#16: On today's episode, we're joined by Sarah J Herman, CPT, FNTP, creator of the blog and instagram account focused on sharing and showing how to live a healthy life free of rules, restrictions and reservations. Sarah is passionate about intuitive eating and movement, and learning to embrace and accept our bodies for what they do for us rather than what they look like. Sarah does her best to encourage and inspire anyone following by sharing my her life journey through eating disorder recovery and finding balance in all aspects of life. In this episode, we discuss: 

• Sarah’s platform, the evolution of + inspiration for it
• How social media helped Sarah’s ED recovery journey
• Sarah’s red flags that she saw + how she knew she needed help and had a problem
• Removing focus from aesthetic appearance + how to deal with conversations surrounding this
• The praise society gives to weight loss + how it can be problematic
• Tools to strengthen mindset + release control around food
• Separating reactions from actions + how it can be helpful with ED recovery + mindset
• Tips for improving body image + aiming for body neutrality vs. positivity
• How Sarah improved her relationship with fitness + tips on how you can too

• CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
  • Instagram: @Sarah.JHerman
  • Website HERE | https://sarahjherman.com
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  • If you or someone you know is dealing with an eating disorder, please contact a professional, or seek help through the National Eating Disorder Association HERE.  If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, text “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line. 
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