37. Body Image, Big Standards & Dating After Divorce (AKA: Dating as a Newly Single 40 Year Old Woman Brings Up ALL The Feels About Weight Gain & Insecurities)

If you’ve ever struggled with your body image, this episode is for you.I thought I had made peace with my body. I really did. But stepping back into the dating world at 40—post-divorce, post-weight gain, post-all-the-lessons—I realized there were some insecurities still lurking beneath the surface. And girl, they showed up loud.In this episode, I’m introducing a new segment inspired by my old podcast (Body Acceptance Babes) and sharing the very real, very raw process of meeting the parts of me I didn’t expect to find when I re-entered the dating pool.You’ll hear:💘 The hidden fears dating brought up that I didn’t even know were still in me💬 Why showing up as your full self might make people unmatch you—and why that’s actually a good thing🪞 What to do when you thought you were healed, but a new layer of your growth surprises you🌀 How I’m practicing self-encouragement instead of self-abandonment🔥 And a slay-list anthem that’ll remind you that YOU are the plan, Queen—no backup needed✨ So get comfy Queen… because today we’re clearing out the fear, calling in encouragement, and standing in our power. ✨Segments in this Episode:💘 Dating at 40 – Real-life updates from my first week back on Bumble and the WTF moments that had me questioning everything and choosing myself even more fiercely.🪞 Body Acceptance Babes – The emotional whiplash of realizing a new layer of body image healing is here—and how I’m working through it with compassion, curiosity, and a reminder that your worth isn’t size-dependent.🎵 The Slay-list Track of the Week – “Backup Plan” by Bailey Zimmerman ft. Luke Combs — an empowering reminder that the only backup plan you need is getting back up and trying again.🎧 Press play to hear:What dating at 40 really feels like (with no filter)How fear shows up even when you’ve “done the work”—and how to meet it with graceThe freedom that comes from showing up fully, even when it’s scaryA powerful lyrical breakdown to help you stay inspired and alignedA guided Inner Sound Check to explore your own relationship with body, dating, and self-worth🔥 Hot Take Reminder:You are allowed to want love and still have fear. You are worthy of being seen as you are. And you don’t need to shrink—physically or emotionally—to be loved. The only thing you need to shed? The idea that you’re not already enough.Join the Conversation: I'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Share your experiences with me on Instagram @theinnersoundcheck.Subscribe & Review: If you enjoy the episode, please subscribe and leave a review! Your support helps me reach more listeners who might be facing similar challenges.GET YOUR FREE GUIDE HERE. Stop overthinking and start showing up as the most confident version of yourself — without even trying. Grab your Quick Start Guide to The Inner Sound Check and start tuning in. Experience the shifts I talk about on the show for yourself. 👉 Download it here.