Podcasts · Paring Down: Realistic minimalism, decluttering, & intentional living

199: Separating Health from Weight with Zoë Bisbing

19 Aug 2026 · 56 min

I asked my followers who I should talk to about separating weight from health, and one name kept coming up. Zoë Bisbing is a psychotherapist specializing in body image and eating disorders, and she completely reframed how I think about my own body.

Here's what we get into:

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The real difference between body positivity and body neutrality

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How to tell the difference between pursuing health and pursuing thinness disguised as health

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An honest, nuanced take on GLP-1 medications

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How everyday spaces in your home (like the pantry or the bathroom) either support or work against a healthy relationship your body

If you've ever felt torn between wanting to feel physically stronger and not wanting to fall into diet culture, this conversation offers a way to hold both without shame.

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