Farewell to the Podcast: A Reflection on a Decade of Letters and Rejecting Diets

Links: Find Your Food Voice Book Substack: findyourfoodvoice.substack.com Julie Duffy Dillon -| Website Coleen - Instagram | LinkedIn Rachel - Twitter | Website In this final episode, Julie, Coleen, and Rachel share their reflections on the journey of the podcast, the power of letters to food, and their hopes for ongoing community and healing. They discuss the impact of the show on their lives, the importance of reconnecting with food beyond diet culture, and visions for what’s next. Main Topics: The evolution of their relationship with food and sharing personal letters to food The role of community and connection in recovery from diet culture and eating disorders Reflections on the podcast’s impact on their personal and professional lives Visions for future projects, staying connected, and continuing the work Key Insights: The importance of writing letters to food as a healing tool, encouraging vulnerability and reflection Recognizing that reclaiming joy and nourishment through food can be revolutionary Acknowledging the shared experience of navigating diet culture, with hope for collective liberation The power of community, voice, and creative expression in fostering transformation The significance of letting go of control and embracing uncertainty as a path to growth Timestamps: 03:28 - My letter to Food 08:30 - How the podcast impacted the team and me 19:17 - Coleen’s letter to food, highlighting pregnancy, motherhood, and forgiveness 23:35 - Listener leaves us a voice note 25:23 - Rachel’s letter: a journey from hardship to healing through food 29:11 - A listener sent us an email to share 32:28 - Thoughts on what’s next and embracing the unknown 42:01 - One last letter back from Food This final episode celebrates a decade of connection, healing, and advocacy. While the podcast concludes, the work of nourishing bodies and minds continues through community, creativity, and compassion. Thank you for being part of this journey.