The Toxic Side of Wellness Influencer Culture

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This solo episode with Krista is a raw, unfiltered conversation on body image, wellness culture, and the emotional cost of chasing the “perfect” body. Krista opens up about the toxic side of influencer culture, body shame, and how social media disconnects women from themselves.

From disordered eating + GLP-1 conversations to nervous system healing + identity work, Krista shares the powerful mindset shifts that helped her stop obsessing over weight + finally feel at home in her body. 

If you’ve ever compared yourself to others, felt trapped in diet culture, or believed your happiness lived on the other side of being thinner, this episode will change the way you see your body. This is about healing your relationship with yourself, and finally learning how to feel free in your own skin.

We also talk about:

  • The dark side of wellness and “fitspo” culture
  • Why many influencers secretly struggle with body image + control
  • How social media fuels comparison, insecurity, and perfectionism
  • The emotional roots of overeating, restriction, and food obsession
  • Why your body holds onto weight when it doesn’t feel safe
  • Nervous system healing, trauma responses, and body liberation
  • Krista’s personal story with body image, divorce, and healing
  • Why diets fail without identity work + self-worth
  • How to stop outsourcing your intuition to influencers online
  • Building a healthier relationship with food, movement, and yourself

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