Episode 13: Jo - Reaching Goal Weight in Silence

Episode 13: Jo - Reaching Goal Weight in Silence

In this episode, I’m talking to Jo, a 60-year-old Australian feminist who quietly reached her goal weight — without telling anyone she was using weight-loss medication.

Jo shares a lifetime of thinking about weight, researching solutions, and circling the idea of medical treatment long before she ever started. For years, the knowledge was there — but timing, fear, stigma, and internal AND external resistance kept her waiting. When she finally did begin treatment, it wasn’t dramatic or public. It was private, intentional, and deeply personal.

We talk about a life shaped by weight struggles, even after healing from eating disorders.

This conversation explores secrecy, autonomy, feminism, and Jo offers a powerful perspective on aging, bodily control, and the quiet relief of finally living in a body that feels manageable — without explanations, before-and-after photos, or public permission.

A reflective, honest episode about timing, privacy, and what it means to choose yourself — even when no one else knows.

This podcast shares lived experiences and opinions. It’s for informational purposes only and not medical advice. Always talk to your healthcare provider for personal medical guidance.


Run by: @lidellan

Edited by: @literalcreations

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Episode 29: Meighan Part 2 - The Mental Load of Obesity and the Gift of Capacity

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Episode 28: Meighan Part 1 - The Mental Load of Obesity and the Gift of Capacity

Episode 28: Meighan Part 1 - The Mental Load of Obesity and the Gift of Capacity

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Episode 27: Dr. Ian Ellis - What If Most People Are Taking Too Much GLP-1?

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Episode 26: Shelbi - Maintenance Isn’t the Ending

Episode 26: Shelbi - Maintenance Isn’t the Ending

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Episode 25: Dani – Obesity Care Beyond the Scale

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Episode 24: Samantha – Nearly 100 Pounds, But That’s Not the Story

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Episode 23: Dr. Michelle Gordon - Obesity Is Not a Choice

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Episode 22: Shelbis follow up - My 2 year GLP-1 anniversary

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