In this powerful episode, Sandra sits down with Michelle, who shares her emotional and transformative journey from decades of dieting and self-doubt to finding food freedom and self-trust through Slimpod. Michelle opens up about the emotional roots of her weight struggles, how she broke free from toxic diet culture, and the mindset shifts that helped her reclaim her health — and her life.

From secret eating and pain-filled walks to dancing with joy and hiking uphill with confidence, Michelle’s story is a testament to what happens when you stop dieting and start living.

• Why dieting from age 15 led Michelle into a cycle of self-sabotage

• The deep impact of childhood comparisons and limiting beliefs

• How Slimpod helped her ditch the scales and tune into her body’s natural cues

• What stress eating really looks like and how she disrupts the pattern now

• The freedom of eating intuitively — with no guilt, rules, or restrictions

• How walking, belly dancing, and a body-positive mindset changed her life