#107 How Fanfiction Became a Healing Tool for Food Freedom with Kayla MacDonald

Kayla MacDonald shares her deeply personal journey from childhood trauma and a long struggle with food, binge eating, and body shame to becoming a food freedom and embodiment coach. She explains how, for years, she tried to solve her eating issues with “wellness math” — chasing the perfect diet, macros, or willpower — only to realize the real issue was much deeper. The conversation explores how food can become tied to stress, comfort, control, and nervous system regulation, and why eating struggles often have emotional, psychological, and cultural roots rather than just nutritional ones. Kayla breaks down the difference between binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, and challenges the myth that more discipline or willpower is the answer. The episode is ultimately about rewriting the narrative around food, body image, and healing — especially for high-achieving, creative women who feel like traditional wellness advice never quite fit them.  Kayla’s book launches September 22nd: ⁠Food Freedom Fantasy: The Art of Turned-On Consistency & Embodied Self-Trust⁠ Connect with Kayla: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠  Connect with Michaela: ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Newsletter⁠