The Ugly Truth About Losing Weight

Everyone wants to lose weight—few stop to ask why. And even fewer talk about what it’s actually costing them.In this episode, hosts Derek Berkey and Natalie Garland sit down with Dr. Stephen Jones and Keilani Mason, LMHC to explore the less-talked-about side of weight loss: the mental load, the identity shifts, and the pressure that hides beneath good intentions.You’ll hear:

– How shame and generational messaging shape our relationship with food
– When GLP-1s are the right tool—and when they’re a distraction
– Why men face growing pressure around body image, too
– What it looks like to pursue change from a place of respect, not resentment

This is a conversation about more than just weight. It’s about self-worth, stewardship, and finally making peace with the body you live in.

00:00 – Why We Can’t Separate Mental and Physical Health
04:52 – Social Media, Generational Shame, and What We Inherit
07:28 – Body Image Pressure Isn’t Just a “Women’s Issue”
09:17 – From Shame to Stewardship
11:37 – When Wanting Change Becomes Unhealthy
16:42 – Parenting, Self-Talk, and Breaking the Cycle
21:09 – How Dr. Jones Counsels Patients on GLP-1s
25:30 – Natalie’s Personal Experience With Semaglutide
33:02 – Shame, Cheating, and the Morality Trap
41:59 – Where to Start: Small Wins and Mindful Awareness

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