Description

Trigger Warning- Contents subject's of surgery, weight loss and trauma.

Summary

In this conversation, Dolly discusses her early memories, her struggles with mental health, her relationship with her grandparents and her father, her journey with weight loss and body image, and her experience with weight loss surgery. She also talks about therapy, self-identity, and self-love. Dolly shares her personal experiences and challenges, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Dolly discusses her experience with food addiction, weight loss surgery, and the importance of addressing the underlying addiction. She also talks about her relationship with food after surgery and the concept of transfer addiction. Dolly shares her journey of overcoming bullying and how it has shaped her into a stronger person. She emphasizes the importance of having a support system and surrounding yourself with good people. Dolly also discusses the impact of online trolling and shares coping mechanisms for dealing with it. In this final part of the conversation, Dolly discusses how she handles negative comments online and shares a story about standing up to a troll. She also talks about the importance of having a support system, whether it's family, friends, or even the postman. Dolly opens up about her relationship with her aunt, who took her under her wing and became like a mother to her. She shares some of the wisdom her aunt has imparted, including the importance of not letting negative opinions hold any value in her life. Dolly also talks about her love for singing and her struggle with performing in front of others. She expresses her desire to pursue singing and hopes to find her niche on social media. The conversation takes a lighthearted turn as Dolly and the Angie discuss their shared love for cats and the idea of doing a podcast in a bathroom. They end the conversation by reflecting on their unique quirks and the importance of embracing their true selves.

Keywords

Dolly podcast, early memories, mental health, grandparents, father, weight loss, body image, weight loss surgery, therapy, self-identity, self-love, food addiction, weight loss surgery, transfer addiction, binge eating disorder, relationship with food, support system, bullying, online trolling, coping mechanisms, negative comments, support system, family, friends, aunt, wisdom, singing, social media, niche, cats, podcast, quirks, true self

Takeaways

• Childhood memories and the impact of being raised by grandparents
• Struggles with mental health, including depression, OCD, and borderline personality disorder
• The importance of a support system and the role of Dolly's father in her life
• Challenges with self-identity and self-love
• Dolly's weight loss journey and her decision to undergo weight loss surgery
• The physical and emotional challenges of weight loss surgery
• The process of healing and self-discovery Weight loss surgery can help with curbing appetite and reducing the mental obsession with food, but it's important to address the underlying addiction and seek therapy.
• Transfer addiction is common after weight loss surgery, where individuals find new addictions to replace food. It's crucial to be aware of this and seek help if needed.
• Binge eating disorder is a serious condition that can be just as debilitating as other eating disorders. It's important to recognize and address it.
• Having a strong support system is crucial in overcoming challenges and maintaining mental well-being.
• Bullying can have a profound impact on a person's self-esteem and mental health. It's important to surround yourself with good people and cut off toxic relationships.
• Online trolling can be hurtful, but it's important to remember that the opinions of strangers do not define your worth. Having a support system and finding humor in the situation can help cope with trolling. Don't let negative comments hold any value in your life
• Having a strong support system is important, whether it's family, friends, or even the postman
• Embrace your quirks and be your true self
• Find your passion and pursue it, even if it scares you
• Build a bridge and get over it - a mantra for dealing with challenges
• Your support system doesn't have to be limited to family and friends, it can be anyone who brings you happiness and comfort

You can find Dolly on instagram @missdollymay

This episode is sponsored by The Female Boss Awards, entires are still open, you can find them on instagram @thefemalebossawards