A raw, honest & vulnerable conversation Ally Rae Pesta, is a force to be reckoned with. She is an eating disorder recovery and body image coach, a yoga teacher, run coach, and a published author. Ally's book, "Beyond My Body," takes us on her personal journey of recovering from an eating disorder and showcases the non-linear nature of healing and the challenges we face as human beings.

During our conversation, Ally opens up about her experiences as a young athlete and the pressure she felt to be exceptional and fit into societal standards. She also delves into the topics of orthorexia, compulsive exercise, and the importance of unlearning harmful beliefs around food and body image. Ally's message is one of empowerment and self-love, reminding us that we are all deserving of support and freedom when it comes to our relationship with food, movement, and our bodies. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to rewrite your own narrative and embrace your unique journey.

00:00:10 - The pressure of comparison and self-acceptance in female athletes.
00:02:01 - Allie's book, "Beyond My Body," is about her journey recovering from an eating disorder.
00:07:26 - Allie's younger self was obsessed with being exceptional and winning approval from coaches.
00:10:09 - Allie's relationship with running shifted when she got a coach and became more competitive.
00:14:54 - The importance of embracing the human experience and accepting the whole journey.
00:18:28 - The pressure to fit into a certain mold and the need to unlearn societal expectations.
00:25:06 - Understanding the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder.
00:30:00 - The importance of language and intentionality in our relationship with food and movement.

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IG: @allyraepesta
website: https://www.allyrae.co/
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resource: https://www.theprojectheal.org/ 

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