In this insightful episode of Inadequate Mother, host Hayley Brown sits down with returning guest Andy Palmer for a candid conversation spanning weight loss drugs, body image, gym confidence, parenting challenges, and societal pressures.
Andy bravely shares his personal journey using Mounjaro (a weight loss drug), the psychological struggles around food, and how he’s transforming his health while navigating gym culture. Hayley opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of her daughter preparing to leave for university, the societal pressure mothers face, and why self-acceptance — especially around feelings of inadequacy — is so important.
Together they dive into big topics like:
- The stigma and science behind weight loss medications
- Masculine vs. feminine energy in single parenting
- Economic privilege and environmental responsibility
- Why younger generations hold the key to future social change
- The power of saying things out loud and talking to yourself for mental wellbeing
This is a raw, funny, and thoughtful episode that reminds us we’re all figuring it out — and that’s okay.
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