129. Body Image, GLP-1s & Our Obsession With Self-Improvement with Dr. Rachel Goldman

About this episode

In today's episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, a psychologist specializing in health and behavior change and author of the new book When Life Happens. They talk about why not every season of life needs to be about growth, how to break free of the all or nothing "dieter's mentality," and why maintaining what's working can be its own form of progress. The conversation dives deep into GLP-1s, body image, and the mental health implications of "shrinking bodies" culture, including Dr. Rachel's honest take on treating these medications like a crash diet. They also get into the difference between being physiologically full and emotionally satisfied, mindful eating practices, and how to build real resilience without needing to hit rock bottom first. If you want to go DEEPER with me, my Substack is where I share even more behind-the-scenes, personal reflections, and wellness experiments, with new posts dropping every Thursday: https://substack.com/@thewellnessprocess Follow Dr. Rachel Goldman: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnyc Website: https://www.drrachelnyc.com When Life Happens: https://www.whenlifehappensbook.com Follow us: Instagram: htt