The Biggest Thing Holding You Back From a Monthly Period: Weight Gain

Caitie, a fellow Registered Dieitian and I sit down to talk about the biggest fear in period recovery. Weight gain & body changes. Struggling with body image while trying to regain your period can feel like a never ending battle, but it doesn't have to be. Caitie joins us with her expertise in nutrition and body image coaching, providing insights and strategies to help you embrace your body's natural changes and foster a positive relationship with food and exercise. Our heartfelt conversation peels back the societal layers dictating body norms, and we offer practical advice for those feeling stifled by expectations that can disrupt the healing process.Weight gain fears and the desire for control are real hurdles in period recovery, but together, Caitie and I share personal stories and client experiences that illuminate the path to acceptance. Learn how to replace compulsive behaviors with ones that honor your well-being, and understand why nurturing your body and mind is pivotal for true healing. We explore the depth of these emotional landscapes, offering solace and support to anyone seeking to navigate these complex waters.Confidence and resilience in a world brimming with judgment are not just ideas but necessary tools. We discuss how to build them by nourishing your body, taking risks aligned with your values, and practicing self-forgiveness. End the episode feeling empowered, knowing that our community is here to support each step towards reclaiming not only your period but a life enriched with self-compassion. Join us on this transformative journey as we continue to break stigmas and build strength in body image resilience.Caitie Corradino is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, eating disorder recovery coach, body image expert, Personal Trainer, Registered Yoga Teacher, and breathwork facilitator. She combines nutrition counseling with movement and a powerful toolkit of somatic healing modalities to help women heal from binge eating, yo-yo dieting, food anxiety, eating disorders, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, GI issues, and more. She provides 1:1 counseling services and group retreats at her practice, Full Soul Nutrition.Some fun facts:Caitie is a full-time nomad! She's currently parked in Lisbon, Portugal, where she has a digital nomad visa. Caitie is a genuinely extroverted person that is truly energized by connecting with people.While Caitie no longer dances "formally," she's a forever dancer - she loves taking dance classes, dance fitness classes, and multiple daily kitchen dance breaksA few of her favorite things are: coffee, sunrises, playlists for every mood, candles, Ted Lasso, truffle fries, dogs, bathtubs, her friends, the moon, journaling, and being a ScorpioGet in touch with Caitie: fullsoulnutrition.com@caitie.c.rd on Insta Apply for coaching w/Cynthia: https://p.bttr.to/3ybjfOb Need guidance in eating? Check out this FREE Meal Plan from CynthiaWebsite: https://www.periodnutritionist.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistFor the full show notes - please visit my website: periodnutritionist.com