Life Turned On: Stories of Sexual Self-Discovery in Midlife & Beyond

S4:E15 - Shedding Diet Culture with Melissa Schafer

Shauna and guest Melissa Schafer explore how diet culture fuels body shame, restricts pleasure, and disconnects us from ourselves. Together, they share personal stories and practical wisdom on cultivating food neutrality, body compassion, and a more liberated relationship with our bodies. 

Welcome to Season Four. We’re not just talking about shedding—we’re doing it. In our bodies, our breath, our choices, and our stories.

If you're feeling the pull to go deeper this season, here are a few ways to connect beyond the podcast:

Connect with our Guest Melissa Schafer at melissashafer.com or @_melissashafer_ on Instagram.

If this conversation resonates, we encourage you to also learn from and follow other powerful voices leading this work: Virgie Tovar, Ericka Hart, Glo V. (Nalgona Pride on IG), Shana Minei Spence (thenutritiontea on IG), Christina (encouragingdietitian on IG), Chrissy King, Lucie Vallee, Summer Innanen, Sonalee (thefatsextherapist on IG), Caleb Luna (dr_chairbreaker on IG), Vinny Welsby, Aubrey Gordon (yrfatfriend on IG), and Stephanie Yeboah.

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