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[Recover Strong] Feeling Judged? 5 ways to quiet FOOD NOISE and BODY SHAME brought on by parents and others with Amir Yass Nov 01, 2023

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Food & body judgment from others can really throw you off in recovery.

This is a challenge intimately understood by eating disorder survivor and popular content creator Amir Yass.

With an impressive 30 million views on Tik Tok, he's no stranger to comments and judgments when it comes to food, body, and his identity as a queer Muslim and LGBTQ+ activist.

Amir was raised in Orange County, California by his parents who immigrated from Iran. He also knows the impact that comments from parents can have, especially when coming from strong opinions based in different cultures.

Take a listen as he joins host Andrea Wells to share insights and practical steps on rising above outside noise around body and food from parents, peers, and the world at large.

The 5 ways to quiet FOOD NOISE and BODY SHAME brought on by parents are:

Education
Communication
Set Boundaries
Seek Support From Others
Engage in Self Care

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[Love Notes] Affirmations to transform PROCRASTINATION into productivity and prosperity Oct 30, 2023

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"By taking care of this present moment, I signal to myself that my well-being matters."
"Today I take 100% responsibility for my life."
"I have everything within me I need to succeed."

Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on procrastination, a common trigger to engage in destructive eating disorder behaviors. Let's explore new ways of thinking to transform the habit of procrastination.

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Affirmations to Transform Procrastination into Productivity and Prosperity

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[Fear Less] Why we SELF-SABOTAGE: Common inner barriers and blocks to success in recovery Oct 27, 2023

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Have you ever felt the urge to retreat back to your eating disorder, despite making progress in recovery?

In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells discuss the topic of self-sabotage and the common inner barriers and blocks to success that individuals with eating disorders often face.

Take a listen and discover what to do when you feel like you're taking two steps forward, and one step back, along with tips on increasing your window of tolerance in eating disorder recovery.

Show Notes: Why we SELF-SABOTAGE: Common inner barriers and blocks to success in recovery

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[Love Notes] Affirmations for allowing yourself to be SUPPORTED and guided in your recovery Oct 23, 2023

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"People have walked my path before and I can tap into their wisdom."
"The more support I receive the more powerful I become."
"When I say "yes" to support, I say "yes" to my recovery."

Welcome to Love Notes, a NEW show on The Recovery Warrior Shows. Love Notes are weekly audio affirmation sets designed to help you nurture new ways of thinking and being. Today's focus is on allowing yourself to be supported and guided in your recovery.

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Affirmations for Allowing Yourself To Be Supported and Guided in Your Recovery

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[Love Notes] Affirmations for letting go of CONTROL Oct 16, 2023

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"Needing to know exactly how something is going to end before I begin, holds me back from experiencing life. I choose to experience life in all its rawness and realness."

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Affirmations for Letting Go of Control

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[Fear Less] When recovery feels like it’s TAKING FOREVER and will never happen Oct 13, 2023

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If you're struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, this one's for you.

In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells explore the topic of timing and time in recovery. They discuss the common experience of feeling like recovery is taking forever and doubting if it will ever happen. The hosts share their personal experiences with this, and share tips on embracing patience in the recovery process.

Remember the recovery journey is like a puzzle, where certain pieces need to fall into place before progress can be seen. Take a listen to gain insights and inspiration on what to do when you feel like your recovery is spinning in circles.

Show Notes: When recovery feels like it’s TAKING FOREVER and will never happen

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[Recover Strong] DECADES of food and body struggles: 5 important things Intuitive Eating Counselor Joni O'Donnell wishes she knew earlier in recovery Oct 11, 2023

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Hindsight vision is 20/20.

In today's episode, Courage Club alumni & Intuitive Eating Counselor Joni O'Donnell shares what she wishes she knew earlier in recovery, to help you go further in your own journey.

The 5 things are:

Your body is not the enemy
You are not broken
Diets don’t work
Perfect doesn’t exist
You are not alone

Take a listen as Joni & Andrea break down these 5 things and share valuable insights about rejecting the diet mentality, understanding the root causes of feeling "broken," the impact of societal pressure, and the liberating concept of self-acceptance.

Show Notes: She struggled for DECADES: 5 important things Intuitive Eating Counselor Joni O'Donnell wishes she knew earlier in recovery

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[Love Notes] Affirmations for forgiving yourself for BINGE EATING Oct 09, 2023

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"Binge eating is an opportunity to gain wisdom around what I’m feeling, what I need, what my body is telling me, and my deeper hunger for love."

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Affirmations for Forgiving Yourself for Binge Eating

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[Fear Less] Start approaching your recovery like TAYLOR SWIFT and watch it transform Oct 06, 2023

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Sometimes you gotta turn to the pros.

Think about the level of dedication that a professional like Taylor Swift shows up with for her music and fans.

Taylor Swift shows commitment over the long haul. She didn't let a massive setback like losing the rights to her music and being bullied by Kanye and Scooter stop her from creating new music. Instead, she is patiently re-recording her hits, writing new ones, and selling out stadiums. Taylor endures adversity and continues to reinvent herself. These are qualities of "turning pro". When you turn pro, you don't let life break you. Instead, you dance with it, you sing with it, you laugh with it, you cry with it. You approach it like Taylor Swift.

Join hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells as they discuss the concept of "turning pro" and how treating your recovery as the most important thing in your life can lead to incredible transformations.

Get inspired by the dedication and passion of professionals like Taylor Swift and learn how to bring that same energy into your own journey towards recovery. By reframing your mindset and approaching recovery as a professional endeavor, you can unlock a new level of growth and transformation.

Show Notes: START APPROACHING YOUR RECOVERY LIKE TAYLOR SWIFT AND WATCH IT TRANSFORM

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[Recover Strong] 5 ways to overcome FOOD and EXERCISE OBSESSION Oct 04, 2023

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Are you ALWAYS thinking about food? Do you feel like you need to "burn off" everything you eat?

In this empowering episode of Recover Strong, Andrea Wells & Jessica Flint share 5 empowering ways to break free from the grips of food & exercise obsession.

The 5 things are: