268. When Your Mom Struggles With Food with Joshua Hills

“Okay, if these people believe in me, then I need to maybe learn to believe in myself, even just a little bit, or at least have hope that things can change.”

In this episode, I'm joined by registered associate nutritionist and author Joshua Hills for a heartfelt conversation about how his mom's decades-long battle with anorexia shaped their family, and how recovery has transformed their lives. Together, we explore the far-reaching impact of food struggles, the role diet culture plays in fueling shame and disordered eating, and why healing is about so much more than food. Joshua shares powerful lessons about compassion, open conversations, and hope, reminding us that no matter where we fall on the spectrum of food struggles, recovery can lead to greater freedom, deeper connection, and a life filled with joy instead of fear.

✅ What You'll Learn:

Why food struggles affect far more than just what we eat
How opening up about food struggles can create connection, reduce shame, and become a powerful step toward healing
What recovery can make possible, from enjoying family meals and social events to rediscovering excitement for life and food
How to approach difficult conversations with loved ones about food using compassion, empathy, and healthy boundaries
The role diet culture plays in reinforcing food guilt, body judgment, and the belief that food must be earned

🔗 Resources:

Connect with Joshua @joshuhillsnutrition
Read Joshua’s book You Can Eat That
Grab the Hunger & Fullness Scale Guide at DietCultureRebel.com/hungerfullnessscale and take your next step toward building trust with your body and food
Connect with me over on Instagram at @diet.culture.rebel

Struggling with food, but not sure where to start?

You don’t have to feel 100% ready to get support. If you're tired of obsessing over food or feeling stuck in the diet cycle, my team of Registered Dietitians is here to help. We offer one-on-one nutrition counseling—and we accept insurance! Spots are limited, so head to https://dietculturerebel.com/insurance to see if we’re covered in your state and learn how to get started.

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