Food For Thought

Food For Thought

Hosted by: Saabira Wazeer

Food for Thought is where culture, mental health, and our relationships with food collide. This podcast goes beyond what’s on your plate—it’s about the deeper stories we carry, the cultural pressures we’ve absorbed,...

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Episode 4: Exercise Distress – Why Movement Feels Hard & How to Rebuild Trust with Your Body

Ever felt like you want to move your body, but something inside you just resists? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m diving into exercise distress—why movement can feel overwhelming, even when we know it’s good...
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Episode 3: Why are we Rejecting Diet Culture

Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still don’t feel good enough when it comes to food and your body? That’s diet culture at work. It keeps us stuck in a cycle of guilt, shame, and unrealistic...
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Episode 2: Emotional Eating

What is Emotional Eating? 🍽️💭Ever found yourself halfway through a snack and wondering, Am I even hungry? If stress, boredom, or tough emotions have ever led you to food, you’re not alone. But emotional eating isn’t...
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Episode 1: My Why: The Story Behind Food for Thought

Welcome to Food for Thought—the podcast where food, culture, and mental well-being collide. I’m Saabira, a dietitian and counselor, and today, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the story behind this podcast.Why...
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