{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 45: Let\u2019s Talk About Food, Freedom &amp; Finding Balance w\/ Taylor Assonde, RD","description":"Description: This episode is one of those conversations \u2014 the ones that stick with you. I sat down with the brilliant Taylor Assonde, a registered dietitian and certified eating disorder specialist, to have a very real and raw talk about our relationship with food, movement, and the quiet pressure so many women (and teens!) feel every single day. We covered it ALL:   The danger of food obsession (even the \u201chealthy\u201d kind)   Misconceptions around fasting and high-protein diets   What too much exercise really looks like   Perimenopause, body changes, and learning to listen to your hunger   How to spot red flags with loved ones (and what to say)   Eating disorders in teens, athletes, and even cultures where food = love   Whether you're in your 40s navigating hormone shifts, a mama to teens, or just trying to heal your relationship with food and your body \u2014 this episode is for you. \u2728 It\u2019s time to take the shame off the table and have the honest conversations. Highlights: 00:00 \u2013 Why \u201cbalance\u201d should be your wellness goal 02:30 \u2013 Taylor\u2019s powerful backstory &amp;amp; the legacy of helping others 04:45 \u2013 How extremes fuel eating disorders 07:00 \u2013 Red flags to watch out for in yourself &amp;amp; others 11:00 \u2013 How to actually talk to someone you\u2019re worried about 16:00 \u2013 Navigating cultural expectations around food 19:00 \u2013 Fasting &amp;amp; protein obsessions: When is it too much? 22:30 \u2013 Perimenopause hunger swings explained 28:00 \u2013 Teens, social media, and the rise in eating disorders 33:00 \u2013 First signs parents should never ignore Connect with Taylor Assonde: Instagram: @TaylorAssondeRD  Website: www.TaylorAustinNutrition.com  \ud83d\udc9b Loved this episode? Here\u2019s how you can support: \u2714\ufe0f Like, comment, and subscribe to the channel \u2714\ufe0f Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it \u2714\ufe0f Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify \u2013 it helps more than you know Follow Mapuana: Instagram: @mapuanareed Website: www.mapuanareed.com Podcast: The Mapuana Reed Show \u2013 available on Apple, Spotify, &amp;amp; YouTube \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f  Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders, body image, and diet culture. If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or check out resources from NEDA.  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Mapuana Reed Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.mapuanareed.com\/mrspodcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36259460\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187332380"}