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Never underestimate the power of sharing ED stories.
 
In today's conversation with Dr. Chuks, MD, we delve into the heart of eating disorder recovery, and explore ways to overcome common recovery roadblocks on both an individual and cultural scale.

Plus, Dr. Chuks shares details on his powerful new book, 'Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate,' which unfolds the diverse faces of these afflictions and strips away stereotypes. He challenges us to open up conversations, embrace cultural dynamics, and push for proactive care.

This episode is a call to action—to educate, to celebrate our diverse stories, and to transform recovery into resilience.

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• Book: Eating Disorders Don't Discriminate

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Ever feel like you had a "bad" day if you don't exercise? This one's for you.

Today's guest, certified personal trainer Sam Previte says "In order to make peace with movement, we have to have unconditional permission to rest".

Take a listen as Sam once again joins host Andrea Wells to dive deep into joyful movement, and peel back the secrets on how to go from using exercise as a punishment or transaction, to moving for joy in a way that truly enhances your life and wellbeing.

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More about Sam:

Sam is registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and certified personal trainer. After years of struggling with disordered eating and body image, she now runs a weight inclusive, health at every size informed nutrition practice called Find Food Freedom, where she and her team strive to help clients break away from the harms of the diet cycle.

With nearly 800,000 followers between Instagram and TikTok, she shares informative content and reels that expose diet culture lies, shed light on the truth about health and weight, along with practical tips on how to improve your relationship to food and movement.

Sam has also graced your TV screens as a trusted nutrition expert on programs like CBS Mornings, The Drew Barrymore Show, NBC News, and more. On top of all that she’s the host of two podcasts, What The Actual Fork and the Find Food Freedom Podcast.

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• Sam on Instagram
• Sam on TikTok
• Find Food Freedom's Official Website

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To give into cravings, or to resist them - what's the best strategy?

Fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette returns to the show to answer a burning recovery question from our audience of warriors about extreme hunger and cravings that can come up in the recovery process.

Take a listen and hear just what it is you can do when you feel like you want to eat all the chocolate, sugar, and carbs and worry you may never stop! The answer may surprise you.

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• Cara on Instagram
• Cara on Twitter
• Cara's Blog Cara's Corner
• Cara's Book The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

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Guilt after eating is diet culture's shadow.

Today's episode is a sneak peek into our latest Expert Q&A with Alex Raymond, RD held inside the Courage Club. 

In this transformative conversation, Alex and host Jessica explore the intricacies of intuitive eating and how it forms the bedrock for adapting to a life free from eating disorders.

Take a listen for invaluable insights on understanding your body's unique hunger signals, navigating food guilt, and challenging societal norms around eating.

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• Alex on Instagram
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Could these lies be holding you back in recovery?

"You must be thin to be worthy"
"It's your fault if you can't lose weight"
"Weight=health"

Today's guest, Sam Previte of Find Food Freedom says "this isn’t working, the system is broken". Take a listen as she joins host Andrea Wells to discuss her work and dive deep into diet culture to peel back it's lies that could be holding you back, to help you move forward into an informed and empowered recovery.

More about Sam Previte:

Sam is registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and certified personal trainer. After years of struggling with disordered eating and body image, she now runs a weight inclusive, health at every size informed nutrition practice called Find Food Freedom, where she and her team strive to help clients break away from the harms of the diet cycle. 

With nearly 800,000 followers between Instagram and TikTok, she shares informative content and reels that expose diet culture lies, shed light on the truth about health and weight, along with practical tips on how to improve your relationship to food and movement.

Sam has also graced your TV screens as a trusted nutrition expert on programs like CBS Mornings, The Drew Barrymore Show, NBC News, and more. On top of all that she’s the host of two podcasts, What The Actual Fork and the Find Food Freedom Podcast.

CONNECT WITH SAM PREVITE & FIND FOOD FREEDOM

• Sam on Instagram
• Sam on TikTok
• Find Food Freedom's Official Website

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Who are you without an eating disorder?

Today's guest is fellow recovery warrior, mental health nurse, and best-selling author Cara Lisette. Over the years she’s candidly and vulnerably shared her journey of recovering from an eating disorder and bipolar disorder through social media and her blog Cara’s Corner.

Cara is passionate about recovery, and breaking down the stigmas around eating disorders and all mental health struggles, while emphasizing the importance of finding who you are outside of your diagnosis, and knowing that these struggles don’t define you.

Let's dive in as Cara joins host Andrea Wells to dig deeper into these topics, and discuss her work and her recovery journey, as she shares valuable insights to help set you on a stronger path in healing.

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• Cara on Instagram
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• Cara's Blog Cara's Corner
• Cara's Book The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

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"I was using food and exercise as a way to get control of something, anything. Because the rest of my life felt completely out of control."

In this episode, we're honored to have a courageous voice join us – Errin Witherspoon, an amazing alumni of our Recovery Warriors programs.  She takes us through the transformative arc of her journey, and how she found power in her passion of art and creativity in recovery. 

As we dive deep into conversation, Errin shares her battle with various forms of eating disorders and the relentless pursuit of a control that seemed perpetually out of reach, up until the pivotal moment therapy shed light on her quest for control through food and exercise.

Throughout, Errin explores the importance of embracing imperfection, both in our creative endeavors and our body image healing process, and reflects on her newfound career, peace, and the blossoming of her relationships and artistic expression - all fruits of her liberation from the shackles of her eating disorder.

So tune in, draw strength from Errin’s story, and learn how her journey towards self-acceptance and embracing imperfection might illuminate your own path to recovery.

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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. 

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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• Errin on Instagram
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"I thought my body was the problem and that once I lost weight, the eating disorder would disappear. That didn't happen."

Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Tiffany Folk returns to the podcast channel to open up about her life-long struggle with body image, and how she's come to a place of focusing on what her body does for her, over how it looks.

Take a listen as she candidly shares the pressures that once led her to strive for an unrealistic body ideal – and the profound impact this had on her mental health and relationships, particularly with her children.

We'll also dive into a pivotal moment of transformation for Tiffany as she recounts her decision to say goodbye to the scale, a symbol of her long-time body image battle. This act marked a significant step in her path towards recovery and self-acceptance, and hear how she's currently navigating a major scale-related trigger.

Prepare to be inspired by Tiffany's discussion on the importance of self-acceptance, joyful movement, navigating recovery curveballs, surrounding yourself with a positive support system, and embracing the natural changes our bodies go through. 

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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. 

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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"True recovery means that I can eat anything, and trust myself not to purge or compensate afterward." - Kim

Today we're diving deep with Courage Club member and fellow warrior, Kim. Take a listen as she shares her intense battle with societal pressures, body image, and eating disorders - and the extreme measures and substances she took to get there.

She peels back the curtain on the harsh reality of external comments on our bodies and how these offhand remarks can deeply affect confidence, body trust, and self-perception.

Through her story, Kim also sheds light on the staggering financial and emotional costs of her struggle with body dissatisfaction—estimating she's spent over $100,000 over 20 years. Hear why she now prefers to invest in herself and into programs like Beyond Body instead. 

But it’s not all about the challenges. Kim's journey is also one of resilience—a testament to the power of assertiveness, respectful communication, and the courage to set boundaries around food and body comments in her life. By turning to intuitive movement, self-care, and healing, Kim has transformed her struggle into strength, offering a beacon of hope for those on a similar path.

Take a listen as we navigate through Kim's experiences—from her early influences on the high school track team, to her collegiate battles with anxiety and disordered behaviors, all leading up to her transformative healing.

Prepare to be moved, inspired, and equipped to embark on your own journey of body image healing.

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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. 

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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Hack your brain to heal your body image. 🧠

Dr. Carolyn Becker is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Trinity University at the Center for the Sciences and Innovation and co-creator of The Body Project.

Through extensive research, she has discovered methods that you can practice in your daily life that are scientifically proven to make a positive difference. These are empirically backed meaning not only have these methods been found to improve body image by one researcher, but multiple researchers have been able to independently replicate these findings.

She's here to share five of methods you can start implementing in your life to go from theory, to practice, to mastery today.

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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. 

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

CONNECT WITH DR. CAROLYN BECKER 👥

• Dr. Carolyn Becker at Trinity University
• Eat Without Fear: Harnessing Science to Confront and Overcome Your Eating Disorder by Dr. Carolyn Becker, Dr. Nicholas Farrell, and Dr. Glenn Waller
• Therapy Practice

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