In this episode of Thrive Beyond Size, Michelle dives into the psychological process of transition and why healing your relationship with food and body is far more than a surface-level change.
Drawing from Transitions by William Bridges, she explores the difference between change (external events) and transition (internal transformation), and why the “neutral zone” — the messy middle — is both unavoidable and necessary.
You’ll learn:
- Why leaving diet culture requires real grief
- What the “neutral zone” actually is — and why it feels so uncomfortable
- Why new beginnings in intuitive eating don’t arrive with fanfare
- How diet culture encourages us to skip the emotional work
- Why unsustainable weight loss isn’t just biological — it’s psychological
- How to create your own rite of passage to mark your transition
- What subtle signs signal that you’ve stepped into a new beginning
Michelle also shares personal reflections on navigating her own professional transition and how the lessons from intuitive eating are shaping how she moves through change today.
If you are:
- No longer dieting but not yet at peace
- Feeling disoriented in your healing journey
- Tempted to go back to what’s familiar
- Wondering if you’re “doing it wrong”
This episode will remind you that the messy middle isn’t failure — it’s transformation.
Ready for Support?
If you’re navigating your own transition — whether in your relationship with food, your body, or your identity — Michelle offers 1:1 coaching and programs designed to support you through the in-between.
Connect at:
🌿 wayzahealth.com
📩 michelle@wayzahealth.com
📱 @wayzahealth on social
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