351: How Food Blogging Contributed to Orthorexia with Hummusapien Blogger, Alexis Joseph RD/N

Y’all! I have followed Alexis for YEARS so I could not be more excited to share that today she is on the show! In this episode we discuss Alexis journey as a food blogger, how food blogging contributed to orthorexia, her journey to intuitive eating and her life now as a momma.

Alexis Joseph is the nationally recognized Registered Dietitian behind Hummusapien™, a food, wellness, and lifestyle brand that inspires others to foster a more nourishing relationship with food.  Alexis co-owns Alchemy Brands, a collection of wellness-inspired food concepts including cafés, prepared meals, and nutrition services. She’s also a new mom to baby Max!

In this episode we discuss:

• Alexis’ journey as a food blogger and how her philosophy around nutrition has shifted.
• How Alexis realized her relationship with food needed repair, and how she worked to practice intuitive eating.
• The pushback Alexis received when she shared her journey to intuitive eating.
• Gentle nutrition practices of balancing intuitive eating with your own personal values and convictions, Alexis shares her passion for slow foods.
• How being a momma impacts her eating and intuitive eating journey.
• How Alexis practices wellness without obsession.

Leran more about Alexis on her website and Instagram account.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Food & Body Peace Playbook. Food & Body Peace Playbook (FBPP) is our signature program here at NMN, and part of what makes this program so incredibly transformational and unique is that we walk you through how to improve your body image as you’re learning how to practice the principles of intuitive eating.

FBPP is currently open for our April cohort which means you can spend these next 8 weeks over the spring preparing for a summer that will be ENJOYABLE this year.

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Announcements:

• Food & Body Peace Playbook is open for enrollment for our April cohort! By joining our Spring enrollment you can ensure you will walk into the Summer with more confidence in yourself and more clarity about how to eat.
• We are currently booking for March for individual counseling at our virtual practice, Nourishing Minds Nutrition. If you’re looking for intuitive eating and body image support and/or you’re in need of anti-diet advice for HA, PCOS and IBS we would love to support you. 

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• Learn more about our services at Nourishing Minds Nutrition. Read testimonials from our amazing clients here. 
• Join our FREE support group for like-minded women, the Nourishing Women Community for more community & support.
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• Take a look at our online shop, the Wellness Without Obsession Shop, which now includes a self paced online course to begin your intuitive eating journey, the Beginner’s Guide to Food & Body Peace.

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