At 11 years old, Jared Hamilton was handed a Weight Watchers book and it shattered his relationship with food and self-confidence. Now, Jared has helped thousands unlearn those same behaviors he experienced.

Listen in as he and Alex sit down and discuss the most acceptable adult eating disorder and how he changed his behaviors over time.

Jared shares his personal journey from childhood trauma to becoming a leading voice in the fitness industry, offering hope and actionable insights for anyone ready to break free from diet culture's grip and heal their relationship with food!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Introducing Jared Hamilton

(1:08) Jared's history with negative self-image, food noise, & fad dieting

(7:04) Navigating the shame & stigma around food & dietary choices

(9:07) Why you can't be one way but teach another

(12:56) You can't fix what you don't know

(17:23) The process of unlearning disordered eating patterns

(19:28) Rebuilding a healthy relationship with food (how to LITERALLY rewire your brain)

(23:35) Making sure new habits stick

(27:25) Establishing personal boundaries & improving communication

(30:36) The pros and cons of GLP-1 use

(35:21) The real danger of Weight Watchers (& other dieting systems)

(43:01) Our evolution as coaches (what young us would think about us now)

(46:39) Where you can find Jared online

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