Shoulders Down
When you live in the diet mindset, you spend much of your time living in your head- constantly tallying, dwelling, and stressing over your food and lifestyle choices. When you become an intuitive eater, you learn to drop into your body and start living shoulders down. The territory below your shoulders contains your innate wisdom and power. Shoulders Down is a podcast designed to teach you how to harness your intuition to govern not just how you eat but also how you live. Shoulders Down Podcast is hosted by Anti-Diet Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, Leah Kern, who works with clients to heal their relationships with food in her private practice, Leah Kern Nutrition. Disclaimer: All content in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. The information and education provided is not intended or implied to supplement or replace professional medical treatment, advice, and/or diagnosis.
Shoulders Down
💍 Choosing Presence Over Weight Loss as a Plus Size Bride— with Jamie
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In this episode of Shoulders Down, Leah talks with Jamie (returning guest and close friend) about navigating wedding planning as a plus-size bride — without pursuing weight loss.
Rather than changing her body for her wedding day, Jamie shares how she made intentional accommodations to support comfort, confidence, and presence. Together, Leah and Jamie explore wedding culture pressures, how to prioritize feeling like yourself, and practical advice for planning a wedding in a larger body.
You’ll hear about:
- Why major life events often trigger body image anxiety
- Choosing accommodations instead of trying to change your body
- Navigating photos, expectations, and “picture shock”
- Letting go of appearance perfection and focusing on meaning
- Helpful strategies for feeling more comfortable and present in your body
Mentioned in Episode:
- 💛 Lived Experience with Ozempic—Jamie's Story & An Overview of The Facts
- Emma Arletta (YouTube Creator referenced)
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