Hi friends, and welcome back to Daily Deposits!
If we haven’t met yet, I’m Edie—a nutrition consultant, mom, and a big believer in the non-sexy basics. Those small, consistent habits that actually make the biggest difference in your health and resilience.
Today’s episode is personal. I want to share my own story of finding food freedom. Because before I became a nutrition consultant, before I was supporting women with hormone health and blood sugar balance, I was just a college student trying to navigate heartbreak, belonging, and body image. And truthfully (like many of you, I’m sure)? I got lost.
It’s no secret that I’m very passionate about balance. But that wisdom came through (very messy) experience. Back in college, I turned to food and exercise as my coping mechanisms. I didn’t know how to sit with my sadness, so instead I tried to control my plate, control my body, and control my schedule.
I was in a sorority (obviously that environment didn’t help) and on top of that, I became president, was working at Lululemon, and was carrying a full load of classes. I kept myself so busy that I didn’t have to face what was really going on inside. And to cope, I ran to extremes: cutting carbs because a blog told me it was “healthy,” ignoring my hunger cues, and hitting yoga sculpt class almost every day of the week. I never allowed myself to rest.
On the outside, maybe it looked like discipline. But in reality? I was burning myself out. My cortisol was flatlined, my progesterone was nonexistent, my hair was falling out, and I had lost my period completely. My body was screaming at me, but I just kept pushing.
Looking back, I wish I could sit that younger version of me down and tell her: “You don’t have to outrun your sadness on a yoga mat. You don’t have to prove your worth through food rules. Rest isn’t weakness. It’s healing. And food isn’t the enemy. It’s fuel.
And that’s what today’s episode is about: what I wish I knew then. These are 6 practical steps for finding peace with food and quieting the constant noise in your head.
Disclaimer: Finding food freedom doesn’t happen overnight. If you’ve spent years following diets, ignoring hunger cues, or labeling foods as “good” or “bad,” it takes time to unwind those patterns. Healing is less about a single breakthrough and more about building trust with your body, one choice at a time. Some days will feel easy, and others may feel messy—and that’s normal. What matters is consistency, patience, and compassion. Over time, the food noise gets quieter, and your body begins to feel like a safe place again. And of course, this isn’t medical advice—working with a practitioner or therapist can be a powerful part of the healing process.
What I Learned About Healing My Relationship with Food
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