The Feeling Lighter Podcast

Learn how understanding your nervous system is key for transforming trauma, habitual behaviors, and performance. Neuroscience expert Elizabeth Kristof explains the brain-body connection, simple hacks to repattern your stress responses, and the importance of personalized nervous system care.

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On this week's first episode of the new Feeling Lighter podcast, we're thrilled to welcome to the podcast Dr. Lisa Folden, a physical therapist and health coach who is passionately guiding people toward self-acceptance and inner wisdom in their wellness journeys.. Listen in as our hosts and Coach Tyler share their personal journeys of struggling with diet culture and finding self-acceptance. They discuss shedding limiting beliefs around worth being tied to appearance and achievements in order to embrace inner peace. Tune in as they talk about moving from self-judgment to self-love through mindset shifts and learn how valuing your inner light can set you free.

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Join us for a short but sweet final episode as we bid farewell to our beloved co-host Nina. She spills the beans on her biggest lessons learned from being on the podcast and how it has changed her perspective. We take a walk down memory lane reflecting on our 15 year friendship rooted in toxic diet culture. Now we use this platform to dismantle those very beliefs! Nina leaves us with heartwarming stories of everyday people uplifting others. Get your tissues ready as we give Nina a touching sendoff while looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.

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In this solo episode of the We Shape podcast, hosts Katie and Tyler have an important pre-New Year's discussion about shifting perspectives on common resolutions. They caution against making goals solely focused on weight loss or the number on the scale, as this often stems from a place of self-judgment versus self-care. Instead, they suggest setting an intention around building deeper connection with one's body and inner needs.

Katie shares her own journey moving away from toxic diet culture into a more holistic mindset, learning to tune into indicators like hunger and rest. Tyler discusses the neuroscience behind opening up to new beliefs and how the reticular activation system causes us to perceive things we set intentions around, like suddenly noticing more red cars after buying one.

The hosts offer tips for avoiding all-or-nothing thinking around fitness and simply showing compassion through small acts of body and mind nurturing woven into each day. Rather than strict regimens, they emphasize feeling where tension lies and celebrating tiny moments of mindful movement or stretching as profound self-love. With warmth and wisdom, Katie and Tyler inspire us to shift the New Year’s narrative from punishing requirements to genuine presence with self.

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Join us on this episode with guest Abbie Attwood, an anti-diet, weight-inclusive provider with a masters of science in nutrition.

Thinking weight loss promises happiness? Think again. On this meaty episode, hosts Katie and Tyler sit down with guest Abbie Atwood, an anti-diet weight inclusive nutritionist and eating disorder recovery coach.

This straight-shooting trio tackles the oppressive roots of society’s weight stigma, unpacking what “self-care” really means for marginalized bodies. Abbie blows up common myths surrounding health and weight loss, arguing the only “failure” lies in abandoning compassion for oneself. You’ll be surprised and inspired at how she found empowerment advocating for others – then genuinely applied it to herself. Break the scales and give this conversation a listen to start valuing the real you.

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After 20 years of saying "yes" to everyone and everything, life coach Brittny King has learned the life-changing magic of saying "no." She shares her journey of reclaiming her time and energy so she can show up as her best self instead of burning out from people pleasing and overfunctioning. Get ready to laugh and nod along as Brittny keeps it real about boundary setting, breathwork, and busting the myth that you're not "enough" unless you do all the things for all the people. The Yeses will keep coming, but so will the Nos, and Brittny will teach you to dance in the gray area between with more ease and joy.

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Want to break free from toxic diet culture and transform your relationship with food and your body? Join Co-Hosts Katie and Tyler as they chat with sports dietician Andres Ayesta about shifting your mindset, overcoming all-or-nothing thinking, practicing self-compassion, celebrating small wins, and embracing the journey of self-improvement. Andres shares insider tips on developing sustainable healthy habits, honoring your hunger cues, finding movement that feels good, and so much more. Get ready for an enlightening and entertaining conversation about surrounding yourself with positivity, tuning out society’s unrealistic standards, and truly loving yourself at every stage. The diet gurus don’t want you to hear this, but long-term health has nothing to do with chasing numbers on a scale. It’s time to kick toxic diets to the curb and discover how to build your own personalized nutrition blueprint. Tune in now to start your journey towards food freedom!

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Get ready to geek out over movement! Physical therapist Dr. James Vegher join Co-Hosts Dr. Lisa Folden, Katie & Tyler on this jam-packed episode. These movement experts give us a rare behind-the-scenes look at physical therapy and share their frustration with common misconceptions about exercise, injury treatment, and getting lasting results. Dr. Vegher has been changing lives with movement therapy for 30 years and provides insight into the psychological and emotional factors connected to physical pain. You’ll receive insight on new PT education models and the importance of therapists continuing to evolve. Katie asks all the key questions to help listeners find the right PT and mentally prepare for success in therapy. And you’ll get simple, daily movement tips from the pros that could change your body and improve your movement system. Whether you’re currently in pain, want to avoid future injuries, or just love learning about the body, this info-packed episode delivers an engaging mix of venting, geeking out, and expert advice. The movement masters are here to reshape your relationship with exercise and your own body!

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Get ready to laugh, cry, and reflect as Katie and Tyler have an inspiring conversation with physical therapist Dr. Lisa Folden about overcoming toxic diet culture, rebuilding a healthy relationship with exercise, and embracing self-love at every size.

Dr. Folden shares her vulnerable story of struggling with disordered eating and excessive exercise in pursuit of unattainable beauty standards. She reveals the turning point that led her to ditch the diets, make peace with weight gain, and help others break free from weight stigma.

You’ll learn powerful insights like:

• Why chasing weight loss often leads to more weight gain
• How to recognize the difference between self-love and fake external validation
• Tips for letting go of unrealistic expectations about your body
• The journey to intuitive movement that supports instead of punishes your body

Katie and Tyler help unpack complex topics around body image and internalized bias with compassion and nuance. Dr. Folden leaves us with a simple but profound reminder: you are more than a body.

Join this thought-provoking discussion about rejecting diet culture, nurturing self-acceptance, and living joyfully at every shape and size. You'll come away inspired to embrace the freedom of letting yourself go.

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Have you ever felt out of control around food? Felt trapped in a cycle of restrictive dieting and bingeing? Amber Romaniuk has been there too. After gaining and losing 1,000 pounds, she hit rock bottom. Now Amber helps others break free. She shares her journey of healing her mindset and relationship with food. No more demonizing your inner voice or numbing emotions with food. Amber offers tools to rediscover self-love and mindfulness around what triggers you. Whether you need permission to feel through “sacred rage,” or want to tap into your inner child, Amber provides a toolkit. Her wisdom helps you cultivate awareness, stop people-pleasing, and end the cycle for good.

Katie, Tyler and Amber deliver a motivating dose of self-compassion. Learn how you can overwrite old patterns, tune into your body’s wisdom, and become the unconditional friend you need. Your freedom awaits!

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