In this episode I’m unpacking five key red flags that may indicate a client is experiencing disordered eating.

As naturopaths, herbalists, and holistic health practitioners, we’re often the first point of contact for people struggling with food and body concerns. But diet culture and wellness culture can make it tricky to know what’s a genuine health issue and what’s a red flag for disordered eating.

Today I’ll walk you through five signs that should make you pause, get curious, and consider whether your client needs more support. In my upcoming course Body as Earth: A Root-Cause Approach to Disordered Eating for Naturopaths, I’ll go into these in much more detail - but they’re a solid starting point for anyone wanting to practice safely and responsibly.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why recognising red flags is crucial for safe naturopathic practice
• Five common signs that may indicate disordered eating (and what not to ignore)
• The importance of working collaboratively with other health professionals
• How to avoid minimising or pathologising clients’ concerns
• Why critical thinking and weight-neutral frameworks are essential in this space

Resources and Links:

 ✨ Download my free practitioner guide: Working with Clients with Disordered Eating for Naturopaths

🌿 Join the waitlist for my 2026 course: Body as Earth: A Root-Cause Approach to Disordered Eating for Naturopaths (you’ll be added automatically when you download the guide!)

📖 Prefer to read, or want all the research references? Find the article for this episode over on my blog!

That article I wrote whose title I embarrassingly couldn't remember in the episode: Rethinking Wellness Rebellion

LINKS:

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