How Nicole Learned to Love Her Body, Deal with Her Eating Disorder, and Intuitively Learn To Eat Again

Have you ever found yourself reaching for that extra cookie even when you're not hungry? Or using food as a coping mechanism during stressful times? If so, then you're in the right place. This episode is specially designed for you! I've poured all my knowledge and experience into this comprehensive guide to help you understand and overcome binge and emotional eating. It's a holistic approach that addresses not only your eating habits but also your mental and emotional wellbeing. This episode is about a journey that I, your host and guide, have been on professionally for over five years as an Eating Disorder Coach and a staff member at a residential Eating Disorder treatment center. My personal journey of healing has been much longer. Now, as I transition careers, this video represents my understanding of how to heal the root causes of binge and emotional eating. Remember, overcoming binge and emotional eating isn't about deprivation; it's about making mindful choices that nourish your body and soul. Are you ready to embark on this transformational journey?

In this special episode of the podcast, I share my interview on Write Your Best Self! "This can be a very anxious process. There's so much trauma around food... Learning to feel your body can be a scary process that brings up a lot." I'm super excited to introduce you to Jared Levenson - the founder of Eating Enlightenment. Jared was plagued with binge-eating for years until he learned how to transform his relationship with food. He's now a mindful eating zen master who's helped countless people curb their cravings through the power of journaling so they can feel empowered and enlightened around their food choices. In this powerful episode, Jared explains why journaling is such an effective tool for tackling food problems - as well as sharing his own personal story of transformation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. "The process of writing changes reality... it's very inspiring." In this episode, Jared and I explore:  What is mindful eating and what benefits does it offer.  How can our body tell us what to eat?  Why we turn to food as an emotional crutch - and how can we cultivate a healthier relationship.  How Jared discovered that writing can change your relationship with food while at a monastery. The science behind externalising our thoughts in our journal.  "Usually before people emotionally eat there's this cacophony - this internal argument back and forth that escalates. Then people binge to calm down those voices."   How labelling feelings helps us to unravel them.  The power of dialoguing with and hearing the different voices that show up around food.   Why changing your relationship with food helps you to reclaim your personal power.  Catching cues and rewiring triggers. Tapping into the wisdom of the body.  How can we trust our body to tell us what it needs to be healthy, vital, and strong.  Jared's story - how he transformed from binge-eater to mindful eating Zen master. And more... Feeling empowered around food can be a transformative experience. I hope this episode helps you to navigate forward in some way.  Jared's journaling prompt: Write with awareness right before you eat. How to discover more about Jared's work: 1. Visit the Eating Enlightenment website. 2. Check out Jared's YouTube channel. 3. View the Earing Enlightenment journaling app.  Also, check out the BestSelf Co. range of journaling tools: 1. Transform Fear to Focus [$5 investment]. 2. 52 List Journaling Prompts [a free tool]. Finally, if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show as it helps more people find us. You can also tag us on social. We're @bestselfco and I'm @georginaelmorshdy.  Support the show (http://bestself.co/)

Alex Dorr is the Founder and CEO of Mushroom Revival Inc., a business dedicated to supporting an individual’s health and wellness through the incredible properties of functional mushrooms. Alex co-hosts The Mushroom Revival Podcast  - the #1 mushroom podcast in the world. As a studied mycologist, he released a book titled, “Mycoremediation Handbook: A Grassroots Guide to Growing Mushrooms and Cleaning Up Toxic Waste With Fungi.”  

Dr WendyLeigh White, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and nondiet, weight-neutral nutritionist, takes a “nature cure” approach to prevention and healing in her clinical practice, teaching, and speaking. She has maintained a clinical practice since 2008 and taught at the graduate level since 2016. In 2020, she was included in the Portland Monthly’s Top Doctors, Naturopath category. Her aim is to empower every one of her patients/clients/students, especially those in larger bodies, to understand the interconnected systems of your body and its specific needs. In this way, you learn to tune in to the signals your body is telling you. Only then can you give it what it needs to heal, to thrive, to learn how not to follow in your family’s medical footprints. Building from a “nature cure” philosophy (food, water, air, movement, relationships), Dr White specializes in developing personalized lifestyle plans that align to your unique genetic makeup and lifestyle. She enjoys coaching people who are needing support with allergies, digestive issues (irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, constipation), and their relationship with food. Despite her full schedule of patient care and university teaching, the times that Dr White is most passionate is when she is speaking to groups about the body’s innate ability to heal itself and to keep itself in balance when supported appropriately. For more info, visit Dr. WendyLeigh White: http://www.drwendyleighwhite.com/

Aqua therapy can really help your body to heal. It's a great way to keep your joints and muscles loose, while also working on flexibility and range of motion. This practice can be revolutionary for people living in larger bodies, and is totally in line with the Health At Every Size Perspective. The water really helps with joints while still giving you a great movement practice. And aqua therapy is in warm water too so don't worry about the temp! I learned so much in this episode and I know you'll walk away with a ton of useful info! Plus, Jen is hosting workshops in the Bay Area mid-May so be sure to check out her website for more info! https://www.jennifersylvesterdpt.com/

Nicole is a nurse, coach, counselor and so many different roles! She struggled with an eating disorder for many years before finally recovering. Here she shares how she learned to love her body again and deal with the illness that once controlled her life! We all have something we struggle with in our lives - but it's not always about what we eat or drink! Nicole shares her story of how she recovered from an eating disorder and found peace within herself by using intuition and healing. For more info on Nicole, visit her at: http://www.nurtureconsultingllc.com/

What if your child no longer wants to eat? Maybe he or she is no longer growing so fast!  Knowing in what stage of life your child is helps you understand how to best help your child. Maryann Jacobsen is a best-selling author, and podcast host of the Healthy Family podcast. Maryann is a mother herself and writes from both a scientific and parental perspective. She's truly devoted the last 20 years of her life to these topics so be sure to listen and enjoy! For more info on Maryanne, see her website here: https://maryannjacobsen.com/podcast/

Intuitive eating is a way of eating that works with your body and environment to find what foods work best for you. This interview with Haley will cover the basics of intuitive eating, but it's not just about food, it's about finding balance in all areas of your life. For Haley Hughes, Crossfit is a big part of her life. Haley has figured out how to do hard exercise like Crossfit the right way: by listening to her body, having fun, and community. Haley also is an amazing dietician you can find online: Website: https://rdrxnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdrxnutrition/

In this interview with Kathleen Layer, we discuss the basics of eating intuitively.   Kathleen is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Master Level Coach. She helps women heal their relationship with food and their bodies through intuitive eating and body image work.    You can learn more about Kathleen on her website: kathleenlayer.com    And connect with her on Instagram @kathleenlayer  Eating is a big part of your everyday life and can have a major impact on how you feel about yourself, how you feel while exercising, and even how well you sleep at night! But how do you not get trapped in your head, or focused on perfectionism? Kathleen Layer shares her insights on intuitive eating, movement, and how she went from food and body-obsessed to food and body freedom.