Health at Every Size®, Medicine, and Weight – How to Promote Autonomy

Episode 30. This week I am going to share some of my reflections on the Health at Every Size® movement and why I believe it isn't more widely adopted in medical settings, and by the community at large. I will share some reflections I've had from many conversations with my colleagues (HAES® and otherwise) as well as my clients. I will also share how I currently conceptualize the movement and how it has shaped the language I use, and the approach I take. I think this is an incredibly important conversation for the healthcare field, but also for individuals because you get a glimpse into the process of adopting a new thinking pattern that is quite counter to how most of us are trained. So make yourself comfortable, and let's dive in! Are You New Here? Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about. We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully understand. If you are ready to learn about motivation and respecting your body in an effective way so that you can live a life you truly love, you are in the right place. Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Podcast here! Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress “I’m terrified I’m wasting my life.” I wrote this in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle. And frankly, I kind of was. I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to gain control of your eating, respect your body, and live a life that’s TRULY consistent with your values. But yo