Happiness with Jess

90. Separating Your Self-Worth from Your Weight with Anne Poirier

July 8, 2026·42 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Struggling with body image, negative self-talk, or feeling like your worth is tied to your weight? In this episode, Jess sits down with nationally recognized body image expert, certified intuitive eating counselor, and author Anne Poirier to explore what it really takes to heal your relationship with your body.After overcoming years of body shame and disordered eating, Anne has become a leading voice in the body neutrality movement, helping people find freedom from dieting, food guilt, and the constant pressure to change their bodies.Together, Jess and Anne discuss the connection between the inner critic, body image, and eating behaviors, why body neutrality can be a more sustainable goal than body positivity, and how to begin separating your self-worth from the number on the scale. In this episode, you'll learn:-What the "body bully" is and how it fuels negative self-talk-How your inner critic influences eating habits and body image-The difference between body positivity and body neutrality-Practical ways to detach your self-worth from your weight-Anne's perspective on GLP-1 medications and body image-Why self-acceptance and personal growth can exist at the same timeIf you're working to improve your body image, heal your relationship with food, overcome your inner critic, or practice intuitive eating, this conversation will leave you with practical tools and a renewed sense of compassion for yourself.Connect with Anne Poirier👉https://www.instagram.com/annepoirier11author/ 👉 https://linktr.ee/annepoirier11  Body Confidence E-Book 👉https://shapingperspectives.com/confidence/ The Body Neutrality Playbook👉https://www.amazon.com/Body-Neutrality-Playbook-Activities-self-acceptance-ebook/dp/B0CZLGKKWR/ref=sr_1_1? Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess

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