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Burnout is increasingly common in today’s frantic pace of work and life. We wrap up Season 2 with an honest conversation about the cost of people-pleasing and how to recover when you’re completely depleted.
Cristel Moubarak is a non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian and a self-proclaimed burnout expert. Her lived experience has shaped her career and her approach to work. She now fills each day with deliberate decisions that center joy for both herself and her clients. Listen as Cristel shares how she cares for her mind, body, spirit, and community. From meal prep tips to advice on setting boundaries, this episode is full of ideas to fuel your busy life.
In this episode:
- How Cristel found her “why” as a non-diet, weight-inclusive dietitian (1:32)
- How will you treat your body with respect, trust, and care? (6:50)
- Nourish life by centering joy (9:30)
- People pleasing is a highway to burnout (12:59)
- Set better boundaries by noticing if something is burning you out or filling you up (18:00)
- Practical tips to stay fueled for a busy life (22:04)
- Build food skills to combat inflation and connect with children (26:16)
- Follow social media accounts that make food approachable (32:57)
- Meal prep with consistency, balance, variety, and nutrient density in mind (35:35)
- Cristel’s career advice for those who feel like they’re on a broken boat (39:12)
- It’s okay to take your time when you’re recovering from burnout (43:55)
- Fun and creative ways that help Cristel recharge outside of work (46:12)
Resources to build food skills:
- @feelgoodfoodie
- @simple.home.edit
- @karissaathome
- @thepracticalprep
- @thecozycook
- @pickuplimes
- @thatsourdoughgal shared a way to use ChatGPT for meal planning and prompted more ideas for ChatGPT meal planning
About the guest:
Cristel Moubarak is a registered dietitian with a non-diet, weight-inclusive, and trauma-informed approach. She believes that food is not meant to be a source of stress and agony, but rather, a source of joy and nourishment. Through one-to-one coaching, group workshops, and an active social media presence, she helps people heal through food, joy, and connection.
Connect with Cristel:
- Website: cristelmoubarak.ca
- Instagram: @itsmecristelm
- LinkedIn: Cristel Moubarak
About the host:
Crystal Lee is a career coach who helps professionals clarify and communicate their strengths and values, so they can land their next opportunity. Since 2013, her clients have found dream jobs, settled in new communities, and successfully navigated major life transitions. When Crystal isn’t helping job seekers and business owners pursue their unique definitions of success, she’s organizing community gatherings, sharing laughter yoga, or growing food for humans and pollinators.
Connect with Crystal:
- Website: relocal.ca
- Instagram: @relocal.ca
- LinkedIn: Crystal Lee
- Sign up for Crystal’s monthly newsletter
- Get the free job search assessment workbook
Credits:
- Podcast artwork by Alex Dewar
- Editing and support by podcast manager Lindsay Curtis
