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In this episode Sarah answers a frequently asked question from participants in her "STOP Dieting & Feel Great Doing It" course. The question is: Can you love yourself now and still want to see change? This is such an important question, Sarah decided to share her thoughts on the podcast. Spoiler alert! The answer is YES!

Last episode Sarah discussed how giving is good for you! In this episode, she follows up with incredibly easy & affordable (OR FREE!) ways you can practice the art of giving. For a full resource list, visit her blog at https://crossfitmorgantown.com/blog/

During this week of Thanksgiving, Sarah focuses in on being thankful for the gifts you have to GIVE, as opposed to what have been given to you. In this twist on the tradition of giving thanks for what we have received, she walks you through scientific studies that show how much giving can impact our overall health & wellness. Everyone has a gift to give. The hope is that this episode will help you to find yours.


References:
https://www.usu.edu/science/discovery/fall-2017-stories/does-giving-make-you-happy#:~:text=But%20a%202007%20study%20demonstrated,about%20how%20much%20to%20give.%E2%80%9D

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https://www.evidencebasedmentoring.org/the-benefits-to-the-brain-of-charitable-giving-prosocial-spending-and-happiness/

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In this episode, Sarah runs solo with a very important topic. - Social Media Comparisons! Quit comparing yourself to others and use this episode as a much-needed mental health check right before the holidays.

This episode was originally intended to be bonus content for individuals who have taken Sarah's "Stop Dieting & Feel Great Doing It Course." After discussing the importance of the conversation, Jeff & Sarah decided to share it with everyone! This episode is unlike any other, with Sarah interviewing Jeff on his take of her mindful eating practices, how to support someone you love with binge eating habits, & a candid conversation about "health at every size."

For more information & resources on the Stop Dieting & Feel Great Doing course, The Mindful Eating Journal, or the Holiday Mindful Eating mini course please visit CrossFitMorgantown.com/courses.

In this episode, Sarah discusses putting joy back in the holiday season. Stress, anxiety, depression, exhaustion.. These all play a major role in holistic health. Sadly, for many, these are also synonymous with the holiday season. This year take control and have the joyful and abundant holiday you deserve! Sarah shares observations on holiday obstacles and tips to making this your healthiest and happiest holiday season yet.

Sarah runs solo for this episode, talking about the importance of prioritizing your health. It is not selfish to take time to care for yourself! As we enter the holiday season and COVID-19 continues to challenge our normal schedules, it is imperative to take time to focus on your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Sarah encourages you to start to set yourself up for success now!

In this episode Jeff and Sarah discuss the idea of making a mindset shift around health and wellness to change the narrative surrounding your personal health story. Your individual beliefs about health play a role in determining your actual health-related behaviors. You are the writer of your own story! Listen for inspiration and encouragement about taking the lead instead of following a health journey that you believe has already been written for you.

In this episode, Jeff and Sarah share eight things they've learned in 8 years of owning a business. This episode is NOT just for people interested in business though! - These are lessons that can be applied to many areas of life.