I’m Grateful For My Body AND It’s Complicated

Written By Megan Godard
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I’m so grateful for my body and everything it’s carried me through, and also...I have a lot of complicated feelings about it. After a really tough year, my body changed. My clothes didn’t fit. And navigating that has been emotional.

Covered in this episode:

  • [00:00] -  Grateful for My Body and Struggling With It Too

  • [01:34] - The dreaded number on the scale

  • [04:43] - How a Weight Loss Program Led to Unexpected Emotional Healing

  • [07:40] - Exercising, Eating Clean, and the Weight Won’t Budge

  • [09:09] - Getting an Adenomyosis Diagnosis

  • [09:59] - How Chronic Stress Changed My Body

  • [12:55] - The Photo That Made Me Cry and Making Space

  • [14:24] - Rethinking Health and Body Acceptance

  • [16:07] - My Body Carried Me 

  • [19:47] - Body Changes Often Represent Deeper Emotional Grief

  • [23:35] - Finding a Fitness Routine That Works with Chronic Pain and Illness

  • [25:22] - Getting Diagnosed with SIBO

  • [29:05] - This Too Belongs: A Reframe for Chronic Pain and Illness

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt a mix of love and grief… if your body has carried you through illness, caregiving, pain, or simply life—this episode is for you.

xx, Megan

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast & the show notes is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult your physician before making any changes to your health plan. The host, Megan, is not a healthcare provider. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional for your individual needs.

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