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Cake Isn’t ‘Bad’ & Neither Are You: Real Talk on Food, Kids, & Body Image🧠💪

from The Mother Load · host The Mother Load

What happens when you mix a therapist, two moms, and a very honest conversation about food, kids, and body image? You get this laugh-out-loud, deeply relatable, and surprisingly freeing episode. Megan, a therapist and former teacher, joins Amy and Haley to unpack everything from “set point” weight to toddler snack negotiations. You’ll hear how diet culture messes with all of us (yes, even therapists), why broccoli might need a PR makeover, and how to stop letting shame run the show.Spoiler: Margaritas are fun foods and we’re here for it. 🍹What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🍪 Why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” messes with our heads (and our kids’ heads, too)🏖 The real meaning of “set point” weight—and why your pants size might not be the problem🥦 How to make food neutral for kids without turning dinner into a war zone💬 Why the word fat isn’t always an insult (and how it’s being reclaimed)🛑 How to catch yourself before you spiral into the shame trap💛 The surprising power of self-compassion in healing body image struggles#bodyimage #intuitiveeating #momlife #parentingpodcast #selfcompassion #setpointtheory #dietculture #healthymindset #foodfreedom #raisingkids #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealthmatters #motherhoodjourney #selflove

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