Making Peace with Food and Public Opinion with Cathy Olson Pt. 2

On One Body to Love, we make space for the gray area, the space where food, body image, and healing don’t always follow the rules. In Part Two of my conversation with Cathy Olson, we explore what it means to make a decision for your own peace, even when it doesn’t align with the narrative around you. (If you missed it, catch part 1 here!) Cathy opens up about the choice to begin a GLP-1 medication, the intense shame she felt around it, and the impact that decision had on her relationship with food, her business, and her sense of self. Cathy’s experience speaks to anyone who’s ever felt judged for wanting to change, and unseen when they tried.In this episode, you will hear: 01:50 - Cathy reflects on orthorexia, “biohacking,” and staying grounded in health, not obsession06:49 - What it was like to be in the public eye while struggling with body image13:11 - Why GLP-1 stigma is rooted in shame and societal punishment16:44 -  The pressure to stay in a larger body, for relatability, for activism, and for “values”19:26 - How GLP-1 changed her mental relationship with food, not just her appetite23:46 - The future of GLP-1s: evolving tools, reduced side effects, and increasing accessibility28:40 - Reconnecting with intuitive eating and learning to nourish without rulesIf you’re walking your own complicated path with food and body image, I hope this episode reminds you that there is no one “right” way to heal. If today’s conversation challenged your perspective or opened your heart, I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message on Instagram and if you’re ready to move beyond food rules and find peace in your body, the One Body to Love program offers compassionate support every step of the way. You deserve a relationship with food that feels free and a body you feel at home in. Until next time, be kind to yourself.Cathy’s Linkshttps://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