One Body to Love with Dr. Meredith MacKenzie

This episode is for the woman caught between two worlds of wanting freedom with food, yet terrified of what might happen to her body if she lets go of control. I’m not giving you a five-step plan today, I’m naming the thing we don’t always say out loud. We’re not bypassing the grief, instead we’re sitting in it, and deciding that we want peace more than control. Let’s talk about what it means to g...

In today’s episode, we’re going to unpack the fear of weight gain, where it comes from, what it’s costing you and how to begin releasing it without giving up on your wellbeing. Because when you’re constantly monitoring your body, you’re also shrinking your joy, your confidence and your ability to be fully present in your life. I’m here to walk beside you as you navigate that space, with practical...

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking why food feels overwhelming, chaotic, or hard to manage, even when you're trying to do everything “right”. Whether it's undereating, mental restriction, emotional burnout, or “taste hunger,” I’ll help you identify what’s really going on underneath your eating patterns and what your body is asking for. Together, we’ll explore the four most common reasons...

It starts every Monday: new groceries, new goals, and new promises to “stick to the plan.” But by Friday, you're burnt out, craving relief, and blaming yourself for falling off track. In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down the truth about the weekly “reset” cycle and why the real problem isn’t your willpower, it’s the system that’s never been built to last. This episode will help you see w...

Have you ever wondered where your relationship with food really started? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own personal  journey and introducing you to my new private podcast series - ‘Food Freedom Rewind’ . I share the story of how food and body obsession began for me in eighth grade and how cultural messages around control and appearance shaped my coping strategies. I’ll dive i...

This week on One Body to Love, I’m joined by the incredible Marilee Pumple, a non-diet registered dietitian and co-founder of Little Spuds Nutrition. As someone deeply rooted in eating disorder recovery  work, Marilee brings a powerful blend of clinical expertise and lived experience to this conversation. We dive into the nuanced connection between ADHD and food, from sensory sensitivity and execu...

For decades, Weight Watchers was more than just a diet, it was a cultural institution. A meeting, a mindset, a “lifestyle” disguised as empowerment. But what happens when we look underneath the success stories and start asking harder questions? In this episode, I take you back to the beginning of Weight Watchers and walk you through how it shaped our beliefs about food, our bodies, and ourselves....

You skip the snacks, say no to the bagel, eat clean all day. Then 8pm hits and you're in the pantry again. It feels automatic. Shame kicks in before the day even ends and you promise yourself tomorrow will be different. In this episode, I’m unpacking why this pattern is not about willpower, and why you are not broken. We’ll explore the powerful biological and emotional drivers behind nighttim...

If you're craving more structure around food, but terrified of slipping back into old patterns,  you're not alone. In this episode, I open up about my own story of navigating disordered eating, food freedom, and the confusing space in between. We’ll unpack what “gentle nutrition” actually is (and isn’t), the myths that keep so many women stuck, and the foundations you need in place befor...

If you’ve ever thought, “I know what intuitive eating is, so why does food still feel chaotic?” you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m unpacking the hidden barriers that make intuitive eating feel impossible, burnout, emotional disconnection, and body image struggles. You’ll hear real client stories, learn why capacity matters more than discipline, and discover how to reconnect with your body with...

You don’t need 21 containers and a spreadsheet. In this episode of One Body to Love , I’m giving you a real peek inside Module 5 of my mini-course Food Freedom in a Weekend . This is not about rigid plans or tracking points. It’s about finding a soft place to land in your day-to-day life, especially when you’re busy, overwhelmed, or running on fumes. Together, we’ll explore how intuitive eating an...

Have you ever caught yourself asking, “Why am I always thinking about food? ” Or wondering if that constant food noise in your head is just part of life now? In this episode of One Body to Love , I walk you through 7 gentle, but powerful red flags that your relationship with food might need a reset. These are the patterns I’ve seen in so many clients, and lived myself, that are often overlooked or...

Sometimes a scroll through social media can spark more than just comparison, it can shake your sense of safety in recovery. In this episode on One Body to Love , I share a personal story about unfollowing a business account I genuinely admired, and why that boundary was necessary for my healing. If you’ve ever felt sucker-punched by weight loss content or questioned whether you were “overreacting,...

On One Body to Love , we make space for the gray area, the space where food, body image, and healing don’t always follow the rules. In Part Two of my conversation with Cathy Olson, we explore what it means to make a decision for your own peace, even when it doesn’t align with the narrative around you. (If you missed it, catch part 1 here! ) Cathy opens up about the choice to begin a GLP-1 medicati...

Content TW: eating disorders, disordered eating, body shame, body transformation Welcome back to One Body to Love! On today's episode I'm sitting down with Cathy Olson, who is sharing her experience using GLP-1 medication, not just the physical changes, but everything it brought up around food, identity, parenting, and self-trust. Cathy opens up about what it’s been like to live with dis...

This week on One Body to Love , I’m diving into one of the most loaded and personal conversations I’ve had on this podcast yet. Everywhere we turn, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are being framed as the latest fix for weight loss. I’m not here to tell you what’s right or wrong. I’m here to bring the full story, the science, the lived experiences from my private practice, and the emotion...

What if style wasn’t about what you wear, but how you reclaim your voice? In this powerful conversation  on One Body to Love , I sit down with visibility strategist and cultural consultant Michaeala Letiz to explore the deeper meaning of style, representation, and self-worth. Michaela opens up about her journey through body exclusion, reclaiming confidence, and helping brands move beyond tokenism...

This week on One Body to Love , I'm diving into a topic that creeps into many of our minds each year - the pressure to get “summer body ready”. I open up about the time I thought I was doing everything “right”, counting calories, pushing myself at the gym, but yet still felt unhappy. Maybe you’ve been there too, smiling on the outside while silently obsessing over calories, body checks, or wh...

What if the food noise in your head could finally quiet down? What if food wasn’t a source of guilt, shame, or control? What if peace with your body wasn’t just an idea, but your lived experience? In this powerful and emotional episode, I am joined with Jamee, a founding member of One Body to Love, whose story is a powerful reminder that healing from binge eating is not only possible, it's de...

Sometimes the patterns we most want to change are the ones that have kept us afloat. In today’s episode on One Body to Love , I open up about the role binge eating has played in my own life, and how it often serves as a coping strategy when everything else feels like too much. We explore what it looks like to move from control and chaos into safety and softness with food, and why fear doesn’t mean...

If you've ever thought the solution to binge eating was more control, more structure, or more willpower, you’re not alone. But what if binge eating isn’t a failure to be fixed, but a signal to be heard? In this episode of One Body to Love , I’m walking you through a foundational strategy I teach inside my program, the One-Two-Eat Method. Together, we’ll explore how to pause, tune into your bo...

This week on One Body to Love, we’re exploring the deeply personal and often misunderstood relationship women have with food, particularly focusing on emotional eating and the pressures of caregiving. What feels like “losing control” is often the only place your body finally feels allowed to let go. This isn’t a discipline problem, it’s depletion. We’ll discuss how emotional suppression, over-resp...

You've read the books, you've followed the intuitive eating accounts, and you know dieting doesn't work. But somehow, you still find yourself standing in front of the fridge at 9:00p.m. asking “ Why did I just do that again?”  This week on One Body to Love, I'm diving into the gap between awareness and embodiment. I share real client stories, explain how physical and mental res...

You've probably heard the buzz, Vyvanse is being prescribed for both ADHD and binge eating. But is it truly a breakthrough solution or just another band-aid for a deeper problem? This Week on One Body to Love, I’m shedding light on the connection between ADHD and binge eating, sharing real stories, practical strategies, and a look at how Vyvanse fits into the picture.  If you've ever str...

This Week on One Body to Love we're diving into one of the most misunderstood aspects of wellness culture:  the gray space between healthy eating and disordered eating. If you’ve ever skipped meals to “make up” for eating later, felt guilty for breaking food rules, or wondered why eating feels so emotionally loaded, I hope this episode will speak to you. I tell the story of a client who was s...