I’m so grateful for my body and everything it’s carried me through, and also...I have a lot of complicated feelings about it. After a really tough year, my body changed. My clothes didn’t fit. And navigating that has been emotional.

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a mix of love and grief… if your body has carried you through illness, caregiving, pain, or simply life—this episode is for you.

COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• [00:00] -  Grateful for My Body and Struggling With It Too
• [01:34] - The dreaded number on the scale
• [04:43] - How a Weight Loss Program Led to Unexpected Emotional Healing
• [07:40] - Exercising, Eating Clean, and the Weight Won’t Budge
• [09:09] - Getting an Adenomyosis Diagnosis
• [09:59] - How Chronic Stress Changed My Body
• [12:55] - The Photo That Made Me Cry and Making Space
• [14:24] - Rethinking Health and Body Acceptance
• [16:07] - My Body Carried Me 
• [19:47] - Body Changes Often Represent Deeper Emotional Grief
• [23:35] - Finding a Fitness Routine That Works with Chronic Pain and Illness
• [25:22] - Getting Diagnosed with SIBO
• [29:05] - This Too Belongs: A Reframe for Chronic Pain and Illness

RESOURCES:

• Full show notes: https://www.maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/grateful-and-complicated

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DISCLAIMER

The information shared in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.