Embodiment in Nutrition Counseling Series - Part 3 by Erin Kuta, MPH, RD, LDN Consider some of these common eating scenarios: You eat a full lunch and twenty minutes later, you’re genuinely hungry again. Your appetite disappears during the day, then shows back up the moment you finally sit down at night. You finish a meal and don't remember eating it. A bummer. Food sounds good until it’s in front of you, and then suddenly you can't stomach It. These experiences can feel frustrating and...

For many people, the holiday season brings a shift in how they experience their bodies. Body image thoughts may feel more persistent, more emotionally charged, or more difficult to step away from. These experiences are often less about the body itself and more about the conditions surrounding it . The holidays tend to compress time, alter daily rhythms, and increase expectations. Social, financial, and emotional pressures often accumulate within a relatively short period. When this happens,...

Embodiment in Nutrition Counseling Series - Part 2 In Part 1, we explored an introduction to embodiment when applied to nourishing our bodies. Noticing hunger, fullness, fatigue, and other bodily cues gives us vital information about our needs. Paying attention to these cues builds awareness over time. Moreover, sensing and feeling inside our bodies can guide us on how to respond with care. For example, that 3 PM tension headache you get? While several factors may trigger that, what would it...