In this solo podcast episode, Nicki reflects on the importance of trusting in ourselves and our bodies, especially during the holiday season and the onslaught of diet culture messages. She emphasizes the need to develop deep connection with our bodies and the foods we eat in order to untangle ourselves from the web of conditioning around food. She describes how we must embrace the unknown and find stillness so that we can access our intuitive knowledge, and she shares her personal journey of strengthening trust in her path and navigating self-doubt. Finally, she discusses the balance between structure and flexibility in our lives. Nicki encourages listeners to welcome the void and cultivate trust in their own choices.

Takeaways

· Trust in ourselves and our bodies is crucial, especially in the face of diet culture messages.

· Developing deep connection with ourselves and the foods we eat can help cultivate trust.

· Embracing the unknown and finding stillness within ourselves allows us to access intuitive knowledge.

· Balancing structure and flexibility in our lives can support trust and intuitive decision-making.

· Listening to the messages of our bodies and giving ourselves grace is essential for trust and well-being.

Timestamps

00:00 The Importance of Trust

03:26 Developing Deep Connection

04:20 Strengthening Trust in the Path

06:24 Trusting Our Bodies

07:22 Embracing the Unknown

08:25 Cultivating Stillness

09:45 Finding Balance in Structure

11:41 Listening to the Messages of the Body

12:24 Loosening Up Structures

13:27 Welcoming the Void

15:26 Trusting Ourselves and Our Choices

16:19 Gratitude and Support

17:46 Closing and Future Plans

Links & Resources Mentioned in the Show:

* Mind, Body, Spirit, FOOD newsletter: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/

* Find Nicki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisizemore/

*Intentional Eating/Cooking: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/intentional-eating

*Living & Eating in a Sacred Way with Natalie Deeb: https://mindbodyspiritfood.substack.com/p/living-and-eating-in-a-sacred-way

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