In this episode of the Tea Time Podcast, Sharissa Bradley officially begins the Journey Back to Health series by working through Chapter One of her book. This episode marks the start of a weekly practice where Sharissa uses her own book as a tool to support her current healing journey — particularly around disordered eating, rebuilding hunger cues, and caring for her body as she enters perimenopause.

Sharissa reflects on rereading her book for the first time in years and noticing how far she has come since healing from autoimmune disease. She shares how revisiting her earlier symptoms gives her perspective, gratitude, and hope — not just for herself, but for anyone currently struggling with health challenges.

Chapter One focuses on changing perspective. Sharissa discusses how beliefs formed early in life, family health narratives, and learned responses to illness shape how we treat our bodies. She reads a quote by Viktor Frankl and explains how the space between stimulus and response offers an opportunity to choose differently and begin healing.

The episode closes with the Chapter One action steps and an invitation to work through the book together using the free workbook and community space.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – Welcome & beginning the series
• 01:00 – Why this journey matters now
• 02:30 – Rereading the book with fresh perspective
• 04:00 – Reflecting on healing from autoimmune disease
• 05:30 – Hope for those currently struggling
• 07:00 – Personal history and the beginning of the book
• 08:00 – Chapter One: Changing perspective
• 08:30 – Viktor Frankl quote and choice
• 10:00 – Listening to the body and rebuilding intuition
• 11:30 – Action steps for Chapter One
• 14:00 – Invitation to community & closing

Links & Resources

• Download the Journey Back to Health Workbook (free): https://sharissabradley.com/extras
• Join the Tea Time Podcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2034745363989749/
• Watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/eLb1EOrdMQc