Why is it so hard for us to love our bodies?

In this episode, we explore the pervasive body negativity women are taught from an early age—and what it takes to shift that narrative. Inspired by a moving presentation from Tara, we dive deep into how we speak about, think about, and experience our bodies. Instead of focusing on what our bodies look like, we celebrate what they do.

We share personal reflections, powerful mindset shifts, and a call to action to rewrite the script—not only for ourselves but for the next generation. It’s time to write our bodies love letters! XOXO

In this episode:

• A quote from Kate Winslet that sets the tone for the conversation
• How cultural messaging trains us to bond over hating our bodies
• Reframing body appreciation to focus on function over form
• The difference between what others see and what we feel about our bodies
• Encouragement to speak kindly about your body in front of your children
• How to lovingly interrupt negative body talk in your friend circles
• A reminder that every body—yours included—is doing something incredible every day

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: More Than a Body https://www.morethanabody.org/

Your Body Is Amazing – Tara’s Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8cds-Juqgp/

Previous Episode Mentioned: Naked In The Mirror: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000666075304

Relax and Renew: An Hour of Progressive Relaxation with Tara: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/FAFGA8EEASMD9/checkout/OQPHVJYKUKEMAJPRBFIJ2QDX

Jennifer Osterhouse Design https://jenniferosterhouse.com/

Learn more about Leading Lady Coaching here: https://leadinglady-coaching.com/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

What does it truly mean for kids to be healthy? Does size determine health? How can we, as parents, foster positive habits that support both physical and emotional well-being?

In this episode we're joined by Jill Castle, a leading childhood nutrition expert and author of Kids Thrive at Every Size. With decades of experience in pediatric nutrition, Jill shares a fresh, whole-child approach to raising healthy, thriving kids—without the harmful focus on weight or size.

In this episode:

• The divide between the “fix size” and “embrace size” movements—and where Jill’s approach fits in
• Why focusing on habits, not weight, leads to better long-term health for kids
• The 8 Pillars of Wellness that support children’s health and well-being
• How family culture plays a crucial role in shaping a child's relationship with food
• The impact of sleep, movement, and screen time on kids' emotional and physical health
• Why parents don’t need to panic when a child’s eating habits change—especially during the teen years
• How to encourage balanced eating without pressure, shame, or restriction

This episode is packed with practical, research-backed strategies to help parents create a positive, nourishing environment for their kids—regardless of their size.

Connect with Jill:

Book: Kids Thrive at Every Size: https://jillcastle.com/kids-thrive-at-every-size/ Podcast: The Nourished Child: https://thenourishedchild.com/category/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.pedird/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Not all personal trainers are created equal. Some can help you build strength, confidence, and resilience—while others may leave you tied up (literally) in bad fitness practices.

In this episode, Tara is sharing fitness horror stories she has seen as a personal trainer, and exposing the biggest red flags to watch out for when choosing a personal trainer or fitness program. From trainers who push macros without qualifications to toxic gym culture that prioritizes aesthetics over well-being, we break down what makes a fitness professional truly supportive of your goals.

If you have ever felt guilted, shamed, or unheard in a fitness space, this episode is for you. We are here to help you find movement you enjoy, build confidence, and avoid the fitness industry’s biggest traps.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• Personal Training Horror Stories – From questionable workout tactics to clients refusing to touch resistance bands ever again
• Red Flags vs Green Flags in Trainers and Gyms
• The Problem with No Pain, No Gain mentality
• How to Find a Weight-Neutral Trainer
• Why You Don’t Need Detoxes, Waist Trainers, or Fad Workouts to be healthy

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Can you imagine a weekend away from your phone? In this episode, Elizabeth shares her experience at a spa resort with a strict no-phone policy—an unexpected but eye-opening digital detox. What started as a weekend getaway quickly turned into a deep realization about how much we rely on our devices.

Tara, Maria, and Elizabeth dive into the anxieties of disconnecting, the effects of constant digital stimulation, and the surprising ways technology shapes our daily lives. Are we truly present with the people around us, or are we more connected to our screens than to real life?

In this episode:

• The impact of stepping away from technology and what it reveals about our habits
• How our brains have adapted (or struggled) in the digital age
• Social media, attention spans, and the science behind digital dependence
• Small, intentional changes to build a healthier relationship with your phone

What are your thoughts on digital mindfulness? Have you tried setting phone boundaries? Let us know—we’d love to hear from you!

Books mentioned in this episode:

Stolen Focus: Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

It’s been a week, and we’re bringing all of it to the table—eye infections, raging hormones, and laser hair removal aftermath, along with a lively discussion about wellness trends. We’re spilling some tea on our latest personal struggles in a relatable and hilarious conversation you won’t want to miss. In this episode:

• The measures we have taken when dealing with unexpected health issues
• The fine line between home remedies and questionable wellness trends (Chamomile Tea on the eye?)
• The emotional rollercoaster of perimenopause, PCOS, and hormones in general
• The power of perspective—how to manage frustration, discomfort, and life’s curveballs
• The importance of laughing through it all!

Grab a cup of chamomile tea and join us for this raw, honest, and hilarious episode.

Here's Exactly Happens to Your Body When You Drink Herbal Tea Every Day article by Elizabeth

This episode is brought to you by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Learn more there: https://annapolissymphony.org/

We have a goal to double our podcast downloads by the end of the year, and we need your help! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend or in your group chat, Post about it on social media and Leave us a review—your feedback helps more people find us!

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Is there anything more important than your child’s mental health? In this episode, Maria Winters, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, takes the lead on often-overlooked ways parents can support their kids’ emotional well-being.

Maria shares practical strategies to help children navigate their emotions while also making the case that parents need to do the work on themselves first.

In this episode:

• Why modeling healthy coping strategies is more powerful than any lecture
• The hidden ways parents pass down emotional struggles without realizing it
• How to create a home environment that normalizes talking about mental health
• Why boredom, failure, and distress are actually good for kids
• The difference between truly listening to your child versus just hearing them

We have a goal to double our podcast downloads by the end of the year, and we need your help! Please consider sharing this episode with a friend or in your group chat, Post about it on social media and Leave us a review—your feedback helps more people find us!

This episode is brought to you by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Learn more there: https://annapolissymphony.org/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Think menopause is all about suffering in silence? Think again! We’re bringing back the Menopause Man himself, Ren Jones. Ren Jones was on episode 64 of the podcast, and he dropped wisdom that had us rethinking everything. Ren is a certified personal trainer specializing in menopause health, fitness, and nutrition, helping women over 30 feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies.

In this episode:

• Why mourning your "younger self" keeps you stuck—and what to do instead
• The real reason strength training is a non-negotiable (hint: it’s not about weight loss)
• Why eating more might actually be the key to feeling better
• The sneaky ways diet culture and wellness culture manipulate women—especially in midlife
• The total nonsense of “hormone balancing”

Ren doesn’t just talk the talk—he’s on a mission to empower women to take back their health without the gimmicks. Expect a mix of science, straight talk, and serious laughs (because if you’re not laughing through midlife, what are you even doing?).

Episode 64 with Ren Jones: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wellness-rebranded-intuitive-eating-diet-culture-food/id1651744916?i=1000639786383

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/

Your body is the least interesting thing about you.

This episode is all about the complex world of body shaming, self-worth, and societal expectations with a personal story that sheds light on resilience and self-acceptance. After receiving a prestigious award from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Tara shares her experience with online criticism and how it underscored the importance of detaching self-worth from body image.

Together, we explore how body shaming can affect everyone, regardless of body size or appearance, and discuss why your inherent worth isn’t defined by others’ opinions or fleeting societal standards.

In this episode:

• How Tara’s award sparked both support and criticism, revealing the pervasive issue of body shaming
• The impact of shifting beauty standards and the ever-moving goalposts of body ideals
• Why self-worth is intrinsic and unearned, rooted in simply existing
• The importance of supportive communities and finding people who celebrate your success
• Why representation in fitness and wellness spaces matters for inclusivity and empowerment

Tune in to this episode to embrace the movement of redefining self-worth, finding acceptance, and building a culture that celebrates all bodies.

This episode is brought to you by the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Learn more there: https://annapolissymphony.org/

Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!

Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN

FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition

Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet

Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer

Email: FitnessTrainer19@hotmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness

Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy

Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/