Think ditching diets means you’ll never struggle with body image again? Think again. In this episode, Katy Harvey gets honest about why the desire to “get summer ready” is so common, even for intuitive eaters, and how to support your nervous system, rewrite the narrative, and have a joyful, guilt-free summer in your here-and-now body.

You know diets don’t work. You’re committed to intuitive eating. But suddenly it’s summer—and you’re feeling the urge to “tighten up” before swimsuit season hits. Sound familiar?

You know diets don’t work. You’re committed to intuitive eating. But suddenly it’s summer—and you’re feeling the urge to “tighten up” before swimsuit season hits. Sound familiar?

That gut-punch moment when your jeans don’t fit or the scale jumps? It’s enough to send anyone into a spiral. But before you run back to dieting, let’s pause—and talk about what’s really going on beneath that panic.

In this heartfelt and grounding episode of Rebuilding Trust with Your Body, host Katie Harvey talks directly to anyone who’s ever had a moment of panic after stepping on the scale or trying on a pair of too-tight jeans. Katie doesn’t sugarcoat the experience—she knows the fear and shame that weight gain can trigger, especially in a world obsessed with thinness. But instead of spiraling into diet culture, she offers compassion, science, and real tools to understand what’s actually happening in your body. From breaking down the toxic messages of “SkinnyTok” to reminding you that your worth isn’t tied to your weight, this episode is your permission slip to breathe, stay grounded, and trust the intuitive eating journey—even when it’s hard.

Panicking about weight gain? Deep breath. This episode is here to help you understand what’s really going on, why your feelings are valid, and how to stay grounded in your intuitive eating journey—even when body image spirals hit hard.