Embodied Writing Warrior: Food Freedom, Creativity & Spiritual Reclamation

224. Food Freedom, Weight Loss & Self-Love: Why Choose?

Kayla MacDonald

This week, Kayla kicks off a spicy two-part series that challenges one of the most limiting beliefs in the wellness world: that you have to choose between food freedom, weight loss, and self-love.

What if trying to choose is actually what’s keeping you stuck?

From her personal experience in Overeaters Anonymous to her reflections on polyamorous intentions inspired by "Why Choose" romance tropes, Kayla exposes the damaging binaries that pit healing against desire.

She dives into:

  • Why programs like OA might be retraumatizing more than they’re helping
  • How food addiction recovery often mirrors toxic diet culture
  • Why pursuing weight loss doesn’t make you a bad feminist
  • The difference between pain-based vs love-powered change
  • What actually heals emotional and binge eating (hint: it’s not shame)

This is a permission slip to want it all—and to build a body and business that turn you on.

✨ Links mentioned below to book a Call to Adventure or join the Food Freedom Fantasy waitlist!

And don't miss next week’s episode, where Kayla goes full fire sign and unpacks the final taboo: Can you be a good feminist and still want to lose weight?

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