Auriel Wetherall:
The Weight of Change
Living with diabetes and obesity, Auriel’s darkest moments made her question her future. But through gradual lifestyle changes and the support of two long-time friends, she not only lost weight but also gained a renewed sense of self-worth, eventually becoming a source of inspiration for others.
Bio
At the age of 38 I had a do or die moment that if I was still single at the age of 40 I would end my life.
I gave it one last push to lose weight and revamp my appearance. Fast forward 13 years later, I am happily married to a wonderful husband and have a fantastic step-daughter. I’m no longer overweight.
I now coach other diabetics to live an epic life with diabetes.
Topics
- Overcoming the stigma of diabetes and obesity
- The importance of self-image in personal transformation
- Navigating emotional health alongside physical health struggles
- How support systems can make or break a transformation journey
- Setting achievable goals for long-term health
- The psychological challenges of living with a chronic illness
- Overcoming fears related to health and aging
- How small, consistent changes can lead to big results
- The role of gratitude in sustaining motivation
- Using personal struggles to help others (e.g., diabetes coaching)
Guiding Questions
- What was the pivotal moment when you realized you needed to make a change in your life?
- How did your close friends play a role in your transformation?
- How did you overcome the fear of failure during your health journey?
- Can you talk about the importance of setting small, achievable goals for long-term success?
- What are some of the biggest mental hurdles you had to overcome in terms of body image?
- How did your perspective on health change after being diagnosed with diabetes?
- What advice do you have for people who are just starting their weight loss or health journey?
- How did you maintain motivation during the slow progress of your transformation?
- How did journaling and gratitude practices contribute to your mental and emotional growth?
- Could you share more about the challenge you’re working on and how it ties into your overall goals?