In this episode of The Group Chat Therapist, Betty unpacks why modern society is so obsessed with dieting—and why restriction is often disguised as discipline, wellness, and self-control. From an eating-disorder-informed, anti-diet lens, this conversation explores how diet culture fuels rigidity, underfueling, shame, and disconnection from the body.

We talk about the difference between therapeutic diets and diet culture, why weight loss does not equal health, the physiological and psychological costs of chronic dieting, and why fitness actually requires fuel. This episode also examines how before-and-after culture can reinforce harmful beliefs, why stopping dieting can feel scary, and how identity, control, and belonging get tangled up in food rules.

This is not a “try harder” episode. It’s a reframe—inviting curiosity, awareness, and self-compassion around food, body image, and health without numbers, rules, or guilt.

Procrastination is usually framed as a motivation or discipline problem—but what if it’s actually about expectations, pressure, and perfectionism?

In this first episode of The Group Chat Therapist, Betty breaks down why procrastination isn’t laziness and how unspoken expectations can quietly turn into overwhelm, avoidance, and self-shame. Through real-life examples and a clinical lens, we explore the difference between expectations and actionable plans, why doing too much can keep you stuck, and how letting go of “doing it perfectly” can help you finally start.

This episode isn’t about productivity hacks or fixing yourself. It’s about reframing the way you approach the things you’ve been putting off—without guilt, burnout, or shame.