45.Reclaiming Yourself with Jillian Acosta

Chime in with Amanda Watson Johnson

On this episode of Chime in Amanda sits down with Jillian Acosta, a functional dietician, as she shares her journey of healing from emotional eating and her work in helping others cultivate a healthy relationship with food. She emphasizes the importance of feeling and processing emotions instead of numbing them with food or other substances. Jillian also discusses her use of ketamine-assisted therapy to support her clients in exploring their emotions and creating new neural pathways. She provides practical wellness hacks, such as avoiding gluten and drinking filtered water with electrolytes in the morning. Jillian emphasizes the significance of morning rituals and connecting with the divine before starting the day. In this conversation, Jillian Acosta and Amanda discuss the importance of self-care rituals and the impact of diet on overall health. They emphasize the need to prioritize time for oneself and the benefits of incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into one's diet. They also explore the role of protein in the body and dispel myths surrounding protein consumption. The conversation touches on the dangers of seed oils and the importance of healing the mother wound. Jillian shares her insights on the power of anger and the need to reclaim it.