Best Dana Sturtevant Podcasts (2024)

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[A Return to Love] Living from Love, Not Fear 40:52

2h ago40:52

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"This book is written as a guide to the miraculous application of love as a balm on every wound. Whether our psychic pain is in the area of relationships, health, career, or elsewhere, love is a potent force, the cure, the Answer.” – Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love Have you ever wondered how fear might be holding you back, keeping you stuck i…

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[Body Talk] What POLYVAGAL THEORY and the nervous system have to do with eating disorders with Dr. Kari Anderson 56:08

2d ago56:08

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"Love is really a state of safety... and when we're not in a state of fear, we can finally connect, with ourselves and others." – Kari Anderson Have you ever felt like fear was running the show—whether in your relationship with food, your body, or your emotions? What if the key to breaking free was understanding how your nervous system works, and m…

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Trailer 2:08

1d ago2:08

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Welcome to The Body Trust Podcast, a podcast about collective healing and the radical journey of body reclamation in a culture of anti-fatness, weight stigma, disordered eating and other traumas. Hosted by Dana Sturtevant, Hilary Kinavey, and Sirius Bonner, The Body Trust Podcast will challenge prevailing views on food, bodies, weight, and health, …

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[Body Talk] Emotional safety and healing the TRAUMA underneath the eating disorder with Courtney 1:03:10

5d ago1:03:10

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ "I just want to be accepted as a human—a whole human." Have you ever felt reduced to just your appearance or body size, as though your worth is tied to how others see you (or not see you)? In this raw and hone…

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[Body Talk] Caring what OTHER PEOPLE think or say about your body with Rachael St. Germain 59:08

11d ago59:08

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ "I can learn how to accept my body, but if other people are going to judge me, how will I deal with that?" Let's be real—how often do we worry about what other people think about our bodies? 🙄 In this episode,…

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[Body Talk] When you don’t “look” like you have an eating disorder with Keshia 1:03:45

19d ago1:03:45

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ Food was her enemy, something she was in battle with constantly. She was in a constant state of anxiety and hyper-vigilance. Keshia's courageous journey from questioning the need for treatment to finding valid…

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[Body Talk] Letting go of clothes that DON'T FIT and control 45:32

1M ago45:32

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ 🚨BIG UPDATE ON THIS PODCAST🚨 Louise has been on a long journey to recovery. Now in her 40's, she is not going back, she is going forward. In fact, after she got done recording this episode, she boldly followed…

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[Body Talk] Maintaining a PERFECT IMAGE: Lia Parisyan talks external pressures, emotional exhaustion, and facing bathing suit fears head-on 49:17

3M ago49:17

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ "There's a lot of pressure in my industry and tech to look a certain way, to dress a certain way, to talk a certain way, to behave a certain way." Lia Parisyan felt immense pressure to conform to the perceived…

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[Body Talk] Working through "MOM GUILT" and managing a CHRONIC health condition with Joni O'Donnell 45:46

3M ago45:46

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ "The only reason that I started manipulating food was to manipulate my body." Join us for a candid talk with Joni O'Donnell, a certified intuitive eating counselor, body image coach, and facilitator of the Bod…

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[Recover Strong] Breaking FREE from the binge-restrict cycle with Dana Sturtevant 23:59

3M ago23:59

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"The more we're aware of our patterns or cycles, the more we can start to change them." Do you fluctuate between trying to be "good" and eating less, until you find yourself bingeing? This one's for you. Registered Dietitian Dana Sturtevant joins us again to explore "The Cycle of Coping". Dana unpacks the intricate patterns we form around eating di…

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[Body Talk] Fear of AGING, weight gain, and other’s perceptions that control your IDENTITY 36:59

3M ago36:59

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✨ Join Jessica Flint and fellow warriors for a once in a lifetime luxury glamping experience over Halloween at the Radiant Warrior Retreat ✨ Welcome to Body Talk! The latest series on the Recovery Warriors Podcast Channel. In the premiere episode, Jessica Flint & Andrea Wells explore: The surprising parallels between discomfort around weight gain a…

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[Recover Strong] LOSING the WEIGHT of other people's opinions: Rachael St. Germain's body story 36:14

3M ago36:14

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"Life is much more beautiful and free if I'm not constantly scanning the world to see what other people think of my body." Today's episode features writer, mindset coach, and fellow Recovery Warrior Rachael St. Germain. After years of struggling with people pleasing, not feeling good enough, and believing that her physical appearance contributed to…

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[Recover Strong] Revealing what MEN need in eating disorder recovery with Aaron Flores, RDN 34:24

3M ago34:24

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"The number of folks who identify as male and experience eating disorders is going up." Take a listen as Registered Dietitian and Certified Body Trust provider Aaron Flores sheds light on the common barriers men face in eating disorder recovery, such as societal stereotypes and stigma, and hear how the power of community and compassionate connectio…

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[Recover Strong] The role of BEAUTY IDEALS, body hierarchies, & societal trauma in recovery with Dana Sturtevant 37:24

4M ago37:24

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"Our body liberation is bound up in one another. None of us are free until we're all free." Today's episode features registered dietitian, co-author of the book Reclaiming Body Trust and co-founder of The Center for Body Trust, Dana Sturtevant. Dana is a gem of knowledge and inspiration on the topics of body trust, and working with the societal for…

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[Recover Strong] EMBRACING your natural body size: Meghan De Maria's journey to body acceptance 31:51

4M ago31:51

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"It’s okay to be fat and to stay fat. It’s okay to not pursue intentional weight loss." Today's episode features journalist and body liberation advocate Meghan De Maria. Take a listen as she uncovers her raw and transformative journey toward body acceptance and healing. Delving into the pressures of societal ideals, personal battles with food and e…

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[Recover Strong] What's GRIEF got to do with it? The 5 stages of BODY GRIEF in eating disorder recovery 34:35

4M ago34:35

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Discover how waves of grief can guide you towards healing. In this conversation, Hilary Kinavey, LPC, sheds light on the role of body grief. Take a listen as we explore the complex emotions tied to grief and body image, and how we can navigate them with compassion and self-awareness. The 5 stages of body grief are: 1. Denial 2. Anger 3. Bargaining …

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[Recover Strong] Facing your FOOD FEARS: Exploring the role of a FEAR DIARY in exposure therapy 17:47

4M ago17:47

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"Exposure therapy is like jumping off a cliff when you can't see the bottom, and hoping there's a landing." Dr. Carolyn Becker, leading expert in exposure therapy for eating disorders, breaks down how to effectively create and utilize a fear diary to help you find more peace and freedom with food & body. Take a listen as she sheds more light on the…

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[Recover Strong] Reclaiming BODY TRUST with Hilary Kinavey, LPC, of the Center for Body Trust 34:39

4M ago34:39

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Is it really possible to trust your body after living with an eating disorder? Today's guest says YES. Body trust is a birth right, and you can find your way back to it again. Licensed professional counselor, educator, author, and coach - Hilary Kinavey joins host Andrea Wells to unravel how societal pressures, fatphobia, and diet culture distort o…

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[Recover Strong] Overcoming BULIMIA and finding recovery in MID-LIFE: Julie Wickham’s body story 35:56

5M ago35:56

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Recovery is possible at ANY age. Courage Club alumni, social worker, and fellow recovery warrior Julie Wickham has had a transformative journey finding recovery in midlife through Recovery Warriors' programs. She’s here today to share her body image healing story. Exploring the misconception that 'skinny equals healthy’, Julie challenges harmful cu…

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[Fear Less] Being SEEN for who you are and caring less about rejection 53:57

5M ago53:57

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Join our 5-Day Summer Bootcamp to Transform Your Body-Image at recoverywarriors.com/bootcamp 🍑 Learn actionable steps through the Body Freedom Framework™️ Daily workshopping of specific body image challenges Create a personalized body freedom plan Gain powerful tools to break free from debilitating body image struggles Find clarity and strength amo…

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[Recover Strong] "Have you gained/lost weight?" Navigating weight comments and body shame with Dr. Chuks, MD 26:59

5M ago26:59

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Unlock the secrets to navigating comments on your body size. Are you struggling with the constant pressure from societal beauty standards? Do comments about your body size trigger feelings of shame or fear? We hear you. Dr. Chuks returns to Recover Strong to share strategies to maintain your strength amidst societal pressures, and reclaim your powe…

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[Fear Less] Confidence vs. Arrogance: Know the difference and OWN your power 52:21

5M ago52:21

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Join our 5-Day Summer Bootcamp to Transform Your Body-Image at recoverywarriors.com/bootcamp 🍑 Learn actionable steps through the Body Freedom Framework™️ Daily workshopping of specific body image challenges Create a personalized body freedom plan Gain powerful tools to break free from debilitating body image struggles Find clarity and strength amo…

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[Recover Strong] Eat without fear...harnessing SCIENCE to overcome your food and body struggles with Dr. Carolyn Becker, PhD 53:48

5M ago53:48

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Dial down your deepest eating disorder challenges using THIS technique. Today is a sneak peek, a little sample, into an exclusive expert Q&A session that recently occurred live inside the Courage Club. Dr. Carolyn Becker, PhD, author of the recently released Eat Without Fear guides us through the transformative world of exposure therapy for eating …

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[Recover Strong] Eating disorders don't DISCRIMINATE: A medical doctor's take on today's recovery landscape 32:46

5M ago32:46

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Never underestimate the power of sharing ED stories. In today's conversation with Dr. Chuks, MD, we delve into the heart of eating disorder recovery, and explore ways to overcome common recovery roadblocks on both an individual and cultural scale. Plus, Dr. Chuks shares details on his powerful new book, 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate,' which …

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[Recover Strong] Skip your workout (without feeling guilty)! A joyful movement DEEP DIVE with certified personal trainer Sam Previte 27:59

6M ago27:59

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Ever feel like you had a "bad" day if you don't exercise? This one's for you. Today's guest, certified personal trainer Sam Previte says "In order to make peace with movement, we have to have unconditional permission to rest". Take a listen as Sam once again joins host Andrea Wells to dive deep into joyful movement, and peel back the secrets on how…

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[Recover Strong] "What if I never stop eating?!" Navigating INTENSE HUNGER in recovery 25:03

6M ago25:03

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To give into cravings, or to resist them - what's the best strategy? Fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette returns to the show to answer a burning recovery question from our audience of warriors about extreme hunger and cravings that can come up in the recovery process. Take a listen and hear just what i…

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[Recover Strong] Unlocking the SECRETS to eating without GUILT with Alex Raymond, RD 40:15

6M ago40:15

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Guilt after eating is diet culture's shadow. Today's episode is a sneak peek into our latest Expert Q&A with Alex Raymond, RD held inside the Courage Club. In this transformative conversation, Alex and host Jessica explore the intricacies of intuitive eating and how it forms the bedrock for adapting to a life free from eating disorders. Take a list…

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[Recover Strong] Are you being LIED to?! Tackling diet culture BS with Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom 47:09

6M ago47:09

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Could these lies be holding you back in recovery? "You must be thin to be worthy" "It's your fault if you can't lose weight" "Weight=health" Today's guest, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom says "this isn’t working, the system is broken". Take a listen as she joins host Andrea Wells to discuss her work and dive deep into diet culture to peel back it…

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[Recover Strong] SMASHING stigmas and finding the "you" outside of your eating disorder with Cara Lisette 40:11

7M ago40:11

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Who are you without an eating disorder? Today's guest is fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette. Over the years she’s candidly and vulnerably shared her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and bipolar disorder through social media and her blog Cara’s Corner. Cara is passionate about recovery, an…

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[Beyond Body] Letting go of a food and exercise checklist: Errin Witherspoon's story of creative healing and relinquishing control 34:46

7M ago34:46

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"I was using food and exercise as a way to get control of something, anything. Because the rest of my life felt completely out of control." In this episode, we're honored to have a courageous voice join us – Errin Witherspoon, an amazing alumni of our Recovery Warriors programs. She takes us through the transformative arc of her journey, and how sh…

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[Beyond Body] Saying goodbye to the SCALE with Tiffany Folk 30:59

7M ago30:59

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"I thought my body was the problem and that once I lost weight, the eating disorder would disappear. That didn't happen." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Tiffany Folk returns to the podcast channel to open up about her life-long struggle with body image, and how she's come to a place of focusing on what her body does for her, over how it loo…

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[Beyond Body] Running ON EMPTY: Finding freedom after decades of bulimia, diet pills, and restriction 49:11

7M ago49:11

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"True recovery means that I can eat anything, and trust myself not to purge or compensate afterward." - Kim Today we're diving deep with Courage Club member and fellow warrior, Kim. Take a listen as she shares her intense battle with societal pressures, body image, and eating disorders - and the extreme measures and substances she took to get there…

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[Beyond Body] 5 SCIENCE-BACKED methods to improve body image 29:02

7M ago29:02

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Hack your brain to heal your body image. 🧠 Dr. Carolyn Becker is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Trinity University at the Center for the Sciences and Innovation and co-creator of The Body Project. Through extensive research, she has discovered methods that you can practice in your daily life that are scientifically proven to make…

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[Beyond Body] 5 INTENSE emotions that come up when healing body image 32:58

7M ago32:58

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"At the most basic level, everyone who's struggling with an eating disorder, is struggling with a profound sense of disconnection and shame." In this episode you'll learn about five intense emotions that come up in body image healing work and the eating disorder recovery process. With the right emotional processing and regulation skills, you can ge…

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[Beyond Body] 5 things to know about CONTROL and eating disorders 37:12

7M ago37:12

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"An eating disorder starts out as a way to gain control, until it starts controlling you." In this episode, we explore the scientific research on the role control plays in eating disorders and the different reasons it manifests. With an eating disorder, food, weight, appearance, and self-concept become meticulously managed and controlled. You may f…

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[Beyond Body] Infertility, early MENOPAUSE, and pregnancy loss: The perfect storm for an eating disorder 40:44

7M ago40:44

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"I had so much body grief and body resentment at this time that I completely lost my way. My body image took a huge hit. And a huge hit in terms of my eating disorder. I had so much grief that I was out of control. My body was out of control. I just needed to get to a place where I accepted that I needed help." In today's episode, we're spotlightin…

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[Beyond Body] How STAYING SMALL kept her from opening up: Sarah Wiseman's story of renewal 39:08

7M ago39:08

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"I had really lost myself, but I love who I am now. I love growing into my recovered self." Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Sarah Wiseman joins Jessica to share her powerful journey from struggling with body image, to finding strength and healing through starting a business in floral preservation. From childhood experiences to the pivotal mo…

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[Beyond Body] Embracing body GRIEF to rebuild body TRUST with Anna Sweeney, RD 31:15

7M ago31:15

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"Body image experiencing is not a destination where you get there and it's done." Today we're joined by renowned dietitian and eating disorder specialist Anna Sweeney to guide us through the profound impacts of body grief and the journey to rebuilding body trust. Anna shares her powerful journey of body grief and evolution while navigating a multip…

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[Beyond Body] “Activity Anorexia”: When EXERCISE becomes something to CONTROL 40:26

8M ago40:26

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"And for some reason, I thought if I was smaller, I would somehow be better at my sport." Sherry is a driven woman. Someone you would want on your team because you would trust that she wouldn't give up and would give it her all. This trait has served her well in her career, academics, and athletics, but not with food and exercise. Sherry starved he…

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[Beyond Body] Covering up your body and ENDLESSLY TRYING to lose weight with Joni O'Donnell 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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It took her over 40 years, but she finally found peace with food and her body. In the process, she gained A LOT of hard earned wisdom. Intuitive eating counselor and life balance coach, Joni O'Donnell is here today to share it all with you. Listen and learn about: - Childhood experiences triggering the pursuit of perfection - Changing inner thought…

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[Recover Strong] REDISCOVER your natural HUNGER CUES through these two steps 24:40

8M ago24:40

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To meal plan, or not to meal plan? An intuitive eating dietitian chimes in. Take a listen and discover the role of meal planning and regular eating in recovery, and how these two things can help you find your way out of a binge/restrict cycle. Vincci Tsui, RD shares how to navigate meal plans without feeling restricted, and how to tune back in to y…

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[Beyond Body] From severe body STRUGGLES to body FREEDOM: Andrea's body image journey 40:26

8M ago40:26

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"I'm living the life that I never thought I could have, free from the hell of body shame." From childhood insecurities to overcoming societal pressures, Andrea's path to self-acceptance is a testament to the strides that can be made in body image healing. Take a listen as Andrea Wells dives into her inspiring journey, and discover how she embraced …

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[Beyond Body] A letter to her YOUNGER SELF ❤️‍🩹 15:25

8M ago15:25

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“The more you try to “fix” the more you fixate on the “problem”. The problem that’s not even there. But it magnifies and you see it get bigger. This makes you feel more negative about yourself. You obsess over it and this only makes you feel worse.” This is an excerpt from a beautiful letter written by Nikki, a current member of the Courage Club. I…

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[Recover Strong] OZEMPIC and eating disorder recovery with Vincci Tsui, RD 38:34

8M ago38:34

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Can people in recovery use Ozempic? Should they use it? Today we’re diving deep into the world of weight loss injections. We’re talking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and all semaglutides. Their increasing popularity is changing the landscape of recovery and diet culture, and raising a lot of questions. Like: how do they work? Are they safe? Can people…

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[Beyond Body] The hidden costs of BODY DISSATISFACTION 42:38

8M ago42:38

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The financial & psychological impacts of body dissatisfaction are real. Toxic beauty standards not only impact mental health but also have significant financial implications. Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share personal experiences and statistics, from costs of care, costs of missed opportunities, to the costs of keeping up, to highlight how body …

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[Fear Less] Is weight restoration essential to do deeper healing work? 59:25

8M ago59:25

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Join our 5-Day Summer Bootcamp to Transform Your Body-Image at recoverywarriors.com/bootcamp 🍑 Learn actionable steps through the Body Freedom Framework™️ Daily workshopping of specific body image challenges Create a personalized body freedom plan Gain powerful tools to break free from debilitating body image struggles Find clarity and strength amo…

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[Recover Strong] "I'm not sick enough to get help"...Why you deserve support 22:04

8M ago22:04

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"Eating disorders are the only health issue where there's a race to the bottom." If you've ever felt like you are not sick enough or thin enough to receive eating disorder care, this episode is for you. Host Andrea Wells and guest Nia Patterson address a burning recovery question from a community member about feeling unworthy of support due to the …

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[Fear Less] HEAD goals vs. HEART goals 49:49

8M ago49:49

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Join our 5-Day Summer Bootcamp to Transform Your Body-Image at recoverywarriors.com/bootcamp 🍑 Learn actionable steps through the Body Freedom Framework™️ Daily workshopping of specific body image challenges Create a personalized body freedom plan Gain powerful tools to break free from debilitating body image struggles Find clarity and strength amo…

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[Recover Strong] RE-WRITING your body image story with Nia Patterson 36:05

8M ago36:05

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What stories do you tell yourself about your body? That's what fellow recovery warrior and mental health advocate Nia Patterson asks in their new body image workbook What's The Story?. Nia is a social activist, artist, content creator, podcaster, and business and body image coach. You may know Nia as @thefriendineverwanted online, where they share …

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[Fear Less] Letting go of FEAR OF JUDGMENT and other's opinions about you 48:38

9M ago48:38

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Join our 5-Day Summer Bootcamp to Transform Your Body-Image at recoverywarriors.com/bootcamp 🍑 Learn actionable steps through the Body Freedom Framework™️ Daily workshopping of specific body image challenges Create a personalized body freedom plan Gain powerful tools to break free from debilitating body image struggles Find clarity and strength amo…

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