157: Listening to Your Body with Lisa & Stephanie

Ever wondered how two ordinary women, Lisa and Stephanie, navigated their struggles with weight and body image?  Join us as they share their inspiring stories, from discovering intuitive eating and the Feel Good Sisterhood to overcoming menopause setbacks. You'll be captivated by their resilience in the face of adversity and their pursuit of self-confidence and body positivity.  We break away from the common gym culture and delve into the importance of finding enjoyable, sustainable forms of exercise. Be inspired by our guests' experiences with a year-long program, where they learned to redefine their relationship with food and movement, supported by a sisterhood of women on the same journey.  Listen, as we unpack emotional eating, explore the complex mind-food connection, and reveal how to make healthier choices without succumbing to guilt and immediate cravings.  To wrap up, we celebrate the triumphant health transformations of Lisa and Stephanie, illustrating how aligning healthy eating habits can positively impact their lives. They share how the program has not only helped them navigate perimenopause symptoms but also instilled in them a sense of control over their relationship with food.  Lastly, we dissect the role of vulnerability and flexibility in pursuing health goals. So join us, and let the personal stories and lessons of our brave guests inspire you to embark on your health journey. Chapter Summaries Finding Strength and Self-Confidence in Health (0:00:05) Lisa and Stephanie share their struggles with weight, body image, and health, and how they found support through intuitive eating and Elizabeth's podcast. Benefits of Walking and Non-Gym Exercise (0:16:36) Women share doubts about committing to a year-long fitness program, emphasizing enjoyable movement and the role of play. Transformation and Support in a Program (0:22:43)  Stephanie and Lisa credit a year-long program for improving their relationship with food, reducing emotional eating, and creating lasting changes in their lives. Understanding and Overcoming Emotional Eating (0:36:38) Participants share experiences of connecting mind and food choices to avoid emotional eating and make healthier decisions. Healthier Eating and Lifestyle Impacts (0:41:51) Lisa and Elizabeth share their journey with food and body image, discussing struggles, positive effects, and newfound freedom through the program. Vulnerability and Flexibility in Pursuing Goals (0:52:43) Setting and achieving goals in health and fitness, embracing vulnerability, understanding the why, and finding what works for each individual.  Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/157  Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.