Episode 22: Breaking the Cycle: Food, Body Image, and Motherhood

In our first-ever guest interview, we sit down with our mom to talk about how health, food, and body image were shaped in her generation—and how those beliefs quietly get passed down (until someone decides to heal them). In this episode, we cover: - What “being healthy” looked like growing up - The real meals of the 90s/early 2000s: cereal dinners, Hamburger Helper, boxed meals, and convenience culture - Diet culture then vs. now: diet pills, “quick fixes,” and why the cycle keeps repeating - Breastfeeding, formula, and what moms weren’t taught about nutrition affecting baby - Why introducing whole foods early felt “crazy” to older generations—and what changed - How COVID shifted our family’s perspective on immune health, supplements, and prevention - The “genetics” excuse vs. the power of lifestyle choices - What it looks like to model a healthier relationship with food for the next generation (without perfection) Listener note: This episode includes a brief conversation about miscarriage (approx. 1:10–1:17). Please skip if needed. We’re not here to blame past generations—we’re here to understand them, learn from them, and do better with the information we have now. Follow us on Socials! IG: @kaylinjohnsonfit | @ellie_katrina_decker TT: @kaylinjohnsonfit | @ellie_k_decker YouTube: https://youtube.com/@sisletsheal_podcast?si=zJZz3rOYvycy0FFr