Lauren is a Mental Health Counselor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist working to support others in their struggles. her work fuses the mental and emotion side of disordered eating to help those in recovery heal from the inside out. with past experiences and years of education, Lauren is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to healing and recovering from the dangers of diet culture. she also shares openly about her own mental health struggles and more recently, her diagnosis with adult ADHD. 

in this episode we discuss: 

• life with adult ADHD
• how ADHD manifests differently in women
• the impact of disordered eating on the mind
• self compassion in recovery 
• understanding the binge & restrict cycle 
• retraining our mind and body in recovery 

Lauren is @liveasyouwellness and her offerings can be found at liveasyouwellness.com

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

we discuss:

• the "tough it" mentality
• societal pressures for life
• believing in ourselves
• recovery & relapse 
• exploring work and life experiences
• why we seek out chaos
• embracing the slower seasons in life
• how to care for the mind in the midst of change

Emily is @emily.gass and her photography can be found at emilygassphotography.com

let's connect! @emilyfeikls 

we’re here to redefine the "IT" girl mentality of high expectations and a perfect aesthetic. what if instead, we simply show up as we are and remind ourselves (and others) that sometimes the best we can do is TRY. and that's where i'm trying the podcast comes into the picture.

we're rebranding the IT girl to be the ones showing up for themselves through self-care, compassion, and patience. we are the ones trying every damn day to move the needle forward in even the tiniest of ways. we are the ones doing the work here & now to build a more peaceful future. and we are the ones that understand the highs and lows of life are equally as important, for every moment brings us growth.

let's do our best and keep trying, together. welcome to the movement. xx em

In this episode we discuss: 

• the influence of diet culture
• debunking diets and "health" trends 
• the danger of "good" and "bad" labels 
• overcoming food fears 
• body image struggles 
• self awareness with thoughts & beliefs 

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

Emily and her programs can be found @emmysyummys 

Starting as a personal brand @baileyjst, Bailey has grown into a multifaceted creator and entrepreneur. From media marketing with Play Digital, podcasting with What Day Is It, and providing quality nail style assistance with Get Quickies, this queen is doing it all. 

In today's episode we discuss: 

• Mental and emotional health BTS with content creation 
• Showing up as your authentic self 
• The comparison trap, as a creator and consumer 
• Opening up with disordered eating
• Starting the entrepreneurial journey 
• Anxiety and mental health struggles 
• Embracing the imperfections  

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

Bailey: @baileyjst  -  Get Quickies  

As a generally indecisive person I know all too well how exhausting the mental chess game can be. Mix in the mental chatter of an ED past and suddenly every choice including food, body image, or movement becomes an entire spiral of thoughts. In this episode I not only discuss my struggles but also the work I'm now doing to recover even more. 

Let's connect @emilyfeikls 

I discuss possible triggers and reasons for this phenomena as well as advice on how to work through it. This brings up the topic of "fatal flaws" and what that actually means. Join for a fun yet introspective episode to further your growth.

Let's connect! @emilyfeikls

As I share in this episode, we've all been taught to hide certain parts of ourselves and hold back in many ways. But what happens when we unleash our inner selves? We grow bold and we grow into our space. Join me for a chat on all the ways I've grown into myself by being bold through fashion, words, experiences, and more. 

I also discuss how society, childhood, and even diet culture has taught us to hold back. Speak your mind, show up, and claim the space you deserve to occupy in this world! 

Let's connect @emilyfeikls