The Feeling Lighter Podcast

WeShape
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Start “Feeling Lighter” each week with Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa as they shed old beliefs one episode at a time. Each week a new guest will share their journey of letting go and how that process impacted their worldview. “Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!” Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Coach Tyler will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more! Walk away from each episode with new ways to learn to love yourself better. The Feeling Lighter Podcast was created by WeShape. At WeShape we prioritize your well-being and want to help you feel comfortable in your body, without feeling pressured to change it. Our approach is centered around creating a personalized at-home workout plan that is tailored specifically to YOUR goals, YOUR capabilities, and YOUR schedule. We are not a weight loss app. We are not a training app. We don't make you feel guilty. We are shaping a new way.

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 200 - Why WeShape Exists

    Two hundred episodes felt like the right time to take a step back and talk about where WeShape actually came from and why it exists in the first place. Tyler shares how his early days as a personal trainer — watching clients get charged a lot of money for programs that completely ignored where their bodies were at — planted the seed for what WeShape would eventually become. And Dr. Lisa opens up about her own journey through diet culture, including a fitness upbringing that was anything but healthy, and how she stumbled onto a program that finally felt different. They also get real about the fact that even as WeShape was landing on the Inc. 500 list, something didn't feel right. The pivot toward building something rooted in honesty, self-care, and actual results — instead of shame and quick fixes — wasn't the easy road, but it's the one they're glad they took. If you're new here, this is the episode to start with. And if you've been around for a while, it's a good reminder of what this whole thing is really about. Mentioned in this episode: Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    35 min

  2. Jun 24

    Episode 199 - Why Shame Never Works — The Truth About Consistency, Chronic Pain, and Learning to Take Care of Yourself with Bonnie Roney

    Coach Tyler sat down with Bonnie Roney on the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast for one of the most honest conversations we've had about fitness, self-worth, and why the way most of us have been taught to approach our bodies just doesn't work. They get into the real reason consistency is so hard for most people, why chronic pain is so misunderstood, and how shifting from self-judgment to self-care changes everything. If you've ever felt like you were doing all the right things and still spinning your wheels, this one is worth your time. Head to the Diet Culture Rebel Podcast and give it a listen. 🎙️ Mentioned in this episode: Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    38 min

  3. Jun 17

    Episode 198 - Struggling in our Bodies

    In this candid and deeply personal episode, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa set aside the teaching hats and get real about their own body struggles — because they're in this with you, not above it. Dr. Lisa opens up about the exhausting, never-finished work of leaving diet culture behind — the regret of years spent chasing smaller, the frustration of a body that keeps changing just when you think you've accepted it, and the mental load of reclaiming exercise as something joyful instead of punishing. Tyler shares his own battle with accepting what his body can and can't do after multiple knee surgeries — the grief of letting go of past capabilities, and the quiet but powerful practice of grounding your worth in your existence rather than your performance. Together they explore the radical idea that healing isn't a destination — it's a daily practice. They also get into how diet culture shows up everywhere, even through kids, casual jokes, and a culture that still treats body size as a moral failing. This one is a reminder that the coaches are doing the same inner work they ask of you. Healing is messy and non-linear — and that's exactly the point. In this episode: Why body acceptance is an everyday practice, not a one-time decisionReclaiming movement for health and joy — not shrinkingLetting go of who you used to be in your bodyThe hidden damage of "just joking" diet culture commentaryFinding gratitude rooted in existence, not capability You are worthy just as you are. No proof required. Mentioned in this episode: Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    22 min

  4. Jun 10

    Episode 197 - You Are Not A Project

    What if the constant pressure to improve yourself is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Feeling Lighter Podcast, Tyler and Dr. Lisa explore the belief that we are projects that need fixing and how that mindset fuels shame, perfectionism, and never feeling “good enough.” They share personal stories and practical insights on self-worth, celebrating small wins, and learning to grow without tying your value to achievement. Mentioned in this episode: Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    22 min

  5. Jun 3

    Episode 196 - Moving with Pain - When To Push and When To Pivot

    When it comes to pain, how do you know when to push through and when to pause? Dr. Lisa Folden and Tyler Bramlett dive into the complicated relationship between movement, pain, fear, and healing. They explore the difference between muscle guarding and true injury, why “no pain, no gain” can be harmful, and how learning to listen to your body can help you move with more confidence and less fear. From chronic pain and arthritis to injury recovery and nervous system safety, this conversation offers a compassionate and realistic approach to movement that focuses on feeling better, not pushing harder. If you’ve ever wondered whether your pain means “stop” or simply “slow down and pay attention,” this episode is for you. Mentioned in this episode: Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    33 min

  6. May 27

    Episode 195 - Finding Your Song with Kay Cordell Whitaker

    In this episode of Feeling Lighter, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with shaman and author Kay Whitaker to explore ancient wisdom, unconditional love, and the journey back to our authentic selves. Kay shares teachings from the Katase tradition, including the concept of finding your “song” or your true essence beyond societal conditioning and introduces the “Seven No-Nos,” practices designed to help people release judgment, assumptions, negativity, and limiting beliefs. Together, they discuss interconnectedness, emotional awareness, spirituality, and how reconnecting with ourselves and the world around us can create more peace, freedom, and compassion in everyday life. Mentioned in this episode: Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    46 min

  7. May 20

    Episode 194 - Reasons Wellness Hasn’t Felt Safe

    Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa unpack why wellness spaces often feel unsafe, inaccessible, or shame-filled for so many people. From diet culture and toxic positivity to medical gaslighting, privilege, and unrealistic beauty standards, they explore how modern wellness culture can disconnect people from their bodies instead of helping them care for themselves. Together, they discuss self-acceptance, emotional health, inclusivity, and the importance of creating wellness practices rooted in compassion rather than control. This conversation is a reminder that true wellness isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about learning to support and care for yourself exactly as you are. Mentioned in this episode: Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    35 min

  8. May 13

    Episode 193 - Come Home To Yourself with Chelsea Horton

    In this powerful episode of the Feeling Lighter podcast, Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa sit down with Chelsea Horton, board certified dance and movement therapist and founder of Healing Embodied, for a deeply honest conversation about trauma, the body, and what it really means to come home to yourself. Mentioned in this episode: Try WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout Get 2 Weeks of WeShape for FREE http://weshape.com/podcast Have WeShape build you a better workout

    41 min
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Start “Feeling Lighter” each week with Coach Tyler and Dr. Lisa as they shed old beliefs one episode at a time. Each week a new guest will share their journey of letting go and how that process impacted their worldview. “Because how you feel about yourself changes everything!” Guest experts will bring insights on mental, physical and spiritual health. Dr. Lisa and Coach Tyler will be talking with therapists, scientists, doctors, life coaches and more! Walk away from each episode with new ways to learn to love yourself better. The Feeling Lighter Podcast was created by WeShape. At WeShape we prioritize your well-being and want to help you feel comfortable in your body, without feeling pressured to change it. Our approach is centered around creating a personalized at-home workout plan that is tailored specifically to YOUR goals, YOUR capabilities, and YOUR schedule. We are not a weight loss app. We are not a training app. We don't make you feel guilty. We are shaping a new way.

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