The Feeling Lighter Podcast

Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Ragen Chastain and unapck the damaging use of BMI, the importance of shame-free, inclusive care, and the critical need for informed consent in medical settings. Ragen highlights how stigma impacts healthcare access and outcomes, especially for larger-bodied patients, and offers practical tools for self-advocacy. She also reflects on positive shifts in the medical field and ends with a p...

Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Jess Fry LPC, ADHD-CCSP, CSTS for a powerful conversation on self-connection, authenticity, and the deep impact of body image—especially for women. Jess shares how societal pressures often make women feel like they need to apologize for taking up space, and how reclaiming their identity starts with kindness and self-trust. Together, they dive into the emotional layers of body image healing, pa...

In this episode, Chrissy King opens up about her journey to body liberation, highlighting the power of self-acceptance and the impact of societal pressures on our body image. She dives into the difference between body positivity and body liberation, explaining how the commercialization of body positivity has shifted its original social justice roots. Chrissy shares her personal struggles with body image and the challenges of lettin...

Christy Maloney, RD, CEDS-C sits down with WeShape and explores how diet culture, especially for women, shapes beliefs around weight, health, and self-worth. She shares why moving away from traditional dieting and towards a more personalized, nourishing relationship with food is essential for lasting well-being. The conversation touches on the role of dietitians, the power of self-perception, and the red flags of unhealthy habits, ...

In this powerful episode, Dr. Deniz Ahmadinia unpacks how trauma—especially in childhood—can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to others, and move through the world. She shares how unresolved trauma often lives in the body, not just the mind, and why reconnecting with your physical experience is key to healing. The conversation explores how to build awareness, set boundaries in challenging relationships, and begin reparenting ...

Dr. Flora Sinha shares her powerful journey from traditional physician to mindset coach, and the lessons she’s learned along the way about protecting your peace. She dives into the roots of burnout, the power of boundaries, and how self-worth plays a vital role in how we care for ourselves. From the value of affirmations and mindful self-talk to the importance of stepping back from doom scrolling, Dr. Sinha offers real, relatable t...

In this episode of the Feeling Lighter podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden discuss their experiences with clients and the transformative power of self-care and self-love in the fitness journey. They challenge traditional fitness norms that focus on weight loss and exercise, advocating instead for a mindset centered on movement quality and self-worth. Through personal stories and client transformations, they highlight the impor...

In this empowering episode, we’re joined by dietitian and Diet Culture Rebel, Bonnie Roney, for a deep and refreshing conversation on what it really means to have a healthy relationship with food. From hunger cues to carb myths, Bonnie shares the truth about diet culture’s most toxic messages and why intuitive eating is the key to healing.

We explore why eating enough is the foundation of true nourishment, how to tune back into your...

Dr. Asher Larmie joins us to unpack the real consequences of a weight-obsessed healthcare system. From the dangers of weight cycling and the misuse of weight loss drugs to the harmful stigma many patients face—this conversation dives deep into how weight-inclusive care can truly transform health outcomes.

Dr. Larmie challenges conventional medical practices that prioritize weight over well-being, and advocates for a more compassiona...

Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa reflect on the recurring themes from their conversations with guests. They discuss the importance of self-worth, the mind-body connection, and the impact of fitness culture on personal health. The conversation also delves into inner child work, self-compassion, and the significance of questioning beliefs to foster personal growth and feel lighter. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the need for self-lov...

In this episode, mindset and manifestation coach, Samantha Chung, joins Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa to share her powerful journey of self-discovery. From chasing perfectionism to redefining her self-worth, Samantha opens up about the struggles that shaped her path. Together, they explore the power of presence, self-acceptance, and learning to let go of fear-driven habits. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about embracing life’s im...

Michelle Chalfant joins us to share how we can move beyond self-doubt, people-pleasing, and the inner critic to reconnect with our true selves. From learning to ground into the body and the power of group work to understanding how emotions need to be fully felt to release, Michelle offers powerful tools to help you break old patterns and build self-worth.

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Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach, Stefanie Michele, to dive deep into the connection between emotions, the nervous system, and our relationship with food and self-image. They explore how black-and-white thinking keeps us stuck, the hidden ways restriction manifests, and why body image distress is often a projection of unresolved emotions. Stefanie shares powerful insights on reconn...

In this episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa open up about their personal journeys—how their experiences shaped the way they see health, movement, and self-acceptance today. We get to hear about the path that led to the creation of WeShape, the challenges they faced in unlearning harmful beliefs, and the deeper purpose behind each of their work. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on growth, self-worth, and what it truly means to ca...

In this episode, we welcome Abbie Attwood for a deep dive into self-compassion, building resilience, and breaking free from toxic diet culture. We explore the importance of trusting your body’s signals—whether it’s hunger, rest, or grief—and how everyday acts of self-kindness can transform your relationship with yourself. Abbie reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in isolation and that community plays a vital role in helping us f...

In this powerful conversation, we sit down Harriet Brown, Professor of Magazine, News, & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School of Public Communications, to unravel the deep-rooted beliefs around eating disorders, diet culture, and body image. Harriet shares her personal journey as well as the historical and societal forces that continue to fuel our obsession with thinness. We dig into the research, explore the harm caused b...

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Bella Davis, a passionate advocate for body positivity and self-acceptance. Bella shares her inspiring journey from struggling with body image and an eating disorder to embracing self-love and empowering others through social media. Together, they dive deep into the importance of rejecting societal pressures around appearance and body standards. Bella discusses how v...

Karden Rabin joins the WeShape team to discuss the profound connection between the mind, body, and nervous system. From personal healing stories to actionable strategies, Karden shares how awareness, interruption, and redesign can help you release trauma, regulate your body, and embrace a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself. Listen in to explore the science and soul behind somatic healing and self-discovery!

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We sit down with Peter Guse, creator of The Millennial Reset, to explore the realities of millennial burnout, hustle culture, and the path back to your authentic self. Peter shares his personal journey of breaking free from societal conditioning, rediscovering joy, and embracing the wisdom of simplicity.

Learn practical tools for regulating your nervous system, reprogramming old patterns, and creating a life aligned with who yo...