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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 24 MIN

Stop performing and find real self worth: How to build a wellness journey rooted in internal validation and worthiness / Ep 177

from Wellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship · host Elizabeth Harris, Tara De Leon, Maria Winters

Have you ever felt like being 'put together' is just the tax you have to pay to be taken seriously? Whether you’re navigating the pressures of motherhood, a demanding career, or just a Sunday morning, there is this relentless weight of social media pressure telling us that our pretty privilege is our most valuable currency.  But what if your self worth wasn’t something you had to earn through a gym membership or a skincare routine? Your worthiness is inherent, not earned. When we stop viewing our bodies as projects, we find genuine emotional well-being, where the goal isn’t looking 'better,' but finally feeling at home in our own skin. And to bring it all together, in this episode we’re talking about: Moving from external beauty standards to internal validation Practical steps to improve body confidence without the hustle How to start intuitive eating and rebuild your mind body connection by shifting away from diet culture We’re going to share the specific questions we’ve started asking ourselves whenever we feel that urge to 'fix' our appearance. It’s a collective shift that has completely redefined our individual wellness journey experiences, and we’re giving you the practical tools to stop performing and start living with a plan that feels like a relief instead of a chore. Remember, your value is not a "price of admission" that you have to pay with your appearance.  Let’s rebrand wellness together! Elizabeth, Tara & Maria If you want to start a podcast or grow your existing one, visit julianabarbati.com and let them know we sent you! Capture those precious early moments right in the comfort of your own home with Maryland-based photographer Casey Boss. Book your maternity or newborn session today: https://www.caseyelainephotos.com/ Instagram: @caseyelainephotography Connect with us! The Ultimate Self Care Planner: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.ck.page/9e817ab37e Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Take the free quiz, What Type of Eater Are You?: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/quiz Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness Join Tara’s Newsletter: www.taradeleonfitness.com/connect Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com

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