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[Body Talk] When you don’t “look” like you have an eating disorder with Keshia Aug 28, 2024

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Food was her enemy, something she was in battle with constantly. She was in a constant state of anxiety and hyper-vigilance.

Keshia's courageous journey from questioning the need for treatment to finding validation and empowerment serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. After going all in on her recovery this year, she is connecting to herself and others like never before. She's setting healthy boundaries and doing things she would have said "no" to in the past like joining the Radiant Warrior Retreat.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

🌱 Self-Acceptance: Hear about the importance of breaking free from societal norms and embracing yourself exactly as you are. Keshia shares her experiences dealing with the fear of being taken seriously and the struggle to pursue dreams amid negative body image.

👚 Fashion Frustrations: From the challenges of finding suitable clothing sizes to the need for more representation, Keshia voices her frustrations and thoughts on advocating for change in the fashion industry.

🌟 Community Support: Discover why having a supportive network is crucial, especially when dealing with body image issues. Recovery is not a straight path—as Keshia says, its more like a pinball game—but every small victory is worth celebrating with others.

✨ Radiant Warrior Retreat: Don’t miss out on Jessica's exciting announcement about the Radiant Warrior Retreat over Halloween at a luxury glamping spot near Austin, Texas. Join in to make meaningful connections and lasting memories with fellow warriors!

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[Body Talk] Letting go of clothes that DON'T FIT and control Aug 05, 2024

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🚨BIG UPDATE ON THIS PODCAST🚨

Louise has been on a long journey to recovery. Now in her 40's, she is not going back, she is going forward.

In fact, after she got done recording this episode, she boldly followed through on a challenge and dropped a pair of smaller jeans she was struggling to let go of in the trash bin.

Louise wrote, "Tuesday was my Birthday and I decided to throw away one of my clothing items that I was holding on to. These were my favorite jeans for many many years. But they no longer fit so instead of keeping me trapped I’m letting them go to make room for a new favorite pair of jeans. Let the shopping begin!"

In This Episode:

Body Grief and Size Changes: Louise opens up about how acknowledging body grief helped her with the fear and anxiety that came up when she noticed the sizes of her clothing getting smaller.

Finding Joy in Spontaneity: Louise shares her experiences of letting go of restrictive habits, allowing herself to fully embrace social activities like dancing, dating, and even simply enjoying holidays without overthinking about food. This shift has not only brought her joy but also a renewed sense of self.

Community and Personal Growth: The community support and challenges inside of the Courage Club has been a cornerstone of food and body image breakthroughs for Louise. It has been her safe container to confront discomfort, develop self-compassionm and make real change

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[Body Talk] Maintaining a PERFECT IMAGE: Lia Parisyan talks external pressures, emotional exhaustion, and facing bathing suit fears head-on Jul 03, 2024

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"There's a lot of pressure in my industry and tech to look a certain way, to dress a certain way, to talk a certain way, to behave a certain way."

Lia Parisyan felt immense pressure to conform to the perceived ideals of her highly competitive tech industry and diverse cultural background. Observing successful figures around her, she believed that mirroring their appearance, behavior, and lifestyle was essential to her own achievements.

Join us for this enlivening and enlightening episode of "Body Talk" with Lia Parisyan where we cover"

🇦🇲 Cultural Complexity & Beauty Ideals: Lia opens up about her cultural background - blending French, Armenian, and Arabic influences - and how it created a web of conflicting beauty standards. She shares her struggles with body image amidst these diverse ideals.

👙 Journey to Confidence: Lia talks candidly about her efforts to push past swimsuit anxiety and aims to wear a 2-piece bathing suit by summer’s end. Her story is a courageous testament to confronting fears and embracing vulnerability.

🔗 Food & Body Image Link: The conversation touches on the role food played in Lia's body image struggles, starting with childhood experiences of restrictive eating, and how these behaviors were tied to feelings of insecurity and rejection.

👯‍♀️ Community Support: We explore the healing power of supportive communities like the Courage Club. Lia emphasizes how transformative it is find a community that uplifts and understands you when you're on a journey towards self-acceptance and recovery.

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[Body Talk] Working through "MOM GUILT" and managing a CHRONIC health condition with Joni O'Donnell Jun 30, 2024

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"The only reason that I started manipulating food was to manipulate my body."

Join us for a candid talk with Joni O'Donnell, a certified intuitive eating counselor, body image coach, and facilitator of the Body Freedom program inside the Courage Club. Joni opens up about her personal journey with being recently diagnosed with Lipedema and the emotional challenges of living in a larger body. Tune in for a goldmine of insights and actionable tips for anyone navigating similar struggles.

✨ Body Acceptance: Joni emphasizes the importance of seeing her body as a teammate, not an enemy.

👗 Clothing & Body Image: Joni shares how she has shifted her focus towards comfort and personal style rather than hiding perceived flaws and signs of aging.

💬 Breaking the Cycle: Joni is breaking the intergenerational cycle of body shame by having open communication with her three daughters about her recovery journey.

Don't miss this body talk aimed at fostering acceptance and body image resilience.

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[Recover Strong] Breaking FREE from the binge-restrict cycle with Dana Sturtevant Jun 28, 2024

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"The more we're aware of our patterns or cycles, the more we can start to change them."

Do you fluctuate between trying to be "good" and eating less, until you find yourself bingeing? This one's for you.

Registered Dietitian Dana Sturtevant joins us again to explore "The Cycle of Coping". Dana unpacks the intricate patterns we form around eating disorder behaviors, and shows us how to close the loop and move out of the cycle.

Here are three key takeaways from this powerful episode:

🔄 Understanding the Cycle of Coping:
- Dana explains the repetitive nature of thought, emotion, and behavior patterns that keep us stuck in the binge-restrict-diet cycle.
- Awareness of these patterns is the first step to disrupting them and moving towards recovery.

🌪 Identifying the "Shame Shit Storm":
- A deep dive into how shame takes over after what we perceive as food-related mistakes.
- Recognizing this stage can help us replace self-loathing with kindness and curiosity, impacting what happens next in our journey.

💪 Rebuilding Trust with Yourself:
- Dana outlines the importance of small, consistent acts over time to rebuild trust with our bodies and ourselves.
- Emphasizes that trust is not instantaneous but a continuous process of self-compassion and understanding.

Listen to the full episode and let Dana's wisdom guide you towards a stronger, more compassionate recovery journey.

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[Body Talk] Fear of AGING, weight gain, and other’s perceptions that control your IDENTITY Jun 25, 2024

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Welcome to Body Talk! The latest series on the Recovery Warriors Podcast Channel.

In the premiere episode, Jessica Flint & Andrea Wells explore:

The surprising parallels between discomfort around weight gain and aging.
Releasing yourself from the shackles of feeling like you need to behave in certain ways to please others.
The societal pressures of body image and why your worth isn’t tied to appearance.
The journey of reclaiming joy, confidence, and aspects of life overshadowed by body image struggles.
Reclaiming your self worth when your body becomes intertwined with your identity.

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[Recover Strong] LOSING the WEIGHT of other people's opinions: Rachael St. Germain's body story Jun 17, 2024

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"Life is much more beautiful and free if I'm not constantly scanning the world to see what other people think of my body."

Today's episode features writer, mindset coach, and fellow Recovery Warrior Rachael St. Germain. After years of struggling with people pleasing, not feeling good enough, and believing that her physical appearance contributed to her value - Rachael has unsubscribed to society's standards of beauty. She now works to help others find confidence and comfort in their bodies, without trying to lose weight.

Discover how Rachael went from body insecurity to liberation, and learn the empowering mindsets that guide her. You CAN unplug yourself from the idea that you need to look or act a certain way to be accepted

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[Recover Strong] Revealing what MEN need in eating disorder recovery with Aaron Flores, RDN Jun 10, 2024

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"The number of folks who identify as male and experience eating disorders is going up."

Take a listen as Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores sheds light on the common barriers men face in eating disorder recovery, such as societal stereotypes and stigma, and hear how the power of community and compassionate connection can help bring healing.

Aaron reveals the key factors that aid in recovery for ALL genders, and offers heartfelt advice for men struggling with eating disorders.

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[Recover Strong] The role of BEAUTY IDEALS, body hierarchies, & societal trauma in recovery with Dana Sturtevant Jun 03, 2024

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"Our body liberation is bound up in one another. None of us are free until we're all free."

Today's episode features registered dietitian, co-author of the book Reclaiming Body Trust and co-founder of The Center for Body Trust, Dana Sturtevant.

Dana is a gem of knowledge and inspiration on the topics of body trust, and working with the societal forces of diet culture and other oppressions on the path to recovery.

Take a listen as she shares insights on how the societal trauma of living in a world that values smaller bodies disrupts your relationship with food, body, and self - and how to work through it to find trust in our bodies again.

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[Recover Strong] EMBRACING your natural body size: Meghan De Maria's journey to body acceptance May 27, 2024

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"It’s okay to be fat and to stay fat. It’s okay to not pursue intentional weight loss."

Today's episode features journalist and body liberation advocate Meghan De Maria. Take a listen as she uncovers her raw and transformative journey toward body acceptance and healing.

Delving into the pressures of societal ideals, personal battles with food and exercise, and the profound impact of weight stigma, Meghan's candid revelations offer not just a story of struggle but a beacon of hope.

Discover how she found solace in weight-inclusive communities and reshaped her self-worth, turning her life from one of relentless judgment to one of joy and empowerment. Meghan's captivating story inspires hope and healing for your own body image journey.

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