Most diets fail — and it’s not your fault. In this powerful episode of The Swagability Show, trauma-informed nutritionist Lisa Franz explains how diet culture, trauma, and metabolism intersect, and what true healing with food can look like.

Why do diets fail so often — and why does the blame almost always fall on our bodies instead of the system?

In this episode of The Swagability Show, Stephen Wagstaff sits down with trauma-informed nutritionist Lisa Franz to unpack the deep harm caused by diet culture, metabolic myths, and one-size-fits-all wellness advice. Together, they explore how trauma, chronic stress, and survival biology impact our relationship with food — and why healing starts with safety, not restriction.

This conversation is especially important for people living with chronic illness, disability, trauma histories, caregivers, and anyone who has felt “broken” by dieting. Lisa shares compassionate insights on metabolism, intuitive nourishment, and how to rebuild trust with your body without shame or fear.

✨ This episode is not about weight loss.
✨ It’s about dignity, nervous system regulation, and sustainable care.
✨ You deserve support — not punishment — in your healing journey.

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• Most diets fail because they ignore trauma, biology, and nervous system safety
• Metabolism is adaptive — not broken — especially under chronic stress
• Diet culture often retraumatizes people with chronic illness and disability
• Healing with food starts with compassion, not control
• Trauma-informed nutrition prioritizes safety, autonomy, and trust
• You are not failing your body — your body is protecting you

Chapters:

00:00 – Why Most Diets Fail

02:15 – Diet Culture & Moralizing Food

05:40 – Trauma, Stress & Metabolism

10:30 – Why Your Body Isn’t Broken

15:45 – Chronic Illness & Nutrition Shame

21:10 – What Trauma-Informed Nutrition Means

27:30 – Rebuilding Trust with Your Body

33:50 – Letting Go of Restriction & Control

39:20 – Sustainable Healing & Compassion

45:10 – Final Thoughts & Support the Show

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