Escaping the toxic cycle of diet culture and disordered eating takes time, commitment, and patience. Amanda Farley knows of this all too well after enduring her own struggles with an eating disorder and working to break free of it. As you’ll hear in Amanda’s story, she found herself falling into the web of disordered eating just as so many do. It was only after hitting her rock bottom that she decided to choose recovery and fight for a better tomorrow. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Finding freedom in recovery and beyond
• The impact of disordered eating on relationships
• The toxic side of ‘health’ in diet culture
• Body image and clothes that don’t fit 
• When “accountability” becomes a hazard 

To connect with Amanda: @amandafitlife

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls 

The fleeting comfort or external validation is what keeps us constantly seeking outside of ourselves for more. In this solo episode I break down what it means to build self worth through internal validation versus external. This creates a lasting sense of 'worth' form within rather than the constant seeking of it from others or society. I share how external validation played a negative role in my experiences with disordered eating, people pleasing, and work/life balance. 

In this episode I discuss: 

• Seeking outside of ourselves for self worth
• The fleeting sensation of external validation
• Feeling the need to 'prove' our worth 
• People pleasing +  the craving for acceptance 
• Building inner self worth for lasting impact 
• Affirmations for internal validation

Let's connect! I'm @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast 

How often are we self sabotaging? Today’s guest, Georgia Morely, shares her journey to discover all the ways she was subconsciously limiting her growth through self sabotage and past beliefs. This journey took years as Georgie began to slowly weed out what no longer served her and then plant the seeds for what did. This meant leaving behind old careers, hobbies, and interests to find what serves her in the here and now. Through her online platforms and co-hosted podcast, Georgie shares about the life lessons she’s learned as well as what’s currently supporting her. Whether that be beautiful photography, captivating words, or affirmations, her work is meant to spread happiness, awareness, and overall, joy. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• Identifying self sabotage
• Shifting perspective with wellness
• Body image through the lens of photography 
• Practicing self compassion 
• Prioritizing what makes you happy
• Personal growth experiences

To connect with Georgie: @georgiemorley

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

Renee Taylor is back on the podcast for a friendly catch up with some behind the scenes insight into both of our lives. We combined our high vibe Capricorn energies to create an episode with humor, the real feels, and some empowerment for all you beautiful souls listening. We both share our experiences from this past year to highlight the highs and lows along the way. This conversation has wholesome inspiration with outlandish stories and relatable moments all mixed into one episode. Part 2 will be out in a few weeks!

In this episode we discuss:

• Seasonal changes in mood 
• Renee's wins with body image
• My process for working on summer body image anxiety
• Accepting weight gain
• Personal growth experiences 

To connect with Renee: @killinitwithcrohns

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls 

Nobody wants to be a slave to the rules of toxic diet culture and yet it’s something that far too many struggle with! Today’s guest, Molly Alliman, is here to help you break free with tangible and practical advice. After struggling with her own experience of disordered eating, binge eating, bulimia, and more, Molly decided to choose recovery and now helps others do the same. Her work centers around intuitive eating and learning to trust in yourself and your body again. This includes raising self awareness, challenging our thoughts, and not relying on the “noise” of diet culture for guidance. Molly’s message is that recovery is possible and living life free from disordered eating is 100x worth the work. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Healing your relationship to food
• What intuitive eating is + how to start
• Sorting through the “noise” of diet culture
• Misconceptions about ‘health’
• Overcoming the struggles in recovery 
• Finding freedom and intuition with food 

To connect with Molly: @balancebymolly

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

Commenting on another's body is always a risky move. Whether they struggle with the average body image issues, full blown body dysmorphia, have poor health, or are in recovery from an eating disorder, those words have impact. We live in a society that is constantly critiquing and commenting on the bodies of those in the spotlight. Because of that, it's become common place to comment on standardized facets of 'beauty'. These comments can then impact the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us. Whether the comment is on body shape/structure, body size, weight loss/gain, or our general appearance, these words hold power and can create a lasting impact.

In this episode I discuss: 

• The impact of body comments
• Unintentional body praising and shaming 
• How this changes our viewpoint 
• Setting boundaries with others
• Grounding techniques for body image struggles
• Reframing our thoughts 

To connect: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast 

Sex or no sex? The ultimate question that can bring up feelings of shame, guilt, pressure, or mockery depending on the societal environment you’re in. Today’s guest, Kat Harris, is on a mission to demystify the role of sexulaity in everyday life and especially when it comes to relationships. Her work is a reminder that pleasure, relationships, and intimacy can be about so much more than just sex. Through her podcast, online presence, and now published book, Kat is connecting with and guiding others on their own journey with sexuality. By analyzing your own sexual ethics and understanding why you feel/think the way you do, Kat shows that it is possible to choose sex or opt out and still have a riveting love life. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The stigma around sex and sexuality
• Exploring and creating your own sexual ethics 
• How to set boundaries for your beliefs and comfort levels
• Societal and religious based views on sex and the female role
• Finding intimacy in other ways
• Kat’s book, Sexless In The City

To connect with Kat: @therefinedwoman + her blog + The Refined Collective Podcast

Buy Sexless In The City anywhere books are sold! 

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls @letsthrivepodcast

Sound Healer, Reiki Master, and Herbalist Nicole Rutsch joins us today for a conversation on the power of healing from within. As a holistic healer, Nicole’s work focuses on educating, empowering, and sharing her healing gifts with others so that they too can learn to heal. With an emphasis on the power of sound, Nicole shares her knowledge on matching the frequency of our life to the frequency at which we desire to be. This is done through monitoring the everyday sounds around us, chanting/humming, and with singing bowls. Nicole also utilizes the energy of Reiki to work with anyone experiencing stuck or blocked emotions in the body. Her work has been featured on the Today Show + Well & Good, as well as being available on her Instagram weekly. 

In this episode we discuss:

• The healing power of sound
• Why our mind & body is overstimulated
• How to create space for intention
• Moving stuck energy out of the body
• The power of humming / chanting
• How Reiki works with the body
• Singing bowls 101

Connect with Nicole: @nicole_rutsch and nicolerutsch.com

Check out some of Nicole's offerings below:

Journey to Oneness 

Animal Reiki 

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Connect with me: @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast

If you're feeling a little lost or uncertain right now know that you're not alone. It's easy to get wrapped up in the "should" of life and feeling pressure to follow the path of society. It takes awareness and curiosity to explore other paths and find the one best suited for you. That's why I share my firsthand experience with taking the road less traveled and explain how to explore this in your own life. 

In this episode I discuss:

• Feeling lost and uncertain of "what's next" 
• Paving your own path in the modern world
• How to get curious and explore 
• My experience with college / career
• Affirmations for overcoming the shame game 

Let's connect! Find me @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast 

Have you ever found yourself obsessing over wellness? It’s an easy thing to do in today’s culture of weight stugma and diet talk but doens’t have to be the only road to health. Victoria Myers is a non-diet based Registered Dietician working to reverse the damage of diet culture. Her practice helps women find peace with food and body image so that they can have true wellness without the obsession. With a staff of non-diet aligned RD’s, Victoria runs Nourishing Minds Nutrition to educate, empower, and support anyone struggling. In this episode we discuss:

• The mental impact of disordered eating
• Making peace and working towards recovery
• Raising awareness around disordered habits & thoughts
• Intuitive eating + how to start
• Struggles with body image
• Understanding your relationship to food
• Finding wellness without obsession

To connect with Victoria: @nourishingmindsnutrition and nourishingmindsnutrition.com

To connect with me: @emilyfeikls and @letsthrivepodcast