The Dear Body Podcast

186 - Reclaim Your Routine and Set Fitness Goals That Don't Mess With Your Head

Let's cut the all-or-nothing mindset and chat about how to set fitness goals that don't mess with your head or drag you into food obsession and guilt. In today's episode, we're breaking down how to take back your fitness journey from diet culture's toxic BS and how set goals that actually make you feel empowered, not ashamed. 
What You'll Learn
If you have appearance-related goals, how to pursue them without letting them take over your life or mess with your mental health
Why your fitness goals should never be all about how you look.
The four categories that actually keep you motivated and build real body respect: performance & functionality, mental & emotional well-being, consistency & sustainability, and health & longevity.
How to ditch perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mentality for good
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The Food Freedom Online Program is a transformative 4-month experience designed to help women break free from the cycle of binge and emotional eating. Through a blend of brain science, habit reprogramming, nervous system regulation and compassionate coaching, you'll develop a balanced, peaceful relationship with food and your body. It’s not just about healing your relationship with food—it’s about rediscovering who you are and building a life of confidence, purpose, and freedom. You don’t have to do it alone—this program gives you the tools, community, and support to truly thrive.
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185 - 4 Reasons Self-Love Isn’t Helping You Feel Better in Your Body—And What Will

Okay, let’s get real—how many times have you tried to “love yourself” and still felt like crap about your body? 🙋‍♀️ We’ve all been there. In today’s episode, we chat about why self-love can actually feel like more of a burden sometimes and what to do instead. If self-love feels like one more thing on your to-do list (that’s NOT helping you feel better in your body), then this episode is for you.
✨ What You’ll Learn:
Why self-love can sometimes make you feel worse, not better
The surprising power of building a self-respect practice instead
How to reconnect with your body in a way that feels authentic, not forced
Why collective healing (aka, community) is SO much more powerful than going it alone
If you’re ready to let go of the pressure of self-love and reconnect with your body in a way that feels real, grab your tea and let’s dive in!
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184 - Why High Achievers Secretly Struggle With Food (And How to Fix It)

Alright, for my high-achievers, let’s talk about why things still aren’t clicking in your relationship with food. The same strengths—discipline, routine, structure— that help you crush it in other areas might be working against you when it comes to feeling in control with food.
It’s frustrating. You’re used to getting results, but with food, your diet, feeling good in your body, it feels like everything falls apart. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I figure this out?”—you’re not alone. I unpack why strong, high-achieving women often struggle with food and body image, and take it as personal failure when, in reality, you just need a different approach. Let’s get into it.
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183 - Mom Life Unfiltered: Sleep Training, Fitness Goals, and What's Coming Next

Tired mamas, let’s talk about the sleep consultant who straight-up saved my sanity. My 10-month-old’s sleep regression had me hanging by a thread, but a literal angel, a miracle worker reached out to me in the DMs and turned our nights around in just three (yeah, THREE) days. If you’re a mom who’s drowning in sleepless nights, this episode will be encouraging!
We’re also talking fitness—how I’ve finally managed to find some consistency in the middle of all the chaos. It’s not perfect, but it’s real. I’m sharing what’s helped me stay true to my promises to myself, even when life feels overwhelming.
Lastly, I chat about big news for anyone struggling with binge eating, emotional eating, or body image challenges and the new ways I can support you on your journey! This episode is a little bit of catch-up on all the things :)
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Links to things mentioned in the show:
Sleep Consultant: Gena with sleepandslumberconsulting.com // Gena's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sleepandslumberconsulting/- 
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182 - How To Respond To Body Comments and Diet Talk

In today's episode were going to chat about how to handle diet culture comments and conversations confidently. Because these and comments like it are uncomfortable, right?!
"I'm really trying to be good"
"How do you stay so skinny working in a bakery?
"I've noticed your eating habits"
"Wow, you're really indulging today!"
"You've gained weight, but you look healthy" 
"No thanks, I need to detox from this weekend."
"I'm trying to lose another 20"
"We don't need lunch since were going out to dinner"
Etc etc etc
Even well-intentioned comments like, "have you lost weight, what's your secret?" can be super triggering. And too much exposure to these types of conversations can impact your mental health, relationship with food, body image, and they also put a stain on relationships. 
So whether it’s coming from friends, family, co-workers or even yourself, I’ll share practical strategies to set boundaries, redirect conversations, and protect your mental and emotional health in a world that’s often obsessed with dieting and weight.
You'll hear me chat about:
How to recognize when a conversation turns diet culture-y
How to set clear boundaries without being confrontational
Practical tips to pivot conversations away from diet culture talk
How to maintain your mental and emotional well-being during these conversations
My personal experiences with diet culture talk and how I’ve learned to handle it over the years
How to encourage a positive dialogue about food and body image in your social circles
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