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Oct 2024
57m 10s

Episode 84: Unlocking Recovery: Befriend...

Julia Trehane
About this episode

Have you ever wondered how self-compassion could radically transform your relationship with your body and food? Join me and Marla Mervis Hartman as we explore this transformative journey in today's episode.

In this insightful conversation, we focus on overcoming the struggles many face in anorexia recovery, such as negative body image and food-related anxieties. If you've been stuck in a cycle of self-criticism or searching for a way to make peace with your body, this episode will give you practical tools and guidance to move forward with compassion and confidence.

Listeners will gain:

  1. Practical techniques for befriending your body and healing your relationship with food, grounded in self-compassion.

  2. Inspiring insights on how body acceptance can lead to greater emotional freedom and peace.

  3. The empowering message of self-kindness that can profoundly shift your recovery journey.

Marla Mervis Hartman, creator of Love Your Body, Love Yourself, shares her personal story of overcoming years of food and body image struggles. She has dedicated her life to helping women embrace their bodies and live with confidence. Her new book, Be-Friend Yourself, is a must-read for anyone looking to deepen their self-compassion journey. You can order it

here on Amazon.co.uk or

here on Amazon.com

(I may receive a small commission from these links but the book will cost you the same)

Explore her other offerings on her website and connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Take the next step in your recovery by signing up for my daily mantra emails, designed to keep you on track with daily inspiration. When you join, you'll also receive my free recovery guide to support your journey toward healing.

If this episode resonated with you, take the next step toward freedom—I’m here to help you.For my gold standard 1:1 coaching, reach out to me here: https://juliatrehane.com/begin-your-recovery/.

I also offer lots of free resources:

Take the next step in your recovery by signing up for my Daily Love emails, designed to keep you on track with daily inspiration. When you join, you'll also receive my free recovery guide to support your journey toward healing.

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