#234: PLANTSTRONG – Dr. Yami: How to Love Your Body and Plantstrong Food at Any Age
“I felt like I was flawed and that my body was ugly and that I was a failure. There was times where I was suicidal when I was younger, mostly because of my body. And I think that's the biggest waste. And that's why I'm so passionate about this because I don't want another child to feel like the purpose of their life is to be a certain size. People have so many talents. They have so much to give to the world. They have so much light and energy. I don't want them to be spending all that time counting calories or trying to get their bodies a certain size.” –Dr. Yami
My interview from the PLANTSTRONG podcast
Today I am sharing my interview on the PLANTSTRONG podcast with Rip Esselstyn. This interview is one of my favorites! Rip is a fantastic podcast host; he is thoughtful, thorough, and fun! I enjoyed talking to him and tuning in to his podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Some of the topics covered in today’s episode include:
Dr. Yami’s many credentials and certifications
Why did she write Intuitive Eating and How to Raise Kids Who Love to Eat Healthy?
Dr. Yami shares her own personal journey to plants and her TEDx talk inspiration
Dr. Yami is finally a proud “Super Pooper” after decades of constipation and Miralax
When and why Dr. Yami decided to open her own private practice, with an emphasis on nutrition health
What exactly is “Intuitive Eating?”
What happens when parents start to force kids into specific eating patterns and times? Why can this be a slippery slope?
What about body image? How can we instill a positive body image in our children?
Dr. Yami didn’t always have a positive body image. Why did she loathe her body and what has she done to feel better in her body?
Rejecting weight stigma in kids - why this is such a complex issue and important to understand that poor nutrition and body image can affect anyone.
How to work with “picky eaters” in the family (and this includes adults!)
What do you think is the best way for a parent to frame a conversation with their children about starting to eat healthier in the household?
Eating out! Yes - you can get plant-based meals at places like Taco Bell, Panda Express and Wendy’s! Dr. Yami shares some of her favorite finds in fast food restaurants.
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