Dr. Rachel Goldman aka Dr. Rachel is a licensed psychologist in NYC who you may recognize from health and wellness media including recent appearances on Oprah. She shares how to shift your mindset around body image and weight to let go of shame and stigmas. We discuss finding your "feel good weight", body comparison and how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic fit into the conversation. Dr. Rachel also opens up about her IVF journey and having babies as an older mom at 38 and 42.
We discuss:
-Letting go of shame and stigmas around body image
-How the relationship with yourself and self-talk impacts your relationship with others including your kids
-Balancing the pressure or desire to lose weight with mental health needs to feel your best
-The truth about popular GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic
-Dr. Rachel’s IVF journey to avoid a certain gene and having kids as an older mom at age 38 and 42
-Behind the scenes of appearing on Oprah at 6 weeks postpartum
-Dr. Rachel’s tips for managing mental load and integrating self-care realistically for motherhood
This episode is packed with so many takeaways for navigating body image, weight loss, having kids as an older mom and prioritizing your mental health!
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This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.
