EPISODE · Sep 16, 2025 · 31 MIN
Ep 20: Body image: why your brain is lying to you and how to stop obsessing
from HERhythm Podcast · host Laura Hetherington Tep
If you have ever felt like your reflection changes depending on the day - or even the hour - you are not imagining it. In this episode, I am digging into why body image is often more about your brain than your body.I’ll break down:- How overanalysis happens (and why it’s keeping you stuck)- The science behind why your body’s signals aren’t always what you think- Tools and strategies for observing your body without spiraling into obsession- The mindset and emotional shifts that help you step off the hamster wheel of constant self-checking- A fresh perspective on weight and the scale so it no longer controls your day- And more!This conversation is part science, and part mindset because you deserve to know the truth: your brain is not always giving you the full picture!✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-callLinks + Resources Mentioned:📸 Come say hi on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/📬 Email me anytime → [email protected] 🌐 Website →https://www.herhythmplatform.com📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform🎧 More episodes you’ll love (Apple Podcasts Links):BONUS: Do you have to gain weight to get your period back and recover from HA?BONUS: How to handle social anxiety after weight gain in HA recovery
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If you have ever felt like your reflection changes depending on the day - or even the hour - you are not imagining it. In this episode, I am digging into why body image is often more about your brain than your body.I’ll break down:- How overanalysis happens (and why it’s keeping you stuck)- The science behind why your body’s signals aren’t always what you think- Tools and strategies for observing your body without spiraling into obsession- The mindset and emotional shifts that help you step off the hamster wheel of constant self-checking- A fresh perspective on weight and the scale so it no longer controls your day- And more!This conversation is part science, and part mindset because you deserve to know the truth: your brain is not always giving you the full picture!✨ Ready for next steps or feeling stuck and want eyes on your recovery?✨ Book a FREE breakthrough call with me. I’ll help you figure out where you are at and what you need to move forward. Book here: https://www.herhythmplatform.com/discovery-callLinks + Resources Mentioned:📸 Come say hi on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/herhythm_platform/📬 Email me anytime → [email protected] 🌐 Website →https://www.herhythmplatform.com📩 Don't forget to sign up to the email newsletter → https://subscribepage.io/herhythmplatform🎧 More episodes you’ll love (Apple Podcasts Links):BONUS: Do you have to gain weight to get your period back and recover from HA?BONUS: How to handle social anxiety after weight gain in HA recovery
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