womb•mates is a podcast hosted by twin sisters Lily and Lela talking openly and honestly about the emotional realities of motherhood & matrescence
*Matrescence is the holistic process of becoming a mother, encompassing profound physical, emotional, hormonal, and social changes*
In this episode, we’re joined by therapist and eating-disorder recovery advocate Nicole Avelvich to unpack the complicated relationships we develop with food and our bodies. We explore the roots and warning signs of eating disorders, their overlap with anxiety, OCD, trauma, and neurodivergence, and how seemingly harmless messages about “good” and “bad” foods can shape children’s self-image. Nicole also shares practical ways parents can model a healthier, more flexible relationship with food and support kids through picky eating. We close with an honest conversation about pregnancy, postpartum body changes, and choosing our values over the pressure to “bounce back.”
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Links:
Nicoles website: https://www.temperancepsychotherapy.com/
Nicoles instagram: @thetemperancetherapist