Season 1 Episode 3 - The New, New Normal With Kaysha Thomas
Kaysha Thomas, dip. IoN mBANT, CNHC
Eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image Registered Nutritional Therapist & pilates instructor.
Thank you so much for tuning into this week's episode all about lockdown easing & how you can be gentle with yourself in this “new, new normal” 💓
CW: This episode discusses eating disorder & disordered eating behaviour references - all in the hope to help you ease out of lockdown.
Another huge thank you to Linwoods for sponsoring today's episode. Check out their huge range on their website or find them in the aisles of their many stockists.
Kaysha Thomas is a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Pilates instructor who specialises in eating disorders & disordered eating, body image healing, and helping people build a positive relationship with food and their body. Kaysha believes in a person-centred, trauma-informed approach: One size does not fit all. She is a champion for the idea that food does not need to be scary, and that it’s more than just fuel.
Kaysha is passionate about anti-racism work and is involved in mental health work, particularly in the Black community. On social media, she provides a monthly read along and free mental health resources, so make sure to follow along on Instagram. Kaysha approaches all areas of her work with an anti-diet, HAES ® aligned approach, that promotes body liberation for all.
Big thanks to Kaysha for sharing all her wisdom!
In this episode we covered:
✨ Variety is the spice of life! In all areas
✨ Social eating & restaurants
✨ How those with eating disorders & disordered eating were impacted in COVID-19
✨ Food insecurity
✨ Exercise & body concerns
✨ Family dynamics
✨ Diet culture & COVID-19
✨ Body change is normal
✨ Exit strategies for social situations
✨ Refresh your wardrobe
✨ Navigating returning to the gym & signs that movement is too much for you
✨ The importance of resting
More from Kaysha
Instagram @kayshathomas
More from Isa
Looking for 1:1 support for eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, or any other support through a non-diet, compassionate lens? Enquire here
Extra reading & resources
Reach out for support from Beating Eating Disorders (Beat)
Kaysha & Isa on binge eating disorder & self-compassion - IG live
Anti Diet Riot Club free event in May!
Are you worried about lockdown weight gain? Read my IG post
Our blogs: Intuitive movement part 1 & part 2
Alissa Rumsey blog: How to respond to diet talk
Joyful movement accounts: @tallyrye @missfitsworkout
@wellwitholi tips on dealing with weight gain in recovery - IG post
@nutritionari tips for dining out with friends during recovery - IG post
Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fatphobia by Sabrina Strings book
2 books to start ditching dieting: Just Eat It by Laura Thomas PhD & Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
The 50 Shades of Food & Nutrition podcast can be found on Spotify, Google podcasts, and Breaker.