May 20, 2026

EP#20 - Embodiment - Slow Down & Tune In - Chronic Conversations with Katherine Rose

EP#20 - Embodiment - Slow Down & Tune In - Chronic Conversations with Katherine Rose
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In this episode of Chronic Conversations, we explore the powerful intersection of biology and psychology with Megan McGee. Megan shares her journey from a chronically ill child to a nutrition expert who now helps women navigate autoimmune conditions and hormone balance. We dive into the concept of embodiment, relearning how to listen to your body’s innate wisdom and breaking free from the "noise" of the diet industry. Megan explains how high-stress lifestyles and historical trauma often lead to disembodiment and how simple, mindful rituals can help us take our power back.

Host Bio

Hosted by Katherine Rose, Certified Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, founder of Reclaimable, future published author, and someone who knows firsthand what it's like to be exhausted, dismissed, and unheard in her own health journey.

This is the go-to space for women who are navigating chronic symptoms like brain fog, burnout, autoimmunity, or hormone chaos. You've done everything right, but still don't feel right.

Social Media Handle: @reclaim.able

Website: www.reclaim-able.com

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If you’re navigating midlife health and feel like you’ve hit a wall, know this: it’s not “in your head,” it’s not “just stress,” and you don’t need to just work out more or eat less.

Guest Bio

Megan Magee is a Registered Nutrition and Dietetic Tech, Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach, and owner of Nourish Nutrition Consulting. Megan has been practicing nutrition for 20 years. After going through cancer treatment in 2013, Megan shifted her practice to focus on auto-immune conditions and chronic health changes including diabetes,digestive complaints, and hormone balance including menopause. Megan is passionate about bridging the gap between a health change or diagnosis and reaching optimal health. By bridging biology/ physiology with psychology, Megan is best able to support her clients in getting to the root of their health challenges with individualized and sustainable solutions.In her free time, Megan enjoys spending time with her greyhound and getting outside hiking and skiing.

Episode’s Main Topics

  • The Biology-Psychology Bridge: Why understanding data and biochemistry is only half the battle without addressing the psychology of behavior.

  • The "Noise" of Health Information: How the constant influx of conflicting diet advice creates a "deer in headlights" effect, leading to guilt and shame.

  • Innate Body Wisdom: Discussing the body’s natural ability to heal—if we are willing to listen to its messages.

  • Disembodiment as Protection: How past trauma and chronic stress cause us to "check out" from our bodies, and how food often becomes a socially acceptable coping mechanism.

  • The Failure of "Buzz" Diets: Real-world examples of how intermittent fasting and keto can backfire when they override internal hunger and satiety cues.

  • The "Dose Makes the Poison": Adopting a neutral view of food to eliminate the "bully" dynamic and reduce stress during meals.

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