Do you ever feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel in your head - just spinning around, not getting anywhere? In this episode I’m addressing how to break free from the hamster wheel. I’m sharing how to identify where your needs aren’t being met, how to revisit your vision, how to check your expectations, and more.

Meal planning can be really helpful in everyday life, but it can be especially helpful in eating disorder recovery. In this episode I share how I plan my weekly grocery trip and meal planning. I touch on what I learned in an eating disorder facility and I also share some really good lunch, snack, and dinner ideas that might help you get out of a food rut.

“But the eyeshadow pallet is on sale so I have to buy it now!” Sound familiar? In this episode I’m opening up about a struggle I’ve been having: wanting to buy material things as a form of control. I’m sharing some helpful tips for how to stop the craving to buy unnecessary items, as well as some book recommendations.

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Forgiving yourself is really hard to do because we are so much more critical of ourselves than other people. In this episode I’m sharing tips that will help you on the path toward self forgiveness like knowing the difference between guilt and shame, getting clear on your values, and how to stop beating yourself up.

I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with my life for a long time and now I’ve decided to share the journey. I’m going back to school (for the first time in 10 years!) and I’ve been accepted to Boise State University. I’m planning to become an eating disorder therapist and I’ve got a ways to go to get there. In this episode I give tips for making big life decisions, how I decided to go back to school, and what becoming an eating disorder therapist entails.

This is a short and sweet episode that will help you overcome disappointing situations in your life. I’m sharing tips on where to put your focus after disappointment, the questions to ask yourself, and how to manage expectations.

Setting intentions is the act of stating what you intend to accomplish through your actions. I see intentions as somewhere between a to-do list and building habits. In this episode I’m sharing insights from James Clear, some of my weekly intentions, and a few helpful resources to get you started on setting your own.

Resources:

https://jamesclear.com/identity-based-habits

https://www.radandhappy.com/shop/rad-and-happy-undated-5x8-planner

https://etsy.me/37gRlS0

https://seanwes.com/2018/five-habit-tracker-free-printable-pdf/

My eating disorder recovery friend, Reba, is joining me for another conversational episode! We’re sharing the benefits of recovery. You’ll hear us share a little of our stories and how we went from not knowing recovery was possible to thriving in recovery.

My dear friend, Reba, is joining me today for a conversational episode. Reba is in eating disorder recovery as well! We share what choosing recovery means for us, how our values were impacted during recovery, and how our eating disorders effected our relationships. This episode will leave you with a better understanding of how eating disorders effect lives. Stay tuned for our next episode about the benefits of recovering from an eating disorder!

Joining me on this episode is my best friend of 10 years, Amanda! We share tips for being more present with people, how long-distance friendships can flourish, and the importance of FaceTime. It was such a treat to have an in-person conversation with her. You’ll come away from this episode ready to nurture your closest relationships.