Ever feel like you’re constantly thinking about food, judging your body, or wondering if you’ll ever feel normal around either? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Natalie Rose to unpack the deep emotional roots behind disordered eating, body shame, and the fear of weight gain—especially for women who’ve spent years tying their worth to a number on the scale.

Natalie shares her raw, relatable journey from childhood body image struggles and binge-restrict cycles to orthorexia and chasing “health” through perfectionism. But her story doesn’t end there. Through years of therapy, self-reflection, and professional training, she found true freedom—not just with food, but in how she sees and values herself. And now, she’s helping other women do the same.

We explore why healing has to come from within, what it really means to detach your self-worth from a number on the scale, and how to move through body image struggles with radical compassion (not another plan to “fix” yourself). Natalie also offers perspective on how social media fuels comparison and what to do when those old shame triggers resurface.

Whether you’re in a season of healing or still stuck in the “once I lose the weight, then I’ll be happy” trap—this episode will give you the mindset shifts, emotional insight, and permission you didn’t know you needed.

xoxo,

Jackie

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