In this episode of "Deeper than the Diet" a weekly conversation on the connection between emotional eating and trauma. Yunetta and Demetris share the intimate details of their personal stories on a deeper level. In part two of “Know Your History” Yunetta takes a deep dive into her abandonment trauma rooted in never knowing her biological father. Yunetta expresses how she allowed her need to keep people close has silenced her for years. While causing her to be very skilled at making sure everyone else was OK even at the expense of her own emotional state. As a Thera-Human Yunetta talks about how doing the emotional work with EMDR Therapy has helped her to develop as a person and clinician. By continuously digging deep and exploring her needs and desires she finally gave herself permission to seek a relationship with her paternal side of the family. Learning that it's not disloyal to take care of your emotional needs.

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In this episode, “Know your history” Yunetta and Demetris share the intimate details of their personal stories on a deeper level. In part one of “Know Your history” Demetris takes a deep dive into how being molested, bullied, and raped has impacted her life. Exploring fears and reservations in friendships, business, marriage, and being transparent about her challenges with intimacy. Don’t worry she won’t leave us hanging! Demetris also opens up and shares her powerful journey towards healing and forgiveness.
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Dr. Tameka Duncan is a Physical Therapist and the owner of “Vitality Sport & Rehab”, a physical therapy practice located in Clarksville, Tennessee. Dr. Duncan’s practice focuses on recovery and injury prevention. She is also a former bikini competitor and athlete. She prides herself on being a physical therapist who reaches back to help other minority physical therapists achieve their goals in this career field. Dr. Duncan has a passion to help people heal both physically and mentally and strives to provide holistic care that foster those goals. Tune into this week's episode of "Deeper than the Diet" to hear more about Dr. Duncan’s journey to becoming a physical therapist and how physical therapy can be the catalyst to aid in both physical and mental health.

Quotes:
“Physical Therapy is a healthcare profession that helps to rehabilitate anyone who has sustained any type of injury or trauma.” (13:20-14:00)
As a physical therapist, yes. I am skilled to help people get better. But you also have to have a level of patience, compassion and be a motivator because people aren’t just coming to see me willingly. I didn’t just purposefully get into a car accident, break my back….They were living life and now all of a sudden, I am unable to do what I need to do. Not only do you have this ailment that you have to recover from but you also have to think about how it impacts someone mentally.” (14:15-15:07)
"If you’re the sole provider, just thinking about how that could impact someone from a financial standpoint, their self-esteem, someone could be depressed if you’re suffering from chronic pain. That all plays a role in what’s going on with us mentally." (15:10-15:26)
"I am quick to check in with my patience and see where they are emotionally and referring them to a counselor if needed to help bridge the gap." (15:40-16:00)
"I had a really rough week and one of my patients randomly brought me some flowers. It was special as a walked those flowers over to me. So to see him actually achieve some functional goals and it felt like God just gave me a kiss on the cheek like girl, I see you. I got you. You know what I mean." (20:00-22:20)

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What is the biggest barrier when it comes to dieting? According to a registered dietitian and the owner of Defy Nutrition, Mary-Catherine, it’s our very strict lifestyle with food. From a young age, we are taught to associate food with good and bad things. She believes that it is possible to have a good relationship with food, without guilt.

Mary-Catherine is a registered dietitian and the owner of Defy Nutrition. She started her career working while simultaneously earning her Master’s in Public Health. Helps people repair their relationships with food and learn how to eat like humans again. She is passionate about making nutrition easy, fun, and sustainable. In her free time, she loves being active and exploring the outdoors with her husband and their dogs.

Tune into this week's episode of "Deeper than the Diet" to hear more about the barriers and structures of diets, how Mary-Catherine's view on mental and physical health has changed as she grew older, and the importance of challenging your food beliefs.

Quotes:
The biggest barrier is that we find comfort in this very strict lifestyle. One is either doing it or we're not doing it. And from a young age, we assign moral values to food. (07:22-7:30)
Going through all these issues with body image it came down to what does my body look like and what does the scale say. And now, I encourage my clients to throw away the scale. Let's focus instead on how do you feel, how's your energy level, and how are your clothes fit. And really focusing on those aspects instead of those absolute numbers. (11:49-12:16)
"Growing up with mental health meant you had an issue. Now mental health is how are you supporting your emotional wellbeing. It's not just a disease, but how are you being proactive and supporting your wellbeing." (12:36-12:49)
"I love helping those people to understand how do we rewire your brain. Basically undo everything that has been done by diet culture and rewire it moving forward." (14:00-14;11)
"(food) Doesn't have to be your enemy. You can come to a place where you're not always intimidated or feeling guilty about food. And that place is so rewarding." (25:54-26:03)

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Who is the best fit for EMDR Therapy? According to EMDR certified therapist, Yunetta Spring, anyone (but more specifically those who have negative experiences from their past that are impacting their present and stand to impact their future). Whether you are having difficulty maintaining or forming healthy relationships, self-esteem issues, grief issues or struggling to progress professionally, EMDR Therapy may be for you.

Tune into this week's episode of "Deeper than the Diet" to hear more on how EMDR therapy may help you progress and move through those things that keep you stagnant.

Quotes:
"If it’s upsetting to you, if it’s distressing to you, even if it’s something somebody would consider to be a small occurrence, but it happens continuously and repetitively, it can create a strong and lasting impact." (5:25-5:42)
“Our body naturally processes and heals on its own.” (16:14-16:20)
"If you were to cut yourself, your body is going to naturally do what it needs to do to service that injury and trauma is an emotional wound and your body want to heal that emotional wound." (16:25-16:41)
"EMDR is for that person that feels stuck and find themselves in this cycle in their relationships where they find themselves dating the same type of person over and over again, or in a cycle with friendships or with family members…or people who have a hard time dealing with past events. " (10:45-11:05)

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What is one thing your fitness coach wants you to know? According to NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nicole Donaldson, fitness coaches are on your side. Whether you are coming from a vulnerable place or a place of confidence, they are here to support and tailor your fitness journey based on your physical and mental space.

Nicole's interest in fitness began in middle school after a teacher encouraged her to take up running. After having twins, Nicole began her fitness journey, originally to lose the baby weight, but ended up inspiring and motivating others along the way. She is the founder and CEO of Family Fit Mom, a generational health and wellness company. Her compassionate approach to fitness encourages, educates, and inspires her clients to reach their goals.

Tune into this week's episode of "Deeper than the Diet" to hear more about Nicole's fitness journey, the importance of reaching out for help, and setting boundaries as a business owner.

Quotes:
"You can't get to the physical shape that you want to get to in a healthy way, without understanding the mental component behind it all (8:52-8:58)
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share your vulnerability with me and give me the opportunity to pull greatness out of you." (12:50-13:00)
You are everything you need to be right now. You're reaching towards something, but let's applaud who you are in this space right now." (14:55-15:04)
"I'm gonna believe until you're able to believe. Sometimes we just need that person to let us know it's okay to believe that big audacious thing is possible." (24.33-24:45)
"All it took was getting it that one time, for her to realize, I'm capable of doing this. I do have the potential" (26:37-26:43)

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What is the biggest problem among married couples? According to licensed insurance agent T Ray Greer, it’s avoiding or having a conversation about finances. In this episode, T Ray talks about the importance of financial communication and literacy.

T Ray Greer Jr is a pastor, author, licensed insurance agent in Life, Health, Property, and Casualty, commercial loan broker, and tax preparer. After writing his 8th book, he noticed that his financial advice is what reignited with many of his readers. After stepping out of faith, T Ray Greer created his business, Greer Financial Services, and Insurance. Greer Services provides facts, support, and financial education to those who seek it.

Tune into this week’s episode of “Deeper Than the Diet” to hear more about the importance of financial literacy, how unresolved childhood trauma can impact your entrepreneurial mindset, and learn how you can get a free trip to Nashville or Gulf Shores.

Quotes:
"I didn't want to be successful because predicated upon the fact that I wanted to do it. I wanted to be successful because my creator wanted me to do it." (7:05-8:54)
"It's the outcome. Whatever you want to do that produces the outcome of people's lives, that outcome will always produce a substantial outcome. (9:41-9:53)
"Making other people happy, should not make me sad. Fulfilling other people's promises and fulfilling their desires in my life, should not leave me feeling bored." (20:34-20:45)
"If you don't deal with it, the things in the past, it will devastate the destiny of your future." (22:13-22:19)
"I said I had to change the narrative. I didn't want my son to see his name or seeing these types of things. I had to really redirect myself and change that narrative." (23:00-23:08)


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Would you consider mental and physical health separate from one another? According to licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) George Tabb, the mind and body are one. In this episode, George shares with us how his love for taking care of his physical health also helped his mental health.

George Tabb was interested in the mental health profession after hearing the stories told by his wife, while she worked as a family advocate. Over 15 years later, he is now an EMDR trainer and approved Consultant. George now resides in Garner, NC where he runs a private practice, Life Without Limits, LLC, with his wife.

Tune into this week’s episode of “Deeper Than the Diet” to hear George’s journey to becoming an LSCW and EMDR approved constant and to hear why the connection between physical and mental health is so important.

Quotes:
"I think everything centers around your mental health."(7:03-7:05)
"A lot of times when you pour out, you just fill like you're drained. But now, I feel like I'm being charged up." (12:16-12:27)
"You can heal from your past. You can become that person, be that person. A lot of times it's just a phone call away." (15:13-15:28)
"It could be social media. Everything is instant and now. Sometimes we so busy posting that we're not actually doing. The brain feels like we are doing because you're talking about it." (28:10-28:27)

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Life Without Limits: https://www.lifewithoutlimitsinc.com/
EMDR Training List: Full EMDR 2022 Basic Training calendar
https://www.emdrconsulting.com/trainings
https://victorycoachingandconsultation.com/

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What is EMDR therapy? Why is it popular? According to Licensed Professional Counselor Yunetta Spring, it is a growing treatment approach that uses eye movements to help the body desensitize and reprocess distressing events, memories, and trauma.

Yunetta began her journey as an EMDR therapist in 2017. After noticing the lack of diversity in EMDR trainings, she started her own consulting business, Ground Breakers Coaching and Consulting. Yunetta uses her past and present experiences as an EMDR therapist to help other therapists become more confident and competent in their EMDR practices.

Tune into this week’s episode of “Deeper Than the Diet” to hear more about Yunetta’s journey to becoming a therapist, how to become an EMDR therapist, and why it’s important to her to support, educate, and fight the stigma of mental health the black community.

Quotes:
"I've always been passionate about working with trauma because of my background and upbringing and where I came from; that's partially the reason why I became a therapist; to help people and educate black folks about mental health" (4:17-4:37)
"EMDR is kind of the same way. It's a process to help your body naturally do what it's created to do" (12:20-12:30)
"So if our bodies operate the same, we can heal the way" (17:23-17:27)
"You may not know it or you may not see it, because oftentimes it's kind of masked behind their (those in leadership positions) success. But oftentimes that success, although it is admirable, it comes with a price. It oftentimes is burned through trauma. " (24:14-24:36)


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Ground Breakers Links:
For more EMDR consultation info email [email protected] or message Yunetta social media
Training List: Full EMDR 2022 Basic Training calender
George Tabb & Yunetta Spring’s Basic Training dates:
March 15-19, 2022/Raleigh, NC
Apr 12-16, 2022/Wilmington, NC
May 17-21, 2022/Virginia Beach, VA
Jun 14-18, 2022/ Arlington, VA
Sep 13-17, 2022/Ocean City, MD
Oct 11-15, 2022/Myrtle Beach, SC
Nov 15-19, 2022/Winston-Salem, NC
Dec 6-10, 2022/Jacksonville, NC

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As you age, are you finding it difficult to lose weight? Do you have low energy, increased body fat, increased belly bloat, and decreased muscle mass? If that's you, tune in to this episode of Deeper Than The Diet! Yunetta interviews Certified Nutrition Coach, Demetris Chaney Perkins about her all new "Master's Plan" diet. The Master's Plan is a diet specifically designed to target ages 40 and older. Demetris goes in depth about how the plan is designed and works, the impact it's having on her clients as well as how you can schedule your 'no cost' consultation.

To schedule your 'no cost' consultation please email
[email protected] or visit her website: j2fitnutrition.com and click "join today"

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