129. Body Image, GLP-1s & Our Obsession With Self-Improvement with Dr. Rachel Goldman
129. Body Image, GLP-1s & Our Obsession With Self-Improvement with Dr. Rachel Goldman  
Podcast: The Wellness Process
Published On: Tue Aug 18 2026
Description: In today's episode, Elizabeth sits down with Dr. Rachel Goldman, a psychologist specializing in health and behavior change and author of the new book When Life Happens. They talk about why not every season of life needs to be about growth, how to break free of the all or nothing "dieter's mentality," and why maintaining what's working can be its own form of progress. The conversation dives deep into GLP-1s, body image, and the mental health implications of "shrinking bodies" culture, including Dr. Rachel's honest take on treating these medications like a crash diet. They also get into the difference between being physiologically full and emotionally satisfied, mindful eating practices, and how to build real resilience without needing to hit rock bottom first.If you want to go DEEPER with me, my Substack is where I share even more behind-the-scenes, personal reflections, and wellness experiments, with new posts dropping every Thursday: https://substack.com/@thewellnessprocessFollow Dr. Rachel Goldman:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrachelnycWebsite: https://www.drrachelnyc.comWhen Life Happens: https://www.whenlifehappensbook.comFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessprocesspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewellnessprocessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWellnessProcessSponsors:Use code WELLNESS at monarch.com for 50% off your first year.Head to cozyearth.com and use code WELLNESS for an exclusive 20% offVisit Tatcha.com and use code TWP for 15% off your first purchase.Use coupon code TWP to save 15% at boncharge.comSecure 10% off for life and begin your intentional wind-down journey today at piquelife.com/wellnessVisit carawayhome.com/TWP10 or use code TWP10 at checkout to take an additional 10% off your next purchase Text TWP to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.