If you’ve stopped dieting and are eating more freely, and your body image feels worse than ever, this episode is for you. I’m talking about the messy middle of body image: that emotionally charged phase where the physical healing is done, your body is changing, and your mind hasn’t caught up yet. This is where fears resurface, confidence feels shaky, and old beliefs about worth, belonging, and identity get activated.
In this episode, I share my own experience moving through the messy middle, why this phase feels so destabilizing, and why it’s actually a beautiful turning point! We’ll explore what the deeper inner work looks like, how to regulate emotions without turning them into self-criticism, and how to build self-trust that isn’t dependent on appearance. If you’re here, not wanting to go backward, but not yet feeling at peace, you're in the right place.
📌 WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 I Was At War With My Body
01:59 Seeing My Body Change
03:47 The Healthiest Shift I Made
04:56 What is The Messy Middle
08:16 Why Losing Your Identity Feels So Hard
10:39 The Beauty of This Transition
12:34 How to Do "The Inner Work"
13:26 Part 1: Shifting Beliefs
18:08 Part 2: Regulating Emotions
21:05 Part 3: Taking Action and Identity Shifting
24:02 From Dreading Photos to Loving Them
28:01 Don't Get Stuck in the Messy Middle
28:56 How Negative Self-Image Destroys Relationships & Career
30:27 How Self Image Work Improves Your Life
31:49 Your Focus Right Now
32:51 The CommunEATy
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💁🏻♀️ ABOUT NATALIE ROSE
Hey, I’m Natalie Rose, a licensed therapist and coach. I help women break through the real, raw healing of food and body image struggles, to find peace, joy and deep self-worth.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for medical advice.
