Living in the Noise: A Journey Through Disordered Eating, Food Freedom & GLP-1 Meds with Cathy Olson Pt. 1

Content TW: eating disorders, disordered eating, body shame, body transformationWelcome back to One Body to Love! On today's episode I'm sitting down with Cathy Olson, who is sharing her experience using GLP-1 medication, not just the physical changes, but everything it brought up around food, identity, parenting, and self-trust. Cathy opens up about what it’s been like to live with disordered eating for most of her life, to try every possible fix, to feel unsupported even by well-meaning loved ones, and to wrestle with the guilt of wanting change in a culture that constantly tells women to either shrink or be body positive, with no room for anything in between. Together we engage in a real conversation about what it means to feel trapped in your body and to finally find some relief in a place you didn’t expect.In this episode, you will hear: 07:18 - Navigating how to raise body-aware daughters when you’re still healing your own 11:54 - Dressing to hide vs. dressing to express and the identity crisis that followed14:14 - A look back at college years: disordered eating, secret behaviors, and diet obsession23:41 - Why she chose GLP-1s, what held her back, and how desperation shaped her decision34:33 - The early days of the medication: side effects, doubts, and slow progress39:00 - Understanding food noise, hunger cues, and the emotional load of eating43:20 - Reclaiming health in a new way: labs, longevity, and learning how to thriveIf today’s episode touched something deep in you, I’d love to hear about it. Send me a message on Instagram and let me know what stood out, whether it was Cathy’s honesty, something that mirrored your own experience, or a new way of thinking about your relationship with food and your body. These stories are tender and complex, and I’m so grateful you showed up to witness this one. If you're ready to take the next step in your own healing, the One Body to Love program is here for you. It’s a space for support, self-discovery, and sustainable change. And if nighttime cravings or emotional eating are where you struggle most, download my free guide: Five Steps to End Binge Eating at Night, it’s a gentle, practical place to start. Until next time, be kind to yourself.Cathy’s Links:https://www.instagram.com/funnelgorgeoushttps://www.instagram.com/loveinspiredhttps://www.instagram.com/glpcheatcodeOne Body to Love 10-Week Intuitive Eating Programhttps://meredithmackenzie.ca/intuitive-eating-program🎟️ Join a room of like-minded women - Save your seat for the One Body to Love Retreat — www. meredithmackenzie.ca/retreatOne Body to Love 10-Week Intuitive Eating Program💻 Book a Connection CallWebsite - www.meredithmackenzie.caInstagram - @Dr.MeredithMackenzieFacebook - Meredith MacKenzie Coaching Pinterest - pinterest.com/drmeredithmackenzieYoutube - @Dr.MeredithMackenzie