By Dr. Carla Marie Manly
The messy road of life is difficult to navigate alone, and it’s often tough to figure out the next best step. Hosted by psychologist and author Dr. Carla Marie Manly, the Imperfect Love po
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We often learn early in life to use food as a coping strategy, which can lead to destructive dieting patterns. In today's stressful, perfection-oriented world, the tendency to see food as both friend and enemy—a two-faced fixture that wields the power to reward, soothe, tempt, and haunt—can be amplified. While some people simply eat to live, others find themselves struggling daily to find a healthy relationship with food. And for those who weren't raised in food-neutral families, the journey can be especially tough. When battles with food loom large in the psyche, mental and physical health are negatively impacted. Can we heal the diet culture force by rethinking our relationship with food?
Join Dr. Carla and clinical psychologist, registered dietician, and certified fitness expert Dr. Supatra Tovar for a mindful exploration of the steps you can take to shift your relationship with food to create lasting psychological and physical well-being. Topics discussed include nutrition, mental health, medication, semaglutide products, fitness, exercise, disordered eating, dieting, binging, trauma, mindfulness, attachment issues, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Notes: Personal opinion, not medical advice, is offered in this podcast; consult your medical practitioner for advice. As this episode contains sensitive information, listener discretion is advised.
Get the help you need:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/
https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Books by Dr. Supatra Tovar:
Deprogram Diet Culture: Rethink Your Relationship with Food, Heal Your Mind, and Live a Diet-Free Life
Mindfulness Cookbook for Busy People
Connect with Dr. Supatra Tovar:
Website: www.drsupatratovar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsupatratovar/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsupatratovar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsupatratovar/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@my.anew.insight
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsupatratovar
Podcast: https://anew-insight.com/anew-body-insight-podcast/
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Mindfully Move Your Way into Optimal Physical and Mental Health!
We naturally want to believe that we are living consciously and engaging in practices that foster optimal health and well-being. However, challenges and stressors of real life can easily take us down a path into anxiety, negative moods, depression, isolation, cloudy thinking, emotional dysregulation, confusion, and myriad physical symptoms including pain. In the process, we often lose (or perhaps never had) the core healing element of somatic awareness. Yet, as research tells us, mindful movement has the power to foster lasting well-being.
Join Dr. Carla and renowned somatic expert Dr. Martha Eddy, founder and director of the Dynamic Embodiment Somatic Movement Therapy Training program and author. Dr. Eddy, who has taught at many prestigious universities including Princeton, Columbia, Barnard, and NYU, brings a wealth of experience and research-back strategies that foster healing and overall well-being. Topics covered include mental health, anxiety, depression, somatic awareness, proprioception, conscious action, creativity, dance, yoga, self-awareness, self-regulation, self-expression, TBI (traumatic brain injury), stroke, brain fog, healing, social determinants of health, and the importance of support and community. As this podcast may contain sensitive information, listener discretion is advised. If you need support, please contact your healthcare provider.
Get the help you need:
https://dynamicembodiment.org/
https://www.nami.org/
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/traumatic-brain-injury-tbi
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Books by Dr. Martha Eddy:
Mindful Movement
Dynamic Embodiment® of the Sun Salutation
Connect with Dr. Martha Eddy:
Website: https://drmarthaeddy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarthaeddy/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarthaeddy/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@bodyminddancingtm7734
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Create a Happier and Healthier Life by Embracing the Art of Self-Awareness!
Frazzled? Unfocused? Emotionally dysregulated? Although we want to be stable and caring partners, parents, employees, bosses, and friends, it's easy to get stuck in unproductive patterns and erratic behaviors that seem beyond our control. And despite our inborn capacities and environmental influences, we expect ourselves to naturally have excellent focus, time management skills, and emotional intelligence. Yet, in truth, human issues–including neurodiversity and environmental influences–can make it tough (or seemingly impossible) to handle life's myriad tasks and stressors with ease. In fact, most of us can benefit from support and guidance to learn the skills and strategies that will help us get out of our own way and maximize our capacities.
Join Dr. Carla and neurodiversity expert Dr. Gretchen Pound for an uplifting journey into the art of using self-awareness to create a happier and healthier life. Topics discussed include focus, impulsivity, emotional regulation, anger management, self-awareness, mindfulness, stress tolerance, time management, self-confidence, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, ADHD, ASD (autism spectrum disorders), yoga, somatic awareness, breathing exercises, and mindfulness. Note: Listener discretion is advised as sensitive topics are discussed.
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Connect with Dr. Gretchen Pound:
Website: https://www.healthierlifecoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr._gretchen
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gretchen.pound
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gretchen-pound-ph-d-7220baa
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Emotional vampires specialize in sucking up your energy, joy, and inner peace. At their core, emotional vampires are empty, and their self-centered behaviors take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Yet with solid awareness and healthy boundaries, you’ll be able to spot emotional vampires and keep them from negatively impacting your life. As emotional vampires lack psychological boundaries and emotional intelligence, we’ll explore the importance of embracing healthy boundaries and good self-care as you break free from their toxic dynamics.
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
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Are you plagued by thoughts of school shootings, terrorism, or other acts of violence? If fear, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts about violence permeate your dreams or waking hours, it's possible that PTSD or what is unofficially termed Pre-Traumatic Stress Disorder is at work in your body and brain. Today's episode with medical expert Dr. Nina Cerfolio will answer your questions about the causes and impacts of cycles of violence and acts of terrorism while also paving a road toward healing and improved mental health for us all. Join Dr. Carla and Dr. Nina as they explore the realm of violent events and the steps that can be taken to make the world safer and healthier. Topics covered include trauma, PTSD, 9/11, Ground Zero, social media use, bullying, mass shootings, school shootings, suicide, suicidality, schools, psychiatric illness, gun violence, parenting, mental health systems, school systems, anxiety, depression, stress, and the positive effects of small acts of kindness.
Please note that this episode contains sensitive mental health and trauma-related material including suicidality and suicide; listener discretion is advised.
Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Additional links are in the show notes.
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Emotional eating can be difficult to cure due to an often confounding mixture of emotional, psychological, physiological, and societal factors. We often expect ourselves to be thin, fit, and perfect on the outside, and when our physical appearance doesn’t meet–or exceed–societal standards, we tend to fault ourselves. We can even become filled with shame that leads us to extremes such as chronic fad dieting, depriving ourselves of food, binge-eating, or exercising to the point of depletion. The more we strive toward the fictional ideal of perfection, the more we feel broken inside. These cycles, which are heavily perpetuated by our dualistic society, create incredible harm. Is the cure to discover what is eating away at you inside? Can you create healthier eating habits by understanding the mystery of why we eat the way we do? Are there strategies you can follow so that you never go on a diet again? Join Dr. Carla and food psychology expert Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin for a fascinating exploration into the world of disordered eating, eating disorders, and her decades of work in the realm of curing binge eating disorder. Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised. Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. For assistance with eating disorders, please contact your healthcare provider. See the show notes for additional information including this link: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
We want—and expect—family ties to last forever. From infancy forward, we naturally seek lasting bonds that will make us feel safe and loved. Yet, sadly, as people change and move through life, family ties can fray and even break—sometimes permanently. Such fractures are sometimes for the best, especially when abusive dynamics are causing substantial harm. However, when the cause of estrangement is a mystery—when family members feel cut off without cause—ongoing pain and suffering result. Can (or should) family estrangement be healed? Join Dr. Carla Manly and Aimee Palmer, founder of Parents of Estranged Adult Children (PEAC), for a deep look at the causes of estrangement, the grief it creates, and how healing might be possible. This powerful interview discusses a range of topics from healthy boundaries and the effects of social media to the importance of hope and support. Please note that this episode contains sensitive information including the discussion of physical abuse, emotional abuse, financial abuse, spiritual abuse, trauma, depression, loss, and grief; listener discretion is advised.
Get the help you need:
www.peacinternational.org
https://www.peacinternational.org/resources
https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Connect with Aimee Palmer:
Website: www.peacinternational.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-j-palmer-12388a4a
E-mail: [email protected]
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We’re told that we should be happy and that we deserve to have it all. And we often feel that we’ve failed ourselves if we aren’t happy 24/7—and if we haven’t managed to get everything we’re supposed to need and want. I’ve found that the overly high expectations we set for ourselves (plus those set by family, friends, and society) tend to work against that most lasting and delightful goal of all—the ability to experience deep, sustainable joy. How can we release expectations that don’t serve us to create greater well-being? How can we turn inward to find our north star—the guiding light that allows us to be our best selves and live to the fullest? Join me and Dr. Jennifer Guttman to explore the six secrets of true joy and satisfaction.
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman’s Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Book by Dr. Jennifer Guttman:
Beyond Happiness: The 6 Secrets of Lifetime Satisfaction
Connect with Dr. Jennifer Guttman:
Website: https://www.guttmanpsychology.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guttman_psychology
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JenniferGuttman
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferGuttmanPsychologist
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferguttman
YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/DrJenniferGuttman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@guttman_psychology
We never expect—much less want—to find ourselves caught up in abusive relationships or toxic dynamics such as trauma bonding or gaslighting. In fact, traumatic bonding, which involves abusive power and control coupled with cycles of intermittent reward and punishment, can create or worsen serious mental health issues including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Sadly, many of those affected—largely women—become stuck in abusive relationships due to low self-worth, shame, and deep fears of stigmatization.
Today, we're joined by trauma expert and former wife of The Wolf of Wall Street, Dr. Nadine Macaluso, who will be sharing her vast expertise on destructive relationships, narcissistic abuse, coercive control, and other emotionally manipulative behaviors. As Dr. Nadine notes, "In abusive relationships, we often forfeit the self for the sake of the relationship identity." Listener discretion is advised as this episode contains sensitive information related to trauma, abusive relationships, and abusive dynamics.
Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Get the help you need:
https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ptsd-hotline/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/988
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Book by Dr. Nadine Macaluso:
Run Like Hell: A Therapist’s Guide to Recognizing, Escaping, and Healing from Trauma Bonds
Connect with Dr. Nadine Macaluso:
Website: https://drnae.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealdrnadine/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drnaelmft
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We often expect ourselves to be everything, everywhere, all at once for everyone, yet such high expectations can lead to being mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually out of balance. In the constant race to achieve more and be more, stress, anxiety, depression, and a host of physical issues often set in. From headaches and stomach issues to sleepless nights and chronic exhaustion, the price we pay for a lack of healthy balance is exceedingly high. Our relationships with others suffer when we do not tend to the self with loving care. Can meditation, gratitude, and tuning into the self create the healing our bodies, minds, and spirits so desperately need?
Join Dr. Carla Manly and wellness expert John Jaarsveld to discover the art of creating internal and external balance through mindful self-attunement and self-care. Embracing a body-mind-spirit approach to overall health, John illuminates small, actionable steps we can all take to become more in sync with what works best for us. As a wellness advocate and acupuncturist based in the Netherlands, John brings decades of experience, wisdom, and joy to this extraordinary episode. As John wisely notes, "We make a lot of small choices that lead us in the wrong direction. We can train ourselves to listen to the inner compass by starting with the small things."
These are essential reads on acupuncture and health:
Books by Dr. Carla Manly:
Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly
Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend
Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond
The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships
Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:
Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carlamariemanly8543
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manly
Connect with John Jaarsveld:
Website: http://itchi-go.nl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acupuncture_john_jaarsveld
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.jaarsveld
LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/john-jaarsveld-acupuncture
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