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  • Becoming Anchored S6E9: How To Support Your Body Image During The Holidays

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

    Laura discusses the different challenges you may face during the holiday season as it relates to your body image and provides you with skills to use to navigate the challenges.

    Key Takeaways:

    1. Set Boundaries: Laura encourages you to explore your boundaries and how to prepare for the holiday season challenges you may face. She discusses different boundaries you can set regarding your body image and a skill called Coping Ahead.
    2. Think About Consistent and Adequate Nutrition: Laura encourages you to eat regular meals throughout the day during this season as this helps you be fully present. She discusses talking with a professional dietitian to help support your nutritional needs. Laura also invites you to explore how you can care for your body nutritionally even if your schedule is different and/or if food is available and that may be hard for you.
    3. Let Go of Perfectionism: Perfectionism is an unattainable goal during the holiday season. Laura discusses having compassion for yourself, taking a step back, and exploring what you want to achieve. Laura encourages you to explore what you want to remember this season instead of trying to be perfect and how you want to take care of your body. 

      4. This episode provides insight into the different aspects of the holiday season and how to approach this season with compassion for yourself and your body.

      Homework: Self-reflect on boundaries, nutrition, and perfectionism with your body.

      Affirmation: “I am deserving of ease and accessing ease throughout the holiday season.”

      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. 

      19 min
    4. Becoming Anchored S6E8: How Negative Core Beliefs Impact Our Body Image

      Host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is hosting this episode of Becoming Anchored.

      Laura discusses how negative core beliefs can impact our body image and our relationship with our bodies.

      Key Takeaways: 

      1. Negative Core Beliefs: A negative core belief is a belief about ourselves that develops in early childhood or adolescence. Examples include: I am unlovable, I am weak, I am defective, and I am powerless. Here’s a link to negative and positive core beliefs: List of Negative and Positive Core Beliefs. There are also themes linked to these beliefs such as: themes of safety, powerlessness, and helplessness. Laura discusses these beliefs develop due to something that happens to us such as trauma. 
      2. How To Identify Negative Core Beliefs: Laura discusses asking yourself how you respond to pain in your life or when you make a mistake. She encourages you to use “socratic questioning” and when you have a thought, for example, “Maybe this person is mad at me?”, ask yourself, “What does that mean,” or “Why is that important?” This helps you explore the root of the negative core belief.
      3. Beliefs and Body Image: It is important to explore where you learned your current beliefs about your body. You may have watched a movie or were bullied about your body and you learned a message about your body. Laura invites you to explore any present day behaviors, such as body checking, that contributes to your negative belief about your body. She also reminds you there is more to the story, meaning that our bodies are always doing the best they can to protect us.


        4. This episode provides insight into what our negative beliefs are and how they affect our view and relationship with our bodies.

        Homework: Look at negative core belief lists, ask yourself questions to identify your core belief, and to consider working with a professional to heal these wounds.

        Affirmation: “I offer myself compassion around these experiences.”

        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. 

        21 min
      4. Becoming Anchored S6E7: How To Respond To Comments About Your Body

        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 discuss how you can respond if someone comments on your body or you overhear someone commenting on someone else’s body.

        Key Takeaways:

        1. Check In With Self: When an experience like this happens, notice what your thoughts, emotions, and automatic beliefs about yourself are. Lauren discusses attuning to her clients and validating their emotions.
        2. How Do I Respond?: Laura and Lauren discuss common responses to these experiences. They also discuss that different people have different responses to these types of comments. Some individuals may choose to set a boundary, others may feel frozen and need time to process what to do moving forward.
        3. Shift Your Perspective: It may feel incredibly difficult to experience a comment about your body, and Lauren encourages you to shift your internal dialogue from, “What is wrong with me?” to “What does this say about the other person?” Together we discuss why people may comment on your body or others’ bodies.

          4. This episode provides insight into how to respond in a compassionate way towards self when a comment about your body or someone else’s body is made and how to navigate it.

          Homework: Think about a time where you have been on the receiving end of a body image comment and notice what you were feeling in the moment (thoughts, emotions, beliefs) and notice how you want to respond differently to yourself next time.

          Affirmation: “I offer myself compassion around these experiences.”

          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. 

          21 min
        4. Becoming Anchored S6E6: Moving From Body Image To Embodiment

          In this episode of Becoming Anchored, co-host and licensed therapist Laura Deneen is joined by fellow licensed therapist Heidi Hensley.

          Together they share the idea of embodiment, how to reconnect to yourself and your body, and how this improves body image.

          Key Takeaways:

          1. What Is Embodiment?: Embodiment is the experience of being in your body and reconnecting your head to your heart. It is about having congruence with your head, heart, body, soul, and mind. Heidi and Laura discuss how common it is to struggle with embodiment.
          2. Ways In Which We Disconnect From Our Bodies: Together we discuss many things that disconnect us from our bodies, such as the experience of trauma. Heidi and Laura also talk about self-abandonment, which is deprioritization of self. This may look like denying your hunger cues; or perhaps your parents did not teach you to set boundaries, so you struggle in the present with assertiveness skills.
          3. Interventions To Become More Embodied: Heidi encourages listeners to practice noticing bodily sensations and attuning to them without needing to fix them. She reminds us bodily sensations are messages telling us what we may need. Together we discuss using the interventions of body scan and mirror work to become more embodied. Heidi tells us our body image can improve, even when we do not like our bodies, by caring for our bodies. 


            4. This episode provides insight into embodiment and gives you practical interventions to improve your body image by being more embodied.

            Homework: Make an effort to slow down and be present with your body in a way that feels good to you.

            Affirmation: “I notice my emotion with compassion as a cue to my internal, external, and relational experiences.”

            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. 

            32 min
          4. Becoming Anchored S6E5: Finding Hope In Body Image Hopelessness

            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 share about interventions and questions to help cultivate hope when you feel overwhelmed or hopeless about body image.

            Key Takeaways:

            1. Exploring Body Image: It is important to give people space to share about their body image experiences and story. Laura and Lauren discuss peeling back the layers of your body image story and being curious about where you learned messages about their body whether from their family, culture, or socially.
            2. Diet Culture and Body Image: Diet culture plays a big role in how many people experience their bodies. It promotes dieting or manipulating what we eat in order to influence how we look. Further, it pushes the idea that if we do not look a certain way then we are doing something wrong and it only praises an “ideal” body.
            3. Having a Peaceful Relationship With Your Body: Laura and Lauren discuss practicing curiosity and openness with your body if you are feeling overwhelmed with body image. Be curious about what may have contributed to how you view your body, and how you feel about your body. They encourage you to validate your experiences as it relates to your body image story.


              4. This episode provides helpful tools to explore your body image and to promote hopefulness around being embodied.

              Homework: When you notice negative body image showing up, pause and notice what thoughts and emotions may be coming up. Explore where you learned messages about your body.

              Affirmation: “I am capable of holding space for curiosity.”

              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. 

              23 min
            4. Becoming Anchored S6E4: I Don't Like My Weight...Now What?

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

              Together they share about exploring where messages around your body came from and finding worth outside of your weight. 

              Key Takeaways:

              1. The Different Pieces of Health: Health is not just about our weight and physical appearance. Laura encourages you to zoom out and look at all the pieces of your health. One factor that may influence your perspective is diet culture, which may lead to the pressure to try to change your body in some way.
              2. Influences of Weight: Together we discuss various ways we may receive messages about weight, whether from family, social, or culture. It is important to explore where we learned messages about weight and what information about weight we are currently consuming. Heidi encourages listeners to be mindful of the passive messages from social media, society, and people and explore how they affect you.
              3. How To Move Forward: Laura and Heidi encourage you to give yourself permission to grieve these experiences and messages you have received and give yourself compassion. They also invite you to explore how you can change what information you are currently taking in around your body and weight. Lastly, they remind you that you are worthy no matter what you weigh.

                4. This episode provides helpful tools to navigate disliking your weight and gives hope about moving forward to have more peace in your body size. 

                Homework: Bring awareness around how much you are checking your weight or body and try to resist that urge. 

                Affirmation: “I honor and hold space for the grief around my body today.”

                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. 

                31 min
              4. Becoming Anchored S6E3: The Body Image Spectrum

                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 share about the body image spectrum and provide helpful insights on how to use it.

                Key Takeaways:

                1. What Is The Body Image Spectrum?: It is a spectrum with different points to help you name where you are at with your relationship with your body. An example of a body image spectrum includes: body disgust, body hatred, body tolerance, body neutrality, and body acceptance/liberation. You may utilize language on the spectrum that resonates the most for you.
                2. Why Is It Helpful?: Together we discuss how to cultivate self-awareness around your current relationship with your body and you can use the spectrum to explore the behaviors that are associated with each point on the spectrum. It can also help you break down goals into specific and attainable measures. It is also non-linear, meaning that if you reach a certain point on the spectrum, it does not mean you cannot move forwards or backwards and learn from these experiences.
                3. The Body Image “Iceberg”: Alongside the body image spectrum, you can use the body image iceberg. This helps provide a deeper understanding into what is happening “underneath the surface” of your body image. It helps us attune to our bodies and explore any underlying stressors or unmet needs.

                  4. This episode provides a more in depth look onto body image using the spectrum and gives you hopeful tools to help you navigate the challenges of body image regardless of where you are on the spectrum.

                  Homework: Here’s a link to our free masterclass, “What Is Body Image,” where we have a workbook that you can explore your own body image using our body image spectrum. Sign up for the class here!

                  Affirmation: “I can choose to be flexible with my mindset around my body image.”

                  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. 

                  27 min
                4. Becoming Anchored S6E2: Navigating Body Image Distress During The Summer

                  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 share about the challenges of body image during the summer and give you practical ways to have a more peaceful relationship with your body. 

                  Key Takeaways:

                  1. Increased Anxiety: It is common to experience anxiety or fear around your body image during the Summer months. Laura and Lauren share about the vulnerability of wearing fewer clothes that may lead to an increase in shame.
                  2. Body Image Peace: Lauren shares the idea that body image does not necessarily have an “end goal” but rather it is about learning to live in your current body regardless of what it looks like. One strategy is to begin to notice how your emotional state, thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations impact your body image. Laura encourages you to also explore what has impacted your relationship with your body.
                  3. Values and Safety: Together we discuss ways to create safety within your body through skills and self-compassion. We also emphasize living in accordance with your true values and making decisions out of your values to support you as you move towards peace with your body. For example, perhaps you make the choice to go to the pool with your kids because you want to experience the joy of being in the water with them.


                    4. This episode provides insights into navigating your body image and gives you hopeful tools to use to come back to your true Self.

                    Homework: Journal or practice doing a body scan and notice your emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations around the experience of being in your body.

                    Affirmation: “My body is for me not against 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. 

                    26 min
                  4. Becoming Anchored S6E1: Our New Direction

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

                    Laura shares the new, exciting direction of The Becoming Anchored Podcast, discusses our new resources, and gives you a helpful intervention for your body image.

                    Key Takeaways:

                    1. The New Direction: Laura shares exciting news about the new direction of Becoming Anchored. We are pivoting towards body image support. Becoming Anchored is about instilling hope and cultivating a sense of hope. Our hope is that you develop a relationship with your body with tenderness, ease, kindness, and compassion.
                    2. New Resources: We are offering new resources to support you on your path towards finding peace with your body. We have created a brand new body image program with two free masterclasses, 12 mini-courses, and a body image card deck with 61 new interventions and affirmations.
                    3. Introduction To Body Image: Body image is complex and our body image is impacted throughout our lifespan, such as traumatic experiences. Laura introduces the body image four component model: cognitive, perceptive, affective, and behavioral. She encourages us that we do not have to be in distress in our bodies or live in constant conflict with our bodies; there is another way.

                      4. This episode is an introduction to our new direction and mission and it provides helpful tools to become more anchored in peace with your body. 


                      Homework: Be intentional about noticing how you describe your relationship with your body.


                      Affirmation: “I am deserving of a peaceful relationship 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. 

                      15 min
                    4. Becoming Anchored S5E4: How To Move Through Conflict With Your Therapist

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

                      Together we discuss how to address conflict in the therapeutic relationship.

                      Key Takeaways:

                      1. Therapists May Miss The Client: Lauren shares a story of a time when her therapist “missed” her; being “missed” may mean not feeling understood by your therapist, a therapist using an intervention when you may have wanted to feel your emotions rather than resolve the issue, etc.
                      2. Speaking Up As A Client: Together we encourage clients to speak up if they feel as if their therapist did not meet their needs. We acknowledge that it takes a lot of bravery and courage to do this. Laura encourages you to explore what about the experience did not land well for you and perhaps what may be bothering you about the experience. This insight is valuable when telling your therapist.
                      3. How To React As A Therapist: It is important to have humility and listen to what your client is saying. We discuss showing appreciation to the client for sharing and to apologize. Laura and Lauren encourage therapists to explore what they can learn from ruptures in a therapeutic relationship.

                        4. This episode is full of insights on moving through conflict and ruptures in the therapeutic relationship and helpful tools to empower yourself to speak up if you feel as if your therapist is not meeting your needs.


                        Homework: Spend time reflecting if there is anything that you did not address with your therapist in the past that you would like to with them now. 


                        Affirmation: “My voice is important and what I have to say matters.”


                        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.

                        ⚓ 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.
                        ⚓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!

                        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. 

                        23 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!