The Weight Within

In a world that loves to put us in boxes, what happens when you decide to outgrow yours? This week on The Weight Within, we are joined by the incredible CeCe Olisa—entrepreneur, co-founder of the Curvy Con, and a pillar of the body-positive community. ​CeCe opens up about her personal decision to begin a GLP-1 weight loss journey and the firestorm of "community backlash" that followed. We discuss...

Ashley and Gena talk candidly with Yan Huo about why "healthy" doesn't work for everyone and the science of transformation genes, lifestyle, and mental health. Integrating East meets West healing approaches, Yan has 25 years of clinical experience in clinical trauma work, relationship therapy, holistic nutrition, and food therapy. She has been in private practice for 17 years, educating the commun...

From pressure to partnership- working with your body instead of fighting it. This season can gently dismantle the idea that wellness is about perfection, urgency, or moral value -and replace it with context, physiology, and compassion.

In this season finale episode, we take a heartfelt look back at the journey we’ve shared — from unraveling body dysmorphia to redefining discipline, nutrition, and rest. This closing chapter brings it all together, highlighting how true wellness is about self-compassion, integration, and creating a life that feels as good as it looks. Thank you for being part of this space — the journey doesn’t en...

Ashley and Gena discuss their journey and how discovering the importance of rest transformed their lives. Rest can come in many forms, and we cover all of that and share what our favorites are. Opinions are our own. Music used with permission from artist.

In this episode, Ashley and Gena debate on which is more important...discipline or consistency?

in Episode 2, Ashley and Gena talk about their food journeys and how they leaened from them.

In this episode, Ashley and Gena chat about the hidden emotional weight - shame,guilt, fear- that comes with body image issues. They explore how society, media, family, and friends can influence and shape our relationship with our bodies and food.