Letting Go of Perfection: How Alicia Learned to Work With Her Body

A heartfelt conversation on self-trust, mindset shifts, and healing without pressure. Episode #236 🎙️ What if the real breakthrough isn't in doing more, but in finally slowing down enough to listen to your body? In this warm and encouraging conversation, Coach Amy sits down with TFM Community member Alicia Peters, whose journey through perimenopause, weight gain, and frustration eventually led her to profound mindset change. Alicia opens up about releasing comparison, embracing TRE as her foundation, and learning to work with — not against — her body's signals. 👉 What you'll learn: Why slowing down can sometimes create more healing than pushing harder How Alicia broke free from comparison and perfectionism The mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent and kind to herself Why TRE became her anchor — even before longer fasts How to partner with your body during perimenopause and metabolic change The practical strategies and self-talk that helped Alicia keep going 📝 The transcript for this episode is available on our website: 👉 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/podcasts/ 📣 Connect With Us 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ 👍 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod 🌐 FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork 🚀 Ready to start your own transformation? Join The Fasting Method Community today. 👉 https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Amy shares Alicia's background and why her story matters 01:46 Welcoming Alicia 03:00 What brought Alicia to The Fasting Method 06:42 Creativity, coping, and finding new outlets 08:48 The mindset shifts that changed everything 11:41 Learning to partner with her body 14:05 The power of community and group support 17:39 Comparison, TRE, and redefining progress 20:21 Alicia's fasting evolution 26:40 How her way of eating has changed 28:15 Alicia's biggest non-scale victories 31:03 Health improvements: blood pressure, A1C, confidence 34:24 Overcoming derailing moments with "the next best thing" 38:08 What's next for Alicia 39:05 Alicia's advice for anyone just starting 40:05 What she would tell her earlier self 41:04 Closing reflections from Coach Amy ⚠️ Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.