WHO TAKES CARE OF THE CAREGIVER?

The Caregiver's Relationship with Food

Relationships & Caregiving Series

Caregivers spend so much time caring for others that they often forget to care for themselves. In this episode of Beyond the Spectrum: Every Age, Every Need, host Shawn Francis sits down with longtime friend and nutrition expert Lisa Underwood, MBA, MS, RD, LD, LN, to discuss one of the most overlooked caregiving relationships of all: our relationship with food.

Together, they explore why caregivers often neglect their own nutritional needs, how stress impacts eating habits, practical strategies for maintaining energy and wellness, and why self-care is not selfish—it's essential.

Topics Include:

• Why caregivers often put themselves last

• The connection between stress, nutrition, and energy

• Emotional eating and meal skipping

• Practical nutrition tips for busy caregivers

• Supporting special needs families through food challenges

• Small changes that can make a big difference

Guest:

Lisa Underwood, MBA, MS, RD, LD, LN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Learn More:

RDNnutrition.com

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