Mar 31, 2026
You’ve been trying to “do” intuitive eating…but it still feels messy, confusing, or like you’re somehow getting it wrong. In this episode, I’m breaking down the REAL missing ingredient that no one is talking about: self-compassion. Not the fluffy “just love yourself” version, but the research-backed approach from Kristin Neff and Chris Germer that actually helps you change your behavior for good.
We’re diving into the balance of tender and fierce self-compassion, and why you need BOTH for intuitive eating to truly click. I’ll show you how shame is the unseen driving force behind most of your struggles with food and body image, and how self-compassion is the antidote that allows you to build real trust with your body. If intuitive eating hasn’t fully “worked” for you yet, this might be the piece you’ve been missing that changes everything for you.
Episode Highlights
-Why shame is at the root of food struggles and how it blocks intuitive eating
-The difference between tender and fierce self-compassion and when to use each
-How self-compassion helps you stop the restrict-binge cycle and actually trust your body
Today’s Wellness Woo is lipotropic injections.
Resources Mentioned
- Kristin Neff’s self-compassion website: https://self-compassion.org/
Read the full episode show notes here.
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