Unlearning Patriarchal Programming with Dr. Amanda Ryan-Fear

Ever wonder why women are so obsessed with weight loss, where it isn't something that men really struggle with? Why is that? Or feel resentful because you have to watch every single thing that goes into your mouth?  Ever have hyper-critical thoughts about what other people are thinking about you and/or your appearance? In today's podcast, we're going to dig into some of the messages that we've received as women including: What does it mean to be a woman? What unconscious rules do we feel like we have to abide by? How feminism ties into body image and so much more?! I am super excited to introduce you to Dr. Amanda Ryan-Fear - Women's Leadership & Feminist Coach as we explore the reasons why so many women are dissatisfied with their bodies & pursue weight loss as the means that will help us feel better about them. Listen in as we approach weight loss from a different angle than we have before. About Dr. Amanda Ryan-Fear Dr. Amanda Ryan Fear is a life coach for high-achieving women who are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and inadequate and build a life of calm, confident joy instead.  Described as a "dream doula" by her clients, Amanda loves helping women live out their biggest dreams.Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.