Intuitive Eating: How to Stop Dieting & Find Food Freedom Forever | Sorea Schmitz

Tired of diet rules, food guilt, and the constant Monday restart cycle? In this episode of The SaltDipped Podcast, Tamsin Haley sits down with Sorea Schmutz from Freedom Thyme — an intuitive eating health coach who takes a radically different approach.

Sorea shares her personal journey from bulimia to helping others break free from disordered eating. Discover how to return to your natural, intuitive relationship with food — no restrictions, no good/bad foods, and no more shame.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

What intuitive eating really means and why we all started as intuitive eaters

How to break subconscious food rules that are secretly running your life

Practical ways to handle cravings without guilt

Family-style eating tips (great for parents dealing with picky eaters)

Why diets like keto or intermittent fasting don’t work for everyone

How to enjoy food while still honoring your body

If you’re stuck in the restrict-binge-guilt cycle, this conversation will give you permission to make peace with food.

What is in this podcast:

Welcome to The Salted Podcast

Introducing Sorea Schmitz & Intuitive Eating

Why We Lose Touch With Our Body’s Natural Signals

Sorea’s Personal Story with Bulimia & Disordered Eating

Breaking Subconscious Food Rules & Guilt

Why Most Diets Fail Long-Term

The Harmful “Start Again Monday” Cycle

Family-Style Eating: Practical Tips for Kids & Parents

Giving Children Autonomy Over Their Appetite

Honoring Your Body vs Honoring Your Wallet

Research, Books & Ongoing Learning in Intuitive Eating

How Sorea’s Coaching Approach Evolved

First Steps to Try Intuitive Eating

Making Every Meal Enjoyable (Even at Work)

The Problem with Biggest Loser Style Competitions

How to Book a Session with Sorea Schmitz

Quote to Remember:

“Food should be something to be enjoyed, not something to be feared.” – Sorea Schmutz

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