#146: Dealing with Holiday Anxiety, Resting without Guilt, Responding to Food Judgement, and Setting Compassionate Boundaries

This is a free preview of a bonus episode! You can access the full podcast episode here when you support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/fullplate. Abbie’s husband, Jeb, joins the pod (back by popular demand!) to help answer holiday questions from listeners. The questions get at the heart of all the ways the holiday season can impact our thoughts, anxieties, and behaviors around food, body image, and close relationships. Topics include reverting to only eating safe foods when presented with a lot more food than usual, feeling restless with unplanned time, dealing with other people’s food rules when you’re in their homes, and how to deal with judgement while eating what you truly want (regardless of other people’s comments). Tune in to hear about... What's on their plates right now (food, chronic illness, work stress) Wrestling with guilt over needing to rest Why old thought patterns come up when we're in pain Comparisons and similarities with sobriety and diet culture True safety versus routines that feel “safe” with food and our body Reframing slowness and lack of structure as liberation Releasing the productivity mindset Handling other people's judgement about your food choices and body Managing buffet anxiety while you're in recovery Tips on putting together a plate for yourself using self-compassion  How to state your boundaries with loved ones Figuring out which of other people’s routines to compassionately respect and which to set boundaries around  Prioritizing your own needs and wants during the holiday This is a bonus episode, so to hear a free preview, listen on whatever app you're using. And, to listen to the whole conversation, come hang out on Patreon. You can find the other episodes that Jeb did with Abbie right here, here, and here. They are great ones, too! Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters Administrative Support by Alexis Eades This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate