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The Feeling Lighter Podcast
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Start “Feeling Lighter” each week with Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa as they shed old beliefs one episode at a time. Each week a new guest will share their journey of letting go and how that process impacted their worldview.
“Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!”
Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Katie will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more!
Walk away from each episode with new ways to learn to love yourself better.
The Feeling Lighter Podcast was created by WeShape. At WeShape we prioritize your well-being and want to help you feel comfortable in your body, without feeling pressured to change it. Our approach is centered around creating a personalized at-home workout plan that is tailored specifically to YOUR goals, YOUR capabilities, and YOUR schedule.
We are not a weight loss app.
We are not a training app.
We don't make you feel guilty.
We are shaping a new way.
“Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!”
Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Katie will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more!
Walk away from each episode with new ways to learn to love yourself better.
The Feeling Lighter Podcast was created by WeShape. At WeShape we prioritize your well-being and want to help you feel comfortable in your body, without feeling pressured to change it. Our approach is centered around creating a personalized at-home workout plan that is tailored specifically to YOUR goals, YOUR capabilities, and YOUR schedule.
We are not a weight loss app.
We are not a training app.
We don't make you feel guilty.
We are shaping a new way.
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In this heartfelt episode of the Feeling Lighter podcast, Tyler and Dr. Lisa reflect on the gifts of community, gratitude, and personal growth. They discuss the importance of serving others from a loving heart, the validation received from community members, and the journey of overcoming shame and guilt. The conversation emphasizes the significance of connection, feedback, and celebrating small wins in fitness, all while embracing imperfection and learning from experiences. The episode culminates in reflections on the WeShape Wellness Weekend, highlighting the power of in-person connections and the impact of shared stories.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this episode of the Feeling Lighter podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa discuss the 12 lessons of fitness, focusing on a holistic approach that emphasizes self-love, mindfulness, and community support. They explore the importance of listening to one's body, redefining exercise, building trust in oneself, navigating injuries, and overcoming mental blocks. The conversation encourages listeners to shift their focus from external validation to intrinsic motivation and to understand the societal pressures surrounding fitness. Ultimately, the episode promotes a sustainable fitness journey rooted in consistency and patience.Mentioned in this episode:Get your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this episode, Tyler and Dr. Lisa delve into the complex relationship between aging, self-worth, and societal beauty standards. They discuss how unrealistic expectations can lead to self-abandonment and the importance of recognizing intrinsic value beyond physical appearance. The conversation emphasizes the need to cultivate self-acceptance and appreciate the wisdom that comes with age, while also critiquing the superficial nature of beauty standards and the dangers of seeking external validation. Ultimately, the episode encourages listeners to embrace their authentic selves and recognize their worth regardless of societal pressures.Mentioned in this episode:Get your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Aleta Storch, a registered dietitian and therapist known for her work on eating with ADHD, to explore how ADHD impacts our relationship with food, movement, and self-care. Together, they unpack the difference between intentional and unintentional restriction, how diet culture amplifies guilt and burnout, and why accessibility, not perfection, is key to nourishing your body. The conversation covers everything from over-exercise as emotional regulation to practical tips for planning meals, reducing shame, and finding compassion in the chaos. This empowering episode reminds listeners that awareness, curiosity, and kindness are the foundation of real healing, not control or willpower.Mentioned in this episode:Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down for a heartfelt Thanksgiving episode all about gratitude. What gratitude really means, how it helps us heal, and why it’s deeper than positive thinking. They explore how gratitude isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending everything’s fine, but about finding meaning and peace through life’s hardest experiences. From grief and anger to forgiveness and joy, Tyler and Lisa unpack the emotional layers that transform hardship into wisdom. They share stories of resilience, self-love, and the power of perspective, reminding listeners that gratitude doesn’t erase struggle, it gives it purpose. This episode is a powerful reflection on how to hold both the light and the dark, and how choosing gratitude can turn life’s challenges into moments of connection, compassion, and growth.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa discuss strategies for navigating the complexities of family dynamics during the holiday season. They emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and letting go of guilt and shame associated with food choices. The conversation also highlights the significance of prioritizing oneself and the benefits of intuitive eating, encouraging listeners to embrace their autonomy and make choices that serve their well-being. Ultimately, the episode serves as a guide for approaching the holidays with mindfulness and self-compassion.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this special birthday episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, we celebrate Tyler's 40th birthday by reflecting on the lessons learned over the years. The conversation delves into themes of patience, personal growth and self-love. Tyler shares his journey with WeShape, emphasizing the importance of community and movement in fostering well-being. The discussion also touches on forgiveness, compassion, and the impact of personal growth on relationships and parenting. Ultimately, the episode highlights the significance of living with purpose.Mentioned in this episode:Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Reba Parker, a professor at the College of Charleston. Reba teaches sociology through a peace studies lens to explore the true meaning of peace and how to actually cultivate it in daily life. Reba shares insights from her book The Peaceability Mindset, explaining that peace isn’t passive or idealistic, but practical, measurable, and rooted in safety, well-being, and interconnectedness. Together, they unpack why society often views peace as “soft,” how to shift that perception, and how simple tools like pausing, listening, and nonviolent communication can transform relationships, homes, and communities. This heartfelt conversation reveals that peace begins within, expands outward, and, when practiced intentionally, can become both powerful and predictable.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden dive into one of the most pervasive topics in wellness: why the number on the scale should never define your worth. They unpack how diet culture, fitness marketing, and societal conditioning have convinced people to equate body size with value, health, and discipline. Together, they explore how to recognize weight bias, release shame, and measure real progress through joy, peace, and self-care instead of numbers. With warmth and humor, they highlight why the most meaningful transformations happen when we stop chasing perfection and start showing up for ourselves with compassion, consistency, and authenticity.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden continue their reflection on the WeShape Wellness Weekend, diving deeper into the curriculum that helped attendees reconnect with their values, bodies, and authentic selves. They explore how uncovering core values, rewriting limiting beliefs, and confronting the inner critic can create lasting transformation. Through movement, mindfulness, and meaningful conversation, they show how embodiment helps bridge the gap between emotional and physical healing. The episode also touches on community, courage, and the power of presence, reminding listeners that true wellness begins when we align our actions with what matters most and give ourselves permission to show up fully, flaws and all.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this heartfelt episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden reflect on the first WeShape Wellness Weekend and the powerful transformations that unfolded. They share behind-the-scenes moments, lessons learned, and the emotional breakthroughs that made the WeShape Wellness Weekend retreat unforgettable. From deep healing and vulnerability to laughter, movement, and connection, Tyler and Lisa discuss how creating space for honesty and self-discovery helped the participants release emotional weight and reconnect with joy. This conversation is a moving reminder that healing happens through community, courage, and giving ourselves permission to feel it all.Mentioned in this episode:Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FREEhttp://weshape.com/podcastHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler sits down with WeShape Meditation Coach, Divya Darshani, for a deeply grounding conversation on mindfulness, presence, and learning to let love in. Together, they explore how awareness and acceptance create true peace and why you don’t need to quiet your thoughts to find stillness. The two discuss practical tools to stay present as well as how mindfulness can free the body from emotional tension and reconnect us to joy, patience, and self-trust. This episode reminds listeners that peace isn’t something to earn, it’s something already within reach when we pause and notice the present moment.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler is joined by WeShape Body Image Coach Taylor Ashley (RP, CCTP-II) for a powerful conversation on self-talk, comparison, and the journey toward body neutrality. Together they explore how cultural conditioning shapes our inner dialogue, why awareness of automatic thoughts matters, and how shifting from comparison to compassion can transform self-worth. Taylor shares tools like the “first thought, second thought” practice, building a self-care menu, and celebrating small wins to create lasting change. They also discuss the importance of sustainability in movement, showing up for yourself without shame, and finding freedom through awareness and choice. Want to get to know one of our WeShape coaches better? Then tune in!Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden dive into their personal experiments with movement and mindset, exploring how trying new activities can reshape the way we connect with our bodies. They discuss the importance of bone density, fascia, and grip strength, as well as the benefits of mindful movement and impact training for longevity. Along the way, they highlight the balance between safety and challenge, the role of playful exploration, and how listening to your body creates space for both joy and resilience in movement.Mentioned in this episode:Join the feel good ChallengeGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with health coach Ali Elman to talk about shifting from punishment to self-compassion in wellness. Ali shares her journey of moving from perfectionism and overachievement to embracing a simpler, more sustainable approach to health after a major health crisis. Together, they explore how slowing down, listening to your body, and letting go of rigid expectations can transform the way you care for yourself. This conversation covers the trap of tying worth to productivity, the importance of balancing medical and holistic care, and how small, accessible changes like hydration, rest, and daily rhythms can create lasting impact. Listeners will walk away with permission to simplify wellness, redefine success, and honor their bodies with compassion instead of control.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden explore what it really means to love yourself just as you are. This episode dives into the tension between striving for growth and accepting yourself in the present moment. They unpack how honesty and kindness must go hand in hand, why chasing perfection or external validation only fuels burnout, and how true self-worth comes from being rather than doing. Through reflections on shadow work, expectations, and the myths of self-criticism as motivation, they highlight how embracing all parts of ourselves opens the door to deeper compassion, presence, and joy. At its core, this conversation reminds listeners that you are enough today, even while working toward becoming more.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with writer and educator Margeaux Feldman to explore how healing begins when we reclaim the parts of ourselves we were taught to hide. Together, they unpack how systems of oppression shape the way we view our bodies, why rest is resistance, and what it looks like to build a relationship with yourself outside of societal expectations. This powerful conversation invites listeners to slow down, honor their lived experiences, and find strength in vulnerability. It’s an inspiring reminder that healing isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about coming home to who you already are.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down to discuss the rise of “soft health” and why it may be the future of true well-being. Instead of chasing rigid routines, extreme discipline, and “no days off” hustle culture, this episode explores a gentler, more sustainable approach to health rooted in compassion, intuition, and daily joy. Tyler and Lisa break down why so many people are burned out on traditional wellness models, how soft health actually improves consistency, and what it looks like to shift from forcing your body to supporting it. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies to embrace ease without “falling off track,” tips for reconnecting to the body’s signals, and encouragement to trade perfectionism for peace so you can build a relationship with movement, food, and self-care that actually lasts.Mentioned in this episode:Try WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workoutGet your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this candid conversation, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with WeShape co-founder Katie Bramlett to unpack how redefining success, letting go of perfectionism, and embracing authenticity can lead to a lighter, more fulfilling life. Katie shares her personal journey of stepping back from hustle culture, reevaluating what truly matters, and creating space for rest and presence. They explore the pressures of societal expectations, the emotional weight of “doing it all,” and the power of choosing alignment over approval. With heartfelt honesty and practical insights, this episode encourages listeners to slow down, listen inward, and build a life rooted in values, joy, and self-trust.Mentioned in this episode:Get your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workout
In this empowering conversation, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa Folden sit down with Erin Holt, a functional nutritionist, Stanford-trained compassion teacher and founder of The Funk'tional Nutritionist, an online clinic and education platform that specializes in Intuitive Functional Medicine. Erin shares how hormones, stress, mindset, and self-awareness all play a vital role in overall well-being. She discusses the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach to health, the impact of nervous system regulation, and why tuning into your body’s unique signals is key. Packed with practical insights and permission to let go of perfection, this episode will inspire you to create a more balanced, compassionate relationship with your body, your hormones, and your health.Mentioned in this episode:Get your free trial of WeShapeHave WeShape build you a better workoutTry WeShape for FreeHave WeShape build you a better workout




