In this episode, Jane Ballard interviews Colleen Clifford, a passionate health coach and alcohol-free lifestyle advocate, dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their health and well-being, especially in the patterns of emotional eating and/or binge drinking.  

IN THIS EPISODE

• Binge behavior and emotional eating can be coping mechanisms for dealing with uncomfortable feelings.
• It is important to normalize these behaviors and reduce the stigma around them.
• Food plays a significant role in our quality of life, and learning to cook healthy meals can have a positive impact.
• Working on a fishing boat can provide a unique and challenging career experience.
• Finding balance in various aspects of our lives is crucial for overall well-being. Unhealthy habits, such as excessive drinking and binge eating, can have a negative impact on overall health and well-being.
• Being mindful of what we ingest and how it affects our bodies is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
• The cycle of indulgence and compensatory behavior can sabotage our efforts to lead a balanced and wholesome life.
• Societal pressure to drink can make it difficult to recognize and address unhealthy drinking habits.
• Self-reflection and questioning our beliefs around our habits are essential for making positive changes.
• Cravings can be managed by redirecting our focus, practicing self-compassion, and maintaining a balanced diet.
• Finding freedom from unhealthy habits requires developing an offensive plan and building new habits that serve us.
• Living a life of joy and fulfillment is possible by prioritizing experiences that bring us true satisfaction and nourish our well-being.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection to Binge Behavior
04:41 The Impact of Societal Pressure on Body Image
07:21 The Role of Dopamine and Addiction in Binge Behavior
12:52 Normalizing Conversations Around Emotional Eating
16:15 Balancing Nutrition and Self-Nurturing
22:55 From Personal Experience to Nutrition Coaching
24:23 Understanding the Impact of Alcohol
25:10 The Challenge of Moderation
25:59 Societal Pressure and Friendships
27:07 The Role of Nutrition
27:48 Self-Reflection and Self-Compassion
28:16 Questioning Our Habits and Beliefs
29:52 Finding Alternative Ways to Have Fun
30:49 Building an Offensive Plan

LINKS/RESOURCES

Colleen Clifford is a passionate health coach and alcohol-free lifestyle advocate dedicated to empowering women to reclaim their health and well-being, especially in the patterns of emotional eating and/or binge drinking.  With personal experience in both of these coping patterns Colleen specializes in guiding women through their process of change with relatability,  compassion, resources, motivational coaching and individual strategies that guide clients toward transformational lifestyle habits that stick!  

As well as coaching, Colleen works on occasion as a Chief Steward for the fishing trawler Alaska Ocean where she nurtures the crew with delicious sustenance.  

Colleen would love to hear from you! You can find her here.

Website:
https://purepotential.health/

Instagram
@purepotential.health

Colleen mentioned how she was inspired by the work and teachings of Joshua Rosenthal. You can find him here.

Website
Integrative Nutrition

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