#183: Before You Panic About Weight Gain, Let’s Talk About What’s Actually Happening

2025-05-06

If you’ve recently looked in the mirror or stepped on the scale and felt that rush of panic, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re pushing pause on the shame spiral and digging into what’s really going on beneath that fear. We’ll talk about why your fear of weight gain is not a sign you’re doing intuitive eating wrong — it’s a reflection of the culture we live in. You’ll learn why your body changing is normal (and even healing), how to unpack the meaning you’ve attached to your weight, and what to do when panic hits. You’ll also get practical tools to ri...

If you’ve recently looked in the mirror or stepped on the scale and felt that rush of panic, you are not alone. In this episode, we’re pushing pause on the shame spiral and digging into what’s really going on beneath that fear.

We’ll talk about why your fear of weight gain is not a sign you’re doing intuitive eating wrong — it’s a reflection of the culture we live in. You’ll learn why your body changing is normal (and even healing), how to unpack the meaning you’ve attached to your weight, and what to do when panic hits.

You’ll also get practical tools to ride the wave of body image distress without running back to dieting. Because YES, you can feel uncomfortable AND still choose not to diet.

REMEMBER: You’re not failing…you’re feeling. And that’s part of the work.

Episode Highlights

-The panic you feel isn’t just about your body - it’s about the meaning you’ve been taught to attach to your weight.

-Your body might be changing, and that doesn’t mean it’s betraying you, or that you’re doing anything wrong.

-We get to be curious about what your body is saying via your weight, without jumping back into dieting.

-Ways to ride the waves of body shame and what to do when the panic kicks in.

Today’s Wellness Woo is Skinny Tok

Resources Mentioned

-Save your spot in my FREE masterclass What’s Weighing On You

Read the full episode show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

Intuitive eating education on the blog
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Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

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