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food freedom in motherhood

Hi, I’m Mariah

Welcome! I’m Mariah. I’m a South Dakota wife and mom of two. I’m also a Registered Dietitian and I’m passionate about all things intuitive eating and non-dieting. I love talking about weight neutral practices and building body respect. I’m also doing my best to raise kids who know how to eat intuitively and love their bodies. It’s no small task!

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“I no longer feel like my weight is the indictor of how healthy I am or of how I feel about myself. As a postpartum mama, it feels like our success is measured by how quickly we lose the baby weight.  My weight doesn’t make me a good mother and it definitely does not decide how I feel about myself.”

— past client & mom of 2

“This whole process [positive body image and food freedom] has been easier in general. I am noticing a mind shift and overall, feel “lighter” as if I’m walking on clouds feeling versus trudging through the day.”

— past client & mom of 4

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  • 3 Thanksgiving Reminders

    3 Thanksgiving Reminders

    Happy Thanksgiving! I’m looking forward to enjoying that yummy meal as always, but I’ve been thinking about how hard this holiday was when I was first healing my relationship with food. I also know how hard this week is for some of my clients who are doing just that. Not only is the day focused… Read more

  • 5 thoughts

    5 thoughts

    I love reading blogs that give me a peak into the writer’s life, so that’s what I’ve got for you here! Here are 5 things I’ve been thinking about lately: 1. My bad body image days are often rooted in a lie I’m believing I’m not immune to negative body image thoughts. I’ve worked really… Read more

  • How to Raise an Adventurous Eater

    How to Raise an Adventurous Eater

    If you were to zoom out and picture your child eating a meal in 10 years, what is it that you want them to be good at? I know, a weird question. Maybe you’re simply focused on getting them to eat the food you made for dinner tonight, or to just stop being so obsessed… Read more

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