The Messy Intersection explores the tangled-up place where a generation of parents seeks to raise body-confident intuitive eaters while simultaneously undoing decades of their own diet culture learnings. Guests share stories and insight about about feeding kids, feeding ourselves, intuitive eating, stress, anxiety, the mental load and raising kids with the resilience to defy diet culture and develop a healthy relationship with food. Hosted by registered dietitian Diana Rice, RD of @anti.diet.kids.
Episodes
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
In this episode of The Messy Intersection, my guest Jennifer McGurk shares her personal story of realizing that her oldest son was a very selective eater.
Having recovered from an eating disorder early in her life herself, Jennifer now works as a dietitian to help clients "feel fabulous about food" and wants the same for her own family.
Jennifer discusses not only the process of realizing that her son struggled with food but also the impact that navigating this challenge had on her experience as a mother.
Together, Jennifer and Diana discuss the signs to look for if you suspect that your child may also be experiencing feeding difficulties and how to get started seeking professional help.
Resources discussed in this episode:
- Food Chaining by Cheri Fraker, Dr. Mark Fishbein, Sibyl Cox and Laura Walbert
- Learn more about Diana's private practice, Diana K. Rice Nutrition, LLC and contact her for help with your own child here.
You can also text HELP to 405-407-MESS to get in touch with Diana about nutrition counseling right from your phone.
And be sure to join The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your motherhood experiences and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you!
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
In this episode of The Messy Intersection, we hear from Kristy Del Coro, a dietitian, mom and professionally trained chef.
Kristy and I chat about the benefits and many (many!) challenges of cooking with kids. We explore how cooking with our kids can become increasingly more challenging as our kids get older and share some practical tips for getting started.
We also chat a bit about how messages about the benefits of cooking with kids can be one more thing to add to the guilt-inducing list of things that parents never get around to and how to move past that concept and enjoy quality time with your kids in the kitchen in whatever way feels right to you.
What's your take on cooking with kids? For tips on getting started (or for a safe space to express your frustrations about it!) join The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your experience and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you.
You can also text Diana your feedback on the show anytime at 405-407-MESS (text HELLO for a link to the Facebook group).
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this episode we hear from Meghan Womack, a dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders who was pregnant at the time of recording.
Meghan shares her personal experience of the expectations others have had of her body throughout her life and how those expectations have changed during her first pregnancy. Given Meghan's expertise in working with women with eating disorders, she also shares her professional insight into the harms that certain types of comments about our bodies may have and what women can do to address them.
We chat about prioritizing your physical health during pregnancy regardless of the number on the scale as well as why there is so very much focus on our physical health and appearance during pregnancy, while our mental health is so often left unaddressed.
What was your experience of how others talk about your body during pregnancy? I hope you'll consider joining The Messy Intersection Facebook Community to share your experience and meet a community of other moms navigating life in the messy intersection just like you.
You can also text Diana your feedback on the show anytime at 405-407-MESS (text HELLO for a link to the Facebook group).
Also check out my free resource "Division of Responsibility 101," a printable PDF that covers the basics of this feeding method and gives you troubleshooting tips.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
In this episode we hear from Amber Thomas, a dietitian specializing in intuitive eating, who shares her story of being shamed by her son's pediatrician for sharing that their family enjoys Lucky Charms.
Amber and I use this experience to discuss the concept of the Division of Responsibility, a best practice of child feeding that not only empowers children to make their own choices about what they put in their bodies but encourages families to serve food such as Lucky Charms regularly in order to feel comfortable around them.
We'll share how to implement the Division of Responsibility in YOUR home as well as some empowering language that you can use if you find yourself in a similar situation with a doctor or other authority figure.
If you've had a similar experience with your child's doctor, I hope you'll share it in The Messy Intersection Facebook Community.
Also check out my free resource "Division of Responsibility 101," a printable PDF that covers the basics of this feeding method and gives you troubleshooting tips.
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
On the first full episode of The Messy Intersection, we'll hear from Alexandra Caspero, a registered dietitian and blogger at Delish Knowledge and Plant Based Juniors.
Alex shares her experience of realizing that breastfeeding her first child wasn't going to look exactly like she pictured. We chat about the guilt and shame she felt due to feeding her son formula and how new moms' emotional and physical health needs to be a much stronger part of the conversation when we talk about about the benefits of breastfeeding (and the pressure to do so that results).
Articles referenced in this episode:
Alex's blog post about her breastfeeding challenges
Diana's blog post titled "Breastfeeding is a Marathon (and You Don't Have to Run It)"
Studies referenced in this episode:
Made to Feel Like Less of a Woman: The Experience of Stigma for Mothers Who Do Not Breastfeed
Shout out to Dr. Bridget Young of Baby Formula Expert
Follow Alex's work:
https://www.instagram.com/delishknowledge/
https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedjuniors/
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Welcome to The Messy Intersection! This is the place where your life and your needs are all tangled up in the ever-changing needs of your kids. In this episode, host Diana K. Rice shares what the show is all about and what to expect in future episodes.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Launching Dec. 2nd, 2020: The Messy Intersection, a podcast about the messy place where feeding our kids meets feeding ourselves in early motherhood. Listen to some of the voices you'll hear on season one of the show!