Episode 83. We talk a lot on this podcast about the harmful ways weight is discussed in medical settings. But what about the harm that's caused when weight isn't discussed at all? I sat down with Dr. Emily Cordes, DO to have this important conversation. Dr. Cordes was trained in a traditional medical setting as a primary care physician. However, she quickly realized that this path wasn't giving her what she needed as a professional. And she learned this, partly because she realized she wasn't getting what she needed as an individual. Tune in to this great conversation all about how to understand the field of medicine and feel empowered to get your needs met within it. We cover a lot in this conversation including: * How Emily went from conventional medical training to functional medicine (and why) * Weight is seen in medical training as a risk factor and why it isn't as emotionally charged as it is in our culture as a whole * How training in a culture of body positivity and inclusivity has impacted younger physicians * How traditional conversations makes it almost impossible to address weight related concerns in an effective way * Why many physicians opt out of the weight conversation entirely, and how that can do a big disservice * What she recommends in terms of making sure root causes are not missed and having respectful conversations about weight I realized that what medicine could offer me personally, wasn't going to get me out of the way I felt. Dr. Emily Cordes, DO Ready to Stop Going it Alone? One of my biggest regrets in life is not seeking good therapy sooner. You deserve to feel truly guided on your relationship with food and your body. MindBodyHealth is an incredible practice led by my great friend and colleague Dr. Sapna Dosh. This wonderful group of psychologists and dietitians provide evidence-based therapy in person in Washington DC and Arlington VA, and via teletherapy in over 30 states across the United States. Go to MindBodyVA.com to set up your free consultation call and get matched with an excellent and totally vetted therapist today! Be sure to let them know the Motivation Made Easy podcast sent you. Your future self will thank you. Support Local Bookstores Near You! Did you know that that if nothing slows their momentum, Amazon will have almost 80% of the book market by the end of 2025? Look, I love the convenience of Amazon, but I’ve got a super cool way that you can support local bookstores and my blog and podcast simply by buying books like you already do! You can choose any bookstore on the list in the US (they plan to expand to other counties in the future) OR you can just let the donation get split between all stores. They have raised over 15 million dollars for local bookstores. On my bookshop, you will see my absolute favorite books related to health and wellness, courage and vulnerability, and even my favorite fiction and kids books! My recent favorite related to achieving a deeper level of healing is No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model.