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Nov 2024
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NLP621 - Finding Freedom: Chelsey's Tran...

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About this episode

This week's guest, and Next Level Nutrition coach Chelsey, opens up about overcoming disordered eating without formal treatment and the challenges of societal pressures, especially before her wedding. We explore her journey through functional health, gut issues, and a break from high-intensity workouts, all of which deepened her self-worth beyond physical appearance.

We also touch on the power of somatics and understanding emotional connections within our bodies to break patterns like emotional eating.

Tune in for an episode packed with inspiration and practical advice, perfect for anyone looking to enhance their relationship with food, body image, and holistic health.

 

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Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder

Co-Host Chelsey Bird - @chelsey.bird

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Aspiring coach inspired by helping others' habits.

04:03 Unexpected opportunity led to coaching role offer.

08:59 Disordered eating and personal realization drive recovery.

12:21 Internal work led to body appreciation and love.

18:04 Surrendering leads to better results, trust coaches.

20:27 Coaching guides; personal readiness determines success.

25:03 Somatics: Understanding self through body connection.

31:48 Connect with body to access intuitive wisdom.

35:15 Embrace emotions to overcome emotional eating patterns.

38:41 Awareness, acceptance, action — vulnerability empowers change.

43:02 Be compassionate; embrace life's changing capacities.

45:25 Find Chelsea Dot Bird on Instagram.

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