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  • Becoming Anchored S8E5: How Disembodiment Fuels Body Image Distress

    In this episode of Becoming Anchored, host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by licensed certified social worker from The Eating Disorder Center, Megan Samuels.

    Together they explore the effects of disembodiment and how it impacts body image and body image distress.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. What is Disembodiment?: Together we discuss that disembodiment is the idea of being disconnected from our bodies and its cues. Laura and Megan emphasize the importance of building interoceptive awareness for things like hunger and fullness cues.
    2. Factors Contributing to Disembodiment: Megan discusses how disembodiment may be a protective factor or a way to cope with stress. Laura discusses that disembodiment is often praised in our culture and encourages us to explore where the disconnect began in our stories.
    3. Becoming More Embodied: Megan encourages us to have compassion and curiosity with our disembodied parts. She discusses beginning with having body neutrality and asking ourselves what our body may need at any given moment. Laura reminds us that it takes time to slow down and be intentional to pay attention to bodily cues.

      4. This episode provides insight into how disembodiment affects our body image and gives helpful tools to begin to move towards being more connected to our bodies.

      Homework: Journal or talk with a trusted person or therapist about your body and embodiment and the ways you do or do not show up in your body.

      Affirmation: “My body is for me.”

      Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

      Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

      ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

      ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
      ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
      ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
      ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
      ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
      ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
      ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

      We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

      Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

       
      We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

      24 min
    4. Becoming Anchored S8E4: How Attachment Shapes Body Image

      In this episode of Becoming Anchored, co-host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by co-host and licensed therapist Lauren Jackson.

      Together they explore attachment styles and the impact it has on body image throughout the lifespan.

      Key Takeaways:

      1. The Different Styles of Attachment: Together we define that attachment is how we show up in relationships with other people. Lauren explains the different attachment styles, secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganized.
      2. Attachment Injury and Body Image: Laura discusses the idea of attachment injury from our caregivers and how negative comments from our caregivers can affect our view of our bodies. Lauren explains we will do whatever we need to in order to stay connected to our caregivers so we may people please, self abandon, or pursue weight loss.
      3. Taking Care of Our Younger Selves: Laura discusses inner child work and being the parent we needed when we were younger around attachment and our body image. Together we discuss acknowledging the grief around not having secure attachment and how to have healthy, supportive relationships presently that are not solely focused on body image.

        4. This episode provides insight into our attachment figures and gives hope for healing for our adult selves and our body image.

        Homework: Explore what your attachment style is without judgment.

        Affirmation: “You are deserving of connection and care.”

        Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

        Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

        ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

        ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
        ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
        ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
        ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
        ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
        ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
        ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

        We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

        Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

         
        We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

        26 min
      4. Becoming Anchored S8E3: The Impact of Comments on Appearance

        In this episode of Becoming Anchored, co-host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by co-host and licensed therapist Lauren Jackson.

        Together they explore the deeper meaning and impact of comments about appearance.

        Key Takeaways:

        1. Commenting on Appearance: Lauren and Laura discuss a comment they often hear of, “You look great, have you lost weight?” Lauren discusses that commenting on appearance often has good intentions behind it, however, there are underlying messages and beliefs attached to it.
        2. Underlying Beliefs Attached to Appearance: Lauren gives examples of different beliefs that may follow: “I am now accepted because I have lost weight and the idea that “thin is good and fat is bad”. Laura discusses how society perpetuates the idea of using our physical body to get love, acceptance, belonging, and care.
        3. Moving Away From Appearance-Based Comments: Laura encourages us to explore how we want to respond differently if we do notice someone changes physically. Together we discuss exploring if commenting on someone’s appearance or body adds value or meaning to the relationship. They challenge us to find other points of connection with our loved ones other than commenting on appearance.

          4. This episode provides insight into the effects of appearance-based comments and how to navigate these comments.

          Homework: Reflect when someone has commented on your appearance, how did you internalize it, and what did you believe about yourself?

          Affirmation: “Your worth is innate.”

          Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

          Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

          ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

          ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
          ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
          ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
          ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
          ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
          ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
          ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

          We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

          Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

           
          We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

          16 min
        4. Becoming Anchored S8E2: Finding Compassion For Yourself Amidst Diet Culture

          In this episode of Becoming Anchored, host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by registered dietitian Leslie Schilling.

          Together they explore the loneliness of diet culture including body image and relationships while also giving yourself and others compassion.

          Key Takeaways:

          1. Loneliness In Diet Culture: Together we discuss the experience of loneliness as we learn to separate ourselves from diet culture. Leslie validates the desire to go back into diet culture while Laura encourages individuals to seek new community with like-minded people.
          2. Body Peace Is on a Spectrum: Leslie reminds us that body peace does not equal the experience of "perfect" body image. It is normal to not love our bodies every single day because peace is on a spectrum. Leslie reminds us that society and cultural body expectations are often unattainable and to compassionately lower the expectations we have put on ourselves in order to have more body acceptance, peace, and make choices that are in line with your values.
          3. Finding Connection: Laura and Leslie discuss how body bashing is a common way to connect with others as a result of diet culture. They encourage us to connect in other ways. They also encourage us to have patience with those in diet culture and Leslie discusses healthy communication with people who are immersed in diet culture.

            4. This episode provides insight into how diet culture affects our everyday lives and gives helpful tools to increase your self-compassion in the midst of diet culture.

            Homework: When you feel the need to restrict food or change your body, stop and remind yourself to give yourself self-compassion.

            Affirmation: “Diet culture is loud and there is nothing wrong with my body.”

            Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

            Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

            ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

            ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
            ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
            ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
            ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
            ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
            ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
            ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

            We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

            Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

             
            We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

            22 min
          4. Becoming Anchored S8E1: Navigating Body Image During Adolescence

            In this episode of Becoming Anchored, co-host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by licensed marriage and family therapist, Ragan Graves.

            Together they explore how body image can impact adolescents in their developmental years.

            Key Takeaways:

            1. Adolescents’ Brain and Body Image: Together we discuss how various changes, such as puberty, can affect adolescents’ body image. Ragan and Laura discuss how adolescents’ bodies developmentally change as they should and there can be an increase in distress due to societal pressure of being in an idealized body based on media portrayal. Laura emphasizes the importance of families having conversations around body changes.  
            2. Underneath Body Image Surface: Ragan and Laura explore the idea that body image is not only about appearance. Ragan discusses underneath the surface of body image needs, there are needs such as being accepted, known, and loved. Laura discusses the way in which  adolescents may seek out these needs through changing their bodies.
            3. Supporting Adolescents With Their Body Image: Laura discusses the importance of psychoeducation for parents and doing their own work around their body image. Ragan encourages parents to listen and empathize with their children, rather than being dismissive of their body image concerns. Together we discuss being mindful of social media consumption and exploring how social media impacts adolescents’ body image. Finally, we discuss helping adolescents set appropriate boundaries in regards to their body image.

              4. This episode provides insight into navigating body image during the adolescent years and providing practical and helpful tools to help your child through this stage of life.

              Homework: Write a letter to a younger version of yourself about the cost of pursuing an ideal body image that we as a society have defined as the ideal appearance. Stand in front of a mirror and write down things you like about yourself.

              Affirmation: “ I will give myself compassion as my body goes through growth.”

              27 min
            4. Becoming Anchored S7E12: Two Questions Everyone Has About Body Image

              This episode of Becoming Anchored is hosted by licensed therapist, Laura Deneen.

              Laura answers your most asked questions around body image and provides practical tools and tips.

              Key Takeaways:

              1. My Friend Is On a Diet, What Do I Do?: Laura encourages you to identify the emotions that show up for you around this topic and give yourself compassion. Remember your “why”; ask yourself why you started on healing your body image? Laura invites you to explore what you may need from a friendship in which one of the parties is on a diet. Perhaps you want to be assertive and set boundaries or it may feel safer to take space from this person. Then, find your safe people during this season to support you.
              2. I Am Afraid of Gaining Weight: We live in a society that praises the “thin ideal” and is fatphobic. Laura encourages you to tend to the fear of weight gain and ask yourself what you are afraid of. You may have fears that you will be rejected or mocked if you gain weight or, on a deeper level, that you believe you will be unlovable. It is also important to explore your values and unpack traumatic experiences you have had regarding your body in a therapeutic space. Finally, Laura invites you to explore your own beliefs around fatphobia.

                3. This episode provides insight into common body image questions and invites you to explore these questions with compassion and curiosity.

                Homework: Explore your boundaries with your friend who is on a diet and explore your beliefs around weight gain.

                Affirmations: “ My body is allowed to grow and change.”

                Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

                Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

                ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

                ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
                ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
                ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
                ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
                ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
                ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
                ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

                We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

                Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

                 
                We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

                16 min
              3. Becoming Anchored S7E11: Body Image Card Deck Part 2 - Image Management and the Somatic Experience

                This episode of Becoming Anchored is hosted by licensed therapist, Laura Deneen.

                Laura discusses how image management can impact our body image and explores how our somatic sensations provide helpful insight into our internal world.

                Key Takeaways:

                1. What Is Image Management?: Image management is our desire to be perceived a certain way. It is rooted in deep fear and longing for connection, belonging, and acceptance from others. Laura explains the negative consequences of it such as, showing up inauthentically and we become disconnected from our bodies.
                2. Name Somatic Experiences: Our bodies give us information about our somatic state and our constantly trying to communicate with us.  Our bodies are wise and give us cues about what is happening internally in our bodies, externally in our environments, and relationally with others.
                3. Letting Go of Image Management and Being In Tune With Our Bodies: Laura encourages you to “take off your mask” to help you move towards body peace and show up authentically as yourself with others. She also invites you to  identify somatic sensations because they help us cue into your experiences. She gives the example of noticing her breath was short driving and she needed to take a few deep breaths to help regulate her body. Paying attention to your bodily sensations gives you helpful information.

                  4. This episode provides awareness of the effect of image management with our bodies and the importance of listening to our body.

                  Homework: Carry one of the body image affirmations.

                  Affirmations: “ My somatic sensations provide cues to my needs.” and “ I acknowledge my human need for connection and belonging  and I'm curious about getting these needs met in ways that are supportive to me and my body.”

                  Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

                  Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

                  ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

                  ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
                  ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
                  ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
                  ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
                  ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
                  ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
                  ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

                  We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

                  Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

                   
                  We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

                  12 min
                4. Becoming Anchored S7E10: Body Image Cards Part 1: Breaking Free From Body Comparison

                  This episode of Becoming Anchored is hosted by licensed therapist, Laura Deneen.

                  Laura discusses a body image card from the card deck on body comparison and provides helpful tools to navigate through the comparison.

                  Key Takeaways:

                  1. Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This card deck, created by Laura, has 61 body image interventions with affirmations on the back of each card to support you in your body image journey. They are designed to be self-paced and give you practical tools to help you navigate difficult body image moments.
                  2. Moving Through Body Comparison: Laura explains the body comparison card that focuses on shifting from comparison to being present in your life. The card encourages you to ask yourself what you need that you do not have. It also encourages you to shift towards presence and mindfulness in your body image journey.
                  3. Helpful Tools For Comparison: Laura discusses moving through body comparison by examining when you tend to compare your body and the consequences, such as difficulty being present. She encourages you to catch body comparison in the moment and be mindful around your body’s physical sensations, emotions, and responses to the comparison. She invites you to create a resource plan to help you navigate these challenges.

                    4. This episode provides insight into how body comparison affects our view of our body.

                    Homework: Explore when and where you are comparing your body and choose one resource to implement to help navigate through the distress.

                    Affirmation: “I choose to extend kindness to my body during this moment of comparison.”

                    Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

                    Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

                    ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

                    ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
                    ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
                    ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
                    ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
                    ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
                    ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
                    ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

                    We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

                    Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

                     
                    We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

                    11 min
                  4. Becoming Anchored S7E9: Building Body Self-Trust

                    This episode of Becoming Anchored is hosted by licensed therapist, Laura Deneen.

                    Laura discusses the idea of self-trust in the context of body image.

                    Key Takeaways:

                    1. What Is Self-Trust?: Self-trust is the ability to recognize and meet our needs in a timely, consistent, and adequate manner. Laura encourages you to explore what your needs may be and if this feels difficult for you, then to be curious where your perspective of your needs came from. She asks questions about needs, such as, “Do my needs matter?” and, “Do I hold a belief that others' needs are more valid than mine?" to support you in understanding your relationship to your needs.
                    2. Self-Trust In The Context of Body Image: Self-trust matters in the context of body image because we are always with our bodies. Laura discusses how many people who struggle with body image concerns have trouble identifying their bodily needs. She explores the various reasons this may happen.
                    3. Building Self-Trust: Laura explores various ways to begin building self-trust with your body such as, looking at past times where you felt you could trust yourself or trust was broken. She discusses the importance of value-based work for building self-trust as well as exploring your beliefs around meeting your body’s needs.

                      4. This episode provides insight into what affects and prevents self-trust in the context of body image as well as ways to practice building self-trust.

                      Homework: Be curious about your needs, what interferes with your self-trust, what promotes self-trust, and your value system.

                      Affirmation: “I offer myself tenderness as I journey towards more self-trust.”

                      Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

                      Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

                      ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

                      ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
                      ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
                      ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
                      ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
                      ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
                      ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
                      ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

                      We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

                      Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

                       
                      We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

                      17 min
                    4. Becoming Anchored S7E8: Why “You’re Not Fat” Isn't Helpful Reassurance for Your Child's Brain

                      Host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by co-host and fellow licensed therapist, Lauren Jackson.

                      Together we discuss the harmful consequences that may arise when we teach our children they're "not fat" and how to navigate this conversation instead.

                      Key Takeaways:

                      1. Our Children and Body Image: It is common for our children to come to us with body image concerns. Your child may have expressed a fear of being called "fat," which has become a weaponized word in our culture. Often parents reassure their child they are not fat; this statement and reassurance actually does more harm than good. Lauren validates us that when we reassure our child, we, as a parent, want to take away any of our child’s distress and take away their pain. However, there are better ways to support a child in coping through this possible distressing experience.
                      2. “Fat” Is Not a Bad Word: Lauren discusses when we reassure our child that they are not fat, we are reinforcing the idea that being fat is unacceptable and bad. It teaches our children to worry that they won’t be accepted or loved if they are “fat”.
                      3. Changing How We Respond: Laura discusses being curious about where your child learned this language. This opens up dialogue and connection with your child. Further, this promotes deeper conversation with your children and consideration of how to move forward if this fear is present. Lauren encourages us to shift our language about body image from appearance to function. Together we invite you to do your own body image work and be curious about your own internalized weight stigma.

                        4. This episode provides insight into our children’s body image concerns and how we can respond to them in a healthy way.

                        Homework: Reflect how you have responded when your child or children have come to you with a body image concern and explore what you may want to do differently.

                        Affirmation: “I am capable of having these hard conversations.”

                        Friend, we are passionate about offering more support beyond the insights and advice in this podcast. 

                        Becoming Anchored Co. is rooted in the belief that hope is fundamental to our human experience. The body image program + resources were created to support you in accessing hope and in shifting your relationship with your body. Our commitment is to authenticity, living in harmony with our values, and embracing the incredible resilience and adaptability that define the human spirit.On this podcast, you will find topics covering topics related to body image and embodiment. We are here to support you as you navigate towards peace, kindness, tenderness, and curiosity with your body.

                        ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Program: This evidence-based body image program is designed to equip you with 100+ practical skills and tools to navigate the challenges of body image, from diet culture to self worth. 

                        ⚓Becoming Anchored In Peace With Your Body Card Deck: This 61 card deck will provide you with support to become more at peace with your body. With practical, therapeutic tools you will learn how to become more embodied. It’s like having your therapist in your back pocket!
                        ⚓ The Safe and Connected Masterclass: This free masterclass is your guide to identifying and cultivating relationships with safe people.
                        ⚓ Self-Confidence Masterclass: This free masterclass teaches you how to release doubt and confidently trust yourself. Self acceptance begins here.
                        ⚓How To Practice Boundary Setting: This compassionate course teaches you necessary skills for self awareness, improved relationships, and fostering confidence. Let’s embark on a rewarding journey that empowers you to live authentically! 
                        ⚓Navigating Friendships as an Adult Woman: Gain the tools to enhance communication, trust, and genuine connection in this educational wellness course. This isn’t just theory; it’s the very foundation Laura used to transform her own relationships, bringing more depth and satisfaction in her own life. 
                        ⚓Recovering People Pleaser: This evidence-based mini course will teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can have healthy relationships and connection with others. You will learn how to advocate for yourself and access your innate self-worth.
                        ⚓Pivoting From Perfectionism: This compassionate course will show you that you do not have to be perfect in order to be loved and will give you practical tools to live authentically. This course provides practical insights and tools for tackling perfectionism.

                        We have also curated a selection of thoughtfully designed products to help you stay anchored,  that you can wear on your path to discovery and growth.

                        Additionally, for those seeking personalized guidance on their mental health journey, our team located in Brentwood, TN offers professional therapy services tailored to meet your individual needs, fostering a path to healing and growth. If you are not located in the greater Nashville area, we gently encourage you to find a licensed therapist local to you.

                         
                        We hope you embrace the Becoming Anchored community by subscribing to this podcast. We are so honored to provide you with resources, inspiration, and support on your journey to wellness. 

                        20 min

                      About Becoming Anchored

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Laura Deneen and Lauren Jackson are thrilled to be hosting the Becoming Anchored Podcast together. Lauren had the idea of starting a podcast, and Laura jumped on board. We are two humans here to ride the waves of life together, sharing in your grief and pain and celebrating with you in your joy. We also have the unique perspective of being therapists and are excited to share about our therapeutic experiences on this platform. Lauren and Laura believe that we are always becoming, in the sense that we are always learning and growing. We hope this podcast uplifts you, validates you, and provides hope to you. We honor your unique story and thank you for listening!