09. Healing Fat Loss, Mindset, & the Messy Middle with Zoë Schroeder

In this episode of High Functioning Hot Mess, Elizabeth sits down with registered dietitian, strength & conditioning specialist, and founder of Zoë Schroeder Nutrition, Zoë Schroeder, for an honest, grounding conversation about sustainable fat loss, mindset, and healing your relationship with food — without extremes, restriction, or quick fixes.Zoë shares her own journey through diet culture, body image struggles, and career pivots, and explains why realistic, attainable fat loss isn’t about doing more — it’s about building habits you can actually keep. Together, Elizabeth and Zoë explore the messy middle between diet culture and body positivity, the emotional side of body change, and why confidence comes from feeling fueled, supported, and strong — not from chasing your smallest body.This episode is especially powerful for anyone navigating a high-pressure season (wedding prep, career growth, motherhood, or simply modern life) who wants to care for their body without burning themselves out in the process.Why healing your relationship with food is never linear (and that’s normal)Why many women struggling with fat loss are actually under-eatingReverse dieting, metabolism support, and letting go of carb fearWhy you can’t hate or bully yourself into a body you loveThe mindset work behind sustainable fat loss (and why it matters more than macros)Living in the “messy middle” between diet culture and body autonomyWhy the real win is feeling confident, energized, and at home in your bodyInstagram: @fatlossrdzoeWebsite: https://zoeschroedernutrition.com(Check the insurance page to explore working with Zoë or her team and verify benefits)Share it with a friend who’s tired of the all-or-nothing approach to health, and leave a review to help more high-functioning hot messes find the show.Connect with Elizabeth: 💻 https://www.elizabethalicellc.com/ 📸 @elizabethalicerd on Instagram 💌 Subscribe to Vitality Vignette for cozy wellness musingsThis podcast is not medical advice.✨ In this episode, we talk about:🔗 Connect with Zoë:💛 If this episode resonated: