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Feb 2025
35m 48s

Intuitive Eating Is for Every Body: A Co...

BONNIE RONEY
About this episode

Hey Rebel. Today I’m joined by fellow registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor, Chelsea Levy, to unpack a common concern I hear often: Can intuitive eating really work for all body sizes? Many people feel like food freedom is only possible if you're already in a smaller body, and today, we’re diving into why that’s not true.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What fat positivity truly means and why it matters
  • The societal barriers that perpetuate weight stigma
  • How intuitive eating can be a tool for healing, regardless of body size
  • Practical ways to unlearn anti-fat bias and cultivate self-compassion

Whether you’re working on your own relationship with food or want to better support loved ones in marginalized bodies, this conversation will equip you with the tools and perspectives to make meaningful changes.

Chelsea Levy (she/her) is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD). She is the founder of Chelsea Levy Nutrition, a virtual private practice based in NYC. Chelsea is a self-identified fat, Jewish health care provider committed to utilizing a weight-inclusive medical model for the treatment of eating disorders and chronic illnesses related to the endocrine system, including diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). At the intersection of eating disorder recovery, body image healing, and the endocrine system, Chelsea centers gender-affirming care.

Chelsea Levy Nutrition offers three group programs:

  • Somatic Group: Sensing Safety, Seeking Pleasure – A virtual group offered nationwide.
  • Recovery Supper Club – For individuals in stable recovery looking for in-person community and connection over meals. Learn more here (In-person in NYC).
  • Body Image Healing Group – A virtual group for folks in larger bodies seeking body image support (available nationwide).

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My team of registered dietitians is now accepting insurance for one-on-one nutrition counseling! Spots are limited, so if you’re ready to start your journey toward food freedom, visit dietculturerebel.com/insurance to learn more!

Connect with Bonnie on Instagram: @diet.culture.rebel

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