028 | Let’s talk body image, the fear of weight gain, and creating a healthy relationship with food w/ Kate Regan, RDN

For those wanting to create a healthier relationship with themselves, their bodies, and food, this episode will help you see it all in greater light.In this episode, we unpack how diet culture teaches us to assign moral value to food and how that impacts the way we see ourselves. I’m joined by non-diet dietitian Kate for a conversation on the complex layers behind food choices, body image, and the fear of weight gain.We explore:The difference between healthy intentions and control-driven behaviorsHow food morality affects self-esteem and mental healthWhat Health at Every Size (HAES) really means—and why it mattersHow to know when you're relationship with food needs help and what to do about itPractical mindset shifts for navigating body discomfortWhy photos can feel so triggering—and how to reframe that experienceIf you’ve struggled with food guilt, body image, or the pressure to look a certain way in order to feel worthy, this episode offers perspective, validation, and actionable tools to help you move toward food freedom and body acceptance.Connect with Kate: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, TikTok, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Work with Kate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Megan: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Email Newsletter⁠New podcast episodes: Monday's = mindset minutes Thursday's = conversations and topic deep divesSee you next week!xo, Meg