In this episode of Fly to Freedom, I talk about the importance of showing up for yourself as a critical part of eating disorder recovery. I emphasise that self-love isn't always gentle - sometimes it requires tough love and pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. 

Main Discussion Points:

- Creating a vision for your eating disorder recovery and the person you want to become (00:03:56)

- Identifying excuses and "bullshit" stories holding you back (00:07:15) 

- Setting clear boundaries to protect yourself (00:09:40)

- Practicing consistent self-care even when it's uncomfortable (00:10:48)

- Developing a growth mindset to view challenges as learning opportunities (00:14:43)

- Getting external help and asking hard questions to see new perspectives (00:29:14)

Key Quotes:

"Self love isn't all about butterflies and rainbows and being gentle with yourself. Sometimes self love is about giving yourself a firm talking to and a loving kick up the arse to essentially enable you to take the path that serves you best." (00:01:05)  

"The actions always come before the feelings. Actions create confidence. Confidence doesn't create actions." (00:14:07)

"Even though we're all crying out for that gentle, nurturing love which comes to and is really important. And sometimes we just need to be tough with ourselves as well, but in a compassionate way, not in a bullying way, not in a mean way, in a loving, compassionate, and firm way to take us to become the person we want to be and the person I know you are capable of being." (00:31:38)

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