If the thought of skipping a workout makes you panic, if you plan your entire day around movement, or if you’re starting to wonder whether your “healthy” habits might not actually be that healthy… then, my friend, this episode is for you. 

The truth is, our brains are wired to avoid pain and chase comfort—it’s a survival thing. The more we run from discomfort, the stronger it gets. It’s like that pushy friend who won’t take a hint and just keeps showing up. So, what if instead of dodging it, we actually learned to sit with it? What if facing discomfort head-on could make us more resilient, more in control, and—dare I say—even happier?

Let’s be real: there’s a lot of noise out there. People love to throw around these terms like they’re buzzwords for an Instagram post, and frankly, it’s getting old. So, instead of repeating the same tired lines, we’re actually going to dig into the why and how behind it all. 

This week, I am joined by Sarah Rzemieniak,  a Carolyn Costin Institute Certified eating disorder recovery coach. Together, we’re diving into the oh-so-light (read: deeply complex and slightly terrifying) topic of whether clinicians with lived experience should—or even can—work in the field. Should they disclose? Should they keep it locked up tighter than a secret family recipe? And most importantly, how do we make sure we’re actually helping our clients, not just bringing our own baggage into the room?

We’re breaking down what control really means when we talk about eating disorders. Why some people seek it, why others reject it, and how it ties into our emotions, our sense of self, and the general chaos of being a human. Because trust me—this topic is way more layered than “people with eating disorders just want control.”

In this episode, I’m talking about self-esteem: what it really is, why so many of us struggle with it, and how it connects to our relationship with food and body image. Because let’s be honest, it's not about staring at yourself in the mirror and repeating affirmations until you magically feel worthy. (Though, hey, if that works for you, go for it.)

Have you ever felt that tiny bit of excitement about breaking a “food rule?” Like finally getting your hands on the “forbidden” chocolate cake, only to inhale half of it and immediately promise yourself you’ll “be good” tomorrow? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But what if that intense food drama could just… disappear? No guilt, no shame, no last-supper mentality—just food, doing what food is supposed to do: nourish and satisfy.

But when it comes to actually healing, when it comes to understanding the deep, messy, human experience of struggling with food and body image, a checklist of symptoms isn't going to cut it. Many often question whether they’re “sick enough” or feel like their struggles don’t fit into a neat little box. So let’s talk about it. This week, we’re diving into why eating disorders are way more complex than the labels we slap on them—and why real recovery requires thinking outside the diagnosis.

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into practical tools to deal with dissociation —the kind of techniques that are handy to have when you feel like your brain and body feel like they’re speaking two different languages.

In this episode, I’m talking about how the media’s (and beyond) portrayal is not only wildly inaccurate but also dangerously misleading. That “sick enough” myth? It’s real. And let’s be honest, it’s all kinds of messed up. I’m unraveling the reason why those 19-year-old, emaciated models aren’t the majority, and how most people don’t fit neatly into a category. 

We’re diving into the whirlwind of women’s health across the lifespan, from puberty (hello, acne and mood swings) to pregnancy (goodbye, all those shoes that are now too small) and beyond. Spoiler alert: expecting your body to stay the same through all this? Delusional. This isn’t just about biology. It’s about expectations. Why are we so hard on our bodies for doing what they’re literally designed to do?

Confidence isn’t about magically feeling good 24/7. It’s about learning how to trust yourself, even when you feel like a mess. We’ll be unpacking the "5 C's of Confidence" — Compassion, Curiosity, Courage, Connection, and, of course, Confidence — and showing you how to turn anxiety-fueled meltdowns into moments of growth.