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 information about our needs, and paying attention to them 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 be like to pause to assess the need for hydration, a snack,...

What "Embodiment" Means (and What It’s Teaching Me) With naming my practice Embodied Nutrition , I cannot understate how much embodiment has become a guiding thread in how I approach nutrition counseling. However, it hasn’t always been easy to put into words professionally, and I think this is because parts of it feel so personal. This post is part reflection and part explanation — an attempt to share what embodiment means to me, why it matters for nourishment, and how it’s shaped the way I...

Although my back-to-school days are long gone, I still sense this seasonal shift with a combination of excitement for something new ( sweaters! pumpkin spice! crunchy leaves! ) while mourning the beauty and ease of summer. On one hand, there’s still a pull toward long, warm days at the beach, dinners outside, and the ease of summer eating (casual, quick trips to the store, not as much planning). On the other hand, there’s a shift toward structure: earlier alarms, packed lunches (dare I say...