{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/6750790a51af627401ac1024?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Getting Through the Holidays with Health & Happiness with Sandra Elia and Dr. Sandy Van","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65fc46bb20f30d0016e6c7a7/1733326387864-cd1c43e1-aec4-4082-8ea3-a3eefbafabbc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this guest expert live segment, Gina chats with Sandra Elia and Dr. Sandy Van. Sandra is a Certified Food Addiction Counselor, best-selling author, and founder of The Food Addiction Recovery Program. Dr. Sandy Van is a licensed medical doctor in Family Medicine and founder of Haven Weight Management. Gina, Sandra, and Dr. Sandy discuss getting through the upcoming holiday season healthily and confidently.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find the full video hosted at:</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/livymethodfall2024</p><p><br></p><p>Topics covered:</p><ul><li>Introducing Sandra Elia and Dr. Sandy Van</li><li>Dr. Sandy shares her passion for treating obesity with her patients.&nbsp;</li><li>Perspectives on the current diet industry and dieting culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Nutrient-rich food is foundational for all bodies.&nbsp;</li><li>Getting through the holidays when there are triggering foods, family, and magical expectations.&nbsp;</li><li>Planned indulgences: distinguishing pleasure and enjoyment.&nbsp;</li><li>Is it worth it? Will the indulgence be memorable? How do you want to feel after the&nbsp;event?&nbsp;</li><li>Using a short meditation practice and sending blessings to others can change the energy around the room.&nbsp;</li><li>Changing perspective:&nbsp;choosing&nbsp;connection with others over food.&nbsp;</li><li>Sandra shares a strategy she calls The Great Dessert Escape.&nbsp;</li><li>When your holiday experience is not the 'magical experience.'&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Advice on handling the comments of others about your weight...or what's on your plate.&nbsp;</li><li>Dealing with family and friends who offer you food or&nbsp;say,&nbsp;\"You're no fun anymore!”&nbsp;</li><li>The \"Broken Record\" technique to deal with Food Pushers&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare for events by sticking to your routines, eating regularly, and choosing nutrient-rich foods&nbsp;before the event.&nbsp;</li><li>Handling people who ask or comment on your success with weight loss.&nbsp;</li><li>Dr. Sandy shares her thoughts on how we can strengthen our internal narrative about our health and&nbsp;weight loss.&nbsp;</li><li>Check out the course that Sandra and Dr. Sandy are offering starting in January at&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.sandraelia.com/emotionaleating\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.sandraelia.com/emotionaleating</a>&nbsp;Use LIVYLOSER! for a discount.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @sandraelia.ca @drsandy.md</p><p><br></p><p>Find Sandra's book Never Enough on Amazon:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Enough-Pillars-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1990700187/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.ca/Never-Enough-Pillars-Addiction-Recovery/dp/1990700187/</a></p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about the Livy Method, visit www.ginalivy.com.</p>","author_name":"Gina Livy"}