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The Eat, Girl, Eat Podcast is the place where we share the real behind the scenes of what it takes to unlearn everything the diet industry has taught us about being "healthy" and where we share what it means to listen to our bodies. We normalize food as food, ditching the concept of "healthy" vs. "bad" foods, and discuss our personal journeys to reconnecting to our internal wisdom. Founder, Maria Brigantino and her guests share their experiences candidly and authentically. A combination of funny, raw and insightful information, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking Food FREEDOM in their own life.
- 75 - What to Do When Your Habits Come Out on Full Display
Welcome back to another episode of Eat Girl Eat. In this episode, we're discussing how our habits come out on full display when we're burnt out or stressed. It can feel like the worst time for our habits to come out to play, but the truth is this is something almost everybody goes through under difficult circumstances.
When you're experiencing this for yourself, practicing self-compassion is key. It can be tempting to jump right into trying to change, but accepting whatever shows up without beating yourself up about it is a much more freeing approach.
Topics covered in this episode:
The common thing that happens when we hit a point of burnout. A sign that you can give yourself permission to take a break. How our mindset shifts when we're tired and why it's normal. Why it's important to practice self-compassion. Natural reactions to thought storms and added stress. Knowing what you're deserving of and honoring that. The human needs we have that remain consistent over time. Why it's important we understand our needs and nurture them. How removing self-judgement allows us to better meet our needs. A reminder that we can make it through every moment, even the tough ones. Why it's easy to get caught up in our minds when times are tough. Our unconscious expectations and why they don't really exist. How we can remind ourselves that there really are no problems. The ways animals teach us to be present in our own circumstances. What to give yourself right now if you can't go on holiday from your problems.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 25min - 74 - Disappointment and Your Brain - Why Do Self-Sabotage When We Feel the Big "D"
Today's episode of Eat Girl Eat is all about the big D: disappointment. This is a topic that has been coming up in conversation very often recently. Disappointment is a part of everyday life, and we all feel it when we have an experience that doesn't meet our expectations, or when we don't meet someone else's expectation of us.
Any strong emotion that stirs inside us creates energy that needs to be directed somewhere, and such is the case with disappointment. "Disappointment" is a loaded word and emotion. Learning how to release the emotions in a healthy way is vital to healing the relationships you have with others and with yourself.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why fear of disappointing can be so misleading. Why using the word "disappointment" itself gives it more weight. How assumptions play into our experience. Why everyone experiences disappointment differently. The importance of recognizing it is just a word. How our own narratives play into creating meaning. How disappointment plays into eating and weight. What to do when you get caught up in the meaning. Why you don't have to self-sabotage when you have negative feelings. How to look at disappointment objectively. How trying to avoid disappointment drives unhelpful behavior. Why setting expectations can set you up for disappointment. Why you should release yourself from meeting others' expectations. What to consider if you disappoint another person. How to recognize choice as a pathway out of struggle.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 27min - 73 - The Beauty of Rotten Lemons
We all know the old saying, "when life hands you lemons, make lemonade." Well, what if the lemons life hands us are rotten? What if we are unable to make a good situation out of a bad one? This is a theme that has been popping up in the community with frequency lately.
This is often when our disordered eating and other maladaptive coping mechanisms show up and try to take over. The question is, when life hands you rotten lemons, what can you do instead? The truth is that we don't always have to make a bad situation good, and that a lot of our healing can take place when we learn to accept our circumstances instead of trying to change them.
Topics covered in this episode:
The power of simply acknowledging the rotten lemons. Why acceptance of the situation can be so healing. How to identify rotten lemons appearing in your own in life. Why these experiences are unavoidable. Where they often tend to show up. How rotten lemons can manifest in your mood. How your narratives about the lemons can hold you back. Why it's so hard to not get pulled into "fix it" mode. Why adding sugar isn't always the answer to the problem. The role of showing empathy to yourself and others. Why it's actually okay to have a pity party sometimes. The value in making space to feel your emotions. How showing yourself grace makes space for curiosity. Why setting expectations can be self-sabotaging. How this all relates to poor coping habits. The importance of being comfortable with discomfort.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 26min - 72 - Eating all the Carbs and Not Gaining Weight
Today's episode is an enlightening one for those impacted by stressful triggers that lead to unhelpful, food-related coping mechanisms. Maria just got back from a three-week trip in Italy, a country known for its attractive culinary landscape.
Maria also took a trip back in 2014 to Italy, but returned this time with a completely different mindset. While she was more restrictive with her diet in 2014, when she returned home she found her jeans didn't fit anyways. This time around she decided that she would be accepting of herself and respond to her experiences with curiosity instead of restriction.
Topics covered in this episode:
How being mentally flexible will increase the joy of travel. The number of hours a day that Maria spent eating and drinking. How lifestyle can affect the eating patterns in other cultures. Why food freedom doesn't always mean gaining weight. Where Maria had the best lasagna of her life. How food curiosity helps you embrace the small details. Why focusing on restricting can be self-sabotaging. How to trust your body and enjoy the sensory experience. Why recognizing your natural adaptability supports your growth. How fighting against the current can lead to maladaptive coping. Why you should make space for imperfections in your bliss. What you can do if you find yourself getting caught up. How our minds distract from stress with food or restriction. How to reframe your thinking to give you a more objective experience.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 32min - 71 - Vacation - Part Two
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, we're continuing the conversation around vacation. Specifically, navigating thoughts and conversations around your body and food during your summer holidays. While difficulties may arise, it's also a great opportunity to try the "so what" approach.
So what about how your body looks? So what about the clothes you wear? So what to the family members who try to have a say in what you eat or don't eat? Learning to assertively respond to unwelcome comments can help you get through the experiences that could come up for you on holiday.
Topics covered in this episode:
The questions Sarah and Maria have received around vacations. What our summer holidays shine a spotlight on. An easy way to approach (and avoid) unhelpful conversations. Why you shouldn't worry about saying or doing the right things all the time. The types of approaches that may or may not work for you. How grounding yourself can help you deal with vacation obstacles. Our limited understanding of the human experience. Why it's important to respond in ways that feel right for you. The way other people's minds become externally vocal on holiday. Why we don't need to be best friends with our minds. What to do with the parts of this episode that resonate with you. How getting caught up in our own perspective can trip us up. The way our minds tend to generate problems (and why it doesn't matter). The power of simply saying "so what." What you might find when you step into the moment on your holiday.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 23min - 70 - Vacation - Part One
Around this time of year, many people are preparing to take a vacation. This can bring up a lot of anxiety and worry about how they'll manage situations as they arise on holiday, whether that's internal thoughts, habits, or experiences with others.
Being out of routine can make you feel a loss of control. But in the midst of it all, you're still always okay. It feels risky, but it can also be manageable if you take it one step at a time. The truth is we don't need control as much as we might feel we do.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why people often seek support in their relationship with food pre and post vacation. How food struggles on a trip can present themselves. How our stories can influence our holiday experiences. Why opening up to experiences as they come can be useful in navigating stress. Recognizing opportunities to be in the moment on holiday. Why letting go of routine can feel difficult (even though we're designed for change). The idea that we don't actually need control in our lives. What our mind says we need versus what we actually need. The human tendency to personalize what's not personal at all. How our behavior gives power to our thoughts. How we all practice projection on some level and what this means. The human desire for repetitiveness and consistency. The importance of daring to step into free flow, especially while on holiday.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 24min - 69 - Live Coaching - Sarah Coaches Maria Moving Through the Experience of the Moving Pod
Today we have a unique episode for listeners. We share a live coaching session of Sarah and Maria to provide a window into a real, raw, vulnerable experience so that you can see how this type of coaching unfolds. This episode will show you that your mind dictates your emotions, not your circumstances.
Maria recently moved, and it was a bigger undertaking than she had anticipated. The many renovations being done, coupled with having everything stored in a pod in the driveway, led to feelings of overwhelm. The compulsion to relieve the anxiety by taking some kind of action instead of being with the feelings is the same one that makes us feel like we need to go to the gym or engage in other unhelpful behaviors.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why we push ourselves to such unhealthy limits. Balancing the needs of your body with the needs of your mind. Why your mind leans into judging your actions. How maladaptive mental scripts are created. What you can do to interrupt the maladaptive scripts. Why avoiding your feelings only leads to even more disharmony. How a coach can help you see your thoughts objectively. The significance of unpacking the stories we tell ourselves. How to identify our patterns of thinking, and what you can do to interrupt them. What is behind the obsessive thoughts that hijack our minds. How to accept the experience without changing it. How "shoulds" and rules get in your way. Why our minds' intentions are always good.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 21min - 68 - Acceptance - Part Three
This episode continues on with our exploration of acceptance. Specifically, the stickiness that exists in the space between acknowledging that acceptance is the destination, and the confusion behind how to actually get there. This is not something you do once, but rather an ongoing challenge to face on a daily basis.
What do you do in the process to move toward acceptance of the weight you are at; of the body you are in? How do you move toward the goal? It can be frustrating or discouraging to navigate the space in between. Once you learn the tools to help you move forward, you can endure the emotions that come up and then let things go to let things flow.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why acceptance does not equal complacency or happiness. Learning to create space for whatever is right now. The value in embracing the messiness. How shame and guilt hold you back from acceptance. Acknowledging it's okay not to be okay. Opening up to what the moment offers you. Where the struggle really comes from. Understanding all emotions are a part of the human experience. Using curiosity as a pathway to continue forward. Why your habits create a mind that is quick to judge. How your mind is trying to protect you. Recognizing the agency that we have over our behaviors. What to do when your mind jumps into high gear. How overanalyzing your experiences keeps you stuck.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 26min - 67 - Acceptance - Part Two
We're continuing the discussion from our previous episode about acceptance. Resisting change and the emotions that come with acceptance can lead to difficulty. Even if where we're at right now isn't where we truly feel we need to be, we also must understand that we can't change the past.
No matter which way you look at it, there are just some situations where you have to relinquish some control. Acceptance doesn't mean you have to stay where you are, it just means you aren't focused on resisting your emotions or circumstances. Allow yourself to get curious about dropping the struggle on what is and see what unfolds for you.
Topics covered in this episode:
What was covered in the first episode of this series. An example of how even animals show resistance to change. Why stepping into a place of acceptance and curiosity matters. What resistance looks like and how it can impact our lives. What happens when we become preoccupied with what could be. How being in the moment helps us gain perspective. The thing that holds us back from being in our experience fully. Where most struggle and discomfort comes from. What the mind can show you versus what your intuition shows you. How opening up to emotions changes our habits and behaviors. What you're invited to notice and open up to about your deeper knowing. The innate resilience you have inside, whether you notice it or not.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 20min - 66 - Acceptance - Part One
Do you feel comfortable just letting things be as they are? That's acceptance, and the reality is it looks differently for everyone, especially in the face of chaos or change. When in unfamiliar or uncertain circumstances, you may feel a need to control external events. However, what you're likely trying to actually control is your emotional state.
We all become accustomed to seeing life one way, and shifting to a new perspective isn't easy. Learning to trust your body's intuition and intelligence is key—our bodies are always able to manage what they need. There will be bumps in the road, but taking the time to relearn listening to our bodies is a great way to practice acceptance.
Topics covered in this episode:
How Maria is dealing with a current change in her life. The degree to which we actually have control in our lives. Examples of routine disruptions that feel most difficult when we try to hold onto control. Why we often seek to control our emotional states, positively or negatively. Ways to manage when our inner worries pop up. What happens when we learn to trust our bodies. What is actually possible for us when we relinquish control. How our bodies act unscientifically, and what it means. What we innocently learn when we try to keep control over food. The beauty in learning to let go of seeking answers. A homework assignment you can practice this week. Why beating yourself up isn't the answer (and what to do instead).Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 17min - 65 - Zooming Out - Part Two
In this episode, we're resuming the discussion from the last episode about zooming out. As we go through life, we feel like we need to control all of our circumstances. Yes, as humans, we have agency—but we also need to step back and realize life is happening, and so are things that are beyond our control.
It's easy to take our life experiences as exclusively personal, even when they aren't. You are equipped with everything you need naturally, and the reality is there is nothing to control. If stepping back feels difficult, start small. Try to observe in a meaningful way where you can, and over time this ability will continue to grow.
Topics covered in this episode:
The challenge Maria had recently and what it reminded her of. Signs you've been able to shift your perspective successfully. What is actually driving the world and why it makes us feel uncomfortable. Signs you are too zoomed in and what to consider when you are. Why each life experience isn't necessarily personal. What you lose out on when you take on full responsibility for control. How some of our choices aren't actually choices at all. What you can do instead of automatically following your thinking patterns. The way zooming out can help you naturally bring change in big and small ways. What to keep in mind when you're making decisions around food. How change is not a straight line and why that's okay. How zooming out helps change feel easier. A reminder that there's more than what you see in front of you right now.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 22min - 64 - Zooming Out - Part One
Every once in a while, you'll be reminded by some experience or event about what's really important in life. This event may make you step back and realize that a lot of the struggles we have in our own lives aren't as important as they sometimes feel. When we separate ourselves out, we remember we are a drop in the ocean.
This doesn't mean our experiences aren't significant, but it does soften the perspective on them somehow. Zooming out opens you up to truly connecting with others, building compassion, and seeing your own struggles differently. As your attention shifts, your thoughts and feelings will naturally shift too.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why today's subject is close to Maria's heart. What happens when we consider the broader concerns of humanity. How zooming out helps you build compassion for others. Why we feel like we need fixing (and why that's not true). How it's in our design as humans to struggle sometimes. The importance of connection in navigating struggle and why it matters. What zooming out looks like and feels like in practice. How being in the moment is actually a learned skill. The difference between stepping back versus avoidance. What happens with your emotions when you begin focusing on the now. Common struggles with zooming out and tips that can help. How shifting your attention welcomes a shift in experience organically. The role observing plays in zooming out and why it takes intention and action.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 04 Jul 2023 - 25min - 63 - Our Desire to Truly Be Seen
Today we are discussing a topic that we as humans can all relate to, and that is our innate human desire to truly be seen. In order to be truly seen, we must release the labels we have come to identify with, and the labels society has placed on us. If we are constantly wearing a figurative mask, we will always feel removed from any respect and admiration we are gifted from others, believing those are attributed to our false self and the front we put on.
Topics covered in this episode:
What it means to love our true, authentic selves. How our desires drive our behaviors and habits. The human pursuit of love and acceptance. The longing to feel emotionally safe with another person. How to let go of your pseudo-identity. What to do when our created identities no longer serve us. Contending with the fear of revealing our true selves. How peeling back labels can be a form of self-discovery. The joy you can find in not "fitting in." Tips for discovering and exploring your inner strength. Why you should try to broaden your personal perspective. The tug of war between wanting to be seen and not wanting to be seen. What it looks like to celebrate your humanness. The importance of reflecting on your own amazing qualities. How you can break free of the narratives that you feel stuck in (and why it matters).Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 23min - 62 - How and Why We Lose Connection With Our Bodies
Today's episode is our opportunity to unpack how and why we lose connection with our bodies. In our society, it's common to use words and phrases like "body intuition" and "your body will tell you." But when there is a loss of oneness with our bodies, these ideas don't automatically apply to your individual experience.
While our body does know what it needs, the mind can cloud the communication. Our minds are time travelers, and they like to live in the past or the future. Our bodies can only exist in the present, and it's important to stop and live in the present moment with the body. Our bodies deserve care and compassion, and connecting is treating yourself as you would a loved one.
Topics covered in this episode:
How to stop focusing on false narratives that you create. What it means to enjoy and accept the present moment. What happens when we bury our feelings. Why it's important to give yourself permission and patience. The power of remembering who you are. Why we should all avoid identifying with the stories our brains tell us. Acknowledging health issues that impact the connection between body and mind. Using your values as a guidepost. Identifying what's important in the here and now. What it means to connect to whatever is guiding you in life. Accepting experiences as part of the journey. When and why having a coach is beneficial. Why setting realistic expectations for growth matters. Having the courage to step into the unknown. Remembering that we as humans are nature.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 29min - 61 - Learning to Allow Your Own Suffering
What are you carrying forward from the past, and how can you let it go? That's the topic on this episode of Eat Girl Eat. As humans, we all have a story—or stories—-and it's common for these to creep into the present in a way that impacts our behaviors, relationships, and more.
We have a habitual urge to change our feelings, especially when it comes to negative feelings. They don't get easier, but we can learn to deal with them better. When we learn to allow our suffering without having to change it, we can loosen the grip our unhelpful habits have on us.
Topics covered in this episode:
How our stories can influence our lives in the present. The innocent way we don't see our own stories. Sitting with unpleasant stories that feel all too real. What feelings seem like versus what they actually are. How to approach habits that don't serve you. Where our emotions come from and the different ways we try to deal with them. What allowing yourself to be human looks like. Why accepting life as it changes on its own can be difficult at times. The stories we carry forward from within our minds. The urge all humans innately have to feel like we're in control. How it's okay (and perfectly normal) to let your levels of curiosity shift. Ways you can bring yourself out of an autonomic nervous system state. What to imagine as a takeaway from this episode.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 25min - 60 - Overcoming the Complexities in Times of Difficulty
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, we're taking time to consider the complexity that comes up in times of difficulty. When you're stuck in your own struggle, you come to know the ins-and-outs of it very well. As a result, it's easy to get distracted by anything your brain says might help you in the moment—and even easier to get caught up in it.
You may not be able to get out of your struggle on your terms, but you can get through it one bite at a time. You may want to do it all at once, but just try to focus on the step in front of you. Showing yourself compassion and grace is crucial to the process.
Topics covered in this episode:
How our thoughts during struggle can be overwhelming. What you think your biggest objective is during struggle (but isn't). How it feels to want the struggle to end on your terms. The importance of showing yourself compassion and grace. How you can work on feeling safe with what is. Reframing the way you make a recipe depending on your approach. Why our minds have a tendency to compare. Focusing your attention on what you have versus what others have. How to ground yourself when life feels complex. What might happen if we look at one part of our process at a time. How the journey might not go like you expect and why that's okay. What to do if you don't know where to start. Why it's okay to go quickly if you feel like you need to.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 16 May 2023 - 19min - 59 - Understanding That Another Person's Criticism is Not Your Business
Maria recently went on a trip to Mexico, so in this episode, she's sharing some of her reflections during that time. Most notably, she heard a lot of talk about dieting, weight, and working out—sometimes to who they were with, but other times to complete strangers. It occurred to her that a lot of people were looking for permission to just be human.
The only person you ever need to give you permission is yourself. It's your life and it's your body, so it's only ever your decision. If you can make decisions for yourself out of love and compassion rather than criticism, you'll make decisions differently.
Topics covered in this episode:
What she experienced on the beach and how it made her feel. The mindset that has become normalized across cultures. What giving yourself permission on vacation looks like. The motivation Maria had to eat in balance and where it came from. What happens when we try to tell our caveman mind that we can't have something. Where your decision making should come from. Why you're not wrong for wanting to enjoy life's pleasures. What could happen when you get rid of diet rules. Why it takes a leap of faith to let go. Why the fear you feel is valid and what to do about it. The importance of simply opening up to a new way of managing your life. Practices you can do regardless of what your mind says. Why your mind doesn't have to be in charge.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 09 May 2023 - 27min - 58 - Learning to Give Yourself Compassion
When you are struggling with unhealthy habits, there's a battle that shows up in the mind. While it can feel like this is a battle that needs to be fought, there is strength to be found in simply choosing not to. The secret to accomplishing this is compassion.
You deserve to show yourself the empathy you so freely give to others. If you give compassion to others, you know how to give it. You simply need to learn how to steer that towards yourself. It might feel like a huge leap right now, but showing yourself acceptance is well within the realm of possibility for you.
Topics covered in this episode:
How semantics can rile up your thoughts. The best tool for disengaging from the battle. What can change the dynamics between you and your internal battles. Common characteristics among people with food struggles. What giving yourself grace looks like and why it matters. The challenge people face with self-compassion. Why you don't need to love your "energy" to call a ceasefire. The experience that struck Maria in her compassion journey. A simple action to begin noticing your own deservingness and worth. What compassion is and why it can feel difficult to give yourself. Why the exact definition of compassion falls short. Other empowering words and phrases that point to the same message. How you can experiment to find your space within. Questions to consider to help you discover compassion for yourself. Where the coolest experiments usually show up.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Mon, 01 May 2023 - 15min - 57 - Moving Beyond Unhelpful Behaviors
Sometimes letting go of habits and behaviors is difficult, even when you can acknowledge the behaviors themselves are unhelpful. These habits are often adopted as a way of managing and coping with life experiences and past events, which is why it can be scary to move beyond them.
If your mind is in the past or future, it's difficult to connect to a body that's always in the present. But, it can help to try and stay in the moment instead of focusing on your perceived failures or pressure to forgive. Practice a gentle openness to what is. At any given moment, you're simply doing the best you can.
Topics covered in this episode:
A sneak peek into Sarah's monthly blog. Where unhelpful habits often come from. How letting go can sometimes feel like failure. The way we perceive letting go may look like to others. What the story about who you should be is driven by. Why moving forward has nothing to do with failure or forgiveness. Habitual brain wiring and how it influences the way we think. The opportunity you have at any given moment. Why not always making the right decision is part of being human. Our mind's propensity to create expectations. The difference between letting go and simply not getting caught up in something. The importance of noticing the rules that creep into your mind. What you are invited to get curious about over the next week. What could happen when you move away from unhelpful behaviors around food.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 21min - 56 - Being Okay With the Unknowns of Spirituality
What shows up for you when you hear the word "spiritual?" The answer might be different for everyone, but relating it to the unknown may resonate with you. It might even spark curiosity. From a more scientific perspective, spirituality can even be described as energy.
In a world that is (from a spiritual perspective) hardly known, you can't truly get anything wrong or right. Whether you call it spirituality or simply the unknown, just being in this place of being okay with not knowing is so powerful.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why it's important to be open to what you don't know when experiencing life. The comfort you can find in community. How spirituality relates to curiosity. Asking questions about why we're here as humans. The interesting idea of understanding the intangible energy that drives life. What it may look like to accept not knowing. What is revealed when we're stripped down to the deepest layer of ourselves. How getting outside of your own head can bring new shifts and insights. Why you should try new things without a tangible end goal. How spirituality is a space, and how the space can talk to you. How quieting your mind can help you know yourself. Why there is no right and wrong in discussing spirituality. The tendency for change to arrive when you're not looking for it. The importance of putting energy into what's important to you right now. What improving our mind's intellect actually does.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 29min - 55 - Why We Feel the Need to Push the Storm Away
Let's talk about the "stressy-stressies"—the moment when you're feeling the storm energy moving through you. This is where shame likes to rear its ugly head, particularly in times where there's a lot going on. A sprinkle can feel like a storm when you're having a difficult time.
Our minds are beautiful, complicated machines that love to bring up stories. These stories can keep you from dropping anchor, being present in your life, and discovering what your purpose is. When you start to drop into yourself, you'll find you have the freedom to show up differently.
Topics covered in this episode:
What might keep you from being able to drop anchor for yourself. How your mind can create a storm out of a shower. The coping mechanism that is innately within us all. Why we feel the need to push the storm away and the ways we go about that. Why it's important to identify the most important values to you. What happens when you start to learn more about yourself. Choosing what's important to you in your life. How changing your relationship with your body could change your relationship with others. Why your mind wants to live in the past. How becoming wiser can make it difficult to return to old behaviors. The ways your choices and decisions can change as you do. Why you're not stuck even when you feel like you are. The conversation shift you can expect in upcoming episodes.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 23min - 54 - Learning to Accept Yourself Without Judgment
Do you struggle with seeing yourself as flawed? It can be difficult to let go of the shame that's associated with this story. The key to moving past this shame is in how you relate to yourself and how you show yourself compassion. Imagine bringing all that you value in your other relationships and showing yourself the same love and care.
You can learn to accept yourself just like you appreciate anything else as it exists in nature: without judgment. Storms and tough stories are going to show up, but it's not because you're flawed—it's because you're only human. You don't need to change anything. You're perfectly designed as you are.
Topics covered in this episode:
What you believe is important to bring to a relationship, and why it matters. The messages we get from society about who we are. Where a person's value truly lies. What you're encouraged to bring to your relationship with your body. The importance of learning that you don't need to change the storm. The ways in which our mind innocently tries to protect you. How body ideals shift across cultures and through history. How dropping our expectations can help you through the storm. Finding the magic in simply being here today. Where the stories you carry actually come from. A challenge for the week you can begin applying right away. The power of saying and acknowledging your value out loud. The fact that you are perfectly designed (whether you believe it or not).Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 25min - 53 - Why Doing Nothing Doesn't Mean You're Not Trying
It isn't easy to take a step back and feel like you're doing "nothing," especially when you're struggling in your relationship with food. But the truth is, doing nothing doesn't mean you're not trying—it simply means you're not spending your energy on things you can't control.
The best thing you can do when your thoughts overwhelm you and you feel like you're in the midst of a storm is to drop an anchor. Hold that space. Practice acknowledging the storm without interacting with it. Take care of yourself and allow the storm to pass.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why you don't need to battle during an emotional storm. Recent feedback from a client and how it influenced this episode. The difference between doing nothing and doing nothing in the storm. What dropping an anchor in the storm means and how it can help. Why you don't need to accept all your thinking as personal and true. How engaging in your true self will help you weather the storm. What reflecting on your own inner dialogue can do for you. The best place to put your energy and focus in times of difficulty. Why it's important to acknowledge the storm even if you don't react to it. How needing to practice being with the storm only makes you human. The importance of learning to ground in your own human experience. Remembering we do things everyday despite resistance. Homework on what to be curious about this week as you navigate your own storms.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 20min - 52 - Why You Can Stop Thinking About Managing Weight
This episode is the third episode in a series about shame. The mind is programmed to enjoy starting something new—like a new diet or a new regime—which can get in the way of allowing us to just be. Our minds have a tendency to make managing weight more important than it actually is.
When we stop trying to manage our bodies, we make space for new thoughts and beliefs. The best place to start is by simply being curious about the thoughts you have. Allow a little more curiosity into your daily life, and the best you can do each day is good enough.
Topics covered in this episode:
What inspired this series on shame. What it's tempting for the mind to do and how it gets in the way. Knowing what's helpful in the moment and how it can change. How being curious about not managing your body can help. Why you don't need to hold onto what hasn't served you. How to make space for new thoughts and beliefs. Why Maria and Sarah are flexible in their approaches. The responsibility we as humans take on that's not ours to own. Why you don't need to criticize yourself for having emotions. Why our relationships with food and weight can't be simplified. How the journey to food freedom is confusing and why that's okay. When you'll know what to do and when to do it. How shame is created innocently and how to let it go. Trusting your emotions will settle, even when they're difficult.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 30min - 51 - Why It's Okay to Accept Shame
Today we're continuing our conversation that we began last week about shame. Practicing acceptance around difficult emotions like shame doesn't mean you have to be okay with it or happy about it. Acceptance is just the experience of being with something without needing it to be different.
When you practice being present and accepting what is, unhelpful thoughts are bound to come up. Rather than fighting against them, just acknowledge where you are gently bringing yourself into the now.
Topics covered in this episode:
The recent talk Sarah gave and what it led her to reflect on. How most people are conditioned to react to their emotions. What happens when you accept change rather than resist it. How to accelerate your journey to food freedom. What the "restrict mind" has a tendency to do. Signs you may be losing your connection to being in the now (and what to do about it). The importance of approaching life experiences as if it's the first time. Why your struggles aren't your fault. How internal stories act as a distraction for the mind. Why you don't need to control or manage your weight. What trusting you can get through the messiness looks like. How letting go isn't linear or pretty, and why that's perfectly normal. What to expect as part of your journey to food freedom. Strategies for leaning into the learning process and finding what works for you. What you think you need for food freedom and being curious about not needing it.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 31min - 50 - How Shame Shows Up and What it Looks Like
Shame is at the root of a lot of habits, and often shows up alongside one's struggle with food. Our stories—the ones we believe to be true—dictate how we think about and experience the world. Shame drives a secrecy that can make you feel alone, leaving you to avoid talking openly about what you're going through.
What underlies shame is fear. Showing love and compassion for yourself is the antidote to shame. You may have uncomfortable feelings come up, but trust that they will pass. The world doesn't need a different version of you. It needs the version you already are.
Topics covered in this episode:
The difference between guilt and shame. How a fear of judgment can impact your habits. The pressure to manage our bodies and why it doesn't make sense. What our minds are good at and are not good at. The common food rules people struggle with. How control plays into the need to maintain a certain weight. What happens when you learn to sit with discomfort. What it means when people care about your weight. Why the world needs you just as you are. How human bodies are designed to change, especially as we age. What it means to help your body be the best it can. The importance of recognizing our struggles with acceptance and change. Why we need to be less rigid and let things happen on their own timeline. Opening up to the unfiltered you.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 38min - 49 - Why It's Always Okay to Experience Our Own Thoughts
How does being in your habits less often allow for healing in your own way? As we look to our habits less, we tend to notice our feelings and thoughts more. It's possible that if something shows up, it's something that needs to be reflected on and processed.
We're so quick to judge our own thoughts and emotions. The truth is, it's okay to experience thoughts about whatever shows up. There is fear in letting go, and there is fear in uncertainty—even when it comes to letting go of unhealthy habits. But it doesn't last forever, and you can learn how to let life flow.
Topics covered in this episode:
Themes that arise on the journey to better habits. What happens when you step away from your habits. How familiarity influences habitual thoughts and behaviors. Where grief comes from and why it comes up when it does. What you're invited to let go of. What happens when you accept what you're not supposed to control. The experiences you can expect to have when letting go of a habit. How being in the moment doesn't always feel good. Why you shouldn't judge yourself for what you didn't do sooner. The power of going with the flow and just letting what is be. How it's only human to want to have control and how that may show up. What it means if your experience of loss is different from someone else. Why letting go of comparison is important to the process. What you are congratulated for today. Why it's enough to simply own the lane you're in.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 24min - 48 - Having Fun Has Nothing to Do with Your Weight
Do you ever find yourself making changes in your life in preparation for a future event, like a wedding or a birthday? It's fairly common to do this. However, when we focus too intently on the future, we lose the connection we have with our body and its needs in the here and now.
When it comes to focusing on these future events, it's easy to become obsessed with how much you will weigh. The truth is that the good conversations you have and the enjoyment of the event actually have nothing to do with your weight. Being as present as possible can help you notice ingrained messages and acknowledge you always have choice.
Topics covered in this episode:
What we naturally lose when we put our focus on the future. Different examples of why you might change your habits for the future you. How to embrace the excitement life has right now. How we gather internal stories from a snapshot picture. The importance of acknowledging you are human. Why the only reality we really have is the one that's here now. The tendency to think in black and white and how to open up to other choices. What taking a step back and pausing can help you notice. Why it's helpful in a moment just to do nothing. How to practice trust and letting your inner wisdom talk to you. The situations we tend to learn the most from. Experiencing life in the moment and how to get curious about that this week.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 23min - 47 - How Eating Habits Develop
In this episode, we're going back to the basics to look at how eating habits develop and how they present themselves. There is a common myth about unhealthy eating habits that in order to have them, you must be getting something out of them. This is simply untrue.
Ultimately, it comes down to the habits we create with ourselves and our bodies. Innocently enough, some of them tend to be less helpful than others. Change is impacted by fear. Fear can be a barrier, but it's also a helpful indicator; information to reflect on while you explore the possibility of more helpful habits.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why there is no right or wrong—just what we decide to do in the moment. How innocently placing blame on habits can be unhelpful. How the feeling of wanting to be alright influences our habits. The way fear presents itself in repeating unhealthy patterns. What habits are actually an indication of. How food itself isn't evil. An example exploring the power we put into innocent foods. Why humans are often afraid to be themselves in the moment. The importance of knowing what's best for you doesn't always feel good. What happens to our innate mind when we explore change. How we hold ourselves to unrealistic standards and what we think we can control. The joy of understanding and being with our humanness. Why it's nobody else's job to criticize you. What we assume resilience is versus what it actually is. What you're invited to be curious about this week.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 29min - 46 - Why You Don't Need to Close the Door on Any Food
Isn't it interesting how when we say no to something, it suddenly becomes more enticing? That's the topic explored during this episode. As soon as we create a value of something that we shouldn't have or shouldn't do, it's normal for our brain to become even more focused, or sometimes, even obsessed with it.
This is also true when it comes to food. To make it even worse, we as humans have a tendency to place a judgment on ourselves for it. You don't need to close the door on any food. Leave the door open. Trust your body to know how much of anything it needs.
Topics covered in this episode:
How shutting the door on food can lead to an obsession about it. The way we handle cravings in body and mind. Why you don't need rules around food to manage it. How food rules actually put us in a position of less control, not more. The importance of trusting your body to know what it needs. Why eating something "forbidden" doesn't guarantee enjoying the experience. How food rules increase critical thoughts about ourselves. How life has a funny way of just taking care of itself. Why the human part of us wants to have control. What your inner knowing—which is always present—offers you. The role self-acceptance plays in just letting things be. Why it's okay to be "lazy" if you want to be. Two pieces of homework to take away from this episode.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 27min - 45 - Letting Go of Your Values to Experience Freedom
In this episode, the journey of exploring the myth of what's "normal" continues. Maria and Sarah had a conversation before hitting the record button, and it brought up a lot of emotion. They open up about their chat and explain how it really came down to how humans experience life.
When your values change, your experiences change. For example, if you go from valuing body thinness to valuing balance, you can experience similar circumstances in new and different ways. Letting go of your values and the way you're living life can bring grief and fear, but it can also open up a world of freedom to you.
Topics covered in this episode:
How all humans have a shared experience in different parts of life. The ways in which we avoid uncomfortable feelings like grief and loss. The idea all people struggle with and why it is perfectly normal. How our values inform our experiences. Why it's important to be open to allowing your values to change. The idea of choosing food and weight to manage your emotions. Why you don't always need to try and manage your feelings. The power of being human and being in it together. How the fear of the unknown comes up when you invite change. How to be curious about exploring uncomfortable emotions. The ways in which community support can help you navigate emotions. Why staying in the conversation is important for cultivating ease.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 23min - 44 - How to Work Towards Self-Love
In the previous episode, the topic of focus was the myth of being normal. Today's episode further explores this myth and how it shows up in daily life. We often strive to be different from who we are at any given moment, but self-love isn't about attaining our internal idea of "perfection." Self-love is knowing that no matter what, you can forgive and accept without expectation.
Having high expectations of yourself is okay, but perhaps you can find some room to loosen up. Where you are right now is just fine and normal. In fact, there are as many versions of "normal" as there are people on the planet. It all comes back to trusting that who you are and how you are is enough.
Topics covered in this episode:
Where feeling like we need to be different comes from. Why the idea of self-love can be frustrating when you're struggling. How Sarah's idea of love and self-love has changed. How you can move towards loving yourself at your own pace. Why love requires acceptance first. An example of how our thoughts cannot be who we are. What perfectionist minds have a tendency to do and why. How slowing down allows for the introduction of new ideas. The importance of being curious. Where suffering actually comes from and how it shows up. How innocent research can lead to unhelpful behaviors. How the idea of normal is a fluid concept. A strategy you can try this week to work towards acceptance.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 30min - 43 - The Power of Presence and Permission
Welcome to our first episode of 2023. In this episode, Sarah tells us about her wedding and why it was so special. Later, she and Maria discuss the power of presence and permission, along with how those allow the things that don't matter to melt away.
What we're looking for is so often right there in front of us. Feeling good isn't about our hair, clothes, makeup, or what anyone else thinks. It's an internal journey of being present and connecting with our own body's message. Allow life to settle and for your life to be just as you want it to be.
Topics covered in this episode:
What made Sarah's wedding feel so special. How she felt when she looked in the mirror on her wedding day. What a special event like a wedding is truly about. A book called "The Myth of Normal" and why it's worth reading. What we think health looks like versus what it actually looks like. How we may be missing out on the beauty of our wellbeing. What we as humans tend to get caught up in day-to-day. One way in which language can shape our reality. What it means to have a life-limiting disease. The importance of giving yourself permission to accept your life as you want it to look. Why solutions don't come from thought (and where they do come from). One way you can create space for new thoughts and insight to arise. A homework assignment for the week.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 25min - 42 - Surviving the Holidays in 2022 – Part 4 – December 30
Today's episode ends this year's series about how to survive the holiday season, hosted by Maria while Sarah is off celebrating her wedding. Last episode, the conversation revolved around where you spend your energy and where you channel your focus. This time around, the discussion expands to explore thought-created failures.
The truth about failure is that there's no such thing. You're human. You're living, you're breathing, and you're doing the best you can. That's more than enough. Once you really start questioning your own false narratives, your thoughts start to change. Then, they pass through you without meaning or stress.
Topics covered in this episode:
What you're encouraged to do today. What Maria's clients usually focus on and why it's completely normal. Signs you might be experiencing thought-created failures. The impact of thought-created failures and why they occur in the first place. What happens when you embrace life as a learning experience. Why it's important to trust your body's inner wisdom. How to break free from thought-created failures and why it matters. How we're meant to experience and go through life. "What if" questions you can start asking yourself and exploring. How you can go from hopeless to hopeful. How to let false narratives pass through you without causing stress. The importance of being curious and remaining present in the moment. What to expect coming up next on the podcast in 2023.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Fri, 30 Dec 2022 - 14min - 41 - Surviving the Holidays in 2022 – Part 3 – December 27
Maria is continuing on from the last episode to talk more about surviving the holidays while Sarah is off celebrating her wedding. The tips shared throughout this series build off one another to help you navigate the holidays. You don't need to explore them in a linear fashion, but it would be helpful to listen to part 1 and part 2 for the other tips.
After receiving many years of well-intentioned but misguided advice—from people you care about and the medical community—it can be difficult to see how your body's inner wisdom is the best choice. But it is. Full stop. It's time to shift your focus. Doing so has the power to change everything.
Topics covered in this episode:
How to integrate the tips from this series. Why it's important to be accepting of what you see and don't see. Where your inner willpower and discipline have been built from. Why trusting your body's wisdom is, hands down, the healthiest choice. How where you focus influences what you manifest. The thing that's guiding you right now in your struggle. Examples of how your focus might shift and what happens as a result. How questioning and being in the now facilitates change. What our habits are the outcome of. Exploring the idea of not needing things to be different. How our struggles are actually our permission. What life would be like if you never had to experience struggle. Something specific to reflect upon this week.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 11min - 40 - Surviving the Holidays in 2022 – Part 2 – December 20
While Sarah is away celebrating her wedding, Maria is continuing to pass on her experience about handling stress during the holidays. Remember, the rules you have around how it's "supposed to be" are thought created. You are not inferior, unhealthy, or lacking in any way.
People tend to wear their discipline or willpower as a badge of honor, when in reality, holding to our rules isn't always the best choice in the moment. Be curious about how your rules are serving you. Once you can release judgement by slowing down and noticing, you can open up to the possibility of new experiences.
Topics covered in this episode:
An idea for approaching your self-imposed rules. Why change might not look how you expect it to. How to open up to the possibility of new experiences this holiday season. How willpower and discipline become a batch of honor. What happens when you question your food rules. Why it's important to take a deeper look at the actions you're taking. The ways our minds tend to lead to an all-or-nothing outcome. What you have full allowance to do during the holidays. What intuitive eating actually means and why it's an important practice. How our brains can lead us to self-fulfilling prophecies. The ways in which our body is always serving us. What to do if you need something to help your body. What to consider if your rules have become self-sabotaging.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 13min - 39 - Surviving the Holidays in 2022 - Part 1 - December 13
Today, Maria is flying solo while Sarah takes a break to celebrate her wedding. Maria is taking this time to talk about something especially significant to her clients right now: surviving the holidays. This can be a difficult time for so many people, whether that has to do with food-related struggles or other challenging habits.
How would your holiday season be different if you stopped worrying about benchmarks and allowed your life to be different from moment to moment? Explore the idea of taking pressure off of yourself by releasing the need to control anything over the next month. You can plan and go into the day with good intentions, but you don't need to worry about what hasn't happened yet.
Topics covered in this episode:
The different holiday traditions that can cause stress. How labels, however innocent, can contribute to increased emotional struggles. How Maria's experience over the holiday has changed with time. What tends to happen once you open an invite. How our personal stories influence our perceived rules of what we can eat. The importance of recognizing our lack of control of what we might need. Who is actually in control of your life. Why scientific evidence isn't always the infallible answer to your needs. Exploring the idea of accepting being in the moment. The concept of accepting the flow of life rather than resisting it. Why nobody can tell you what your life is going to look like—not even you. How habits can be deconstructed on their own by showing yourself compassion. The idea that there might be newness this holiday season.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 17min - 38 - Choosing Acceptance During the Holiday Season
The holidays are just around the corner, and while they are a time of joy, they can also bring on anxiety and distress—especially if you are struggling in your relationship with food. In this episode, Sarah and Maria share their personal experiences in handling Christmas stress previously and how it's different now.
As we enter the holiday season, the theme to move forward with is acceptance; acceptance of what happens and acceptance of how you react to it. Life will flow however it's meant to be, and there is no right or wrong. You have permission to expend less energy trying to change, and instead embrace change as it naturally comes.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why the holidays can feel draining and stressful. The conflicting, tormenting feelings Sarah once dealt with during Christmas. What happens when we feel like we need to control everything. Why goals are good, but attachment to the outcome can be harmful. How our minds create an image of what's going to happen based on our beliefs. The human tendency to lean towards whatever our mind thinks will bring us joy. The nonsense of feeling like you need to be a perfect person. How whole-hearted acceptance can help you navigate the holidays (and beyond). The worry experiences will repeat themselves and being open to something different. The difference between liking something and accepting something. Where you shouldn't be expending your energy. The unexpected ways change can show up in your life. What happens when you spend all your energy trying to change a habit.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 30min - 37 - How Do You Manage Comments Made About Your Weight?
In this week's episode, Maria opens up about a recent exchange about her appearance she had with a colleague and how she handled it. This situation reflects the growth and acceptance Maria has experienced in her own journey.
A large aspect of this growth and evolution comes down to self-acceptance. It's okay to be yourself—and the truth is you can actually attract the right people into your circle once you stop trying to please everybody. There is a power in being vulnerable, and it's a beautiful thing to share.
Topics covered in this episode:
The experience that Maria had with a colleague and what she realized from it. What Maria is okay to own now that she couldn't before. The importance of sitting with what is, and why it's okay. What true friendship is really about and how it's reflected between the hosts. Why it's okay to be who you are even when it feels risky. The common false belief that being critical of ourselves is necessary for change. Why having universal stories about health and wellness doesn't work. Where the idea of becoming a Victoria's Secret model actually comes from. The common trait among high-impact individuals. How acknowledging humanness in one another brings us together. The biggest gift you can give to others and yourself. How a redirection of energy can change your perspective of a difficult situation. Where you can look to see change happening naturally around you.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 29 Nov 2022 - 25min - 36 - How to Believe That You Can Change
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, Sarah opens with a special topic that has been coming up with her clients recently: the idea of hope and belief in change. If you aren't sure you can recover, or you feel intimidated by change, you're not alone. Most people working towards change do confront these feelings at one point—it's a normal part of the journey.
But the truth is that every single person has the magic within them it takes to change. In fact, confronting feelings of hopelessness or discouragement are signs you are disconnecting from your mind and actually opening up to change.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Sarah feels deep within when working with every one of her clients. Why everyone can change, but not everybody does. How feeling discouraged can actually be a sign of progress. How our desire for familiarity limits our perspective. The desire most people actually have about health. How important it is (or is not) to have hope for change. The role in trusting what you don't know plays in change and recovery. Why we can never say with certainty that change is impossible. What our personal stories are aligned with and why they are inaccurate. The ways in which humans are resilient in body and mind. Why self-acceptance at any stage of the journey matters. What our minds seek out at any cost and how our wiring influences our thinking. How to let feelings of lack come and pass with or without hope.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 23min - 35 - Why Our Expectations Differ From Reality
Hosts Maria and Sarah open up this episode of Eat Girl Eat celebrating the fact that Sarah is an official co-host of the podcast. This has brought up some interesting reflections for Sarah. In the past, her assuming mind felt all therapists must have their lives sorted in order to be giving qualified advice. In reality, we're all human, and as humans, we all get caught up in our thinking from time to time.
Maria and Sarah talk about the expectations people place on themselves and how this often differs from the reality we experience. Becoming a learner and observer of your own thoughts and stories and looking beyond them can help you create a greater sense of ease.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why it's important to recognize we're all thinking, feeling human beings. What happens when you see yourself beyond the label of an eating disorder. The way Sarah felt about her busy mind in the past versus now. The reason why this podcast exists and why it's important. How we unfairly compare our stories to others. What our minds are designed to do as a survival mechanism. Why Sarah and Maria are unlikely friends (despite connecting so well). How to start from a place of okay-ness. A suggestion on what to get curious about this week. How recognizing you're not broken can change your life. Common difficulties people encounter around the holidays. The support Maria and Sarah are offering pre-holiday season.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 25min - 34 - Why It's Important to Show Up Even When You Feel Imperfect
This episode of Eat Girl Eat is a real, raw, and honest conversation about how Maria is feeling right now. Instead of having a short chat before hitting record, Maria and Sarah have decided to jump right in. The reason Maria wanted to get right into this conversation is because she's been thinking of situations in the past that would have initiated a day binge for her.
Maria shares how she has been coping with the energy and feelings in her body recently. She also reflects on how she would have reacted differently in prior years, especially before a radical experience changed her entire perspective on life.
Topics covered in this episode:
The feelings that Maria is experiencing today. How Maria might have reacted differently years ago in similar moments. What her mind really wants to accomplish right now. The importance of framing unpleasant feelings in a different way. The innocent way we can create chaos in our own lives. What happens the more Maria notices her thinking (or dismisses it). The way our mind tries to help us help ourselves. What it means to still be human and have a human experience. The difference between how we view positive versus negative feelings. How our mind wants to create stories and rationales. How the medical model of Western society influences thinking. The traumatic experience that impacted Maria's binge eating habits. How the thoughts Maria has haven't changed, but her experience with them has.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 32min - 33 - Embracing Your Natural Wiring
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat we're starting with a high-energy and renewed sense of feeling problem-free. This isn't something Maria and Sarah made happen, it's just the way it happens to be. This idea becomes the perfect jumping off point for the episode.
We don't always choose what we've been given in life, including what's in our nature. So often, people feel compelled to work against who they are because they feel broken. What is really important is embracing your natural wiring and leaning into your strengths.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Maria and Sarah need to acknowledge to help their clients. The different ways brains are wired and how it can influence your relationship with food. The type of lifestyle that helps Sarah feel at her best. How the idea of being broken impacts people in their daily lives. Why it's important to embrace how you naturally want to show up. Why justifying who you are is not necessary. How food rules can actually get in the way of what your body needs. What happens when you remove barriers and shame around eating. How individual journeys toward food freedom can vary. The part of your journey Sarah and Maria can help you with as coaches. How eating disorders can be used as an outlet to speak. The ways coaching can open you up to new perspectives and directions. Who to surround yourself with when working to embrace your true self. Why you don't need to be good at everything.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 26min - 32 - What to Do When Life Gets Messy
Certified change and wellness coach Sarah Parker joins us for another episode of Eat Girl Eat. In this episode, the conversation focuses on the ways in which life can be messy and the many ways in which we can go about handling it when it does.
During the episode, Sarah and Maria discuss what it looks like to step back from your thoughts and accept a lack of control. Welcoming the truth of being human brings a sense of calmness. We can't always blame ourselves or others when things happen out of our control. It just is.
Topics covered in this episode:
What happened to Sarah recently that felt messy. The chain reaction when one part of life feels out of control. Our mind's tendency to judge our experiences. How the stories we tell ourselves can influence our perceptions. Elements of the holidays that can lead to unhealthy thought patterns. How you can instantly welcome a new experience. What happens when you accept the "not needing to know" or control mentality. How to acknowledge what is coming from your inner world versus the outer world. What happens when you stop analyzing and instead live in the moment. Times Maria and Sarah have dealt with curveballs. The human tendency to form new, sometimes fictitious rules. Examples of areas where there are no rules in life. How you can connect more deeply to what is. What the struggle for perfection across all aspects of life can lead to.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 29min - 31 - A Deep Conversation with Sarah Parker – Part 5
Certified change and wellness Coach Sarah Parker is back again in this episode of Eat Girl Eat. In the last episode, Sarah and Maria discussed how thoughts can be misleading and trap you into believing some really bad and untrue things about yourself. This time around, we'll dive into where these thoughts can lead you and helpful strategies to overcome them.
Sarah discusses how the energy of external bullying and criticism can be internalized and why it's so important to honor that. The beliefs of others can make their way into our belief system and create destruction within us, and that's why it's so important to stop and question these thoughts.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why it's important to explore your inner world and question your thoughts. Whether or not it's beneficial to question your reality in a moment. Where these thoughts actually originate from. How our internal negative thoughts can be just as detrimental as external bullying. The physical cues within us that can lead to unhealthy thoughts. What it means to say stop and how it can limit self-bullying. How creating space for yourself can open the door for a new story. The tendency of our thoughts to show up habitually. How the memories of the same event can differ between people. The one thing we all know with certainty at the end of the day. Examples of situations where we intuitively trust ourselves (versus when we don't). How helpful it can be to notice our thoughts and how we automatically operate. The importance of realizing we don't have to be perfect or change in some way. One of the most difficult moments during a coaching session. What to do when you don't know what the best decision is for you.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 29min - 30 - A Deep Conversation with Sarah Parker – Part 4
We're back again with certified change and wellness coach Sarah Parker for this episode of Eat Girl Eat. On the day of recording, Sarah has had three phone calls about her dysfunctional hair blow dryer. Although it doesn't sound like it on the surface, this story ties into how people tend to approach their relationship with food, which is explored throughout the episode.
Sarah talks about navigating emotions with softness, healthy ways of dealing with urges, and better ways of expending energy instead of struggling. She also explores how our relationships with the people closest to us often reflects our relationship with food.
Topics covered in this episode:
Why it's okay to step into things unknowingly. The importance of acknowledging our own urges. How to be soft in your own self-reflection. Why there is no such thing as right or wrong energy. What is actually happening when we choose our behaviors and actions. How self-judgment can be unproductive. How our relationships with family and friends mirrors our relationship with food. What the path to food freedom looks like. The issue Sarah finds herself falling back into from time to time. How to feel more empowered about your own life experience. The benefit of relaxing into a fall—literally and figuratively. What might not seem like a choice but actually is. What happens to our energy during times of internal struggle. What a moment of insight looks like. Why it's okay if you feel wrong or like these words aren't resonating. How to get your questions answered on this podcast.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 36min - 29 - A Deep Conversation with Sarah Parker – Part 3
Today I am joined by Sarah Parker to continue our discussion about controlling our surroundings, changing and adapting to what is instead of what we believe it should be, and how this shapes our relationship to food and our bodies.
In this part, we talk about the word "should" and why it is detrimental to your journey to self-love. How do the rules we impose on the world around us affect our view of what can be achieved? What can you do to overcome these barriers?
Topics covered in this episode:
Why "should" is the worst swear word you can say. Understanding that the world can't always adhere to what you think it should be. Why the word "should" is an alarm bell for living in rules created by your mind. How to break these thought patterns and rules you have imposed on yourself. How to recognize the "should" problem. Creating the invisible rules we use to govern our lives and how these affect our worldview. What to do when the "should" keeps coming up even after doing the work. How the "should" dilemma keeps us stuck. Creating insight into what is instead of what should be. Why resisting what is causes difficulty. The problem with perfectionism. Learning to set aside black-and-white thinking. Avoiding passivity in your life and actions. The art of self-sabotage and why we do it. Being open with yourself about your reasons for not doing things. Understanding that the average body does not necessarily mean the healthy body. All-or-nothing mindsets and learning to see the grey areas. Learning to live with uncertainty and to do what's right for you. Why this is a constant process and takes time. Trusting and understanding your body.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 39min - 28 - A Deep Conversation with Sarah Parker – Part 2
Today we're joined again by certified change and wellness coach Sarah Parker. She and Maria are experimenting by sharing some of the candid, deep conversations they've been having behind the scenes during their break from social media. This episode is a follow-up to last week's episode.
This time, Sarah talks about the true meaning of acceptance and why it's important to take our own thinking less seriously. She also shares what other people thought and said about her weight as a child, along with the work she's done to let go of that adopted thinking.
Topics covered in this episode:
What has come up for Sarah since the conversation they had last week. How people tend to see acceptance versus what it actually is. A common subconscious reason people actually worry about their weight. Examples of how people put conditions on their own experience. How food struggles can show up in other places in our lives. The importance of placing less emphasis on our thoughts. How our thoughts have a way of tripping us up. What Sarah believed about other people's thoughts as a child. How long Sarah spent seeking other's acceptance about her weight. How Sarah feels about what people think about her body now. The way inner transformation happens on its own timeline. The rate at which we're actually changing. What the labels we're given accomplish in reality. Sarah's advice on what the listener should take away from this episode. What it means to trust what stays. How our minds can hold doubts our bodies don't.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 37min - 27 - A Deep Conversation with Sarah Parker – Part 1
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat we're joined by certified change and wellness coach Sarah Parker. Although both Maria and Sarah have taken some time away from social media, they've been having some insightful, deep conversations behind the scenes. They continue their conversation during this episode.
Sarah opens up about what she's been feeling lately, learning to let go, and how to trust your intuition. She also discusses her struggle with anorexia and Bell's palsy, how the way she's viewed her thoughts over the years has changed, and the power she's discovered in acceptance.
Topics covered in this episode:
The biggest thing Sarah has learned this year about her business. Why it's important to remember that we're only human. What Sarah has spent a lot of time dwelling on that she won't any longer. The difference between mind intuition and habit. The tendency for the mind to interrupt how your body feels. What happens when you give your thoughts too much attention. Why Sarah says she now doesn't recognize old thoughts she used to have. What keeps people in their unhealthy habits. Why we place demanding expectations on ourselves. What happens when you learn to accept what is. The importance of embracing the glory and mess of being human. How we override our natural instinct to feel discomfort or pain. Sarah's experience with Bell's palsy. What happens when the way you view your thoughts shifts and changes. The important thing all humans have permission to do. How getting curious can promote better wellbeing.Sarah's website: www.wellofbeing.co.uk
Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 46min - 26 - What Happens When You Eat Intuitively with Crystal Saltrelli
Not only has Crystal Saltrelli gone through her own journey in relation to health and food, but she also has a background in coaching on that very subject. She's on the podcast today to talk about her personal and coaching experiences, along with how it's all shaped the person she is today.
Crystal was looking for a different way to share her "inside out" perspective, so she launched One Thought Apparel. They provide cozy, feel-good clothes that open the door to having a more positive experience with your body.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Crystal struggled with in her teens. How the condition she developed in college changed her relationship with food. When Crystal noticed her anxiety and panic around food. What happened when Crystal started eating more intuitively. How learning to make decisions in the moment has reduced her fear around food. How the word "restriction" can actually be neutral. Why trust and experimentation are crucial to your food health journey. The parts of our lives that deserve to be celebrated more often. What it means to neutralize an experience with food. The importance of learning what does and does not feel good in your body. Why Crystal recommends being conscious of your feelings (without being ruled by it). What Crystal still gets caught up thinking about. Considering what it means to "love thyself". How just the fact that we're here is magical.One Thought Apparel: https://onethoughtshop.com/
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Tue, 08 Feb 2022 - 44min - 25 - Remembering That You Are Not Broken with Diana Annin
We're joined by guest Diana Annin in this episode. From a young age, Diana struggled in her relationship with food. She tried so many different avenues to improve this relationship, including different types of therapy, but nothing seemed to work. She continued to deal with it for over 40 years until she recently found what actually works.
For anyone who feels like they are the exception to the rule and that food freedom is just out of reach for them, know that it's not. Through conversing, questioning, and remaining open, change is possible. Diana no longer looks at herself as though she's broken, and her relationship with food has changed for the better.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Diana's favorite food is. Why Diana says she's in a great place now. How her poor relationship with food developed. What prior therapists told Diana that she refused to believe. All of the ways she has tried to gain food freedom and what actually worked. Why it's important to have open conversations about your food struggles sooner. What happens when you learn to trust your body. Why it's important to question your thoughts. How Diana's life is different now, even on her bad days. Why your thoughts aren't personal and can't take away from who you are. The role that conversation plays in Diana's continued food freedom journey. The thought that has made Diana's life sweeter. What her mission in life is now. The recipe that can take you off the mental hamster wheel.Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - 35min - 24 - Navigating the Holidays with Diana – Part 4 – January 11
This is our fourth and final episode of the series with Diana, a food freedom advocate. Throughout these episodes, she is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges.
Today, we're going to talk about unhealthy thoughts and how they interfere with your food freedom journey. We'll also explain how you can let go of your fears surrounding what your family and friends think about your habits.
Topics covered in this episode:
The biggest factors that hold people back from gaining food freedom. The thought that keeps our binge eating habits alive. How keeping old clothes can bring up unhealthy thoughts. Thoughts about what could happen if you eat all the food groups. Why it's important to acknowledge that weight gain isn't always extreme. What could happen if you give yourself permission to eat freely. How our own fear about being judged can influence our thoughts. What eating intuitively looks like in practice. Diana's explanation of how Indonesian culture approaches weight gain. How to let go of fear of judgement. How the way our family and friends see us is habitual. Diana's inner transformation and how it changed the way her family saw her. Whether or not we can ever really break free from unhealthy thoughts about food. How listening to podcasts can provide greater perspective. Where you can continue the conversation about food freedom. The purpose of this podcast and what it's truly about.Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 11 Jan 2022 - 22min - 23 - Navigating the Holidays with Diana – Part 3 – January 4
I am back with Diana, who has become a food freedom advocate, for part 3 of our series. She is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges. Diana aims to help other women who are searching to find their purpose and identity.
These conversations are all about getting ready for the holidays, as well as coming down from them. Wherever you are in your food journey, we hope that these conversations can help you through the holidays. This time, we're going to focus on accepting yourself and challenging your beliefs.
Topics covered in this episode:
Where true change comes from. How Diana gained insight on her own food freedom journey. Why you should question when life feels complex. Why we need to acknowledge that our thoughts aren't always personal. What one can do to reach a state of peace and understanding. How anticipating the new year can bring anxiety. The importance of radical self-acceptance. A sign that can help you identify when you still need to accept a part of yourself. Why getting to a lower weight isn't the answer to happiness. What it means (and doesn't mean) to say "I am okay". Why you should challenge the assumptions you make about yourself. What Diana challenges herself to do as an experiment. The practice that can help you reframe the story you have about yourself. A takeaway thought to resonate on after the episode. The counterintuitive idea that helps people gain food freedom. What will be covered in next week's episode.Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 04 Jan 2022 - 18min - 22 - Navigating the Holidays with Diana – Part 2 – December 28
In this episode, I am continuing my series of conversations with food freedom advocate Diana. This series of conversations is about navigating the holiday season and our struggles with food. Last week, we talked about being present and living in the moment.
This week, we are discussing post-Christmas, what that means for us, and how to get over the obligation of how you are supposed to show up. There is always a fear of judgment from others around this time of year, and this episode's discussion aims to help you navigate and negate that fear.
Topics covered in this episode:
What does December 28th mean for Diana? Getting caught up in your presentation and missing what matters the most. People will forget what you say, but they will remember how you make them feel. Learning not to miss the little moments. Enjoying yourself so others can enjoy you. How to stop striving for the approval of others. Maria's picture of December 28th. Overcoming the mechanical mind. Realizing that how you look isn't why people love you. How to deal with judgment from others. Why there is no judgment that is a reflection of who you are at your core. Understanding that others don't necessarily mean you harm with what they say. Forgiving the hamster wheel of other people's minds. Focusing on connecting with others. Giving grace to others and yourself. Going back to yourself and forgiving the mind of others. Understanding that others are communicating in the moment. Connection to self is what matters.Tue, 28 Dec 2021 - 20min - 21 - How to Eat Series – Episode 5
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, we've reached the final episode of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds.
This episode is not only a recap of what has been shared throughout the series, but also provides direction of where to go from here. If you can actively listen to every episode in this series, you'll realize that your body innately knows what to do. All you have to do is lean in and trust it.
Topics covered in this episode:
Where you can connect with this community. What was covered in the first four episodes of the series. What the simple part of food freedom is. Why hearing helpful messages over and over is productive. The importance of connection and community. The support you'll find in the Food Freedom Formula. How you can continue to gain further insight in your relationship with food. A question from the book "Just a Thought" by Amy Johnson that you should consider. What stays the same when everything else is changing. Why the answer to food freedom is you. The most important advice you can take away from this series.Join the Food Freedom Formula: https://go.m-path.ca/foodfreedomformula
Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 11min - 20 - Navigating the Holidays with Diana - Part 1 - December 21
In this series of Eat Girl Eat, I am going to be joined by Diana, who has become a food freedom advocate. She is sharing her struggles with food with others who are experiencing the same challenges. Diana aims to help other women who are searching to find their purpose and identity.
These conversations are all about getting ready for the holidays. Wherever you are in your food journey, we hope that these conversations can help you through the holidays.
Topics covered in this episode:
About Diana and her food freedom advocacy. Navigating the noise around the holidays. What Maria's food history surrounding December 21st looked like. Dian's turn to describe her food history on December 21st. Dealing with the constant energy and expectations put on us during the holidays. How anxiety of showing up can impact your food relationship. How Diana dealt with the fear of judgment from her family. The pressure of performing. Learning what is truly important about others. Overcoming the mechanical mind. Diana's story of noticing and nourishing her body. Getting through the adjustment period that your body needs when you begin nourishing it properly. Learning what your natural weight is and becoming comfortable in your body's natural state. What the discussions on the podcast over the next few weeks will look like. Knowing and being comfortable with the fact that you don't need to have the answer. Learning what you do and don't have control over in each moment. Listening to what shows up naturally for you. Connecting with others and yourself.Tue, 21 Dec 2021 - 27min - 19 - How to Eat Series – Episode 4
Today is episode four of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds.
So far in this series, we've covered why people get stuck struggling with food and how our body innately emphasizes health. This time, we'll discuss getting comfortable with fear and unease while learning to trust your own intuition. If you're willing to let go and move forward, you can accelerate your journey towards food freedom.
Topics covered in this episode:
Last week's challenge for the listeners. The habitual thought that may be keeping you from food freedom. A thought you may have Googled in the past six months. What our body is showing us and how our mind reacts. What our genetics predispose us to. A little bit about set point theory. What would keep you from knowing your weight set point. The best thing you can do for your metabolism right now. What will happen if you truly stop restricting. A story about innate wisdom and how it plays out in life. Where our intuition comes from. Why it's important to get uncomfortable with fear and unease. How we become overwhelmed by stories about food. Your homework of what to write down and how it will help you. Why the unlearning process is so uncomfortable but necessary. What happens when you start just eating. Why food freedom makes you hungry.Tue, 14 Dec 2021 - 14min - 18 - How to Eat Series – Episode 3
This week, we move onto episode three of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds.
If you listened to episodes one and two of this series, we covered what keeps people stuck in their struggles with food. This episode focuses on what it means to be healthy, how our body innately emphasizes health, and how you can both be healthy and eat intuitively at the same time.
Topics covered in this episode:
What it means to be healthy. How you can eat healthy and intuitively at the same time. An exercise that can help you define what healthy means. Why there is no such thing as inherently bad foods. What our body is always seeking. How some of your unhelpful thoughts override others. Why it's important to consider that our body wants us to be healthy. What happens when you start to trust your body. Why listening to science and research isn't always the answer. What the mind says that keeps you from reaching food freedom. How there is health in all of us. Why it's important to release control over food. How this release of control relates to the journey of life in general. A next logical step in your journey to continue. A last question to consider for this episode.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 - 16min - 17 - How to Eat Series – Episode 2
Let's move on to episode two of the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds.
If you missed episode one, you'll want to go back and start listening there. This second episode is all about approaching freedom in eating with an open mind, even if you've tried it before and feel like you've failed. You can embrace a neutral experience towards food, no matter how long you've struggled with unhelpful eating patterns.
Topics covered in this episode:
What the body knows innately and intuitively. What it means to truly embrace eating. How to start eating freely again even if you've tried and failed before. What happens when you fall into the cycle of yo-yo dieting. Signs of innate health our body will do all on it's own. How people who struggle with food aren't always addicted. Why food is a neutral experience. What your life could look like as a natural eater. Why so many women struggle in their relationship with food. Why comparing our body shape to fruit is silly. Why it's important to sit with our uncomfortable feelings about weight. Alternative ways you can measure your health. How your life might change if you embraced our body's innate abilities. Why having a fed body is crucial for attaining food freedom. Why binging cannot be the answer for a fed body.Tue, 30 Nov 2021 - 21min - 16 - How to Eat Series - Episode 1
This episode of Eat Girl Eat kicks off the How to Eat series. This series is intended to help you gain a healthier relationship with your food and your body in a new way. It's about answering questions that come up often for women dealing with their own food-related struggles and the many misunderstandings we have about our bodies and minds.
Changing the way you perceive your life and yourself can have a profound impact on your relationship with food. This episode introduces a lot of the topics that will be discussed during this series in the coming weeks and sets the tone for learning how to eat.
Topics covered in this episode:
What our decisions create as we make them. Who we tend to seek out information from when making our own health decisions. A common question people have regarding eating. What will be discussed over the coming weeks in this series. Why it's important to be open-minded when it comes to food. A strategy to help you get the most out of this podcast. The most important message you need to take from this series. The marketing tactics that play into our ideas of health. Common misconceptions in health and wellness. Where the BMI (body mass index) scale originated. The role that our habitual mind plays. The kind of body we are all naturally born with. What happened during the Minnesota starvation experiment. How going into starvation mode can change your mindset around food. An important piece of advice to take away from this episode. What our body misses out on when we don't meet our food needs. The importance of questioning the rules and restrictions you place on food.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - 31min - 15 - Coaching with Rob & Patricia on Our Imperfect Life – Part 5
Here's the final of five parts following Maria with Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. This episode is a reflection on the insights Rob and Patricia have had and the changes that they've made since they began their coaching series with Maria.
These episodes have shown us that beneath the surface layer of our thinking, we all work the same way. When we see things in a new and refreshed way, we can make change effortlessly.
Topics covered in this episode:
The concerns and thoughts Rob has had since their initial discussions. Why having a conversation about our food struggles is important. The recent major change in Patricia's life. What Patricia has been doing when a feeling bubbles up. What it means to brave your life. What Rob thought this experience would be and what it actually became. How Patricia's eating and lifestyle habits have changed. Maria's challenge for Rob moving forward. The practice Patricia wants to work on. The importance of emphasizing flow and flexibility in your life. What letting it go looks like and why it matters. Why seeking alignment with yourself isn't totally personal. Why it's normal to outgrow things in our lives. A highlight of working with Maria through Rob's eyes. How coaching can promote positive change. Where you can connect with Maria and ask questions.Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/
Tue, 16 Nov 2021 - 50min - 14 - Coaching with Rob & Patricia on Our Imperfect Life – Part 4
Let's continue on with part four of five in collaboration with Our Imperfect Life. In this part, Maria, Rob, and Patricia are going to be discussing why it is not about the food. Rather, it's about habits, thoughts, and consciousness.
Our minds are illogical and habitual. You can't always trust it! It's important to remember that you must live life authentically and have your own unique experience.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Patricia's week has looked like. Knowing that what you are looking for isn't in the fridge. How a habitual mind and body cope. Being of service to yourself instead of others. Dropping the show and being yourself. How Rob has been doing this past week. How to deal with thought waterfalls and what exactly they are. Learning to prioritize yourself over habitual behaviours. Why it often isn't about the food. Does the scale really matter? Looking for a win and not seeing the truth of the situation. Addressing what else is going on in your life and being aware of what you're going through. Remembering that you are not a number on a scale. Finding balance in serving yourself and others. What can you take off your plate instead of adding to it? Knowing when you are at capacity and how that affects thoughts. Letting go of the rules surrounding food, weight, and everything else. Finding what is truly valuable. Why you need to stop looking for external validation. Knowing that your intuition is working for you and learning to listen to it.Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/
Tue, 09 Nov 2021 - 1h 03min - 13 - Coaching with Rob & Patricia on Our Imperfect Life – Part 3
Today's episode is part three of Maria's appearance on Our Imperfect Life with Rob and Patricia. This time, we'll be hearing about being stuck, how to overcome this phase, and finding your wisdom.
You don't have to learn how to manage life – you can follow your wisdom. It's different for everyone, so look inside yourself and ask where your wisdom comes from. This isn't just about weight, it's about becoming a more realized, true version of you.
Topics covered in this episode:
Being in service to yourself and others. The thought process that we commonly follow around food. How to leave the emotional hang ups on food behind. The stress surrounding food and how it impacts our health. Diet culture and blame. Being clear about where to create impact. Finding the flow and equilibrium of life. How Rob has been finding more whimsical and presence this week. Our thoughts during the day and how many are dedicated to food. Subconscious thoughts and their impact, along with the pressure to be "normal." Why you should stop standing at the fridge and staring. Eating with intuition. Quieting the thoughts to hear your body's true needs. Seeing through the marketing of food. Getting over the ingrained societal pressure around food. Knowing that you have your own internal guidance. Finding your voice and being your own advocate. Sharing love and gratefulness. Accepting the ebb and flow of emotions and life. What is truly important about the human experience? Driving your own narrative and not being afraid to be your authentic self.Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/
Tue, 02 Nov 2021 - 47min - 12 - Coaching with Rob & Patricia on Our Imperfect Life – Part 2
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat, Maria is sharing more of her experience in joining Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. Rob and Patricia invited Maria on as both a guest and a coach to talk about their relationship with food and themselves, and this is part two of five.
The secret to changing everything is to recognize your habitual thinking. This is what this episode's conversation revolves around. Habitual stories we have about food and weight can really influence the life we live, but it's never too late to change the way we think about these things.
Topics covered in this episode:
What came up when Patricia reflected on her personal narrative of feeling fat. Why Patricia says she feels that she's always the exception. What stops Rob and Patricia from feeling good enough. Why your truth is worth sharing. Where Rob is at in his own health journey. Rob's personal belief of why we are on this earth. The struggles Rob had to get back to previous levels of activity. What Patricia says she can't get up in the morning without. When Rob and Patricia spend valuable time together and what's missing. Why it's just as important to serve ourselves as well as others. Teaching people how to treat us. A story that illustrates how Patricia has been putting others first for a long time. Why we need to give ourselves permission to do things differently. How our attachments lead us to see things in black and white. Why it's important to remember we see life through our own unique lens. Redefining what it means to serve others.Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/
Tue, 26 Oct 2021 - 1h 03min - 11 - Coaching with Rob & Patricia on Our Imperfect Life – Part 1
Starting off a five-part series, Maria shares an important conversation she had with hosts Rob and Patricia on their podcast Our Imperfect Life. Rob and Patricia invited Maria on as both a guest and a coach to talk about their relationship with food.
This conversation begins with a spirit of curiosity and openness to seeing what shows up. Throughout the episode they discuss anxiety, how we frame weight gain and weight loss, and how we can better honor our own human experience.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Rob is working towards regarding his health right now. How being vulnerable and acting as an example can lead to change. What we all have an innate sense of. Unhealthy measures of health success. How some moments are generated over time. The role that mindset plays in our eating habits. How long experiences last physiologically. Labelling our human experiences in our own unique ways. Why we sometimes eat food we don't even enjoy. How we are perfectly fine the way we are. Why Rob and Patricia have avoided talking about weight in the past. Ways you can let your weight figure itself out. What happens when we start obsessing over our own food? How to identify when you are in a thought trap. What's been in front of Rob this whole time that he didn't see before. What Rob and Patricia are taking away from this conversation. Why no experience is a waste of time. Why our relationship with food gets complicated.Our Imperfect Life: https://lnns.co/S-gW5C_VnvE If you want tips for finding Food FREEDOM plus my weekly newsletter, subscribe HERE: https://go.m-path.ca/free-access Our Imperfect Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourimperfectlife/
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 - 59min - 10 - What It Means to Be Human With Patricia Joyce
On this episode of Eat Girl Eat we're joined by Patricia Joyce, an anxiety and clutter coach, intuitive energy practitioner, and podcast co-host of Our Imperfect Life. Patricia operates under the same coaching philosophy that I use to support my clients with food freedom, and she uses it to support individuals struggling with anxiety.
During the episode, Patricia shares her struggles so openly and authentically. Through her own experiences and growth, she now recognizes what it means to be human. It was unexpected, but there was a moment of reverse coaching during the episode where I had my own "a ha" moment.
Topics covered in this episode:
When Patricia and her husband Rob started their podcast. What we recently discussed on Patricia's podcast. Patricia's struggle with food as a child and what it looked like. How these struggles impacted her school experience. The inner dialogue Patricia had in her younger years. How her thoughts and perceptions have shifted in time. Why Patricia says her life is both beautiful and imperfect. Why Patricia doesn't keep clothes in her closet that don't fit. How a shift in mindset helps people move towards food freedom. How the story we tell ourselves plays into our relationship with food. Changes for Patricia since having Maria on her podcast. Why placing limits on what and when you can eat a healthy option. Enjoying the food you love is really not a problem. How Patricia describes her experience of being in the moment with food. What it means for Patricia to give yourself a break. How sometimes our struggles with food aren't actually about food at all. One piece of advice Patricia has for the listeners.Patricia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulworkwithpatricia/
Our Imperfect Life podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/our-imperfect-life/id1489112499
Wed, 06 Oct 2021 - 45min - 7 - Powering Through Negative Food Thoughts with Rowan Kersley
Rowan Kersley is speaking with us in this episode. She is a long-time friend and colleague whom I highly respect and admire as someone to look towards for healthy, normal eating. This conversation gave us the opportunity to dive into the mindset of someone who is able to sustain a healthy relationship with food overall despite the negative thoughts she's had along the way.
This episode gives us the opportunity to pick the brain of someone who doesn't believe they struggle greatly with food, their weight, or the way they look. That's not to say Rowan's never had those thoughts, because as she shares in this episode, she has been there. Yet, she's navigated and explored this discomfort in her own way. Rowan reveals how she was able to be aware of her thinking without getting wrapped up in it.
Topics covered in this episode:
What Rowan's relationship with food has looked like throughout her life. How this relationship has changed with age. How Rowan frames weight gain post-pandemic. Why tighter pants are not the biggest deal. Ways to cultivate healthy habits around food. What tends to happen when you place restrictions on food. What the recent research says about an individual's food thoughts. How food mindfulness influences your thoughts. What it means to take a bigger picture perspective on what you eat. One thing Rowan will confess to about her eating. How our struggles make us human and normal. The advice Rowan would offer to anyone having negative thoughts around food. Why you shouldn't judge yourself so harshly for your thoughts. How to incorporate enjoyment into your food experience. How women are especially hard on themselves. The takeaways from Rowan's experiences.Tue, 14 Sep 2021 - 29min - 2 - IntroductionWed, 28 Jul 2021 - 06min
- 1 - TrailerWed, 28 Jul 2021 - 01min
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