What happens when your self-worth gets tied to a number? In this episode, Jennie Kramer and body relationship expert Nina Manolson dive into the emotional minefield of stepping on the scale. Together, they unpack the weight stigma embedded in medical settings, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) pressures of body checking, and the internalized beliefs that often drive disordered patterns.

Through stories and clinical insight, they explore how individuals can reclaim body autonomy, challenge harmful narratives, and rebuild a relationship with food and self that’s rooted in trust and not fear. If you've ever felt reduced to a number or struggled with the silent grip of the scale, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and a path forward.

Key Takeaways:

• The scale can carry emotional weight beyond the number it shows.

• Medical settings often reinforce harmful weight stigma.

• Body autonomy means having the right to say “no” to being weighed.

• Body checking erodes self-trust and feeds shame cycles.

• Reframing goals beyond weight supports emotional and mental health.

• Slowing down while eating reconnects us with our body's cues.

• The journey to intuitive eating and body peace is deeply personal—and worth it.



Connect with Jennie and Nina:

https://bodypeacepodcast.com

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