Evolving My Relationship with Food Over the Years

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Cameron Oaks Rogers

Motherhood, Mental Health, Cameronrogers, Freckledfoodie, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Parenting

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 1 February 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, I talk about my journey with food, from my childhood of thoroughly loving and enjoying it; to using it as fuel for my Division I college sport; to the shift that occurred post-college to an orthorexic mindset. I get into my nutrition-obsessive behavior that arose from digestive issues, the feelings of anxiety and isolation around food that permeated my early twenties, and how working with a therapist immensely helped me recover. I discuss how I backed away from perfectionism, the tug of war I still feel over my past orthorexic content, and how I feel and think about food now.

Key Takeaway / Points:

My positive relationship with food as a child
My college experience as an athlete and using food primarily as fuel
My digestive issues that arose post college
Shifting into an orthorexic mindset, from severe restriction to anxiety-laden thoughts around food
How I became consumed with controlling my food intake, exercise, and overall health
How my orthorexia affected my relationships
The exposure therapy that helped me relinquish control on food
On working with a therapist to back away from perfectionism
The guilt I feel about my past orthorexic content
The unfortunate connection between wellness influencers and unhealthy mindsets
How motherhood helped shift my relationship with food
How I feel and think about food now, and how I want my children to experience food

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0:00.0	The following podcast is a deer media production.
0:03.0	Hi, fam.
0:04.0	Today's episode is a solo.
0:06.3	It's just me.
0:07.5	I have no script or talking points in front of me,
0:10.6	so I'm really just going to fucking run wild with this one.
0:13.7	These are the ones that honestly you guys tend to love the most
0:16.6	and the ones that I leave wondering what did I even just say
0:20.4	and how has 30 plus minutes just passed of me talking to myself.
0:25.1	But it's like I always say.
0:26.3	My teacher said if I sat her next wall,
0:28.6	she would talk to it.
0:29.6	And here I am doing just that as part of my job.
0:32.7	Today's episode, I want to dive into the evolution
0:36.1	of my relationship with food.
0:37.7	Because it's one that I have definitely shared about
0:42.4	in the past and have continued to share as time has gone on.
0:46.5	But I think right now I am in the most carefree let go.
0:55.3	Do whatever the fuck happens.
0:57.1	Don't think about it.
0:58.2	State of mind I've ever been in terms of food
1:00.9	and it is so freeing and so wonderful.
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