Nutritionist Ronni Litz Julien on Emotional Eating During Quarantine

Are you stress eating your way through quarantine?

Registered dietitian and nutritionist Ronni Litz Julien understands—she's been there herself. In this intimate conversation, Ronni shares her personal journey from a family history of weight struggles to becoming a trusted nutrition expert, all while managing her own diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. She reveals why food cravings are never truly biological, how to create structure when the world feels chaotic, and why sitting has become "the new smoking." Ronni offers practical advice on immune-boosting foods, the importance of strength training as we age, and how to be compassionate with yourself during these unprecedented times.

From Swedish fish confessions to the power of Zumba, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone struggling with emotional eating, seeking better nutrition, or simply trying to stay sane at home. Plus, learn why fish might just be the most important food on Earth!


Target Keywords: Ronni Litz Julien, registered dietitian, nutritionist, emotional eating, stress eating, quarantine weight gain, immune system, anti-inflammatory foods, ulcerative colitis, food addiction, mindfulness, structure, self-compassion, carbohydrates, omega-3 fatty acids, Zumba, strength training, eating disorders, telehealth nutrition

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro & Quarantine reflections
1:42 - Feeling fulfilled, not stuck
2:21 - Caterpillar to butterfly metaphor
3:13 - Personal weight struggles & emotional eating
4:36 - Finding nutrition as a career
8:40 - Mindfulness & impulse control
10:40 - Swedish fish confession
12:08 - Balance, compassion & coping skills
13:23 - Eating disorders & team approach
16:42 - Creating structure & routine
22:48 - Immune-boosting foods & nutrients
25:33 - Carbohydrates: Not the enemy
28:39 - Personal ulcerative colitis journey
32:36 - Exercise: Sitting is the new smoking
36:51 - Final wisdom & self-compassion
38:46 - Outro & closing

QUOTES:

"It is 50 percent how you eat and what you put in your body. And it is 50 percent exercise. There is not one without the other."
- Ronni Litz Julien

"Without the suffering, and the challenges, we don't grow."
– Dara Levan