting, online harassment, and end with positives: a Jackson panel event, feeling strong in sport, and meaningful client impact. 00:00 Welcome to Pocket Snacks 00:50 Burnout and Bandwidth 02:06 Too Many Jobs 03:20 Rest and Real Talk 04:01 Not for Everyone 05:06 Practice Boundaries 06:47 GLP-1s and Recovery Risks 16:25 Marketing and Media Overload 18:12 Celebrity Thinness Trend 21:19 Wedding Relapse Fears 27:11 Recovery Boundaries Now 28:41 Online Hate and Doubt 31:26 Wins and Closing Thoughts Articles and Resources Discussed in this episode: * Losing My Friend Over Wegovy: She Hid Her Semaglutide Use, Knowing That I Would Spiral. She Was Right; We Haven't Spoken Since | The Cut [https://www.thecut.com/article/wegovy-friendship-breakup.html] (paywall) * The 'Skinny Shot' Problem: For People Recoverying from Eating Disorders, a GLP-1 Prescription Can Be A Fast Track to Relapse | The Cut [https://www.thecut.com/article/glp-1-anorexia-relapse-problem.html] (paywall) * Extreme Thinness Is The Opposite of Longevity: This New Celebrity Body Standard Is Particularly Dangerous for Women Over 50 | Allure [https://www.allure.com/story/extreme-thinness-celebrity-body-standard-longevity] (free) Free Resources: * GLP-1 Agonist Informed Consent Project | Medical Students for Size Inclusivity [https://sizeinclusivemedicine.org/glp1/] * My free guides [https://www.tetonperformancenutrition.com/free-resources] (includes guides for Intuitive Eating, Sports Nutrition Fueling Strategies, Period Recovery, and more) Connect with me! * Apply to work with me 1:1 [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/62e20a8f0356a674325fea01/forms?f=65430f865d14931e6d9540f3] | Check your insurance benefits [https://signup.nourish.com/providers/eden-morris?referralSource=Nourish+dietitian&referralName=Eden+Morris&utm_source=Nourish_dietitian&utm_term=Eden_Morris] for 1:1 nutrition counseling * Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gardenofeden_rd/] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenofeden_rd?lang=en]

How Can I Approach My Friend About Potential GLP-1 Misuse?

In this episode, I'm addressing a client's question about supporting a roommate with diabetes who may be using a prescribed GLP-1 beyond its intent. GLP-1s are valuable for blood sugar management, but I do have concerns about limited long-term data, higher dosing, inadequate screening (including for eating disorders), insufficient medical monitoring, GI side effects, malnutrition risks, and potential impacts on muscle and bone health. I recommend approaching the friend with non-confrontational concern, listening without offering advice, respect body autonomy, and recognize change may only happen when the person is ready. Timestamps: * 00:00 Welcome to Pocket Snacks * 00:23 Hiatus and Perfectionism * 02:08 Client Question on GLP Ones * 03:40 Risks and Data Gaps * 06:17 Screening and Nutrition Needs * 08:44 Food Noise and Diet Culture * 11:53 How to Approach a Friend * 14:09 Addiction and Control Framework * 18:17 Values Beyond Thinness * 20:20 Closing and Resources Mentioned in the episode: Jen Elliot, a licensed professional counselor's instagram post about GLP-1 abuse [https://www.instagram.com/p/DWRmn65Eek4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Connect with me! 🔗 Apply to work with me 1:1 [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/62e20a8f0356a674325fea01/forms?f=65430f865d14931e6d9540f3] 🔗 Work with me through insurance! 👉🏼 Check your benefits [https://www.usenourish.com/providers/eden-morris?referralSource=Nourish+dietitian&referralName=Eden+Morris&utm_source=Nourish_dietitian&utm_term=Eden_Morris] 🔗 Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gardenofeden_rd/] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenofeden_rd] DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice.

Fear, Protein, and Power: Unpacking the New Dietary Guidelines

A Dietitian's Take on Politics, Privilege, and Nutrition Messaging In this episode of Pocket Snacks, we're discussing the new dietary guidelines released last week. Nutrition is inherently political, and I call out the role of privilege in nutrition accessibility. The episode delves into the history and current state of the dietary guidelines, highlighting their strengths and shortcomings, particularly focusing on language, marketing, conflicts of interest, and the lack of emphasis on social determinants of health. I critique the new guidelines' recommendations, emphasizing the need for a balanced, evidence-based approach that supports real people and their varied nutritional needs. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Host Background 00:14 The Political Nature of Nutrition 00:41 Overview of the New Dietary Guidelines 02:31 Historical Context of Dietary Guidelines 05:06 Critique of the New Guidelines 07:58 Conflicts of Interest in Nutrition 10:00 Personal Reflections on Nutrition and Integrity 11:41 Marketing and Misleading Narratives 13:36 Social Determinants of Health 18:47 Alcohol Recommendations and Personal Insights 27:46 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Additional Resources: The Nutrition Tea Substack - "The Food Pyramid is Back" [https://open.substack.com/pub/thenutritiontea/p/the-food-pyramid-is-back?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web] Dr. Jessica Knurick's Substack - "The New Dietary Guidelines and the 'Flipped Pyramid'" [https://open.substack.com/pub/drjessicaknurick/p/the-new-dietary-guidelines-and-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web] Maintenance Phase Podcast - "Ultra-processed Foods" [https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KQF5pdphEjhvyIzATJEFN?si=91d3648b48824305] The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate [https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf] 2025-2030 Uncompromised Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Center for Science in the Public Interest [https://www.cspi.org/UncompromisedDGA] The New York Times - "Several of Kennedy's Dietary Advisers Have Ties to Meat and Dairy Interests [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/well/dietary-guidelines-conflicts-of-interest.html?smid=url-share] Connect with me! 🔗 Apply to work with me 1:1 [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/62e20a8f0356a674325fea01/forms?f=65430f865d14931e6d9540f3] 🔗 Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gardenofeden_rd/] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenofeden_rd] DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice.

New Year, Sustainable You: Prioritizing Intentional Wellness in 2026

In the first episode of Pocket Snacks for 2026, Eden emphasizes the importance of unlearning diet culture and adopting sustainable habits. She discusses her perspective on the heightened diet culture during the new year and shares personal strategies for maintaining mental and physical health. Eden shares her own plans for 2026, including limiting online time, focusing on creative projects, and enhancing her physical strength. The episode aims to promote gentle, realistic approaches to health, countering the pressures of new year resolutions. Timestamps: * 00:00 Welcome to Pocket Snacks 2026 * 00:50 Navigating New Year Diet Culture * 03:36 Setting Intentions for 2026 * 06:30 Embracing Compassion and Curiosity * 08:28 Strategies for a Balanced 2026 * 10:44 Strength Training and Physical Health * 13:07 Creative Projects and Personal Growth * 14:20 Reading for Fun and Mental Well-being * 16:35 Final Thoughts and Gentle Vibes for 2026 Resources: 🔗 The Brick [https://getbrick.app/?snowball=EDEN28644] Eden uses to create actual boundaries with her phone! Use this link to get 10% off! [https://getbrick.app/?snowball=EDEN28644] 🔗 Free guides [https://www.tetonperformancenutrition.com/free-resources] (Fueling Guide, Intuitive Eating for Athletes, No Period Playbook, and more!) Links: 🔗 Apply to work with me 1:1 [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/62e20a8f0356a674325fea01/forms?f=65430f865d14931e6d9540f3] 🔗 Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gardenofeden_rd/] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenofeden_rd] DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice.

7 Gentle Nutrition Tips to Calm Holiday Food/Body Chaos

The holidays can be emotionally loud, especially when food, body image, family dynamics, and comparison all collide at once. In this short solo episode of Pocket Snacks, Eden offers a gentle, grounding exhale for anyone navigating the holiday season with complicated feelings. Whether this time of year brings loneliness, grief, body image stress, or pressure around food, this episode is a reminder that you don't have to "do the holidays right" to be worthy of care. Eden begins by acknowledging the very real emotional weight the holidays can carry and shares why setting boundaries with social media, family conversations, and expectations can be an act of self-protection. She also responds to a listener question about navigating body comments from a parent, offering compassionate, practical guidance on setting and holding boundaries without guilt. From there, Eden walks through 7 gentle nutrition tips designed to calm food and body chaos during the holidays (and beyond), including: * Honoring hunger without "saving up" * Balancing structure and flexibility * Building a satisfying plate without rules or restriction * Navigating fullness with curiosity and kindness * Responding to overeating with compassion instead of shame * Wearing clothes that respect your body as it is today * Grounding yourself in the reminder that it's just another day This episode is not about perfection, willpower, or control - it's about nourishment, boundaries, and treating yourself with care during a season that can feel overwhelming. If you're looking for reassurance, practical support, and permission to move through the holidays at your own pace, this one's for you. Resources: 🔗 Holiday Survival Guide - contains gentle nutrition tips, body image reminders, travel tips, and more! [https://fearlesslyfueled.myflodesk.com/holiday-guide] 🔗 The Brick [https://www.getbrick.app/EDEN28644] Eden uses to create actual boundaries with her phone! Use this link to get 10% off! [https://www.getbrick.app/EDEN28644] Links: 🔗 Apply to work with me 1:1 [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/62e20a8f0356a674325fea01/forms?f=65430f865d14931e6d9540f3] 🔗 Follow me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/gardenofeden_rd/] / TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@gardenofeden_rd] DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice.