Unlearning Diet Culture for Good: How Intuitive Eating, Self-Compassion, and Pleasure Help Us Rebuild Trust With Our Bodies with Michelle Pillepich

In this episode of The Visibility Standard (formerly All Our Parts), I’m joined by Michelle Pillepich—a registered dietitian celebrating six years in the field and four years running her own private practice—for a grounded, affirming conversation about healing from eating disorders, disordered eating, and years of toxic diet culture conditioning.We talk about what intuitive eating actually looks like in real life (not the Instagram version), how self-compassion helps us reconnect with our bodies, and why movement should feel supportive—not punishing. Michelle also shares her unexpected journey from wanting to work in politics to finding her purpose in helping people rebuild a peaceful, trusting relationship with food.In this episode, we explore:What intuitive eating really means beyond diet culture buzzwordsHealing disordered eating through self-compassion and body trustWhy movement should feel good—not earned, forced, or punishingLetting go of all-or-nothing thinking around food and body imageMichelle’s path from politics to private practice and purpose-driven workIf you’ve ever felt at war with your body, confused by food rules, or exhausted by the mental load of diet culture, this episode is a reminder that food isn’t the enemy—it’s part of your freedom.You don’t need more discipline. You don’t need another rule. You deserve nourishment, trust, and a relationship with food that actually supports your life.Support the showIf this episode resonated with you, share it with a woman in your life who's been in a quiet season and needs to hear that it counts as growth too. And if you haven't left a rating yet — it takes 30 seconds and means everything. Let's keep building this together.💜`If this conversation sparked something for you and you’re ready for deeper support, I work with high-achieving women, creatives, and founders through individual therapy—supporting you in building a life and relationships that feel steady, connected, and aligned. And if you’re craving clarity around your brand, message, or how you’re showing up publicly, The Visibility Studio is my 90-minute marketing mentorship session designed to help you cut through the noise and build a strategy that actually feels like you.You can learn more about my services at https://www.jazzmynproctor.com/