Summary

In this episode of the Chasing Health podcast, Chase Smith and Chris are joined by special guest Iris to discuss the topic of taking ownership for one's health. Iris shares her personal journey of overcoming fad diets and disordered eating, and emphasizes the importance of untwisting one's relationship with food and exercise. The conversation touches on the significance of surrounding oneself with a supportive community, the need to unfollow people on social media who contribute to confusion and negativity, and the importance of setting boundaries and saying no. The hosts also explore the balance between grit and grace when it comes to self-care and taking ownership of one's health. In this conversation, Iris emphasizes the importance of trial and error, being okay with failure, and not equating small failures with overall failure. She encourages people to reflect on their actions and make changes for the future. Iris also discusses the need for self-trust and resourcefulness, highlighting the negative impact of relying too heavily on external guidance. She suggests using the 'pillow test' to evaluate daily actions and prioritize self-reflection. Additionally, Iris emphasizes the significance of consistency, planning, and taking ownership of one's health journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

06:08 Iris's Journey with Fad Diets and Disordered Eating

09:21 Unfollowing and Creating a Supportive Environment

12:12 Setting Boundaries and Saying No

34:05 Embracing Trial and Error

38:54 Building Self-Trust and Resourcefulness

42:46 The Power of Fumbling Around

44:40 Stop Looking for the Next Thing

48:02 Taking Ownership of Your Health Journey

52:57 Tracking Consistency as Data

01:03:14 Being Kinder to Yourself

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