When Carrie Saunders discovered she had celiac disease, she finally had answers for years of feeling sick and disconnected from her body. But navigating a medical condition that requires eliminating foods, without falling back into a restrictive dieting mentality, wasn’t easy.

In this episode, Carrie shares her story of going from chronic undernourishment to postpartum weight gain, and the long journey toward finding balance, healing, and body trust. We talk about the messy middle: how to take care of your health while staying grounded in intuitive eating, and how to listen to your body (and your gut, literally and figuratively) when you’ve spent years tuning it out.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating a medical diagnosis that requires dietary changes (like celiac, diabetes, high blood pressure, food sensitivities, chronic illness, etc.) or healing after a lifetime of diet culture.

Dietary changes for health don’t have to equal deprivation. Carrie’s story is going to help you see how to honor your body’s needs without feeling like you’re missing out on the foods you love, or on life experiences that involve food.

Episode Highlights:

– What it’s like to discover celiac disease after years of confusing symptoms

– How Carrie learned to eat gluten-free without falling back into dieting

– The emotional side of weight changes and body image

– How to trust your body again after feeling betrayed by it

– Why restriction for medical reasons doesn’t have to mean deprivation

Resources Mentioned

- Listen to The Gluten Free Engineer Podcast with Carrie Saunders

- Join The Gluten Free Engineer Facebook Group with Carrie Saunders

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Intuitive eating education on the blog
• Work with Katy
• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

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