Rewriting the Narrative: Trauma, Weight, and the Science of Real Change with Eliza Kingsford
In this deeply personal and eye-opening solo episode, host Eliza Kingsford peels back the layers of her own story, sharing for the first time what shaped her mission to transform how we relate to weight, food, and change itself. From early trauma and body dissatisfaction to her path as a licensed psychotherapist, best selling author and CEO, Eliza takes us on a candid journey through the broken systems she’s witnessed and how she found answers in neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and a new model of healing that defies conventional thinking. If you’ve ever wondered why change feels so hard, even when you know what to do, this is your missing puzzle piece.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why Eliza believes traditional therapy and weight loss models often fail to create lasting change.
- The pivotal moments that shaped her approach—from “fat camp” stigma to finding the missing link in nervous system work.
- The real reason willpower isn’t enough—and what your nervous system has to do with it.
- Why bridging the gap between Health at Every Size and weight loss is the future of ethical, compassionate care.
- How Eliza turned personal pain into a philosophy of empowerment that’s helped thousands transform.
- What sparked the creation of her online program and her signature model of change.
Listen If You’re Curious About:
- The emotional roots of food and body struggles.
- The debate between intuitive eating and intentional weight loss—and where Eliza stands.
- Why some therapy works in-session but breaks down in real life.
- How understanding your nervous system can unlock sustainable transformation.
- What it really takes to change, and why you are not broken.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00 – 02:30] Why Eliza Started the Podcast + Social Media & Nuance
[05:30 – 08:00] Childhood Trauma & Body as a Battleground
[10:40 – 13:00] Practicum, Supervision & Becoming a Therapist
[14:00 – 17:30] From Eating Disorder Clinics to Fat Camp Myths
[20:00 – 23:30] Health at Every Size Debate & Professional Pushback
[26:00 – 29:00] Research, Sugar Addiction & Challenging the Status Quo
[31:00 – 34:00] Lessons in Sales, Listening & Family Dynamics
[35:00 – 38:30] Becoming CEO & Scaling Therapeutic Impact
[40:00 – 43:00] Clinical Integrity, Business Failure & Redemption
[44:00 – 47:30] Discovering the Nervous System Key
[47:30 – 49:30] Creating the Model That Makes Change Work
About Your Host:
Eliza Kingsford is a licensed psychotherapist, best selling author and nervous system expert, who helps people quiet food noise and create powerful relationships with food, their bodies, and themselves. With over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of neurobiology and identity, Eliza is redefining what it means to heal.
Free Resource for You:
🎯 Ready to Finally Understand Why Change Feels So Hard? If you’ve ever blamed yourself for not sticking to a plan, this is for you.
📽️ Watch my FREE workshop: Master Your Weight Loss: Why It’s Not About Willpower
You’ll learn:
✅ How your nervous system controls lasting change
✅ The real reason diets keep failing you
✅ How to move from shame to clarity and compassion
🔗 Links & Resources:
🧠 Learn More – About Eliza’s science-backed approach to behavior change: The Shift – Eliza’s Signature Program
📱 Follow Eliza on Instagram: @elizakingsford