Content note: This episode includes discussions around intentional weight loss and diet culture, and therefore contains swearing.

This episode is part of a podcast series called The Body Stories. I’m joined by my beloved friend and fellow coach, Ali Shapiro. Over the next year, Ali and I will have an occasional and ongoing conversation about the nuanced relationship with our bodies. These are tender conversations, and at times, I will be in the coaching client seat. Our hope is that listening in will spark your own exploration of your body story.

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In this second episode, we talk about:

* Lizzo’s ‘weight release journey’ and the public conversations over private choices.

* This month I realised I didn’t really know what creating long term health looks like, and so I decided to work with a coach.

* The emotional response I had to a community walk (there are tears!).

* A big old protective belief that has shifted for me.

* And the identity level stories about fitness and health that are slowly changing.

Mentioned in this Episode:

* Connect with Ali here.

* Ali’s upcoming program: Your Emotional Eating Blueprint: Why Am I Eating This Now?

* Lizzo’s conversation with Jay Shetty: YouTube

* Jay Shetty backstory: Guardian article

* Let’s Get Triggered: Oprah, Ozempic and our Outrage

* The Body Stories Ep 1: Can you love yourself and want to lose weight?

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saspetherick.substack.com