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Freedom to Nourish

Kathy Salata
Eating Disorders
Diet Culture
Body Image
Emotional Eating
Intuitive Eating
Self-Acceptance
Weight Cycling
Eating Disorder Recovery
Forgiveness
Disordered Eating
Body Positivity
Body Neutrality
Mindset Coaching
Mental Health
BMI
Weight Loss Drugs
Hashtag Skinny Talk
Support Groups
Diets
Weight-Inclusive Care

Freedom to Nourish brings together stories, guidance, and encouragement for adults and families navigating eating disorder recovery. I’m Kathy Salata, an educator, advocate, and recovered anorexia survivor. This podcast serves as your weekly reality check in a world obsessed with diets, weight loss drugs, and unrealistic beauty standards. If you're tired of counting calories, letting the scale dic... more

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In this episode, I talk about the pressure young athletes feel to “make weight” and how easily that pressure can turn into fear, shame, and long-lasting harm. I break down why comments about weight sound normal in sports but can lead to disordered ea... more

When I stopped dieting, I felt something I never expected. I felt grief. I felt empty. I missed the rules that once gave me a plan. Even though those rules harmed me, they made me feel safe. In this episode, I talk about why this grief shows up and w... more

For years, Thanksgiving felt heavy for me. I share how the worry started weeks before the meal and how my eating disorder made me believe people were studying my plate. I talk about what was really happening under that fear, why holidays can feel uns... more

Today, I talk about how weight loss drugs have changed over the years and why the same pattern keeps coming back. Each generation got a new “miracle” pill. Each one brought hope first and harm later. This pressure-fed toxic diet culture made people b... more

Today, I talk about how words can harm, even when we mean well. Saying “you look great” after someone loses weight can sound kind, but we don’t know what’s behind that change. It could be grief, stress, or illness. I share my own story of being prais... more

I’m talking about the myth of the “magic pill” and how it keeps us stuck in toxic diet culture. From powders and gummies to injections and patches, we’re told these quick fixes will change everything. But real health doesn’t come from a capsule. It’s... more

This week, I sit down with Michelle Kelly, a marriage and family therapist who helps women rebuild self-trust and find calm after years of chasing perfection. She knows what it’s like to lose yourself in caregiving, people-pleasing, or holding everyt... more

This week, I sit down with Ana Gamino, founder of SheisZenith, for a real conversation about body image, recovery, and self-worth.

After struggling with bulimia for 11 years, Ana found freedom by rebuilding her self-worth and healing her relationshi... more

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Recent Guests

Michelle Kelly
Licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in identity, self-doubt, and burnout.
Michelle Kelly Therapy
Episode: Ep 14: Finding Self-Compassion w/ Michelle Kelly
Ana Gamino
Founder of SheisZenith who helps women overcome bulimia, binge eating, and negative body image
SheisZenith
Episode: Ep 13: Healing Body Image w/ Ana Gamino
Laura Chandler
Spiritual Healer and Mindset Coach
Lifted with Laura
Episode: Ep 9: Breaking Free From Emotional Eating w/ Laura Chandler

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Kathy Salata
Kathy Salata is an educator, advocate, and recovered anorexia survivor dedicated to sharing insights on eating disorder recovery and body respect. Through her work, she offers support, guidance, and encouragement for those navigating similar struggles.

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Ep 14: Finding Self-Compassion w/ Michelle Kelly
Q: What role does self-compassion play in changing old thoughts or behavior patterns?
Self-compassion acts as an internal secure base, allowing individuals to be gentle with themselves.
Ep 14: Finding Self-Compassion w/ Michelle Kelly
Q: How do you personally define self-care beyond that buzzword?
Self-care is about recognizing what you need at the moment and being intentional about it.
Ep 14: Finding Self-Compassion w/ Michelle Kelly
Q: What's the first step that they can take toward breaking free?
Noticing that they are in the negative thought loop is crucial for creating change.
Ep 14: Finding Self-Compassion w/ Michelle Kelly
Q: What are some common themes you see emerging in those struggles today?
Social media is often a culprit that perpetuates feelings of inadequacy and perfectionism.
Ep 13: Healing Body Image w/ Ana Gamino
Q: What message would you replace the narrative about body image with for the next generation?
Ana would replace it with the understanding that every body is unique and worthy of care, encouraging a dialogue about healthy and respectful relationships with our bodies.

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