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Aug 2024
13m 53s

Why You Should Stop Labelling Food as “G...

Ciandra Birnbaum
About this episode

In this episode, I’m diving into why labelling food as “good” or “bad” is harmful to both your recovery and your overall relationship with food.

I’ll share my own experiences with breaking free from food labels and explain how these labels fuel guilt, anxiety, and the restrictiom cycle. We’ll also talk about how to start viewing food more neutrally and embracing a more balanced, flexible approach to eating.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling guilty about what you eat, this episode is for you!


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