We are so freaking excited to introduce our new series, Going Deeper with Rosie, where we are going to dig a little deeper into more vulnerable and super important topics we really care about. We have brought on the perfect person for the job, our dear friend Rosie. Honestly this girl has a way with words. Whenever we’re having an issue in our lives or if we’re really struggling with something Rosie helps us navigate through our feelings and we always leave the conversation feeling so much better. We hope this series provides a deeper connection, understanding and exploration of ideas that influence our confidence, and ultimately help us become more confident in ourselves. In this episode, we’re diving deeper into the complex issue of weight loss: Why does it feel like everyone is losing weight right now? Is it a bad thing to want to lose weight? Are we allowed to be in bigger bodies and feel healthy and strong? We talk about our personal thoughts and journeys around weight loss as women who love being in bigger bodies, and explore how we can connect more deeply to our own individuality and values. Community and representation play a huge role in this journey for us, and we hope this podcast will help you feel less alone if you’re struggling with the same thing. We may not have all the answers, but we’re not afraid to go there and be honest with how we’re feeling now.  Make sure to let us know what topics you want us to dive deeper into with Rosie next month by sending us a DM on Instagram @confidentcollective!  There are certain things I still want to be able to grab ahold of in my body and I do not want them to disappear because they have been a part of my journey of coming home to myself.  I fought really hard to want to exist in this body, so I want to lose weight right now, but I do not want to erase myself. - Rosie What We Talk About: Raeann’s cougar era & cleaning out the roster Kristina’s New Jersey home buying dreams & challenges Navigating the complexities of weight loss as women in bigger bodies Kristina’s postpartum journey with weight Cultural acceptance of commenting on other people’s bodies Comparing yourself to people on social media Getting rid of a pack mentality around our bodies & embracing individuality Weighing in on ozempic & weight loss medication I am trying to balance this line. I feel like I'm doing what I need to do to take care of my body and feel good while simultaneously seeing so many people, on social media and in real life, losing so much weight. - Raeann New podcast episodes of Confident Collective drop every Tuesday. Resources: Delaney Rowe on TikTok: @delaneysayshello Episode 59 with Rosie: How to Get Out of a Confidence Funk Rosie’s Instagram: @rosie_richardson_ Follow us on Instagram: @confidentcollective  Follow the Hosts/Founders: @kristinazias & @raeannlangas Learn more: https://www.theconfidentcollective.com/ Stay in the know with our newsletter!  Thanks to our sponsors! GreenChef: Go to GreenChef.com/confident60 and use code confident60 to get 60% off plus free shipping. Skims: The Fits Everybody collection and more perfect-fit essentials are available now at SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over seventy five dollars! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows.