Katie Bramlett of WeShape: Shifting Focus from Weight Loss to Self-Acceptance

Oh, My Health...There Is Hope!

"People were using diet and exercise as the vehicle to find self-worth, value, and acceptance. But they would get what they wanted, yet never truly feel fulfilled." - Katie Bramlett

Katie Bramlett is the co-founder of Wehape, a company that advocates for individuals to shift their focus away from the number on the scale and instead prioritize movement, rest, and a deeper connection with themselves. With a background in the fitness industry, Katie is passionate about raising awareness of the toxic expectations placed on people and helping them find self-acceptance, care, and kindness. She believes in creating a space where individuals can feel accepted and supported, regardless of their weight loss goals.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, host Jana Short interviews Katie Bramlett, co-founder of Wehape. They discuss the toxic expectations placed on individuals in the fitness industry and the importance of shifting the focus from weight loss to self-acceptance and self-care. Katie shares her personal journey of realizing that traditional diet and exercise programs were not providing true fulfillment for her clients or herself. She explains how Wehape aims to create a safe and accepting space for individuals to focus on their intentions, beliefs, and movement, while fostering a supportive community. Katie emphasizes the need to break free from the yo-yo dieting cycle and prioritize mental and emotional well-being.

Key Takeaways:

• WeShape advocates for individuals to shift their focus from the number on the scale to more meaningful intentions, such as movement, rest, and self-acceptance.

• Traditional diet and exercise programs often fail to provide true fulfillment and self-acceptance, leading to a cycle of yo-yo dieting and negative body image.

• Wehape offers a supportive community and resources to help individuals examine their beliefs, set intentions, and focus on movement that feels meaningful for their bodies.

• The emphasis is on self-acceptance, care, and kindness, rather than subscribing to toxic expectations and societal pressures.

• Individuals can find freedom and peace in their bodies by prioritizing mental and emotional well-being.

Get in touch with Katie:

• www.weshape.com

• https://www.instagram.com/weshape.wellness/

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-bramlett-b5664a123/

Katie’s Offer:

• http://weshape.com/jana

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