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Full But Not Finished

Stefanie Michele
Body Image
Binge Eating
Eating Disorders
Diet Culture
Recovery
Intuitive Eating
Nervous System Regulation
Nervous System
Mindfulness
Emotional Regulation
Fullness
Ultra-Processed Foods
Eating Disorder
Mental Health
Meditation
Somatic Therapy
Weight Gain
Orthorexia
Digestion
Nostalgia

Full But Not Finished is for anyone who's tried to "just stop eating when you're full" and realized it's never that simple. Hosted by Somatic and Intuitive Eating counselor and coach Stefanie Michele, this podcast dives into the ongoing work of recovery -- where fullness doesn't always mean satisfaction, and where food, body image, and nervous system work is never finished. Each episode unpacks th... more

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Why is listening to your body so confusing? You might be trying to follow your hunger and fullness cues but still have no idea whether you're feeling hunger, anxiety, habit, adrenaline, an emotion, or the pressure of paying far too much attention.

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Why do we eat when we're bored, even when we know we aren't hungry?

In this episode, I look at boredom eating through a nervous system lens and question the assumption that boredom simply means we cannot tolerate being alone with ourselves.

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Can you work toward body acceptance while considering a GLP-1 medication? In this unscripted collaboration, body image coaches Kristina Bruce of Unlearning Beautiful and Stefanie Michele of Full But Not Finished talk about what happens when you have ... more

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In this Q&A episode, I'm answering two questions about eating disorder recovery.

The first is about how to make peace with the years an eating disorder took — the grief of looking back and realizing how much of life was shaped by food, body image, ... more

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Recent Guests

Marcus Kain
Founder of Strong Not Starving; StrongFirst certified
Strong Not Starving / StrongFirst
Episode: 37. A Different Way to Be Strong: with Guest Marcus Kain
Deb Benfield
Registered Dietitian and body image coach; author of Unapologetic Aging
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Episode: 30. When Body Image Meets Aging: a conversation with Deb Benfield
Kristina Bruce
Body peace coach invited onto the show for a collaborative conversation
Body Peace Coach
Episode: 26. Body Image and Perfectionism: Why It Never Feels Like Enough (A Conversation with Kristina Bruce)

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Stefanie Michele
Host of Full But Not Finished

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Authentic and vulnerable

    Listening to Stephanie’s podcasts feels like a giant hug . I always feel better and like I can keep going when I listen to these episodes. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anthippi
    Canada3 months ago
  • Helpful podcast!

    I really enjoy listening to Stefanie and I appreciate her sharing her vulnerability and wisdom.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M10🌺
    United States3 months ago
  • Life changing

    I cannot overstate how helpful Stefanie Michele has been to me and how instrumental in my ongoing recovery journey. Her insight, intelligence, empathy and understanding of eating disorders and the binge restrict cycle has changed the way I think about my own story. Her voice is such a crucial one in our current diet culture and for anyone in ED recovery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RebeccaJaneInOz
    Australia3 months ago
  • So relatable

    Love hearing from Stefanie. I find the content so relatable and helps me normalise my thinking and reactions.

    Worth listening if you have a challenging relationship with food.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElfieGiGi
    Australia3 months ago
  • It’s everything…

    Stephanie is just such a JOY to listen to, when topics and feelings can be very heavy. She brings such a thoughtful dialogue, with scientific explanations, real life anecdotes and experiences, and genuinely helpful ideas for people struggling. Recovering from food and body issues is like a huge puzzle, it’s not linear, and Stephanie guides listeners, without judgement, through the messiness of the puzzle, providing the tools to put pieces into place. Cannot say enough about how she cares for her... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    haley.raymer805
    United States4 months ago

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Audience values compassionate, science-informed discussions on recovery and body image.
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Listeners praise vulnerability and honesty, finding the host relatable and uplifting.

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38. I Lost Decades to my ED and I'm Okay With That — and Is Body Image Just A First World Problem?
Q: What are the practical implications of this perspective for someone in the middle of recovery who still feels bound by societal expectations and wants to fit into clothes they love?
Stefanie suggests honoring both the safety needs and the desire for self-expression through attire, while reframing expectations. She notes that acceptance and belonging are core needs that can be addressed without blaming oneself for wanting to feel comfortable in one's body. She also highlights the importance of inner-child work, developing adult safety, and leveraging community and social support to reduce the feeling of isolation around body-related concerns.
38. I Lost Decades to my ED and I'm Okay With That — and Is Body Image Just A First World Problem?
Q: How to reconcile the fact that everyone has the right to their own feelings and worries with the reality that obsessing over food and body is essentially a first-world problem?
Stefanie reframes concerns about body image and food not as vanity but as fundamental safety and belonging needs. She emphasizes that distress around body size is a human issue that can be magnified by cultural norms and first-world pressures, yet ultimately rooted in universal safety and attachment dynamics. She encourages deconstructing shame around these feelings and recognizing the ongoing nature of recovery, which involves tending to inner wounds, adult safety, and social context.
24. Why Body Image Gets Harder on Vacation | Q&A
Q: How should someone approach packing and clothing when they already feel uncomfortable in their body on vacation? Any strategies beyond chasing the perfect outfit?
Focus on functional standbys and comfort over aesthetics alone. Build a packing approach that includes go-to pieces that feel safe and allow space for self-expression without triggering shame. Practice radical acceptance of possible wardrobe limitations and plan ways to create comfort in the moment (breathing, self-touch, mobility) even if clothes don't feel perfect.
24. Why Body Image Gets Harder on Vacation | Q&A
Q: It feels like my entire recovery goes out the window when I travel and I'm with other people and out of my routine. How do you navigate this push-pull between staying attached to recovery and enjoying a trip?
Recognize travel as a source of overstimulation and differentiate nervous-system signals from food-driven impulses. Create a minimal, flexible plan that anchors nourishment (anchor meals) without rigid restrictions, accept that some days won't feel perfect, and prioritize safety and capacity over perfection. Communicate needs with the group when possible and remind yourself that you can return to steady routines after the trip.
21. Intuitive Eating Q&A: Saying No, Brunch Planning, and "Food Isn't Exciting Anymore"
Q: How do you cope with food losing its thrill after recovery?
Thrill-seeking around food often shifts to a quest for contentment and regulation. Recovery moves toward stable, regulated enjoyment rather than highs from bingeing, with reward found in broader life experiences and balanced, meaningful nourishment.

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What is Full But Not Finished about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful show exploring recovery from disordered eating, body image, and nervous-system regulation through a compassionate, non-diet lens. Episodes frequently weigh medical interventions like GLP-1s against body-acceptance goals, discuss dietary boundaries, and share somatic tools to support sustainable well-being. Guests often bring lived experience or clinical perspective, creating practical, non-judgmental guidance for listeners navigating perfectionism, dieting culture, and the complexities of “real eating.” Notable hidden strengths include a steady emphasis on authenticity, a nuanced middle path between extremes, and a strong focus on self-worth beyond weight or appearance, making it helpful for anyone seeking healthier relationshi... more

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