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Intermittent Fasting & Mental Health: The Science Behind What Diet Culture Isn’t Telling You
Manage episode 492403539 series 2832604
Intermittent fasting is everywhere—from influencer feeds to doctor’s offices—but is this trending approach to eating really the wellness cure-all it claims to be? In this episode of Mental Note, registered dietitian Jennifer Vittitow joins host Ellie Pike to explore the hidden downsides of intermittent fasting, including its impact on mental health, disordered eating behaviors, and social connection. Together, they unpack the science, debunk the diet culture spin, and offer a more compassionate path forward—one rooted in balance, flexibility, and trust in your body.
Links:
- Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com
- Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
- Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com
- Free Group Support: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups
- Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199
87 episodes
Manage episode 492403539 series 2832604
Intermittent fasting is everywhere—from influencer feeds to doctor’s offices—but is this trending approach to eating really the wellness cure-all it claims to be? In this episode of Mental Note, registered dietitian Jennifer Vittitow joins host Ellie Pike to explore the hidden downsides of intermittent fasting, including its impact on mental health, disordered eating behaviors, and social connection. Together, they unpack the science, debunk the diet culture spin, and offer a more compassionate path forward—one rooted in balance, flexibility, and trust in your body.
Links:
- Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com
- Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
- Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com
- Free Group Support: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups
- Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199
87 episodes
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