relapse, behavior change, self-compassion, addiction, coping skills, emotional triggers, personal growth, recovery, transformation, mindfulness

This episode of Bad Bitch Embodiment is packed with stories and insights to help you use your next relapse to your advantage. If you’ve been struggling with addiction or disordered eating and are wondering how to leave your bad habits behind for good, you’re in the right place. As a former addict who is now sober and a Registered Dietitian who helps women recover from eating disorders, I know what it takes to make sexy and sustainable behavior changes for good. Let’s dive in!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

My personal relapse story to give you insight on why relapse is valuable and to alleviate the guilt & shame that surrounds the topic. Actionable tips on what to do if you relapse so that you can use this stage of behavior change to your advantage to increase self love and learn how to meet your own needs in a sustainable way.

Top Takeaways on Relapse

1. Self compassion and acceptance are key to using the relapse stage of behavior change to your advantage.
2. Creating an attitude of curiosity around your behavior can help you come to a new understanding of why the relapse in the first place.
3. The development of a coping skills toolkit can help you to make different choices in the future to better meet your own needs when facing the urge to relapse.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Tracy Fleischman of Energetic Interventions

https://energeticinterventions.com/

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Summary
In this episode, Jenna discusses the often-overlooked stage of relapse in the behavior change process, sharing her personal experiences with addiction and the lessons learned from her relapses. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, understanding emotional triggers, and developing a coping skills toolkit to navigate the challenges of behavior change. Jenna encourages listeners to embrace their relapses as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

Takeaways

• Relapse is a natural part of the behavior change process.
• Cultural stigma around relapse often leads to guilt and shame.
• Understanding emotional triggers can help in managing relapses.
• Self-compassion is crucial when facing setbacks.
• Creating a coping skills toolkit can aid in behavior change.
• Relapses can provide valuable insights about oneself.
  It's important to separate oneself from the behavior during a relapse.
• Curiosity about one's actions can lead to better understanding.
• Embracing imperfection is key to sustainable change.
  Transformation is a journey, not a destination.