🎙️ The Hidden Toll of ‘Being Good’ with Food Featuring Emily Szatrowski, RD – Eating Disorder Dietitian

What if “being good” with food is actually doing more harm than good?

In this episode of ALN Talk Radio, Susan is joined by Emily Szatrowski—eating disorder dietitian and nutrition counsellor at A Little Nutrition—to unpack the sneaky ways diet culture rewards restriction while quietly sabotaging our health.

Together, they break down why skipping meals, ignoring hunger, or trying to “earn” your food doesn’t just impact your energy—it messes with your metabolism, hunger cues, mood, sleep, and even your relationships.

Tune in to learn:

• Why eating less isn’t a badge of honour

• How meal-skipping fuels food noise and rebound eating

• The biological reasons your body pushes back when underfed

• The emotional, cognitive, and social toll of restriction

• How to start trusting your hunger again—without guilt

If you’ve ever caught yourself saying “I’m being good this week” as you turn down a meal or snack, this episode is for you.

💬 Ready to rebuild a nourishing relationship with food? Book a free 15-minute consult with our team to get started.

Resources:

• Book a free consultation: https://alittlenutrition.janeapp.com/
• Email us: admin@alittlenutrition.com

Websites:

• Nutrition: https://www.alittlenutrition.com/
• Mental health: https://www.therapyserviceswinnipeg.com/
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.occupationaltherapywinnipeg.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @alittlenutrition
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alittlenutrition
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlenutrition

Free Printables & Tools:

(Quiz) How Peaceful Is Your Relationship With Food?

(PDF) 15 Balanced Meal Ideas

(PDF) Non-Sandwich Lunch Meal Ideas For Kids

Today’s episode is called Rest Assured: Uncovering Hidden Obstacles to Rest, and if you’ve ever felt like sleep just doesn’t come easy—no matter how tired you are—you are not alone.

Joining us is Alyssa Bietz, a Kinesiologist and Certified Adult Sleep Consultant, and founder of Your Sleep Story. Alyssa works with adults who’ve been stuck in a cycle of sleepless nights and frustration—people who’ve tried everything and still wake up feeling exhausted. Her approach is gentle, evidence-informed, and rooted in helping people uncover the real reasons behind their sleep struggles.

We are going to be talking about:

🛏️ Why sleep feels so hard for so many adults 💡 How to create habits and environments that support true rest 🌙 What to do when your brain won’t “shut off” at night 🌀 And how better sleep can ripple into every other part of your life—from mood and memory to energy and well-being

Alyssa brings warmth, expertise, and a practical approach that empowers people to finally feel in control of their sleep again.

So whether you’re navigating insomnia, perimenopause, shift work, or chronic exhaustion—this episode offers you insight and hope.

Connect with Alyssa on social: https://www.instagram.com/your.sleep.story or https://www.yoursleepstory.ca/

Resources:

• Book a free consultation: https://alittlenutrition.janeapp.com/
• Email us: admin@alittlenutrition.com

Websites:

• Nutrition: https://www.alittlenutrition.com/
• Mental health: https://www.therapyserviceswinnipeg.com/
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.occupationaltherapywinnipeg.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @alittlenutrition
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alittlenutrition
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlenutrition

Free Printables & Tools:

(Quiz) How Peaceful Is Your Relationship With Food?

(PDF) 15 Balanced Meal Ideas

(PDF) Non-Sandwich Lunch Meal Ideas For Kid

Welcome to A Little Nutrition Talk Radio, where registered dietitian Susan Watson explores the profound effects of diet culture and societal beauty standards on self-worth and confidence. Joined by Whitney Kennelly, a Masters of Social Work student, they dive deep into body acceptance and liberation, contrasting these concepts with mainstream body positivity narratives. Together, they discuss the societal pressures and expectations placed on individuals to conform to unrealistic beauty ideals shaped by diet culture and patriarchy.

Discover the importance of challenging these harmful messages, embracing body neutrality, and understanding the concept of health beyond mere appearances. Through engaging discussions, this episode encourages listeners to reflect on the broader implications of beauty standards and to reclaim autonomy over their bodies and health journeys.

Resources:

• Book a free consultation: https://alittlenutrition.janeapp.com/
• Email us: admin@alittlenutrition.com

Websites:

• Nutrition: https://www.alittlenutrition.com/
• Mental health: https://www.therapyserviceswinnipeg.com/
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.occupationaltherapywinnipeg.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @alittlenutrition
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alittlenutrition
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlenutrition

Free Printables & Tools:

(Quiz) How Peaceful Is Your Relationship With Food?

(PDF) 15 Balanced Meal Ideas

(PDF) Non-Sandwich Lunch Meal Ideas For Kids

Are you curious about how therapy can heal emotional wounds like trauma or anxiety? This episode dives deep into Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)—a therapy that helps reprocess difficult memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Joining me are Cheryl Simoens, a skilled psychotherapist, and Kristy Rebenchuk, an experienced therapist and RSW. Together, we unpack the science behind EMDR in simple terms and explain how it works in practice

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• What is EMDR and how does it work?

• Who can benefit from it (hint: more people than you think!)

• A step-by-step breakdown of the EMDR process

• Why EMDR is effective for issues like trauma, grief, eating disorders, and even recurring relationship struggles

By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of EMDR, its benefits, and whether it might be the right path to healing for you or someone you know.

🎧 Tune in now to learn about this impactful type of therapy!

Resources:

• Book a free consultation: https://alittlenutrition.janeapp.com/
• Email us: admin@alittlenutrition.com

Websites:

• Nutrition: https://www.alittlenutrition.com/
• Mental health: https://www.therapyserviceswinnipeg.com/
• Occupational Therapy: https://www.occupationaltherapywinnipeg.com/

Social Media:

• Instagram: @alittlenutrition
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alittlenutrition
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@alittlenutrition

Free Printables & Tools:

(Quiz) How Peaceful Is Your Relationship With Food?

(PDF) 15 Balanced Meal Ideas

(PDF) Non-Sandwich Lunch Meal Ideas For Kids