Ep 208 The Cycle of Self-Shame

Many people feel like they are addicted to sugar or certain foods. In this episode, Leslie shares her personal journey of believing she was a food and sugar addict and how that belief shaped her eating habits, behaviors, and identity for years. Because of her science background, ...  Show more

What if your struggles with food and weight have less to do with discipline and more to do with unresolved family dynamics? In this deeply personal episode, Leslie opens up about a time when she nearly estranged herself from her own family and the painful realization that trying ...  Show more

In this episode, we're discussing the important topic of self-kindness, specifically for those who tend to be self-critical. It's all too easy to fall into the trap of negative self-talk and self-blame, but learning to treat ourselves with kindness and compassion is key to buildi ...  Show more

Mary shares her best advice for practicing self-love during difficult times.

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Feeling sorry for yourself, or over-personalizing how hard things are for you is a sure-fire way to sabotage your confidence. Not only that, self-pity will make things feel 10x harder than they need to be, and will mentally and emotionally exhaust you. This episode will teach you ...  Show more

The seasons are changing and I think it's time to change the way we see ourselves as well. It's time for a season of self-compassion. I talk a lot on the podcast about self-development, but none of us can truly grow and develop and reach our potential without having a high degree ...  Show more