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“The more you try to “fix” the more you fixate on the “problem”. The problem that’s not even there. But it magnifies and you see it get bigger. This makes you feel more negative about yourself. You obsess over it and this only makes you feel worse.”

This is an excerpt from a beautiful letter written by Nikki, a current member of the Courage Club. 

In this episode, you'll hear the entire letter and the recovery wisdom woven through every word. 

If you feel inspired, take it further and write a full length letter to yourself.

Nikki’s blog - Squash Stigma Not Fat!

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BEYOND BODY is now open for applications! 

What exactly is Beyond Body?

Beyond Body is 6 month body image accelerator program that provides the guidance, structure, practices, and support you need to make peace with negative body image.

It's a premium high-touch program for women in their mid to late 30's, 40's, and 50's who want to come alive and feel more confident and empowered in the skin they're in. With the right approach, skills, and support, your body doesn't have to hold you back from deeper intimacy, connection, and confidence in your relationships and career.

The program consists of tangible practices you can call on for the rest of your life and an intimate group format for deep learning, healing, and integration.

How do I apply for Beyond Body?

Request an invite to apply ​here​. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. Limited seats are available. If you're selected, you'll invited by email to schedule a Discovery Call to see if the program is a mutually good fit.

When does access to Beyond Body begin?

Beyond Body officially starts on March 1, 2024. On this date, you'll kick start your 6 months of transformational work with individual guidance from Recovery Warriors team and Jessica Flint through live calls, workshops, and daily community support inside the Courage Club.

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Can people in recovery use Ozempic? Should they use it?

Today we’re diving deep into the world of weight loss injections. We’re talking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and all semaglutides. Their increasing popularity is changing the landscape of recovery and diet culture, and raising a lot of questions. Like: how do they work? Are they safe? Can people in recovery use them? 

Host Andrea Wells and Registered Dietitian Vincci Tsui explore these questions and more, to help you better navigate recovery in a changing landscape with the emergence of Ozempic and weight loss injections

BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS

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The financial & psychological impacts of body dissatisfaction are real.

Toxic beauty standards not only impact mental health but also have significant financial implications.

Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share personal experiences and statistics, from costs of care, costs of missed opportunities, to the costs of keeping up, to highlight how body dissatisfaction takes a toll on us as individuals and society at large.
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BEYOND BODY is now open for applications! 

What exactly is Beyond Body?

Beyond Body is 6 month body image accelerator program that provides the guidance, structure, practices, and support you need to make peace with negative body image.

It's a premium high-touch program for women in their mid to late 30's, 40's, and 50's who want to come alive and feel more confident and empowered in the skin they're in. With the right approach, skills, and support, your body doesn't have to hold you back from deeper intimacy, connection, and confidence in your relationships and career.

The program consists of tangible practices you can call on for the rest of your life and an intimate group format for deep learning, healing, and integration.

How do I apply for Beyond Body?

Request an invite to apply ​here​. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first served basis. Limited seats are available. If you're selected, you'll invited by email to schedule a Discovery Call to see if the program is a mutually good fit.

When does access to Beyond Body begin?

Beyond Body officially starts on March 17, 2024. On this date, you'll kick start your 6 months of transformational work with individual guidance from Recovery Warriors team and Jessica Flint through live calls, workshops, and daily community support inside the Courage Club.

Click here to request an invite to Beyond Body

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Are you in what feels like a never ending recovery/relapse cycle?

You're not alone.

Community member Amber wrote in to Fear Less to share her experience with a long term eating disorder that persists, even after attempts at treatment.

Hear what hosts Jessica and Andrea have to say about this common recovery predicament, and find out if weight restoration really needs to happen before you do the deeper healing work.

Resource mentioned: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS

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MINDSET MAKEOVER

A 5-Day Recovery Reset

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"Eating disorders are the only health issue where there's a race to the bottom."

If you've ever felt like you are not sick enough or thin enough to receive eating disorder care, this episode is for you.

Host Andrea Wells and guest Nia Patterson address a burning recovery question from a community member about feeling unworthy of support due to the size of their body. Nia shares insights on why you deserve eating disorder care regardless of your body size, and ways you can self advocate when you feel like you're not "sick enough".

BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS

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CONNECT WITH NIA PATTERSON

• Nia on Instagram
• Nia's Official Website
• Nia's book What's The Story: A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body

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What's leading your recovery: your head, or your heart?

In preparation for this weekend's Map My Year event, Jessica and Andrea discuss the concept of head goals vs. heart goals and why it’s important to be able to differentiate between the two so you can set goals that fulfill you and you can follow through on rather than goals that deflate you and leave you feeling frustrated.

Take a listen to learn more and go through Map My Year yourself to get the full experience.

MINDSET MAKEOVER + MAP MY YEAR (BONUS)

Get training plus guided activities to help you get clear and confident on your vision for recovery and how you'll make it happen

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What stories do you tell yourself about your body?

That's what fellow recovery warrior and mental health advocate Nia Patterson asks in their new body image workbook What's The Story?.

Nia is a social activist, artist, content creator, podcaster, and business and body image coach. You may know Nia as @thefriendineverwanted online, where they share messages about eating disorder recovery, body liberation, fat activism, body acceptance, and more.

In November 2023, Nia released their first book titled What's the Story?: A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body. In this episode, they join host Andrea Wells to discuss this book and share their experience of pursuing eating disorder recovery as a queer black person in a larger body.

Take a listen to hear how you can rewrite your own body story, and how advocating for body liberation can be an important part of the recovery process (no matter what size your body is).

Key Takeaways from the episode:

• Body Neutrality: Nia Patterson introduces the concept of body acceptance spectrum, emphasizing that aiming for body tolerance is a valid step in recovery, rather than solely aiming for body love or acceptance. This nuanced approach allows individuals to acknowledge where they are in their recovery journey and sets realistic goals for progress.
• Early Focus on Body Liberation: Nia stresses the importance of addressing body liberation as an early step in the recovery process, challenging the traditional approach that prioritizes it as a later concern. This shift in mindset can revolutionize how we support individuals in their recovery journeys.
• Combatting Internalized Fatphobia: The episode delves into the impact of internalized fat phobia and societal beauty standards on individuals' mental health. Nia provides valuable insights on reframing negative thoughts and the ongoing process of distancing from unattainable beauty ideals.

BEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESS

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CONNECT WITH NIA PATTERSON

• Nia on Instagram
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• Nia's Spectrum of Body Acceptance
• Nia's book What's The Story: A Guided Walkthrough of the Stories You Tell Yourself About Your Body

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"You've gained weight."
"You're too much."
"You aren't credible."

What judgments are you most afraid of hearing?

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea talk about letting go of the confining grips of judgement and others opinions which hold us back from reaching full recovery from an eating disorder.

They share strategies and perspective shifts for navigating fears of judgment, and Jessica explains what happened when her specific fear of judgment recently came true.

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What if it's okay to gain weight?

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the worthiness wound and how it ties into fears of gaining weight. They break down societal standards around body size, and explore the topic of internalized fatphobia and how working through it can be the key to taking your power back from an eating disorder.

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NEW Episode! Stop "should"ing yourself!

In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss throwing out the long lists of "shoulds" that are holding you back in recovery, so you can embrace what your heart deeply desires in 2024.
 

Referenced video: Rocks, Pebbles and Sand: Prioritizing Your Life

THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVER

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