Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa discuss strategies for navigating the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and letting go of guilt and shame associated with food choices. The conversation also highlights the significance of prioritizing oneself and the benefits of intuitive eating, encouraging listeners to embrace their autonomy and make choices that serve their well-being. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for approaching the holidays with mindfulness and self-compassion.

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In this special birthday episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, we celebrate Tyler's 40th birthday by reflecting on the lessons learned over the years. The conversation delves into themes of patience, personal growth and self-love. Tyler shares his journey with WeShape, emphasizing the importance of community and movement in fostering well-being. The discussion also touches on forgiveness, compassion, and the impact of personal growth on relationships and parenting. Ultimately, the episode highlights the significance of living with purpose.

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Reba Parker, a professor at the College of Charleston. Reba teaches sociology through a peace studies lens to explore the true meaning of peace and how to actually cultivate it in daily life. Reba shares insights from her book The Peaceability Mindset, explaining that peace isn’t passive or idealistic, but practical, measurable, and rooted in safety, well-being, and interconnectedness. Together, they unpack why society often views peace as “soft,” how to shift that perception, and how simple tools like pausing, listening, and nonviolent communication can transform relationships, homes, and communities. This heartfelt conversation reveals that peace begins within, expands outward, and, when practiced intentionally, can become both powerful and predictable.

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden dive into one of the most pervasive topics in wellness: why the number on the scale should never define your worth. They unpack how diet culture, fitness marketing, and societal conditioning have convinced people to equate body size with value, health, and discipline. Together, they explore how to recognize weight bias, release shame, and measure real progress through joy, peace, and self-care instead of numbers. With warmth and humor, they highlight why the most meaningful transformations happen when we stop chasing perfection and start showing up for ourselves with compassion, consistency, and authenticity.

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden continue their reflection on the WeShape Wellness Weekend, diving deeper into the curriculum that helped attendees reconnect with their values, bodies, and authentic selves. They explore how uncovering core values, rewriting limiting beliefs, and confronting the inner critic can create lasting transformation. Through movement, mindfulness, and meaningful conversation, they show how embodiment helps bridge the gap between emotional and physical healing. The episode also touches on community, courage, and the power of presence, reminding listeners that true wellness begins when we align our actions with what matters most and give ourselves permission to show up fully, flaws and all.

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In this heartfelt episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden reflect on the first WeShape Wellness Weekend and the powerful transformations that unfolded. They share behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and the emotional breakthroughs that made the WeShape Wellness Weekend retreat unforgettable. From deep healing and vulnerability to laughter, movement, and connection, Tyler and Lisa discuss how creating space for honesty and self-discovery helped the participants release emotional weight and reconnect with joy. This conversation is a moving reminder that healing happens through community, courage, and giving ourselves permission to feel it all.

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Coach Tyler sits down with WeShape Meditation Coach, Divya Darshani, for a deeply grounding conversation on mindfulness, presence, and learning to let love in. Together, they explore how awareness and acceptance create true peace and why you don’t need to quiet your thoughts to find stillness. The two discuss practical tools to stay present as well as how mindfulness can free the body from emotional tension and reconnect us to joy, patience, and self-trust. This episode reminds listeners that peace isn’t something to earn, it’s something already within reach when we pause and notice the present moment.

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Coach Tyler is joined by WeShape Body Image Coach Taylor Ashley (RP, CCTP-II) for a powerful conversation on self-talk, comparison, and the journey toward body neutrality. Together they explore how cultural conditioning shapes our inner dialogue, why awareness of automatic thoughts matters, and how shifting from comparison to compassion can transform self-worth. Taylor shares tools like the “first thought, second thought” practice, building a self-care menu, and celebrating small wins to create lasting change. They also discuss the importance of sustainability in movement, showing up for yourself without shame, and finding freedom through awareness and choice. Want to get to know one of our WeShape coaches better? Then tune in!

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden dive into their personal experiments with movement and mindset, exploring how trying new activities can reshape the way we connect with our bodies. They discuss the importance of bone density, fascia, and grip strength, as well as the benefits of mindful movement and impact training for longevity. Along the way, they highlight the balance between safety and challenge, the role of playful exploration, and how listening to your body creates space for both joy and resilience in movement.

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with health coach Ali Elman to talk about shifting from punishment to self-compassion in wellness. Ali shares her journey of moving from perfectionism and overachievement to embracing a simpler, more sustainable approach to health after a major health crisis. Together, they explore how slowing down, listening to your body, and letting go of rigid expectations can transform the way you care for yourself. This conversation covers the trap of tying worth to productivity, the importance of balancing medical and holistic care, and how small, accessible changes like hydration, rest, and daily rhythms can create lasting impact. Listeners will walk away with permission to simplify wellness, redefine success, and honor their bodies with compassion instead of control.

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