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197. Breaking Free From the Diet Culture vs. Body Positivity Double Bind

October 10, 2025 • Kayla MacDonald

What if your health journey didn’t have to exist within the false binary of diet culture or body positivity?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by health coach Hadlee Garrison (@happyhealthyhadlee), who brings her unique blend of public health, Ayurveda, and behavior change science to this powerful conversation. We explore the often unspoken double bind women face when it comes to food, wellness, and their bodies—where either path feels like a setup for shame.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they were doing it wrong no matter what path they chose.

We talk about:

How diet culture and body positivity can both be disempowering
The third paradigm of body-led empowerment
Why tracking tools and "moderation" can keep you stuck
What “selfish wellness” really looks like (and how to break free from it)
Building habits that serve your real life, not your fantasy future self
The surprising role of privilege and morality in the wellness industry
And how to reclaim your energy, intuition, and power through nervous system regulation

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This is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to feel your best… and not wanting to offend someone by how you do it.