How to Cancel Your Clean Plate Club Membership with Emily Sucher, RD
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Have you ever found yourself ignoring fullness cues simply because “that’s what we do”, or to please someone who doesn’t even join you at the table now? If so, this episode is for you.
Registered dietitian Emily Sucher joins me to unpack the roots of the “clean plate club” mentality and how it continues to shape our eating habits well into adulthood. From growing up with food rules to navigating family dynamics today, we explore what it truly means to eat with permission and attunement.
Whether you’re learning how to trust your hunger and fullness cues or just want to stop overeating out of fear or habit, this episode will help you give yourself and your plate some space and grace when it’s needed.
You'll Learn:
- Why you don’t have to “save the best for last” on your plate
- How storing leftovers with easy access can reduce food guilt and waste
- How to create boundaries when family members are “stealing” your food
- How the division of responsibility in feeding can work for adults
- Why meal times aren’t rules and how flexibility supports satisfaction
Key Quotes:
"My other favorite way is checking in with our five senses. Because when our sensations start to fade, we're probably starting to get to the point where we're pretty comfortably full."
"What really matters is how you feel about the meal. Are you satisfied? Do you feel physically well, and are you choosing to eat in a way that is honoring your body and your health?"
"Deciding that you want to shift your awareness around how you're eating, when you're eating, whether or not you finish the plate or not, if you change how you respond to that feeling, it takes practice, and lots of self-compassion."
Ditch the “I’ll be good today” loop in 5 days with the Midlife Morning Makeover Email Challenge: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/morningmakeover
Connect with Emily
The Website: www.livewelldietitian.com
Instagram: :@livewelldietitian_
Like what you learned? Check out these other episodes!
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The Capacity Crisis: Why Women Feel Emotionally Exhausted in Midlife with Dr. Sarah Vadeboncoeur, RD
Parenting Without Diet Culture with Oona Hanson
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