Nourishing Words

NOURISH. HEAL. EMBODY.

Mission

Improving Relationships with Food, Body, and Self with Nutrition Therapy, Somatic Experiencing,™ and the Written Word.

Meet Heidi

I am Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-C, SEP, the founder of Nourishing Words Nutrition Therapy and Somatic Experiencing™ in Greater Boston, Massachusetts.

I am a nutrition and eating disorders specialist who helps people affected by trauma heal food and body concerns. I also encourage young adults to approach wellness differently so that they appreciate their whole self more than their selfie.

I share ideas from my 30 years of clinical work and personal stories about recovery, parenting, and embodiment in my newsletter, Nourishing Words on Substack. I’m also the author of multi-award-winning books Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body and Self and Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves. My words have been featured in the Huffington Post, Oprah Daily, and Women's Health Magazine, among others — and I’ve been a guest expert on ABC News, Sirius XM Doctor and Mental Health Radio, and many podcasts.

I have provided individual and group supervision/consultation for hundreds of registered dietitians who treat eating disorders. Supporting the practices of my colleagues is one of my favorite things to do, and it feels like paying forward all of the incredible mentorship I’ve had over the decades of my career.

I also have personal experience with eating disorder recovery and have bumbled through life and parenting. I’m a lifelong dancer, plant lady, and proud mama of two outrageous young women.

I look forward to the opportunity to help you feel nourished, embodied, and connected to what is meaningful in your life.

Confused by the conflicting messages about what to eat and how to take care of your body?

Are you…

Recovering from disordered eating and/or trauma, but still feel stuck in your relationship with food or your body?

Ready to find balance with food, discover your unique movement style, and feel better in your body, mind, and spirit?

Wanting to establish nourishing practices, care for your nervous system, and feel at home in your body and Self?

If any of this feels true, I would be happy to help you on your journey toward embodiment.

Find Your Road to Healing

Explore Books

Nourish: How to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Body, and Self

Available here on the author’s website as well as through Amazon and other booksellers.

Read a FREE sample of my new book, Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love, Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves