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Holistic Motion
Welcome to Holistic Motion, the podcast hosted by Andrew Briggs, a seasoned personal trainer, massage therapist, content creator, and nutrition coach. Join us as we delve into the fascinating intersection of fitness and social issues, challenging the status quo and providing a platform for thought-provoking discussions.
Andrew's passion for starting this podcast stemmed from a growing concern over the prevalence of generic answers and incomplete information in the fitness industry. With his extensive expertise and diverse background, he offers a holistic view on a wide range of topics, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.
Prepare yourself for captivating episodes that tackle pressing social issues within the fitness world. From thought-provoking dialogues on the impact of trans athletes on women's rights, to deep dives into men's mental health and the connections between music, exercise, and well-being, our podcast explores it all. We also take a critical look at the acceptance of obesity in society, examining the consequences for individuals and the broader community.
Andrew's unique insight as a Chek practitioner, powerlifter, bodybuilder, and massage therapist allows him to approach these subjects from various angles. By incorporating an open-minded perspective and a willingness to explore conservative topics related to fitness, he brings a fresh and inclusive approach to the conversation.
Holistic Motion aims to empower our listeners by distilling complex subjects into easily understandable information. We debunk fitness myths, expose corporate manipulations, and challenge governmental misconceptions, providing you with the tools to become self-sufficient in your health and wellness journey.
Expect a podcast that strikes a balance between serious discussions and light-hearted moments. While we dedicate the majority of our content to in-depth explorations of these important topics, we sprinkle in humor, jokes, and memes to keep the conversation engaging and relatable.
Our podcast is designed for men and women, aged 18 to 44, who are tired of being misled by health and fitness lies from corporations and governments. If you're seeking reliable information, a comprehensive understanding of social issues in fitness, someone whose generally liberal-minded but not afraid of conservative conversations, and a community of like-minded individuals, Holistic Motion is the podcast for you.
As we continue to grow, we have exciting plans in store, including live stream Q&A sessions and interviews with influential guests from various backgrounds within the fitness industry.
Join Andrew Briggs on Holistic Motion, and embark on a journey to reclaim your health, challenge the norm, and embrace a holistic approach to fitness and well-being.
Holistic Motion
79: You Will Never Fix Your Relationship With Food
Let’s get one thing clear: there’s a solid chance that all the podcasts, therapy sessions, and journal prompts in the world aren’t going to “heal” your relationship with food. And if you’ve been beating yourself up about that, maybe it’s time you stopped.
In this episode, I take a flamethrower to the feel-good fantasy of someday reaching the mystical land where food is just food, moderation is natural, and donuts in the freezer don't haunt you at 1am.
Sound depressing? It’s not. It’s actually the most freeing thing I’ve ever realized.
👉 We’ll dive deep into how the idea of a “healthy relationship with food” has been marketed, commodified, and sold back to us—packaged as therapy speak mixed with wellness fluff. Between body positivity, diet culture backlash, and therapy culture going mainstream, we’ve now got two extremes: cold, clinical rehab models on one side, and “just eat intuitively!” influencers on the other.
Neither works for everyone. And they don’t have to.
💡 What if you’re not broken? What if you’re just one of the people who will never be able to moderate certain foods—and that doesn’t make you weak or traumatized or in need of more healing? It just means you’re operating with a different rulebook. And once you accept that, everything gets simpler.
We also pull in professional insights to balance out my usual rants (clip @ 1:12), and I’ll explain why trying to measure your relationship with food is like trying to measure your marriage with a FitBit.
This episode covers:
Why some people will never have a “normal” relationship with food
Emotional eating vs. real food addiction (and why that debate is dumb)
The failure of “moderation” as a blanket prescription
Why the “no bad foods” narrative is half-right and still mostly wrong
When professional help is useful—and when it just sells false hope
What peace and clarity actually look like, even if “healing” never comes
If you’ve ever done everything right and still feel like food owns you—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
And if you’re one of the lucky ones who can moderate, you’ll still walk away with a better understanding of the other half who can’t. And maybe a little more compassion.
This isn’t a pity party or a self-help pep talk. It’s a brutally honest conversation about reality, and how to live within it.
Because once you stop chasing the dream of being “healed,” you can finally start building a life that works.
🧠 Subscribe for more no-BS insights on health, food, mindset, and why the industry keeps getting it wrong.
🎧 Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen.
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