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Every day, people in larger bodies face relentless messages that something is fundamentally wrong with them. From airplane seats that don't fit, to doctors who blame every health issue on weight, the shame runs so deep that many abandon their own needs—believing it's their fault.

What if the problem was never your body, but a society that profits from your self-hatred?

In this episode, I’m joined by psychotherapist Kacee Markarian, who reveals how to break free from internalized shame while caring for your health. From understanding ADHD-binge eating connections to setting "thought boundaries," she shows what it looks like to reclaim your brain and adorn your vessel—regardless of your size. This work isn't about becoming a better version of yourself. It's about discovering that you were never broken to begin with. 

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Audio Stamps

00:30 - Dr. Rentea introduces psychotherapist Kacee Markarian, who specializes in fat liberation and ADHD-binge eating connections.

02:00 - Kacee shares her evolution accepting medical terms like "obesity" as conditions rather than identity markers.

05:12 - Discussion on navigating the conflict between health goals and body acceptance.

09:49 - Kacee reframes daily frustrations like airplane seats as systemic failures rather than personal problems.

19:45 - Kacee explains ADHD and binge eating connections, describing how dopamine dysfunction drives food-seeking behavior as nervous system regulation.

26:20 - Kacee introduces "thought boundaries" as tools for challenging negative self-talk and internalized beliefs.

34:33 - Practical tips for body reconnection through proper clothing and establishing boundaries around body comments.

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

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