Raquel and I discuss body image after pregnancy and how societal pressures and "bounce back" culture can fuel poor body image and sometimes lead to a difficult relationship with food. Raquel shares really helpful tips for navigating body image in the postpartum phase.

About Raquel Griffin

Raquel (she/her) is a queer therapist, Registered Social Worker and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor based in the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia. In her private practice she specialises in disordered eating, grief and supporting trans and non binary folks in accessing gender-affirming care.

You can learn more about Raquel through the following links:

• Email: Raquel@BirchStand.ca
• Instagram: @BirchStandMentalHealth
• Website: www.BirchStand.ca
• Blog post: “Postpartum Body Image Tips from an ED Therapist with Lived Experience” by Raquel Griffin for National Eating Disorder Information Centre.
• Free eating disorder support group for pregnant individuals (must live in Ontario, Canada)

Here’s how to learn more from me, Emma Townsin (Registered Dietitian and Intuitive Eating Counsellor)

Instagram: @food.life.freedom

Website: www.foodlifefreedom.com

Read more on the blog

Free e-book: “5 steps to get started with intuitive eating”

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Music: ⁠Making progress by Dan Phillipson⁠

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