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Jun 27
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When Weight Loss Shakes Your Relationshi...

CHRIS TERRELL
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In this episode of the Becoming Thin podcast, Chris Terrell answers powerful, real-life questions from members of the Becoming Thin Facebook group—covering what it really means to transform your life, inside and out.


You’ll hear how addiction, weight loss, and identity are often intertwined… how transformation can shift the foundation of a marriage… and what to do when the path to becoming thin feels lonely and isolating.


Plus, Chris shares a deeply personal monologue on reframing failure and recognizing the strengths you’re already sitting on—so you can stop starting over and start building the life you actually want.


This episode hits deep. Real talk. Real tools. Real change.

 In This Episode:

  • Can you lose weight and break an addiction at the same time?
  • What to do when your weight loss journey creates distance in your marriage
  • Reframing failure and discovering your hidden strengths
  • Why compatibility and communication are essential for growth in relationships
  • How to navigate the loneliness of leaving your old self behind
  • The power of time in long-term transformation
  • Identity shifts vs. habit change
  • Why some relationships don’t survive transformation—and how to face that reality with compassion


🔁 Listener Questions Answered:


Spencer:

“If you wanted to lose weight and also break an addictive habit like excess drinking, smoking, or gambling, do you think it would be better to tackle one and then the other—or do them both at the same time?”


Anonymous:

“I’ve lost 75 lbs in 2 years, but my partner hasn’t changed with me. They’re proud of me, but it’s creating a rift between us. I never expected getting healthy to change my marriage so much. How do I handle this?”


Josh:

“Will it always feel this isolating? Before, it was because I was fat—now it’s because I’m trying to fix it. Will I always feel like an outsider who just got a ticket to the show?”

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