
238 – Beyond The Peel
In this episode, Michelle explores an unexpected metaphor inspired by Earl Grey tea and bergamot: the power of the peel. Using this simple image, she invites listeners to look beyond what’s obvious and measurable—and toward
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Welcome to Thrive Beyond Size, the show where clinicians, researchers, advocates, and everyday women share how they’re redefining health far beyond the number on a scale.
Hosted by Dr. Michelle Tubman, triple-board-certified physician, intuitive-eating counselor, and founder of Wayza Health, each episode blends personal stories with evidence-based insights on intuitive eating, body-trust practices, and holistic well-being.
Guests open up about the science of behavior change, the realities of weight stigma, and practical tools that foster self-compassion, joyful movement, and true nourishment.
If you’re ready to heal emotional eating, advocate for weight-neutral care, or simply make peace with your body, these conversations will inspire and equip you to thrive—body, mind, and soul.

In this episode, Michelle explores an unexpected metaphor inspired by Earl Grey tea and bergamot: the power of the peel. Using this simple image, she invites listeners to look beyond what’s obvious and measurable—and toward

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