Best Barely Contained Podcasts (2024)

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Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade 27:19

13d ago27:19

27:19

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.By Barely Contained

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EP 164: Reframe Your Recovery With These 10 Powerful Mindset Shifts for Healing & Growth✨ 17:11

3h ago17:11

17:11

Ohhh Happy Day! Or is it? I hope you are hanging in there sis! In my neck of the woods, my mom turned 70 today & I caught myself going down a long dark hole of the "what ifs" & negative thoughts. I found myself wondering just how many more years I had left with her. But I stopped myself mid-thought cycle & held the negative Nancy committee captive …

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EP 163.5: The #1 Step to Take in ED Recovery + Faith, Vulnerability & Overcoming Shame [MUST Listen REPLAY] 19:46

3d ago19:46

19:46

Hey Girl, Do you live with guilt or shame from unhealthy patterns or disordered behaviors with food? Do you try to control your food intake only to end up frustrated and like you have failed at life? I hate what this cycle does to so many of us women. In Episode 163.5 of the HBS podcast, I get vulnerable AGAIN and share the good stuff! I talk about…

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EP 163: Discover "Mental Conditioning" & LEVEL UP Your Recovery So That You Can Create a Life of Happiness & True Food Freedom 15:04

7h ago15:04

15:04

Happy Tuesday sister friend! How is the week treating you already? I'm actually freaking out a tad because school is starting over here in less than 2 weeks & while I CANNOT wait for us to get on more of a schedule, I'm holding on to summer with one mighty strong grip! Plus, I haven't even finished ordering all the school supplies for the boys & th…

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EP 162: The 5 Steps You Can Take RIGHT NOW to Escape Excessive Exercise & STOP Working Out Every Day 16:04

4d ago16:04

16:04

TGIF sister friend! Whew, can you believe it? We have arrived! HAHA. Well, almost...the weekend is still loading... So what do you have planned? It's going to be a rainy one here in the VA, but I'm looking forward to some quality time with the hubby & kiddos. I'll probably enjoy a few good yoga sessions & spend some time in reflection with the perf…

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EP 161: Do You Feel Like You Are Drowning in Overwhelm & Frustration? Stop Treading Water! Recovery From an Eating Disorder Is Possible🛟 9:34

7d ago9:34

9:34

Hey girl Hey! How are we already in August? Like what the actual happened to summer & how come school starts for us in just 3 weeks?! I don't know about you, but I am soaking up all the summer vibes & not ready to give up on them just yet. In fact, in this episode I bring to you a story from our recent family vacay that still gets me all fired up i…

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This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things [TEASER] 24:21

19d ago24:21

24:21

In this episode Jessica, Joe, and Dr. M discuss all the big and new changes in the polycule, regrets they have as content creators, and the fuckery of ignorant ass people. You can hear the rest of this episode and support Remodeled Love by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/remodeledlove. Plus you'll receive 3 years of exclusive content when yo…

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EP 160.5: Find Hope in the Journey to Freedom ~ HBS Interview with Jacqueline Sherman - PART 2 23:53

11d ago23:53

23:53

Hey sis! I sure do hope that you didn't miss Episode 160 of the podcast that launched Tuesday, where I speak with Jacqueline Sherman as our special guest in PART 1 of her story. As a follow-up from that convo, I'm sharing with you PART 2 today! Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging famil…

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EP 160: End the Emotional Eating Cycle, Heal From Past Trauma & Use Your Voice to Show up for Life ~ HBS Interview with Jacqueline Sherman - PART 1 30:22

14d ago30:22

30:22

Hey sis! Do I have a special guest for you today on the Her Best Self Pod! Jacqueline Sherman has an inspiring story about overcoming an eating disorder rooted in challenging family dynamics that left her feeling voiceless. At 15, during her parents' divorce, she turned to bingeing and purging to cope with the chaos. Despite trying various treatmen…

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EP 159.5: Are You Tired Living Restricted, Overwhelmed & Consumed With Food Control & Exercise? The #1 Choice You Must Make Today [REPLAY] 15:04

18d ago15:04

15:04

Happy Friday friend, How is your week going? We are on the last leg of our vacay & while it's been a blasty blast, part of me is ready to get back to reality. My heart thrives in tranquil time of reflection but I'm excited to come back refreshed & ready to bring you some fabulous new content on the HBS pod. Until then, I wanted to share with you on…

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EP 159: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”What Do I Do When The 'Voice' Inside of My Head Gets Louder & Louder?" [REPLAY] 17:43

21d ago17:43

17:43

Hi lady! How is the start of your week going so far? I hope you are embracing summer in all the chaotic, yet somewhat relaxing vibes it brings. This past week, a listener of the Her Best Self Podcast wrote in asking the question: "What do I do when the "voice" inside of my head gets louder & louder? I've been trying to navigate healing from disorde…

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EP 158.5: ✨Client Spotlight - The Power of Recovery Support & Mentorship ~ Her Story to Becoming Her Best Self With Sarah Brady - PART 2 10:41

25d ago10:41

10:41

HAPPY FRIYAY sister friend, Ready for the weekend? I know I am! We are loving our beach vacay already & the boys are living their very best life! But enough about me & the fam, how are you? I’d love for you to reply back to this email & share with me how your summer is going. What is bringing you joy this season? What isn’t? Are you feeling like yo…

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EP 158:✨Client Spotlight - What Freedom Looks & Feels Like ~ Her Story to Becoming Her Best Self With Sarah Brady - PART 1 27:26

28d ago27:26

27:26

Hey Sis, Happy Tuesday! Is this an incredible one or what? I wanted to drop a special note into your inbox today to shout it from the hilltops that YOU ARE WORTHY OF ALL your future dreams & desires. & that the struggle you may be facing right now is only temporary. It's not how the story ends. Today's message is all about HOPE. ~ + I wanted to per…

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EP 157: The #1 Pitfall to Avoid Right Now as You Break the Chains of Disordered Eating & Bad Body Image 13:55

1M ago13:55

13:55

Happy FRIYAY sister friend! Gosh, am I ready for the weekend. How about you? I'm actually freaking out a tad because we are leaving for our annual beach vacay in the OBX tomorrow & I haven't packed a thing.... BUT...that was because ya girl got priorities! & the main one today was ensuring I jumped on the podcast to send you a message of hope & sup…

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EP 156: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”How Do I Know if I’m Eating Enough or if I'm Overeating?" 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Hey girl HEYY! How is your week starting? I hope so very well! But to make it even better, I'd love for you to join me in another coaching over coffee episode on the HBS podcast today! ~ In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 156, I answer the question: "How do I know if I'm eating enough or overeating?" ~ Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen t…

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EP 155: Celebrate Your Independence & Find Ultimate Freedom From ED With These 4 Human Qualities 13:56

1M ago13:56

13:56

Hey Friend, How was your July 4th? I hope you had all the fun as you celebrated Independence Day & Freedom! The boys & I went to the pool & enjoyed the hot summer day here in the VA. It was full of red, white & blue & I was reminded of just how incredible it is to be FREE. TRULY FREE! Free from the chains of my eating disorder. Steven Covey (one of…

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EP 154: How to Honor Your Recovery & Navigate Summer Schedules, Vacations & Travel Without Losing Momentum of What You Truly Want🏖️ 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

Happy Tuesday sis! Goodness, am I excited to bring you Episode 154 of the Her Best Self Podcast. In today's episode I talk all about navigating the summer season & embracing recovery as you prep for upcoming events, vacations & schedule changes. Between BBQs, summer parties, bathing suits, kids in different activities, being home more often & out o…

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Jessie J's free Wikifeet account and Hugh Grant's concert carrots 37:09

1M ago37:09

37:09

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jessie J's free Wikifeet account, Hugh Grant's concert carrots and a household anthem for almost four decades.By Barely Contained

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EP 153: 3 Steps to Help You Surrender the Desire to "Lose Weight" or ”Maintain Weight”, so That You Can Find True & Lasting Freedom in Your Natural Body Size 18:32

2M ago18:32

18:32

Hey sis! How is the week going for you? I am actually a busy busy bee this week. My husband's brother is getting married tomorrow & we are in the midst of all the things. I'm not going to lie though....I love me a wedding! There is something so sweet, innocent & pure.... The commitment reminds me of committing to doing whatever it takes to find fre…

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EP 152: THE Biggest Problem You Will Ever Face in Your Quest to Freedom From An Eating Disorder + How I Overcame the Pain of Losing My Dream 13:58

2M ago13:58

13:58

Hey Sis! Oh MY GEE have I missed you! As I've transitioned to airing the show on Tuesday's & Friday's from the usual Monday's & Thursday's it feels much longer since I've been in your ear this week. Anyhoo, I've been waiting to share this one with you & I promise today's episode will change the way you show up for yourself & your recovery!! In Epis…

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EP 151: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”Why Do I Save My Calories for Later in the Day? How Do I Stop Feeling Like I Have to Save Up My Food for Later?” 15:45

2M ago15:45

15:45

In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 151, I answer the question: "Why Do I Save My Calories for Later in the Day? How Do I Stop Feeling Like I Have to Save Up My Food for Later?” ~ Here is a hint, (but I encourage you to listen to the full episode still): Yes, you are worthy of all things in abundance. BUT....will you allow yourself to believe it? What…

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EP 150: Want a Good Book This Summer? These 4 Inspirational Reads Will Change Your Life & Your Recovery📚 9:06

2M ago9:06

9:06

Hey girl! Today I am getting right to the point! It's SUMMER SISTER & I wanted to speak love & light right into the mic today to share with you inspo & hope as you navigate recovery in one of the most triggering times of year. (enter the dreaded bikini season...) That is why I feel you need to armor up sis with a good book & a quiet place to reflec…

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EP 149.5: Are You in Quasi-Recovery? Must Listen REPLAY The “Messy Middle” & the Key to Becoming Fully Free✨ 20:54

2M ago20:54

20:54

Hey sis, Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Believe you can, and you're half way there." & while I completely agree...BELIEF is of utter important in order to find complete food freedom, the other half of the equation is trusting the process & fully surrendering to the outcome. No matter what. In today's episode, I discuss the "messy middle" & what it …

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EP 149: The Most Powerful Commitment You Will Ever Make With You ~ It’s Time to Stand in Agreement! 16:53

2M ago16:53

16:53

Hi friend! So before I bring you all the truth bombs on this Monday, I want you to know just how much I am thankful for you! It's days like today, where I am reminded how blessed I truly am. It's days like today, where I get to show up here for you & remind you how blessed you truly are too! Yesterday at my oldest son's baseball tournament, I got t…

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EP 148: The 10 Phases of Eating Disorder Recovery & Everything You Need to Know to Discover Where You Are Along the Path 20:52

2M ago20:52

20:52

Hey girl hey! How is it Thursday already? I can't even! All I know is it is HOT here in Virginia & I am loving the start of summer vibes! But let me be for real....this mama is not ready for the summer schedules. Oh my how it is transition time! Both of my boys are in camps (thank you baby Jesus!) But at the same time, I cannot believe my oldest is…

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EP 147: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”I Have Struggled With Disordered Eating for Years of My Life, Will This Ever Go Away for Me?" 14:01

2M ago14:01

14:01

Hey girl! How was your weekend? Mine started with baseball & ended with a sick kiddo :( All in all, we are hanging in there & loving the June weather despite a few setbacks & germs. But I wanted to make sure I helped start your week off right & record an episode that I truly feel will speak to your heart. In Coaching over Coffee, Episode 147, I ans…

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Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction and Richard Madeley's icy privates 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.By Barely Contained

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EP 146: The 5 “D’s” (Biggest Challenges) Keeping You Trapped in the Disordered Eating Cycle & How You Can Overcome Them🙌 14:51

3M ago14:51

14:51

Sister, I literally cannot wait to share with you the 5 "D's".... What am I talking about? The 5 "D's" are what I believe are the BIGGEST challenges you will ever face as you navigate freedom from food & that 'crazy thinking' controlling your every day. ~ In Episode 146, I discuss these 5 pitfalls, so that you can recognize where you may be stuck i…

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EP 145: Are You Ready to BREAK All the RULES So You Can Live Life Free? I Broke up With My Food Rules & You Can Too! 15:09

3M ago15:09

15:09

Happy Memorial Day! It's a day for remembrance, honor & celebration. & that is why I feel it's the perfect day to BREAK UP with your food rules so that you can live life FREE! Eleanor Roosevelt said, "Well behaved women rarely make history". Sis, it's time you make history! It's time to lay down those nagging thoughts about food that are controllin…

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33: It's Never Too Late To Open Up 54:45

3M ago54:45

54:45

I've been waiting so freakin' long to tell y'all that, after 43 years of monogamous marriage, my in-laws (Dr. M's parents), have discovered the joys of swinging...and now they're both big ol' bisexual sluts having the time of their lives—in their 70s! And they sat down with me and my husband in our recording studio and spilled all the tea on their …

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EP 144: Coaching Over Coffee ~ ”Have I Ruined My Metabolism From Years of Disordered Eating Behaviors?” 11:13

3M ago11:13

11:13

Hey girl! I'm so excited to share with you a new thing we are adding to support you here at Her Best Self Co. Since I receive a ton of emails with questions from listeners of the HBS podcast, I thought I'd start recording episodes from time to time to highlight specific questions you ask me directly! I'm calling this "Coaching over Coffee" because …

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EP 143: Scared to ”Let Go” as You Navigate Freedom From ED? Use My 5 Question Framework to Help You ”Let Be” Instead💌 16:52

3M ago16:52

16:52

I'm bringing you some Beatles on this Monday morning! ~ No, not the kind my 6 year old finds crawling in the backyard, the actual BEATLES! Okay, let me explain! We like to dance party in our house! & this morning while we were making breakfast & singing our hearts out the song, "Let It Be", by the Beatles came on. It goes something like this... "An…

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EP 142: My Biggest Takeaways From Meeting the TOP Christian Business Leaders in the World + Life Lessons You Can Apply to Live ED Free 15:52

3M ago15:52

15:52

Hey sister friend! I am still pinching myself after a weekend of fun, where my husband & got to meet Tim Tebow, Craig Groeschel & Ed Mylett. About 6 months ago we decided to invest in the business & learn from some of the world's very best! It was a true honor & pleasure, but most of all...it got my creative juices flowing & I just HAD to share all…

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EP 141.5: FAV ALERT!! Sis, Rest if You Must but Don’t You Dare Quit! You Are Not a Quitter Replay 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

Hey sweet sister! Welcome back to the Her Best Self Podcast. Today, I'm dropping one of the most listened episodes of all team! In this replay, I share with you 2 important questions that you can ask yourself if you are ready to QUIT on recovery. Maybe you feel like you have tried over and over again to recover from disordered eating patterns and b…

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EP 141: How to Become Fearlessly Successful in Your Pursuit of Recovery From Disordered Eating 11:56

3M ago11:56

11:56

Hey girl hey, let's drop it like it's hot (because it's ThursYAY!) Okay okay...I admit I'm hyped up on coffee, a yummy breakfast & passion on this incredible morning. But, mostly I blame that the topic on today's podcast is something that I just can't wait to share with you & the world, because we don't talk about it enough. If you are like me & mo…

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EP 140: Are You ”Settling for Starving”? 8 Things That Are Better Than Settling for a Life of Disordered Eating🎚️ 17:33

3M ago17:33

17:33

Hello girl! I'm back in your inbox today sis & I am so excited to drop a brand new episode of the Her Best Self Podcast just for YOU! When I went to record today's show, I pivoted completely from what I was going to talk about to what I felt compelled to talk about. In Episode 140, I share 8 things that are BETTER than "settling" for a life of diso…

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EP 139: The 2 Emotions That Lead to Action or Inaction ~ Answer These Simple Questions to Support Your Food Freedom Journey 14:17

4M ago14:17

14:17

Hey there! Did you know that there are only 2 emotions that impact every choice you make & ever action you take? Wild right?! So what are they? Well...without giving away all the goods, I'll encourage you to listen in to Episode 139 on the Her Best Self Podcast so that you can hear for yourself! If you are tired of doing the same thing & you find y…

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Flavor Flav slams Jelly Roll trolls and Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Flavor Flav slamming Jelly Roll's trolls, Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury and Alan Titchmarsh's slug hatred.By Barely Contained

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EP 138: 7 Ways to "Battle the Bloat" & "Tame Your Tummy" in Recovery ~ How to Deal with GI Issues, Premature Fullness, Stomach Pain & Constipation 18:26

4M ago18:26

18:26

Hey girlfriend, How did your weekend end up? I'd love to hear all the stories of how your spring is starting off! I spent the weekend recording the pod for you, practicing yoga with my hubby & having a movie night snuggled up next to the boys. Yesterday was a full day at the ballpark cheering on my son's baseball team, "Go Canes Go!" (in which I'm …

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EP 137: POD Round-Up! The TOP 7 Downloaded HBS Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast Episodes of ALL Time! 10:37

4M ago10:37

10:37

Happy THURS Sis! How is this week treating you? How are all the things? This week has been somewhat challenging here in the VA & your girl is TIRRREEED! But boy, oh boy, am I THANKFUL for YOU! Here at Her Best Self Co., we are about to surpass 50k downloads in a zip of a timeline (or it seems like it anyways!) & I wanted to do a podcast round-up to…

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EP 136: You Are MORE Than Your Body! 7 Strategies to Help You Find PEACE With Your Body ~ Self Objectification & Body Image🎀 19:01

4M ago19:01

19:01

Hey girl! It's Monday & I am coming at you full force today! How did you see your body when you woke up this morning? Maybe you felt.... Tired. Sore. Hungry. Anxious. Fill in your blank __________. ~ If you struggle with body image & wonder frequently what other people think about your body, then you sweet sister aren't alone... 90% of women are di…

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EP 135: How Long Does It Take to Recover From an Eating Disorder? The 5 Variables That Can Help Determine the Length of Yor Recovery Timeline 19:24

4M ago19:24

19:24

Happy THURS Sis! How is this week treating you? How are you treating you? I hope you are doing okay in your neck of the woods! Today, I wanted to invite you to listen in to the brand new episode on the podcast. I absolutely CANNOT wait for your listen of EP:135! In today's episode, I answer the question: How long does it take to recover from an eat…

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EP 134: 9 Key Characteristics of ”The Recovered” + Inspiration to Keep Going When Your Path to Freedom Feels Impossible 18:50

4M ago18:50

18:50

This year is flying by! How is it going for you sis? The truth over here is we are one baseball weekend to the next & I am doing my best to keep up with both boys, while granting myself permission to rest at the same dang time. I'm sure you feel me. My biggest advice: snacks on snacks! This baseball mom must have all snacks on deck for survival in …

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EP 133: The Raw, Real Truth About the Journey to ”Becoming” Your Best & FREE Self + How to Identify Your “Now” Needs 17:38

4M ago17:38

17:38

Hey girl hey! Popping in your inbox today to send you a bit of motivational love. As I was prepping for a new podcast topic I sat in silence, thinking & praying on how I could show up & deliver EXACTLY what you needed to hear today. & standing in my truth, I feel Episode 133 of the show does just that & some! Talking recently with a client, I notic…

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EP 132: What You Need to Know about the Restrict/Emotional Eating Cycle, so That You Can Gain Control Over Your Life💓 15:34

5M ago15:34

15:34

Hey there sister friend! I am so ready to embrace this new week. While I adored spring break festivities, I'm super excited to get back to our normal family routine & to spend time connecting with you & all of my incredible clients. What you should know about me is that your girl loves vacay, but I really love coming home after vacay! Let's be for …

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EP 131: The “Cave” of Restriction & Disordered Eating + the 4 Natural Sanctuaries to Set You Free From Isolation 17:47

5M ago17:47

17:47

How is your week going sis? I'm out here in the wilderness with the boys & loving it! And in Episode 131 of the podcast, I share with you yesterday's cave adventure :) I also talk about "cave brain", which is what happens in your brain when you are restricting calories or undereating & the 4 natural sanctuaries that you can experience RIGHT NOW to …

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EP 130: Are You on an Emotional Rollercoaster With Constant Mood Swings? 5 Stages You Must Go through to Cope With the Loss of Self 19:56

5M ago19:56

19:56

Happy April Fools Day! I'll be honest, I'm not the best with jokes, but there was a time where I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster kidding my own self that freedom from my eating disorder actually existed. My mood swings were off the charts. When I felt controlled by my disorder I would lash out at the people I loved & when I felt I had…

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EP 129: The Truth About Slip-Ups & Set-Backs in Recovery & What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up 17:14

5M ago17:14

17:14

It's that time of the week girl! I'm jumping in to your inbox today to check-in on you my sweet friend. How are you? No, how are you really?! ~ If you struggle with disordered eating, slip-ups & set-backs happen....well as sucky as they are (making you want to throw in the towel), it's time to start expecting them. Prepare for the slip-ups! Change …

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EP 128: 4 Aspects of Your TRUE Self & the Transformational Journey to Experience Freedom From ED🧭 17:17

5M ago17:17

17:17

Time is hopping by! (no pun intended!) This weekend was spent bunny shopping & organizing for the week ahead. How about you? I hope you had a great one friend. In Episode 128 of the Her Best Self podcast, I dive into the 4 aspects of what makes up your TRUE self & how you can experience TRUE & LASTING freedom. I also share with you a heartfelt poem…

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EP 127: You Are Your BEST Investment! Never Stop Growing, Learning & Evolving Into the Next Level of You 17:30

5M ago17:30

17:30

Happy Thursday friend, How's it going so far? As I sit here typing this I am listening to the glorious sound of birds chirping right outside of my office window. HELLO SPRING! I don't know about you, but this girl can't deal with the cold! I am so very ready for warmer weather & to see all the spring flowers GROW. Which brings me to Episode 127 of …

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