143. What Does “Listening to Your Body” Even Mean? Understanding How Food Actually Makes You Feel

2025-06-25

“You should listen to your body” — but what does that actually mean? In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common (and confusing) pieces of advice in the intuitive eating space: how to actually understand how food makes you feel. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to listen to my body… but I have no idea what I’m listening for,” this one’s for you. We walk through the real-life barriers that block us from tuning in — like busyness, distraction, diet rules, and self-worth — and then guide you through simple ways to reconnect with your int...

“You should listen to your body” — but what does that actually mean?

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the most common (and confusing) pieces of advice in the intuitive eating space: how to actually understand how food makes you feel. If you’ve ever thought, “I want to listen to my body… but I have no idea what I’m listening for,” this one’s for you.

We walk through the real-life barriers that block us from tuning in — like busyness, distraction, diet rules, and self-worth — and then guide you through simple ways to reconnect with your internal cues. From digestive reactions to emotional responses, energy levels to satisfaction, we cover the full spectrum of physical and mental signals your body gives you after eating.

In this episode:

How to check in with simple prompts like “pleasant, unpleasant, or neutral?”
What to notice beyond fullness: energy, mood, digestion, and more
How to move from food rules to body trust
Real-life examples (including some funny ones!) of how tuning in changes everything

Whether you're just starting your intuitive eating journey or want to deepen your connection to your body, this episode will give you practical tools and new perspectives to explore.

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Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

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