The Recovery Warrior Show

THIS SHOW WILL EXPIRE: In this episode, I share the first session of the School of Recovery Secret Sessions. Since these free training sessions are only available for a limited time, so is this podcast. Get FULL ACCESS to this video and 3 more videos and their downloadable worksheets for FREE at schoolofrecovery.com/join Here’s just a few of the things I'll be teaching you in Session #1 on the BIGGEST Recovery Mindset Mistakes: • The common mental traps that keep you stuck living with an eating disorder • Where to dig for "recovery gold" in your life • One seemingly innocent word that is holding you back from healing • Why you haven't been making progress you'd like to see In the future, I’m going to publish more exclusive, limited-time content like this. If you want in on the School of Recovery Secret Sessions before they go away October 28th sign up for FREE at schoolofrecovery.com/join

Show 127: Brandilyn Tebo, life coach and author of recent best-selling book The Achievement Trap, wants to help achievers, overachievers and perfectionists find freedom from perfectionism, people pleasing and dependency on achievement. She understands how prohibitive low-level emotions, like dissatisfaction, disappointment, shame, and guilt, can be on our ability to live the lives we want. Tune in to learn how letting go of being "enough", willingness to live in discomfort, and openness to rejection and failure can transform your life and bring true success. SHOW NOTES: http://www.recoverywarriors.com/brandilyn-tebo-achievement-trap/ FREE PASS TO RECOVER STRONG: https://events.truewarrior.fm/recoverstrong/

Show 126: Nicole Hawkins, Ph.D, was the first researcher to look at how the thin ideal in media impacts women with eating disorders and has been working as a Licensed Psychologist at Center for Change for the past 19 years. She designed and leads Center for Change’s Body Image Program and joins us to discuss the power of the thin ideal, the damaging influence of diet mentality and the difficulty to break free when navigating media, social media, and societal pressures of dieting. SHOW NOTES: http://www.recoverywarriors.com/nicole-hawkins/ FREE PASS TO RECOVER STRONG: https://events.truewarrior.fm/recoverstrong/

Show 125: Yay! SO excited to be back with this NEW show...one like any other you’ve heard on this podcast. Today you’ll be taken on an audio journey to the heart where the residue of limiting beliefs and thoughts are scraped off through the inspirational soundbytes of Carolyn Myss and journal entries of me your host, Jessica Flint. Regardless of whether you are actively dating, this show can peel back the curtain of what it is like to live with obsessive thought patterns and how to pull yourself back up whenever you have a relapse. Sign up for the FREE Recover Strong online conference this June 20-24th http://www.recoverywarriors.com/connect/ Learn more about Carolyn Myss and her amazing work at https://www.myss.com/ Watch her full lecture, The Power of Your Words https://www.myss.com/product/the-power-of-your-words/ Music by: "Queen Bee" by Taj Mahal "Corduroy" by Pearl Jam

Show 124: Sneak PEEK into the FoodBodyLove Rally. This is a FREE online event with over 35 empowered women who are changing the dialogue around food and body. Start tuning in and grab your pass now at: https://rally.truewarrior.fm Just an example of the type of feedback it's been getting so far: Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for organizing this FoodBodyLove Rally. I was trying to keep up with watching the daily videos because they are so spot on helpful. I just joined VIP so I can relisten to certain talks and also space them out to process them better. I have done Day and Outpatient treatment and am finding the rally to be super complementary to concepts I have learned there. I find the videos are really helping things to sink in and make sense and I’m very encouraged that this will help me turn a corner and go further in my recovery. Thanks so much for making a difference with all your efforts!

Show 123: Contrary to common belief, eating disorders don't discriminate against gender. Though often overlooked, men are just as able as women to develop any type of eating disorder; Paul Beuttenmuller is living proof. After suffering in silence for many years with exercise addiction, anorexia, and purging behaviors, Paul finally sought treatment through Castlewood Treatment Center in Missouri. Now secure in who he is, Paul shares his experience in recovery from an eating disorder from the male perspective. He talks openly and vulnerably about his struggles with "golden boy syndrome" and his unrelenting compulsions toward perfectionism. No matter who you are, male or female, Paul is proof that recovery is possible if only we lean into the healing process. Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/paul-beuttenmuller/ What You'll Learn: • What it's like to seek treatment for an eating disorder as a male • The definition and the perils of "golden boy syndrome" • How perfectionism can devastate your life, health, and relationships and how to beat it • Why it's important to continue a writing practice even after treatment • What internal family systems therapy is and how it could help you in your recovery Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/paul-beuttenmuller/

Show 122: Kristie Amadio is no stranger to the perils of seeking recovery from an eating disorder. After facing discouragement and struggle trying to find professional treatment in Australia and New Zealand, Kristie traveled to the States for 7 months of residential treatment. Kristie continued her early recovery journey with the help of an online therapist and dietician; little did she know that this experience would be the spark that helped her create Recovered Living. As the founder and CEO of this innovative and groundbreaking Eating Recovery Coach platform, Kristie now helps clients by providing practical services tailored to each individuals needs. Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/kristie-amadio/ What You'll Learn • What the difference is between a therapist and an Eating Recovery Coach • Why recovery may initially be harder than you think, but incredibly worth it • How the support of an Eating Recovery Coach can help you build a solid foundation • What the "one year" rule is and how it can help you feel like recovery is more attainable • How to be your own advocate and start the journey of recovery even if you live in a remote location Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/kristie-amadio/

Summer Innanen's life used to be dominated by exercise and dieting. She spent nearly two decades battling her body before she realized that the issue was not her size, but her mindset. Now, Summer is a podcaster and life coach who dedicates her time to helping people overcome their obsession with food and body. Learn how she broke away from her toxic relationship with diet culture and began to reconnect with the things in life that bring her true happiness. Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/summer-innanen/ What You'll Learn: • Ways that seemingly healthy activities like Crossfit and the paleo diet can be harmful to someone with a negative body image • The parallels between diet culture and drug addiction • How embracing your emotions can help fill the void that diet culture leaves • Why it’s okay to feel bored in life and how that can actually bring you a sense of peace • How her marriage improved when she stopped being so obsessed with food and body • Why it’s so important to find a partner who will accept your body in any form Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/summer-innanen/

Five years ago, Sharon Zimbler MFT began her work as program therapist at the thriving eating disorder treatment center that is, Montecatini. Located in Carlsbad, California, Sharon is now the CEO of this healing center. In addition to making outstanding contributions to the co-occurring substance abuse and eating disorder treatment program that is offered at Montecatini, Sharon is a nationally sought after speaker with many years of expertise on this very topic. As a woman in recovery herself, she uniquely understands the challenges and triumphs of this journey from both a personal and professional standpoint. In this episode, Sharon shares her experience, strength, and hope on recovery from disordered eating as well as alcoholism. Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/sharon-zimbler-montecatini/ What You'll Learn • Common co-occurring disorders many individuals face when entering treatment • How the game of whack-a-mole relates to recovery and how you can beat it • The importance of getting to the root of your eating disorder in order to stop using disordered behaviors and change your life • Why creating a "new narrative" about yourself is paramount to the recovery process • How the 12 steps can help you recover and find a new way to live free from any addictive pattern Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/sharon-zimbler-montecatini/ Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Rally below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/

Kylie Mitchell is a popular food blogger and self-professed "anti-diet" dietician.  Though she is now in a place where she has made peace with food and body, she is no stranger to over-exercising and food restriction. In this show, Kylie talks about how her blog became a tool to help her overcome disordered eating and the ways in which she plans to raise her child in a body positive household. Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Summit below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/ Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/kylie-mitchell/ What You'll Learn: • How to spot a “healthy living” blog that may be causing more harm than good • The connection between body image and internal struggles • How trying to change her body was reflected in her desire to change her personality and how she learned to embrace them both • The importance of positive affirmations in her early recovery stages and again when she became pregnant • Why trying to control your body size is pointless Show Notes: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/kylie-mitchell/ Sign up for a FREE pass to The FoodBodyLove Summit below https://summit.truewarrior.fm/

McCall Dempsey is the founder of Southern Smash, a non-profit dedicated to raising eating disorder awareness and promoting positive body image through events where they (literally) smash scales with hammers. McCall is a warrior and has come a long way in her recovery from her eating disorder but, recently, she has been on another road to recovery; recovery from grief. In May of 2015, McCall's 8 month old daughter, Marjorie, was diagnosed with cancer. McCall tells us how this devastating news put her life and career on hold but eventually helped to give her a fresh perspective on life and a renewed sense of gratitude. Marjorie is now 2 years old and cancer free :-) SHOW NOTES: www.recoverywarriors.com/mccall-dempsey-grief/ **FREE ACCESS TO THE FOODBODYLOVE RALLY** https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ **TRUE WARRIOR FEATURED CLASS** How to Get Unstuck: Identify the Blocks and Barriers Holding You Back From a Life You Love www.truewarrior.fm/how-to-get-unstuck What You'll Learn: • How a devastating experience can reveal what is most important in life and teach you how to take everyday annoyances in stride • The healing benefits of writing down and sharing your experiences and emotions • How to see the beauty in the ordinary • The importance of allowing yourself the space to grieve • How to stay strong in your recovery when life gets tough

The woman, the myth, the legend. Meet Evelyn Tribole, dietician and coauthor of the seminal book, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works. Now, twenty-two years after the book has been published, Evelyn continues to dedicate her life and career to helping people overcome disordered eating and finally make peace with food. Evelyn explains why restricting food is never a good idea, how to tune in to hunger and fullness cues, and why you may feel hungry when you feel a negative emotion. Tap into Evelyn's ocean of knowledge in this educational episode. SHOW NOTES: www.recoverywarriors.com/evelyn-tribole/ **FREE ACCESS TO THE FOODBODYLOVE RALLY** https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ **TRUE WARRIOR FEATURED CLASS** How to Get Unstuck: Identify the Blocks and Barriers Holding You Back From a Life You Love www.truewarrior.fm/how-to-get-unstuck What You'll Learn: • Why eating a restrictive diet leads to cravings and binges • How practicing intuitive eating can be a protective factor against developing an eating disorder • What is interoceptive awareness and how dieting weakens it • How to differentiate between emotional hunger and physical hunger • The 4 factors that drive overeating and why overeating is actually an expression of unmet needs

For twenty years, Krystal Thompson tried nearly every diet and workout plan on the market in an attempt to shrink her body. When she saw minimal change in her weight after a year-long, grueling diet, she decided to try something seemingly radical: allowing her body to dictate its own weight. Krystal tells us how her journey into body positivity and complete self acceptance has enriched and expanded her life in ways she never imagined. Tune in to find out how Krystal stared living her luscious life and how you can too. **FREE ACCESS TO THE FOODBODYLOVE RALLY** https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ **TRUE WARRIOR FEATURED CLASS** How to Get Unstuck: Identify the Blocks and Barriers Holding You Back From a Life You Love https://www.truewarrior.fm/how-to-get-unstuck What You'll Learn • How in the quest to shrink our bodies we actually start to shrink our lives • Why mainstream, westernized yoga culture actually promotes body negativity and diet mentality • How being “healthy” for the wrongs reasons can be detrimental to your physical and emotional wellbeing • The importance of practicing self compassion and vocalizing it with your friends, family, and loved ones • That letting go of concepts of beauty and diet mentality is often a long, slow process SHOW NOTES: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/krystal-thompson/

Hilary Kinavey is a licensed professional counselor and one of the co-founders of Be Nourished, a center that offers group workshops, therapy, retreats, and much more to help people cultivate body trust and self-acceptance. In this episode, Hilary teaches us how to reestablish trust in our bodies and banish shame from our lives so we can fully embrace our creativity and intuition. What You'll Learn • How to identify the physical sensations of shame in our bodies • How overcoming shame can help us become better able to experience creativity, connection, and innovation with other people • What are the 5 core competencies of BodyTrust™ and how they help cultivate self-respect and trust within ourselves • Why not being able to stick to a diet is actually a good thing • Why our healthcare system needs to be more educated about body positivity **FREE ACCESS TO THE FOODBODYLOVE RALLY** https://rally.truewarrior.fm/ **TRUE WARRIOR FEATURED CLASS** How to Get Unstuck: Identify the Blocks and Barriers Holding You Back From a Life You Love https://www.truewarrior.fm/how-to-get-unstuck SHOW NOTES: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/hilary-kinavey/

Isabel Foxen Duke knows a thing or two about feeling "crazy" around food. After recovering from a nearly life-long battle with binge eating and yo-yo dieting, she has become a crusader in the body positivity and anti-diet movements. In this episode, Isabel tells us how she transitioned from constantly feeling out of control around food to finally being able to let go completely. Find out how sweet life can be when you stop letting food control you. **TRUE WARRIOR FEATURED CLASS** How to Connect to Your Life Path and Purpose Using the Ancient Wisdom of the Stars (Enrollment ends August 6th) https://www.truewarrior.fm/life-path-and-purpose **Get FREE access to Isabel's intro video training series** https://www.recoverywarriors.com/stopfightingfood/ SHOW NOTES: https://www.recoverywarriors.com/isabel-foxen-duke/ What You'll Learn: • The role that humor can play in letting go of shame and getting your life back • How the use of diagnostic terms can sometimes be harmful to recovery • What is the “Don’t Binge Eat” diet and why it’s not helping your recovery • How she finally learned to let go of trying to control her food and body