# Holiday Q&A: Food Comparison, Friends on Diets, Body Image, Boundary Struggles, and Befriending Rest

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Podcast: [The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-full-plate-podcast-with-abbie-attwood-ms-4886102)
Published: 2025-12-15T10:02:47+00:00
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## Resource

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com If you’re heading into this season feeling overwhelmed, under-rested, or bracing yourself for the inevitable comments about food, bodies, health, or “being good”… you’re in good company. And you deserve support. Below are the questions I’m answering this month’s community Q&A episode (thinking we should call these Q&As our monthly Full Plate Potluck ??? Anyone?!🤣). My thoughts on the first two questions are free for everyone, and the rest are behind the paywall. Join as a paid subscriber for access to this full Q&A, all other bonus content, and my undying love and gratitude for helping to keep the lights on around here. Question 1: Prioritizing rest while others are prioritizing diet culture Question 2: Clothing, Consumerism, and Body Image “Fixes” Question 3: The Temptation to Restrict with Body Comparison (to our former selves and others) Question 4: Other People’s Opinions and Choices with Food Question 5: Comparison and Boundaries with Close Friends and Family I hope you enjoy this episode, and please use the Substack comments to let me know what questions you have for our next Q&A! Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Substack for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at abbieattwoodwellness.substack.com/subscribe Apply for Abbie’s Group Membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast…

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