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Katie Bramlett of WeShape: Shifting Focus from Weight Loss to Self-Acceptance

Author
Jana Short
Published
Sat 13 Jul 2024
Episode Link
https://bestholisticlife.libsyn.com/katie-bramlett-of-weshape-shifting-focus-from-weight-loss-to-self-acceptance

"People were using diet and exercise as the vehicle to find self-worth, value, and acceptance. But they would get what they wanted, yet never truly feel fulfilled." - Katie Bramlett

 

Katie Bramlett is the co-founder of Wehape, a company that advocates for individuals to shift their focus away from the number on the scale and instead prioritize movement, rest, and a deeper connection with themselves. With a background in the fitness industry, Katie is passionate about raising awareness of the toxic expectations placed on people and helping them find self-acceptance, care, and kindness. She believes in creating a space where individuals can feel accepted and supported, regardless of their weight loss goals.

  Episode Summary:

In this episode, host Jana Short interviews Katie Bramlett, co-founder of Wehape. They discuss the toxic expectations placed on individuals in the fitness industry and the importance of shifting the focus from weight loss to self-acceptance and self-care. Katie shares her personal journey of realizing that traditional diet and exercise programs were not providing true fulfillment for her clients or herself. She explains how Wehape aims to create a safe and accepting space for individuals to focus on their intentions, beliefs, and movement, while fostering a supportive community. Katie emphasizes the need to break free from the yo-yo dieting cycle and prioritize mental and emotional well-being.

  Key Takeaways:

  • WeShape advocates for individuals to shift their focus from the number on the scale to more meaningful intentions, such as movement, rest, and self-acceptance.

  • Traditional diet and exercise programs often fail to provide true fulfillment and self-acceptance, leading to a cycle of yo-yo dieting and negative body image.

  • Wehape offers a supportive community and resources to help individuals examine their beliefs, set intentions, and focus on movement that feels meaningful for their bodies.

  • The emphasis is on self-acceptance, care, and kindness, rather than subscribing to toxic expectations and societal pressures.

  • Individuals can find freedom and peace in their bodies by prioritizing mental and emotional well-being.

 

 

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Show Music ‘Hold On’ by Amy Gerhartz https://www.amygerhartz.com/music.

 

 

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