For decades, Stephenie never knew who she was. She grew up in a home with addiction and abuse, and since birth, her mother struggled to figure out Stephenie’s unexpected weight gain. This sowed the seeds for Stephenie’s focus on weight and body image. By age 11, she was anorexic, and eating became the one thing she could control. This morphed into anorexia and bulimia and she struggled for decades until she addressed the underlying cause—trauma.

Learn about how one person landed on the hamster wheel of eating disorders and how it impacted her life and identity. Discover how she left that life behind and is prepared for triggers that put her at risk for falling back into it. Find out what she’s doing now to help others live lives free from eating disorders and how allies can help those still struggling. 

Bio

As a woman who has personally experienced the pain of eating disorders, Stephenie deeply understands the unique challenges that accompany these struggles, especially for women over 40. Utilizing various approaches such as movement, mindfulness, and counseling, she provides invaluable support to women navigating these challenges throughout their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond. Stephenie's unwavering commitment lies in raising awareness about the profound connection between trauma and eating disorders, with a particular focus on women over 40.

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Julie’s Info. 

Julie@courage-ignite.com

https://www.courage-ignite.com/

https://linkedin.com/in/julie-browne-courage-ignite

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Podcast — Bold Becoming

Book — Masters of Change—MOC-amazon

Music — Happy African Village by John Bartmann