Start “Feeling Lighter” each week with Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa as they shed old beliefs one episode at a time. Each week a new guest will share their journey of letting go and how that process impacted their worldview. “Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!” Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Katie will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more! Walk away from each episode with new ways to l ...
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Episode 156 - The Rise of “Soft Health” with Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden
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40:31Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down to discuss the rise of “soft health” and why it may be the future of true well-being. Instead of chasing rigid routines, extreme discipline, and “no days off” hustle culture, this episode explores a gentler, more sustainable approach to health rooted in compassion, intuition, and daily joy. Tyler and Lisa br…
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Episode 155 - Finding Fulfillment Beyond Perfection with Katie Bramlett
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45:17In this candid conversation, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with WeShape co-founder Katie Bramlett to unpack how redefining success, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing authenticity can lead to a lighter, more fulfilling life. Katie shares her personal journey of stepping back from hustle culture, reevaluating what truly matters, a…
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Episode 154 - Understand Hormones and Supporting Your Health from the Inside Out with Erin Holt
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43:18In this empowering conversation, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Erin Holt, a functional nutritionist, Stanford-trained compassion teacher and founder of The Funk'tional Nutritionist, an online clinic and education platform that specializes in Intuitive Functional Medicine. Erin shares how hormones, stress, mindset, and self-awareness…
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Episode 153 - Ten Powerful Answers To Questions Every Woman Over 50 Has Asked Herself
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45:43Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down to share 10 powerful questions every woman over 50 has asked herself. This thought-provoking episode invites listeners to reflect on what they truly want, need, and deserve in this stage of life. With compassion and curiosity, Tyler and Lisa explore topics like self-worth, boundaries, joy, relationships, and…
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Episode 152 - Quit Exercising & Start Moving with Joy
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43:07Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down to challenge everything you thought you knew about exercise. In this energizing episode, they unpack why traditional fitness culture often leads to burnout, guilt, and shame—and how shifting the focus from "exercise" to joyful, intuitive movement can transform your relationship with your body. Through person…
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Episode 151 - Slowing Down to Wake Up with Rachel Daugherty
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42:02This heartfelt conversation unpacks how to let go of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and external expectations in order to reconnect with your values, body, and inner voice. Rachel recounts her moving personal story of how her mothers declining health inspired her to make big changes, highlighting the power of self-trust, slowing down, and doing le…
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Episode 150 - Lisa and Tyler Episode 9: Big Life Changes
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41:18In this deeply personal and vulnerable episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, Dr. Lisa Folden shares her story of transformation and together, with Coach Tyler, they explore how personal growth often requires letting go of who you thought you were supposed to be in order to become who you truly are. The conversation dives into the emotional toll o…
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Episode 149 - I Know I Should Exercise, But… with Katy Bowman & Dr. Diana Hill
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45:25Why do so many of us struggle to move our bodies, even when we know it's good for us? In this inspiring and eye-opening episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with biomechanist Katy Bowman and clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill, co-authors of I Know I Should Exercise, But…, to explore the inner barriers t…
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Episode 148 - Why it’s hard to receive and practice letting love in
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42:54In this heartfelt episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden dive deep into why so many people, especially women, struggle to receive love, kindness, and compliments. They unpack the societal and cultural conditioning that teaches self-sacrifice while discouraging self-worth, and they explore how religion, upbringing, a…
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Episode 147 - Reflection of This Quarter’s Episode Topics
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44:20Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa reflect on the powerful themes from this season of Feeling Lighter—from redefining health to reclaiming joy. They dive into the systemic challenges of weight stigma in healthcare, the lasting effects of trauma, and why healing starts with awareness and self-acceptance. This episode highlights the role of community, the impo…
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Episode 146 - Navigating Emotions and Relationships with Silvy Khoucasian
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49:13Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Silvy Khoucasian to discuss the emotional intricacies of relationships—from navigating conflict to building deeper, more secure connections. Together, they unpack how attachment styles show up in everyday dynamics, why setting and honoring boundaries is essential, and how validating your own emotions can trans…
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Episode 145 - Let’s Talk About The WeShape Feel Good Challenges
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48:22This episode is all about WeShape's Feel Good Challenges! Hosts Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden break down how these challenges flip the script on traditional fitness programs. Instead of punishing workouts and rigid goals, they talk about embracing movement that actually feels good, fostering real community support, and shifting from self-criticis…
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Episode 144 - Understanding Trauma and Its Impact with Vernisha Crawford
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49:13In this episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden engage in a deep conversation with guest, Vernisha Crawford, about the importance of wellness, authenticity, and integrity in both personal and professional lives. We’re not afraid to really get into the importance of self-care, the complexities of trauma, and the challenges of people-pleasing behavi…
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Episode 143 - The Truth About Weight Stigma in Healthcare with Ragen Chastain MEd, BCPA
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45:26Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Ragen Chastain and unapck the damaging use of BMI, the importance of shame-free, inclusive care, and the critical need for informed consent in medical settings. Ragen highlights how stigma impacts healthcare access and outcomes, especially for larger-bodied patients, and offers practical tools for self-…
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Episode 142 - Reclaiming Your Body: Self-Trust, Identity & Letting Go of Shame with Jess Fry LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CSTS
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45:41Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Jess Fry LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CSTS for a powerful conversation on self-connection, authenticity, and the deep impact of body image—especially for women. Jess shares how societal pressures often make women feel like they need to apologize for taking up space, and how reclaiming their identity starts with kindness an…
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Episode 141 - Embracing Our Bodies: A New Perspective with Chrissy King
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43:29In this episode, Chrissy King opens up about her journey to body liberation, highlighting the power of self-acceptance and the impact of societal pressures on our body image. She dives into the difference between body positivity and body liberation, explaining how the commercialization of body positivity has shifted its original social justice root…
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Episode 140 - Reclaiming Health, Trust, and Self-Worth with Christy Maloney, RD, CEDS-C
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38:28Christy Maloney, RD, CEDS-C sits down with WeShape and explores how diet culture, especially for women, shapes beliefs around weight, health, and self-worth. She shares why moving away from traditional dieting and towards a more personalized, nourishing relationship with food is essential for lasting well-being. The conversation touches on the role…
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Episode 139 - Healing Through Awareness with Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia
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44:34In this powerful episode, Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia unpacks how trauma—especially in childhood—can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. She shares how unresolved trauma often lives in the body, not just the mind, and why reconnecting with your physical experience is key to healing. The conversation explores how to…
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Episode 138 - Creating Space for Yourself with Dr. Flora Sinha
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44:30Dr. Flora Sinha shares her powerful journey from traditional physician to mindset coach, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about protecting your peace. She dives into the roots of burnout, the power of boundaries, and how self-worth plays a vital role in how we care for ourselves. From the value of affirmations and mindful self-talk to th…
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In this episode of the Feeling Lighter podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden discuss their experiences with clients and the transformative power of self-care and self-love in the fitness journey. They challenge traditional fitness norms that focus on weight loss and exercise, advocating instead for a mindset centered on movement quality and self…
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Episode 136 - A New Approach to Intuitive Eating and Nutrition with Bonnie Roney
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45:51In this empowering episode, we’re joined by dietitian and Diet Culture Rebel, Bonnie Roney, for a deep and refreshing conversation on what it really means to have a healthy relationship with food. From hunger cues to carb myths, Bonnie shares the truth about diet culture’s most toxic messages and why intuitive eating is the key to healing. We explo…
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Episode 135 - Rethinking Weight in Healthcare with Dr. Asher Larmie
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50:55Dr. Asher Larmie joins us to unpack the real consequences of a weight-obsessed healthcare system. From the dangers of weight cycling and the misuse of weight loss drugs to the harmful stigma many patients face—this conversation dives deep into how weight-inclusive care can truly transform health outcomes. Dr. Larmie challenges conventional medical …
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Episode 134 - Top Lessons Learned When We Look Back at Recurring Trends
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37:59Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa reflect on the recurring themes from their conversations with guests. They discuss the importance of self-worth, the mind-body connection, and the impact of fitness culture on personal health. The conversation also delves into inner child work, self-compassion, and the significance of questioning beliefs to foster personal …
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Episode 133 - Breaking Free from Perfectionism with Samantha Chung
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54:54In this episode, mindset and manifestation coach, Samantha Chung, joins Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa to share her powerful journey of self-discovery. From chasing perfectionism to redefining her self-worth, Samantha opens up about the struggles that shaped her path. Together, they explore the power of presence, self-acceptance, and learning to let go o…
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Episode 132 - Embodied Self Awareness and Reconnecting With Our True Selves with Michelle Chalfant
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46:09Michelle Chalfant joins us to share how we can move beyond self-doubt, people-pleasing, and the inner critic to reconnect with our true selves. From learning to ground into the body and the power of group work to understanding how emotions need to be fully felt to release, Michelle offers powerful tools to help you break old patterns and build self…
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Episode 131 - Understanding the Connection Between Body Image, Emotions, and Disordered Eating with Stefanie Michele
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44:17Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach, Stefanie Michele, to dive deep into the connection between emotions, the nervous system, and our relationship with food and self-image. They explore how black-and-white thinking keeps us stuck, the hidden ways restriction manifests, and why body image distress is often…
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Episode 130 - Coach Tyler & Dr. Lisa’s Personal Growth Journeys
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50:30In this episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa open up about their personal journeys—how their experiences shaped the way they see health, movement, and self-acceptance today. We get to hear about the path that led to the creation of WeShape, the challenges they faced in unlearning harmful beliefs, and the deeper purpose behind each of their work. Tune …
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Episode 129 - Self-Compassion, Community, and Honoring Your Body’s Needs with Abbie Attwood
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49:22In this episode, we welcome Abbie Attwood for a deep dive into self-compassion, building resilience, and breaking free from toxic diet culture. We explore the importance of trusting your body’s signals—whether it’s hunger, rest, or grief—and how everyday acts of self-kindness can transform your relationship with yourself. Abbie reminds us that heal…
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Episode 128 - How Diet Culture Shapes Our Lives with Harriet Brown
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46:05In this powerful conversation, we sit down Harriet Brown, Professor of Magazine, News, & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, to unravel the deep-rooted beliefs around eating disorders, diet culture, and body image. Harriet shares her personal journey as well as the historical and societal forces that continue to fuel…
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Episode 127 - Embracing Body Acceptance and Natural Beauty with Bella Davis
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29:00In this heartfelt episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Bella Davis, a passionate advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance. Bella shares her inspiring journey from struggling with body image and an eating disorder to embracing self-love and empowering others through social media. Together, they dive deep into the importance of rej…
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Epsidoe 126 - The Secret Language of the Body: Healing Trauma Through Awareness with Karden Rabin
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44:58Karden Rabin joins the WeShape team to discuss the profound connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. From personal healing stories to actionable strategies, Karden shares how awareness, interruption, and redesign can help you release trauma, regulate your body, and embrace a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Li…
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Episode 125 - Millennial Burnout & Recovery with Peter Guse
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37:00We sit down with Peter Guse, creator of The Millennial Reset, to explore the realities of millennial burnout, hustle culture, and the path back to your authentic self. Peter shares his personal journey of breaking free from societal conditioning, rediscovering joy, and embracing the wisdom of simplicity. Learn practical tools for regulating your ne…
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Episode 124 - Healing Through Playful Movement with Kara Latta
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37:58In this episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, we’re joined by Kara Latta, founder of The Playful Warrior, to explore how playful movement and creativity can transform our lives. From healing the inner child to breaking free from perfectionism, we discuss practical ways to reconnect with joy, embrace silliness, and quiet that critical inner voice.…
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Episode 123 - Top 10 Fitness Trends and What We Think About Them
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58:44Hosts Tyler Bramlett and Dr. Lisa Folden explore the top 10 fitness trends of 2024, offering thoughtful insights on their benefits and potential drawbacks. From wearable technology to community-driven fitness, they discuss how these trends can impact mental and physical well-being. The conversation emphasizes the importance of functional fitness, b…
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Episode 122 - Letting Go of Resolutions: Self-Connection as a New Year’s Intention
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39:01In this inspiring New Year's episode, Dr. Lisa Folden and new co-host Tyler Bramlett explore the pitfalls of traditional resolutions and the power of self-connection. Together, they unpack how to let go of external pressures, embrace self-care, and cultivate happiness from within. Tune in to hear why showing up for yourself is the ultimate act of t…
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Episode 121 - The Courage to Change: Katie Bramlett’s Last Episode
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37:47In this heartfelt episode, we bid a loving farewell to our incredible host, Katie Bramlett, as she steps back from the podcast. Katie shares the deeply personal reasons behind her decision, reflecting on her journey of self-discovery, inner peace, and breaking free from cultural narratives that no longer serve. Her story embodies the very essence o…
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Episode 120 - Find Trust In Yourself & Your Journey with Mallory Page
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30:22Mallory Page is a Registered Dietitian and the founder of Live Unrestricted. Her mission is to liberate society from the grips of diet culture and guide people to feel good in their bodies and with food so they can focus on living fully. Having personally dealt with unconventional disordered eating, Mallory is passionate about going beyond intuitiv…
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Episode 119 - Understanding Trauma & Embracing Change with Dr. Morgan Francis
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43:54In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Morgan Francis, a licensed therapist specializing in body image, eating disorders, and sexual health, to explore the complex layers of self-worth, body image, and authenticity. Dr. Francis shares her personal journey of embracing the natural changes in her body, overcoming societal pressures, and shifting belie…
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Episode 118 - There Are No Rules with Arielle Juliette
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35:39In this inspiring episode, dance studio owner, body liberation advocate, and creator, Arielle Juliette, joins WeShape to share their journey of breaking toxic beliefs about body image, reclaiming joy in movement, and fostering inclusivity in fitness and dance. Discover how small steps, bold authenticity, and building community can transform self-ac…
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Episode 117 - You Are More Than Just A Body with Dr. Rachel Millner
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36:43In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachel Millner, a psychologist, fat activist, and mom, to explore the myths and truths about body liberation, movement, and self-trust. Rachel shares her journey from believing her body was a problem to embracing a life rooted in respect, acceptance, and freedom. We dive into the harmful messages of diet cultur…
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Episode 116 - Health Isn’t Just Diet & Exercise with Dr. Alexis Conason
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40:31In this episode, we sit down with Alexis Conason, clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist-consultant, to explore the journey from dieting to embracing a weight-inclusive, anti-diet lifestyle. We discuss the profound mental and physical impacts of diet culture, the importance of intuitive and mindful eating, and the societal m…
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Episode 115 - There’s No Trophy For Most Exhausted, Rushed, Or Burnt Out with Connie Weissmuller
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40:47Join WeShape and registered dietitian Connie Weissmuller as they dive deep into topics like self-worth, breaking free from diet culture, and unlearning biases about health and body image. In this episode, they explore how to slow down, prioritize self-care, and become a more critical consumer of health information. Perfect for anyone on a journey t…
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Episode 114 - Loving Yourself In Your Meat Suit with Kelsey Ellis
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42:47In this episode, we welcome Kelsey Ellis, a body-positive fitness coach and holistic nutritionist, to explore what it truly means to feel at home in our bodies. Kelsey shares her journey from traditional fitness culture to creating a more inclusive approach that celebrates self-compassion and body acceptance. Together, we unpack the myths of wellne…
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Episode 113 - What Trauma Taught Us with Dr. Charryse Johnson
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40:58In this heartfelt and transformative episode, we sit down with Dr. Charryse Johnson, an author, keynote speaker, and veteran psychotherapist whose work focuses on holistic approaches to healing and the intersections of trauma, somatic integration, mindset, and neuroscience. Here, we explore the deep connection between trauma, achievement, and the i…
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Episode 112 - Women Awakening: There Are No Mistakes with Cynthia James
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39:51Join us as we sit down with Cynthia James, renowned author, speaker, and emotional integration coach, for an inspiring conversation on living authentically and embracing self-trust. Cynthia shares her insights on breaking free from old beliefs, trusting intuition, and fulfilling your unique purpose. Discover how to create a life of empowerment and …
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Episode 111 - Boundaries & Codependency: Managing Someone Is Not Love, It's Control with Terri Cole
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50:43In this episode, we’re joined by licensed psychotherapist and author Terri Cole, a boundary and codependency expert. Together, we learn the ins and outs of high-functioning codependency, the hidden struggles of emotional labor, and how redefining self-care can transform relationships. Join us as we explore how to set boundaries, prioritize personal…
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Episode 110 - A New Narrative For Women’s Worth: Block & Delete with Stephanie Dodier
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39:02In this episode, Katie and Dr. Lisa dive deep with guest Stephanie Dodier, a clinical nutritionist and body image coach, as they discuss breaking free from diet culture, redefining self-worth, and unlearning patriarchal conditioning. Together, they explore the power of rejecting self-betrayal, standing up for yourself in a fat-phobic medical system…
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Episode 109 - All Things Related To Being A Woman with Mikayla Zazon
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46:50We have special guest Mik Zazon, a body acceptance advocate and influencer, who opens up about her recovery journey from diet culture and eating disorders. Mik shares her powerful story of gaining weight, reclaiming her health, and challenging the toxic narratives we've been taught about our bodies. Tune in to hear her insights on body diversity, t…
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Episode 108 - Embracing Being Messy, But Free with Katie & Lisa
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29:33Katie and Dr. Lisa get real about the messy, beautiful journey of self-discovery, shedding perfectionism, and embracing authenticity. Join them as they share personal stories, explore the challenges of life, and give women permission to be vulnerable and free—because real life isn't picture-perfect, and that's okay. Mentioned in this episode: Try W…
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Episode 107 - What Is Inclusive Fitness? With Ilya Parker PTA, CMES
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37:42In this episode we are joined by Ilya Parker PTA, CMES, founder of Decolonizing Fitness, to discuss how fitness intersects with societal power, privilege, and oppression. Ilya shares their journey in creating inclusive, anti-diet, fat-affirming, and accessible fitness spaces. They also highlight the importance of valuing lived experience over exper…
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