Episode 18: Food, Freedom & the Fight Within - Michelle Petties on Healing from the Inside Out

Welcome back to Growth & Grit—the podcast where we explore the resilience, truth, and transformation behind real growth.Today’s guest is Michelle Petties, a fearless voice in the fight against obesity and a powerful advocate for food addiction recovery. With over 40 years of lived experience—including emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, and morbid obesity—Michelle now mentors others through healing, mindset shifts, and radical self-compassion.At 64, she’s a living example that it’s never too late to rewrite your story. In this episode, she shares her journey from silent suffering to empowered recovery, offering hope to anyone stuck in the cycle of food struggle. We talk about daily mindset practices, the myths that keep people stuck, and the first steps toward freedom—whether you’re navigating this yourself or supporting someone who is.This conversation is honest, raw, and deeply encouraging. If you’ve ever felt hopeless about your relationship with food, Michelle’s story might just be the breakthrough you need.🔗 Connect with Michelle Petties  / michelle-petties  Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a comment and sharing it with your friends! Your support helps us continue to bring you the latest. Subscribe:Don't miss an episode! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.#juliadavis #texaspodcast #dallasproduction #dallaspodcast #dfwpodcast