Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jannine Krause is joined by Alicia Kay, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Certified EMDR Clinician, Certified Life Coach, and Certified Somatic Release Breathwork Practitioner. Alicia has 19 years of experience supporting clients through childhood wounding, trauma, relationship challenges, and more. She’s also the host of the Alive & Awake podcast, where she helps women reclaim their sovereignty and connect with their true selves.

Together, they discuss the rising rates of eating disorders, mental health challenges, and body dysmorphia among women and how society's pressures push women into a cycle of competition and comparison. The episode dives deep into how women can shift from this mindset to one of authentic beauty, connection, and support for one another.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• The Role of Intergenerational Fear: Understand how inherited fears and trauma cause women to turn inward against themselves rather than embracing collective strength.
• Listening to Your Body: Learn to tune in to your body's messages about what it needs and doesn’t, fostering a healthier relationship with self.
• The Impact of Suppressing Emotions: Discover why bottling up feelings can lead to imbalance and how to embrace emotional expression for holistic well-being.
• Finding Safety in Connection: Alicia shares insights on the benefits of building genuine connections with other women rather than falling into comparison traps.
• The Influence of Reality TV: A discussion on how reality TV shapes perceptions of self-worth and sends problematic messages to women across all ages.

Resources From The Show:

• Alicia Kay - Alive & Awake Podcast: Dive deeper into topics around self-worth, healing, and reclaiming personal power with Alicia’s podcast.
• 3 Most Unhealthy Beliefs About Yourself: A guide to identifying and overcoming negative self-beliefs. Grab this on Alicia's website - aliciakaycoaching.com
• Subscribe to Alicia’s Newsletter: Stay updated on the launch of her online course, Wake Up to Your Worth and End the War Within Your Soul, focused on overcoming negative self-talk and embracing your true self.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about how women can move beyond societal expectations and support each other in living authentically and confidently.