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Ep 122 From Binge Eating Disorder to Body Positive Children’s author - how to find the courage to heal in the midst of darkness with Alyssa Goldwater
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In this episode, Rachel is joined by Jewish influencer, Alyssa Goldwater, who shares her journey from a diet-centered childhood that eventually led to being diagnosed with binge eating disorder - and how she healed to find food + body peace, and how she is now fighting diet culture with her platform and voice.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Alyssa’s childhood shaped her negative body image, even if it was from well-meaning family members
- What helped her set boundaries with people she loved
- Her reaction to getting diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and the moment she realized she needed help
- Her fears about her body size and how she worked through them
- Why she didn’t believe what her support team told her at first and what changed her mind
- What gave her the courage to let go of dieting and choose to heal
- How her darkest moments have been transformed into light
- How and why she’s reclaiming the word ‘fat’
- Alyssa shares the day to day freedoms she gets to experience as a result of healing and why its worth it
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LINKS MENTIONED:
→ Order a copy of Alyssa’s book Every Body Is: Nurturing Self-Acceptance through Torah Values by clicking HERE.
Follow Alyssa on Instagram by clicking HERE. .
Rachel’s resources to achieve food + body peace and authentic health:
- Apply for 1:1 coaching for personalized high level support to accelerate yourself to the binge-free life you deserve. Click HERE to apply.
- Stop feeling out of control with food using the FREE eguide: 3 Steps to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food. CLICK HERE.
- For Intuitive Eating-aligned Dietitians and Health Professionals → Get my FREE masterclass, Scattered to Structured for the 5 step method to coach your clients with confidence. Click HERE to watch now.
- Connect with Rachel on Instagram
- Connect with Rachel on Linkedin
To share your thoughts or feedback on this episode, or to inquire about speaking engagements and workshops for individuals and/or professionals, please email Rachel at: [email protected]
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