Have you ever wondered how toxic relationships could be influencing your relationship with food and your body?

In this episode, we’re diving into how disordered eating often sneaks in as a coping mechanism when emotions get too messy or relationships feel like a rollercoaster you can’t get off.

If you’ve felt stuck in patterns of self-criticism or body fixation, this conversation with Kathryn Holt PhD, LCSW offers insight into the deeper emotional dynamics at play—and how to break free.

In this episode you will:

• Learn why “feeling fat” isn’t a feeling and how it to begin to reconnect your mind and body
• Uncover the 2 most surprising suppressed emotions that are linked to both eating disorders and relationship challenges
• Understand how disordered eating and toxic relationships both exacerbate nervous system dysregulation and keep you stuck in unhealthy situations

Press play now to explore the powerful link between emotional healing and reclaiming control over your relationship with food, your body, and your life.

MENTIONED:

• Kathryn’s website: http://kathryncholt.com
• Kathryn’s IG: @‌drkathryncholt
• Kathryn’s books: Overcoming Body Hatred Workbook and Stronger Than PBD Journal
• Episode 40: Finding Self Love & Trust in Yourself So You Can Heal Heartbreak & Increase Your Self-Esteem With EFT Tapping https://pod.fo/e/27408e

RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:

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• Learn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)
• Navigate triggering moments without shutting down
• Feel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationship
• Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you

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In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.