Do you feel like your body size defines who you are? It’s not your fault. Diet culture keeps us trapped in a cycle of self-judgment, constant comparison, and insecurity. In today's episode, I sit down with Mindy Gorman-Plutzer, a board-certified health coach and expert in eating psychology and functional medicine nutrition.  After struggling with an eating disorder for years, Mindy finally sought help, starting a career in health coaching, eating psychology, and functional medicine. Through her healing journey, Mindy recognized the power of addressing the deeper issues behind food struggles. She now helps women break free from diet culture and reclaim their worth.  Mindy shares powerful insights on how to heal from food noise, trust your body, and stop living in fear of food. You'll learn how to rewrite your food story and embrace a healthier, more compassionate relationship with food and your body. "When I talk about food freedom, I don't talk about eating whatever you want. I'm talking about the freedom that you feel in your body when you know you're making choices that honor the best parts of you. " ~ Mindy Gorman-Plutzer In This Episode: - Meet Mindy Gorman-Plutzer - Mindy’s struggle with eating disorders and food noise - Healing from anorexia and body image struggles - Top causes of eating disorders in women - Why understanding food stories is crucial - Developing a healthier mindset around food and body - Strategies for healing from emotional eating - Mindy’s take on GLP-1 medications - Tips for pre-menopausal women  - Mindy’s advice to her younger self Want to break free from food stress? Your freedom starts here! Schedule a discovery with Mindy now: https://p.bttr.to/36nzVUu  About Mindy Gorman-Plutzer: Mindy Gorman-Plutzer is a Certified Functional Nutrition Practitioner, Integrative Health Coach, and Eating Psychology Coach. She has walked the path to healing and now helps midlife women reclaim their relationship with food and their bodies. Mindy’s unique approach blends functional nutrition, coaching, psychology, and mind-body science, offering a liberating path to health that honors both body and emotions.  As the author of The Freedom Promise and Midlife Metamorphosis, she’s empowered countless women to embrace peace over perfection. Mindy also hosts the SoulShift podcast, where she combines mindset, wellness, and science to inspire transformation. Website: https://thefreedompromise.com    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedompromise/   Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thefreedompromise  Mindy’s book: Midlife Metamorphosis: The Journey From Diet Culture to Radical Acceptance: https://a.co/d/4N7l4MP         Where to find me: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jen_gottlieb/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jen_gottlieb     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jenleahgottlieb    Website: https://jengottlieb.com/    My business: https://www.superconnectormedia.com/     YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jen_gottlieb