What if your body was never the problem?

In this episode, Sarah sits down with Registered Dietitian, Heather Rudalavage for a real, unfiltered conversation about body image, intuitive eating, and the messy truth behind self-acceptance. Together, they unpack the unrealistic expectations we’re taught to have about our bodies, and explore what it actually looks like to build a more compassionate relationship with ourselves.

They talk about:
 ✨ Letting go of “shoulds” around body size and health
 ✨ How aging impacts body image (and why that’s not a bad thing)
 ✨ Why intuitive eating isn’t about rules—it’s about trust
 ✨ Moving beyond appearance to appreciate what your body can do

This episode is a gentle reminder: you don’t have to earn your worth through your appearance. Coming home to your body is possible—at any age, in any size.

Learn more about Heather and her work at https://intuitive-nutrition.com or follow her on Instagram at antidiet.heather 

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