How do we shift from shame, guilt, and food obsession into true self-love and nourishment? In this thought-provoking episode, Host Maraya Brown welcomes Marla Mervis-Hartmann—TEDx speaker, eating disorder recovery expert, and creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself—for a deep conversation about the emotional and spiritual aspects of our relationship with food.

Together, they unpack:

• Why so many women struggle with food & body image (and it’s NOT about willpower!)
• The real reason restrictive dieting & “fixing” never lead to lasting change
• How to step out of shame and into self-compassion for true transformation
• Why becoming your own best friend is the key to breaking free from food obsession
• Practical tools for healing emotional eating, binge eating, and self-judgment

For too long, diet culture has kept women stuck in a cycle of control, fear, and shame. This episode is your invitation to break free.

If you've ever struggled with your relationship with food or your body, this conversation is for you. Tune in now and take the first step toward food freedom and self-love!

About Marla Mervis-Hartmann: Marla is the founder of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, a program dedicated to helping women cultivate self-acceptance and confidence. After overcoming her own struggles with food and body image, she now empowers women to nourish themselves from a place of love, rather than control. She’s a TEDx speaker, Reiki Master, and the author of Be-Friend Yourself.

Resources & Links:

Befriend Yourself – Marla’s Book → https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/book 

Free Course: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating → https://goloveyourbodyloveyourself.com/emotionaleating 

Watch Marla’s TEDx Talk → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEVjlT9B6dU 

Connect with Marla:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/loveyourbodyloveyourself/ 

Website | https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/ 

 

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About Maraya Brown

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