Nourish - Body and Mind, LLC

Nourish - Body and Mind, LLC Nourish-Body and Mind is owned by Alison Varhol, MS, RDN, LDN, RYT-200 an Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian. https://linktr.ee/nourishbodyandmind

I (Alison) am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a passion for helping others rediscover their body's natural intuition and balance. As an anti-diet dietitian, I practice with an Intuitive Eating®, Health at Every Size (HAES)®, weight-inclusive and gentle nutrition focus.

12/18/2024

The annual gift of shush....it's the gift that keeps on giving all year round, from generation to generation.

Little ears are listening. Little eyes are watching. If we are serious about interrupting the trans-generational impact of diet culture (which includes putting the brakes on appearance-related conversations) then let's start local. It's completely understandable that we greet people starting with their appearance - we mean well & this is how we've been socialised. AND we can't ignore that it sends strong messages to younger people about "how to greet people." Do we see younger kids doing it? Nope. And let's leave it like that as long as possible.

Take Action, do it differently
👉Let's start with ourselves. Notice the urge to comment - on yourself or others. Preferably, say nothing about appearance rather than doing mental gymnastics trying to figure out the "right" thing to say. "Hey, great to see you!" is a pretty reliable one.

👉Comments by others.
One question I am often asked if when others - especially extended family and ESPECIALLY families-in-law - comment on us, or our child's appearance. Comparisons are often the worst, particularly from sibling to sibling, or cousin to cousin (my clients tell me ALL THE TIME that this deeply impacted them as children so please try not to do this). If it's your in-laws, you might put your partner to work in having the conversation with their family? Asking people ahead of time stops those heart-in-the-mouth moments where we might find ourselves either been too syrupy-sweet or a little too harsh.

And as for food? Please can we just enjoy it, express gratitude and call it what it is (food) and make our own choices rather than labelling it. Someone/everyone at the table will thank you.

On a day where many of us are thinking ALL about food and body… know that I am thinking of you. You, who might be strugg...
11/28/2024

On a day where many of us are thinking ALL about food and body… know that I am thinking of you.

You, who might be struggling to give yourself permission to take up space at a table.

You, who might be feeling like you can’t eat freely.

You, who might not be feeling really grateful or thankful.

Know that I am so grateful for you - “just” for showing up. For being here, for continuing to be. You being here, is enough. It is so good, and it is so important. I see you. I am grateful for you.

Thank you for being here🫶🏼

07/20/2024

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ In the latest episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo and therapist Keri Baker explore the impact of societal messaging on body image and well-being. 💬💖

From personal journeys with disordered eating to the importance of representation and inclusivity, this conversation sheds light on the complexities of navigating societal norms and promoting holistic health 💫

Join us as we discuss breaking free from diet culture, embracing self-acceptance, and the need for inclusive design in all aspects of life. This is an episode you won't want to miss! 🎧✨

Catch the full episode on our website:
https://www.twopiersconsulting.com/blog/2024/5/23/ditching-diet-culture-with-keri-baker-lcsw

Or from your favorite podcast platform:
https://twopiers.buzzsprout.com/share

We will miss chatting with you tomorrow… but promise to be back next week with more diet culture recovery chat!Be kind t...
03/08/2024

We will miss chatting with you tomorrow… but promise to be back next week with more diet culture recovery chat!

Be kind to you this weekend. Eat yummy food. Hydrate adequately. Rest, rest, rest. You deserve it.

We will miss chatting with you tomorrow, but promise to be back next week (Tuesday, March 12th at 12 pm EST) with more d...
03/08/2024

We will miss chatting with you tomorrow, but promise to be back next week (Tuesday, March 12th at 12 pm EST) with more diet culture recovery chat with your fave dietitian and therapist!

Join us this Friday, February 23rd at 12 pm EST on Instagram Live as we chat and share a meal or snack! We can't wait to...
02/21/2024

Join us this Friday, February 23rd at 12 pm EST on Instagram Live as we chat and share a meal or snack! We can't wait to see you there💙

Who: Keri Baker, LCSW, certified intuitive eating counselor, and owner of Keri Baker Counseling & Alison Varhol, MS, RDN, LDN, certified intuitive eating counselor and owner of Nourish - Body and Mind

What: An unfiltered, unedited chat about diet culture recovery… and all of its ups and downs!

Why: As two clinicians who *somehow* fell through the cracks of the eating disorder world, we feel it is imperative to talk about the unspoken side of diet culture recovery. We might talk about… the nuances, roadblocks and *gasp* flaws of intuitive eating, how to know if you are still engaging in diet culture/rules based eating, how to support someone who is recovering from the BILLION dollar industry that is diet/wellness culture and much, much more!

Keri Baker, LCSW and Alison Varhol, MS, RDN, LDN have something to say about the un-postable, non insta-worthy, chaotic,...
02/12/2024

Keri Baker, LCSW and Alison Varhol, MS, RDN, LDN have something to say about the un-postable, non insta-worthy, chaotic, uncomfortable and sometimes, beautiful side of diet culture recovery. Join us: two anti-diet, HAES aligned clinicians, as we eat, chat and laugh about life beyond disordered diet culture behaviors.

Who: Keri Baker, LCSW, certified intuitive eating counselor, and owner of Keri Baker Counseling & Alison Varhol, MS, RDN, LDN, certified intuitive eating counselor and owner of Nourish - Body and Mind

What: An unfiltered, unedited chat about diet culture recovery… and all of its ups and downs!

When: Fridays, 12 pm EST, starting February 23rd, 2024

Where: Instagram Live

Why: As two clinicians who *somehow* fell through the cracks of the eating disorder world, we feel it is imperative to talk about the unspoken side of diet culture recovery. We might talk about… the nuances, roadblocks and *gasp* flaws of intuitive eating, how to know if you are still engaging in diet culture/rules based eating, how to support someone who is recovering from the BILLION dollar industry that is diet/wellness culture and much, much more!

Struggling with body image today? 💙Read on, my friend. Read on. 💙Ready to explore body neutrality, gentle nutrition ande...
01/10/2024

Struggling with body image today?

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Read on, my friend. Read on.

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Ready to explore body neutrality, gentle nutrition and
embodied eating? Let’s work together. Nourish - Body and Mind is accepting new adult (18+) clients for weight neutral, compassionate, intuitive eating aligned nutrition counseling.

It's me, hi, I'm a dietitian, its me!****This is your gentle (ish) reminder.... GO EAT & DRINK SOMETHING (no, not more c...
01/05/2024

It's me, hi, I'm a dietitian, its me!

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This is your gentle (ish) reminder.... GO EAT & DRINK SOMETHING (no, not more coffee - put that down, get some juice/soda/milk/water!)

I'm so proud of you! 💜

Ready to explore body neutrality, gentle nutrition and
embodied eating? Let’s work together. Nourish - Body and Mind is accepting new adult (18+) clients for weight neutral, compassionate, intuitive eating aligned nutrition counseling.

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