Anne Poirier: You Can't Heal a Body You Hate

Body image expert and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor Anne Poirier joins the podcast to discuss the powerful connection between body acceptance and true healing. Anne Poirier, CSCS, is a nationally recognized body image expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance. With over 30 years in health and wellness and a degree in Exercise Science, Anne has transformed her personal recovery from eating disorders and body shame into a mission to help others find freedom with food, movement, and self-image. In this episode, Anne explores how body neutrality can shift the way we think about health, why self-criticism can block healing, and how women can begin rebuilding trust with their bodies. Key Takeaways: Why body hatred can block true healing and wellness The difference between body positivity and body neutrality How intuitive eating supports long-term healing and freedom Practical steps to begin shifting self-talk and body relationship About Anne: Anne Poirier, CSCS, is a nationally recognized body image expert, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and author of The Body Joyful: My Journey from Self-Loathing to Self-Acceptance . With a degree in Exercise Science and over 30 years in health and wellness, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals heal their relationship with food, movement, and body image. A pioneer in the body neutrality movement, Anne's work has been featured in Shape, Women's Health, The New York Times, The Washington Post, HuffPost, ABC, FOX, CBS, and NPR. When she's not speaking, coaching, or writing, she can often be found barefoot on the beach, reading, or reflecting on her years coaching college soccer. Connect with Anne: Facebook: Website: For more from Dr. Brayton: If you'd like to learn more about my virtual functional medicine practice, go to and schedule a complimentary 15 minute discovery call with me. Help more people find our show - leave a rating and review by simply clicking on . © 2014 - 2026 Dr. Laura Brayton

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Anne Poirier: You Can't Heal a Body You Hate is an episode from Well-Adjusted Mama by Laura Brayton, DC, CACCP, CSCP.

This episode is 33:51 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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