Maybe This Will Be The Cure19 Jun 2025

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

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.

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.

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

RESOURCES:

Full show notes: https://www.maybethiswillbethecure.com/blog/grateful-and-complicated

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The information shared in this podcast 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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