This week on the podcast I had a licensed clinical therapist, Amy Margolis, share her own story of recovery from anorexia and perfectionism + how she now helps her clients do the same.

 

She talks about the “anorexic mindset” and how it extends far beyond food.

 

If you’re someone who’s struggling with anxiety, guilt or feeling out of control around food AND…

 

➡️ You always feel like you need to be doing MORE…

 

➡️ You need to do a million things to EARN something pleasurable (whether that be rest, food or a shopping spree)…

 

➡️ You’re highly disciplined and it’s brought you success but you’re not able to actually ENJOY the fruits of your labor because you can’t relax and take a break…

 

…this episode is going to help you.

 

Finding a peaceful and free relationship with food can coexist with being a high-achieving, driven person.

 

But it’s going to require you to LET GO OF CONTROL and FACE YOUR FEARS.

 

We talk about:

 

• Allowing yourself to be SLOPPY

• Taking the leap of faith to give yourself permission to eat

• Knowing how to restrict but not knowing how to GIVE to yourself without guilt

• Eating when you’re hungry, eating what you want and learning to trust your body

• Looking at what comes BEFORE a binge (were you fully listening to your hunger? Were you planning to restrict later on?)

 

As someone who has disconnected her perfectionism from food/body/exercise but still REALLY struggles with it in other areas of life…I really loved recording this and can’t wait for you to hear it.

 

Amy’s Resources:

Here’s the Memo Book: https://amymargolislcsw.com/new-book-from-amy-margolis-heres-the-memo/

Amy’s Website: https://amymargolislcsw.com/

Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heres_the_memo/

 

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