Alexandra Emanuelli's Audio Essay: “Turns Out, Willpower Wasn’t the Answer After All” on Medical Weight Gain and Loss vs. Willpower

Welcome to I Wish Someone Would Have Told Me..a podcast and video series that gives voice to our younger selves through women’s health stories and experiences. In this episode, writer Alexandra Emanuelli reads a personal essay from her Substack about an unexpected diagnosis. This diagnosis led her to be prescribed a medication that could lead to weight gain, which sent Alexandra into a spiral. In this essay, “Turns Out, Willpower Wasn’t the Answer After All,” she candidly reflects on how we culturally discuss weight, body image, and personal effort. If you’ve ever gone down a panicky black hole on Reddit or wondered WTF is going on with your body, you’ll relate.Follow and learn more about Alexandra: Sunstack: https://allietheauthor.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allietheauthor/ Website: https://www.alexandraemanuelli.com/ You can follow the podcast on social media at @IWishSomeoneToldMePod on Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠YouTube.Content Warning:  Weight loss and gain and body image Medical Disclaimer: To our listeners: The content shared on this podcast, including any discussions with interviewees, is intended solely for informational and storytelling purposes. The views and opinions expressed by our guests or hosts are their own and do not constitute medical, psychological, legal, professional, or any other advice.We strongly encourage listeners to consult with qualified professionals for advice or guidance regarding any specific concerns, particularly in health, legal rights, or personal decisions. Listeners should not rely on any information discussed on this podcast, which is not a substitute for professional advice. Moxie & Meanderings shall not be responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use of or reliance on anything discussed in this or any of our other episodes.Edited by Cam Crew and Liana Lozada Produced and hosted by Liana Lozada