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Impossible BeautyImpossible BeautyEpisode 174: Eric Pothen- Food & Body Image Struggles Among MenMost often, this podcast focuses on struggles with beauty and body image among women. Today, however, I want to give us a glimpse into the widespread nature of struggles around food, exercise, and body image among men.Eric Pothen is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach who works primarily with men and knows firsthand the journey of eating disorder recovery. In particular, Eric works with clients navigating eating disorder recovery, disordered eating, and body image struggles, helping them break free from the grip of food rules, body shame, and self-doubt.In today’s conversation, Eric helps us...2025-06-2447 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouI Can't Maintain a Small Body and Live a Big Life: Rachel's StoryIn this episode, Eric has a conversation with Rachel Frost about her story of living with an eating disorder and her road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Rachel openly shares about her early experiences with dieting and how several life experiences led to the onset of her eating disorder. Rachel also talks about her journey of entering in and out of recovery multiple times.  Rachel mentions that one of her favorite reminders in recovery is that she “can’t maintain a small body and live a big life.” She also talks about the importance of radical...2024-09-2359 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEmbracing Our Bodies and Life StoriesHave you ever been unhappy in your body? What do you do in those moments? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with Daniel Hight about his journey with his body and his story of being diagnosed and living with incurable brain cancer.  Throughout the episode, Daniel shares about what was going on internally as he became a new parent and the thoughts that were in his mind about his body. He shares his journey of learning to embrace and honor his body and recognizing the fact that his journey with his body ebbs and f...2024-08-3141 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEmotional Eating with Kate ReganHave you ever been stressed and resorted to food to cope? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the concept of emotional eating.   Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom on what emotional eating is, how to begin to become aware of any emotional eating you may be engaging in, and some strategies to help you begin to cope in new ways.  Eric and Kate also chat about the importance of emotional awareness and using that information to help us respond in the moment. Addressing and maneuvering emo...2024-07-1950 minEating Disorders Off TopicEating Disorders Off TopicMen's Mental Health and Treatment Access with guest Eric PothenJoy and Adam welcome guest Eric Pothen to talk about his work as an ED Recovery Coach, how that integrates within the team-based recovery model, and the unique issues men experience in treatment access.2024-07-0356 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouIs Movement Really Medicine?In this episode, Eric chats with his dear friend Marcus Kain about movement in eating disorder recovery (and in general). We so often hear the phrase, “Movement is medicine.” and “I move for my mental health.” and these statements can unintentionally create some unhealthy relationships with fitness and movement.  In this episode, they talk about the importance of knowing your intentions behind why you move and the integral component of self-awareness and how it can be used as a tool to help us reflect on our relationship with fitness and why we choose to engage in movement.  Eric...2024-06-1032 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouMcKenzie's Story and Shifting Perspectives on Health and WellnessEpisode 34: McKenzie’s Story and Shifting Perspectives on Health and Wellness In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with McKenzie and she shares her story of living with disordered eating. In this conversation, McKenzie and Eric talk about some common phrases they hear within the space of health and wellness and their takes on them. They talk about how some of this language can be dangerous to use and how people need to begin to approach health and wellness from a more holistic perspective. In this episode, Eric and McKenzie also spend...2024-05-0755 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouThe Reality of Recovery with Tori WilsonEpisode 33: The Reality of Recovery with Tori Wilson In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric chats with Tori and has some real talk with each other about their own recovery journeys. In this conversation, Eric and Tori talk about some of their personal wins and challenges in recovery recently and how being in recovery is an ACTIVE process. They also chat about binge eating and their experiences with that as they lived with their eating disorders and entered into recovery. This conversation is real, raw, and shows just how similar, yet different, everyone’s stor...2024-04-2256 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouModern Day Masculinity with Brian Coones, Marcus Kain, and Joe SpectorIn this episode, Eric Pothen and Marcus Kain have a conversation with Brian Coones (Stress, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach) and Joe Spector (Mental Health Advocate) about masculinity.  In this conversation, they talk about our own experiences and journeys with masculinity and how they have transformed and developed over time.  The four men talk about what it means to do work deemed more "feminine" as a male and how we lean into those innate parts of ourself as we "do the work."  This conversation tries to redefine Modern Day masculinity and create a space for...2024-04-041h 13Embracing YouEmbracing YouModern Day Masculinity with Eric Pothen, Marcus Kain, Brian Coones, and Joe SpectorIn this episode, Eric Pothen and Marcus Kain have a conversation with Brian Coones (Stress, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach) and Joe Spector (Mental Health Advocate) about masculinity.  In this conversation, they talk about our own experiences and journeys with masculinity and how they have transformed and developed over time.  The four men talk about what it means to do work deemed more "feminine" as a male and how we lean into those innate parts of ourself as we "do the work."  This conversation tries to redefine Modern Day masculinity and create a space for...2024-04-031h 13Embracing YouEmbracing YouBody Image Meditation with Eileen Rose MilesUtilize this meditation should you find yourself looking for an opportunity to ground and center yourselves when feeling distressed about food and/or body image.   Guided by Eileen Rose Miles (Featured in Episode 31 of "Embracing You") 2024-04-0106 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouBody Image Meditation with Eileen Rose MilesUtilize this meditation should you find yourself looking for an opportunity to ground and center yourselves when feeling distressed about food and/or body image.   Guided by Eileen Rose Miles (Featured in Episode 31 of "Embracing You") 2024-04-0106 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouBody/Mind Connection in ED Recovery with Eileen Rose MilesIn this episode, Eric chats with Meditation Guide and 500 Yoga Instructor, Eileen Rose, on the importance of body/mind connection in the space of recovering from an eating disorder.  Eileen talks about her experience with this disconnect between her body and mind when she was struggling with her eating disorder and talks about what healing that connection has looked like for her.  Eric and Eileen talk about the importance of being able to trust our inner voice and lean into our heart space as we continue to heal. Because once we can learn to trust ou...2024-04-0152 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouCreating Space for Men to Struggle: An Interview with Jason WoodMen can struggle, too. In this episode, I have a conversation with eating disorder advocate, Jason Wood about his own experience of living with an eating disorder and his road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Jason shares his knowledge with us about the importance of creating space for men to know it’s okay to struggle and also things we can actively do to create safer spaces for men to be human.  We also chat about our sexuality and how that influences the ways that we view our bodies.  About Jason Wood...2024-03-0444 minA Level DeeperA Level DeeperThe Courageous Decision to Embrace Yourself with Eric PothenEric Pothen has made a series of courageous decisions in his life and those decisions have each taken him further down the route of learning to embrace himself more fully. Eric is an eating disorder recovery coach, life coach, and the host of the podcast, Embracing You. In this episode, Eric shares the stories and experiences that led him down the route of becoming a coach and starting his show. He talks about the experience of embracing his own sexuality and eating disorder and what it was like to begin to communicate those things externally. Eric and...2024-02-131h 20Embracing YouEmbracing YouFostering a Healthy Relationship with FoodHave you ever wondered if you have an unhealthy relationship with food? In this episode, I have a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the habits and thoughts that may tell you that you have an unhealthy relationship with food.  Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom on how to begin to heal and foster a healthier relationship with food. She equips listeners with a variety of skills and tools to utilize on their own journey.  We also chat about the importance of becoming more embodied through a somatic lens and how th...2024-02-0544 minStrong Not StarvingStrong Not StarvingEating to Numb Your Emotions - Dissociation Vs Healthy Distraction with Eric Pothen"Nothing else gives me the same feeling! I've tried other things but always come back to food!" - When food starts to play the roll of 'emotional support' in our lives, things can get complicated. Especially when messages about Intuitive Eating, Unconditional Permission, and Body Acceptance come into play. Eric Pothen joins me to unpack the difference between healthy distractions, and the kind of dissociation that leads to regret. To reach out to Marcus Kain, TAP/CLICK HERETo reach out to Eric Pothen, TAP/CLICK HEREBook a Call with...2024-01-3047 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouDiscomfort is Growth: Tori's Recovery StoryEpisode 28: Discomfort is Growth: Tori’s Recovery Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Tori as she shares her story of what her recovery journey has looked like. In this interview, Tori opens up about the reality of being in recovery from her eating disorder. Eric and Tori talk about the concept of learning to challenge the Eating Disorder voice and the power of sitting in the grey area. Most importantly, they talk about the importance of how sitting in discomfort and not feeding into the ED voice helps us gro...2024-01-1856 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouFrom Shyness to Confidence: Rachel’s Eating Disorder StoryEpisode 27: From Shyness to Confidence: Rachel’s Eating Disorder Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Rachel Zimmerman as she shares her story of living with an eating disorder and what the road to recovery looked like for her.  In this interview, Rachel opens up about her struggles living with an eating disorder and sheds light to many commonalities amongst those who struggle with an eating disorder, including the need to be in control. Through Rachel’s vulnerability, she lets others know that it’s okay to struggle and that things...2024-01-0147 minStrong Not StarvingStrong Not Starving"Your Body Does Not Equal Your Worth" with Eric PothenWe caught up to have a nice chat about What I eat in a day videos and found ourselves discussing...- Identifying the Eating Disorder Voice- Can straight sized people give good advice when it comes to body acceptance?- The shifting goal posts of weight loss- The overvaluation of body shape in the LGBTQ+ community- Distracting vs Dissociating...so buckle up! Last week to pick up IDENTIFY  YOUR BINGE TRIGGERS AND TAKE PREEMPTIVE ACTION Mini Course - Doors Close November 30th! Tap/Click HERE t...2023-11-2857 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouLiving Life in the Gray AreaEpisode 26: Living Life in the Gray Area In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on what life has looked like for him after leaving the classroom: living life in the gray area. He talks about what mhis experience was like living in this space and what he has learned in this time full of transition and new beginnings. He addresses the concept of meeting ourselves of where we are at and learning to flow with life’s challenges instead of resisting. Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.2023-10-0218 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouMen Can Struggle, TooIn this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Marcus Kain to break down the walls that men can also struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. In this candid and raw interview, Marcus opens up about his own journey with an eating disorder and shares words of encouragement to other men who are currently struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Through his vulnerability, he sheds light on the often overlooked issue of men grappling with eating disorders and disordered eating, breaking the stigma and silence surrounding this important topi...2023-08-1448 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouJustin’s Story & Body Ideals in the Gay CommunityIn this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Justin Cohenour to delve into his courageous journey with disordered eating and body image within the gay community. In this intimate interview, Justin opens up about his personal struggles, sharing the challenges he faced and the emotional toll of striving to meet unrealistic body ideals. Through his vulnerability, he sheds light on the often overlooked issue of men grappling with eating disorders and disordered eating, breaking the stigma and silence surrounding this important topic. Throughout the episode, we explore Justin's path to recovery, gain...2023-07-3141 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouParenting a Child with an Eating DisorderEpisode 23: Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder In this episode, Eric chats with Amy, a parent who has a child that has an eating disorder. Amy vulnerably shares her experience of parenting her son through having an eating disorder. She talks about warning signs, how she got her son the help he needed, and his road to recovery. Amy beautifully shares her story to help other families feel less alone. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 2023-07-1743 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouFollowing Your Heart: A Life UpdateEpisode 22: Following Your Heart: A Life Update Do you listen to your heart when it speaks to you? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his recent decision to follow his heart and leave teaching after the school year. He talks about the journey that led him to making this decision and about the skills he’s acquired that have given him the confidence to take this leap of faith. He spends some time reflecting on my time in the classroom and shines some light on what current educators have been going through th...2023-05-3116 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouBecoming More Embodied Through Emotional AwarenessEpisode 21: Becoming More Embodied Through Emotional Awareness When was the last time you allowed yourself to fully feel an emotion? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his journey of living a more embodied life by allowing himself to fully experience and feel emotions as they come up. He talks about what it means to be embodied and leads you through some guided exercises to help you pause and feel. Because when we can allow our emotions to be heard, we can live life more authentic to who we are in the present...2023-05-1514 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouFinding Freedom from Food and Fitness with Allison MossoEpisode 20: Finding Freedom from Food and Fitness In this episode, Eric chats with intuitive eating counselor, anti-diet trainer, and corporate wellness speaker, Allison Mosso about finding freedom from food and fitness. In this episode, they talk about how to tune out diet culture and define what food freedom is and what it looks like. We also spend time talking about uncovering some of our limiting beliefs when it comes to food and fitness. Allison encourages listeners that it’s okay to be wherever you are at on your journey with your body and know that you are mu...2023-04-0347 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouThe Journey to Embodiment with Ellie RoscherEpisode 19: The Journey to Embodiment In this episode, your host, Eric Pothen, chats with Ellie Roscher, author of “The Embodied Path”, about the journey to embodiment: returning home to our bodies. We talk about the importance of honoring our body’s experience and the story it has to tell. We spend some time talking about Ellie’s book, how we can honor our body’s experience, and the importance of doing “the work.” Ellie leaves listeners with some prompts to think about how they can begin this journey toward embodiment.  About Ellie Roscher:   Ellie Roscher i...2023-03-1353 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouNavigating the Body Postpartum with Liz KruegerEpisode 18: Navigating the Body Postpartum In this episode, I chat with Liz Krueger, curator for lululemon, and most importantly, a mother,  about how to navigate the body postpartum. In this episode, Liz shares her story of navgating her body and body image postpartum and what she learned on that journey. Liz shares the importance of releasing expectations mothers may have on their bodies after giving birth. We also address the importance of honoring our bodies for what they are and celebrating the person that lives within. In this episode, Liz beautifully encourages women to be gentle in t...2023-02-1352 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouHelping Children Become Intuitive Eaters with Jenn MessinaEpisode 17: Helping Children Become Intuitive Eaters In this episode, Eric chats with Jenn Messina, Registered Dietitian, about how to help children become intuitive eaters. Eric and Jenn spend time talking about how parents can help raise their children in anti-diet households and become aware of the way that they talk about food around their children and how it can affect the relationship children have with food and their bodies. Jenn empowers listeners to take action and reflect on the ways they can help all youth develop a better relationship with food and their bodies, setting them up...2023-01-3035 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEating Disorder Awareness & Advocacy with Miss ArizonaIn this episode, Eric chats about eating disorder awareness and advocacy with Melody Pierce, Miss Arizona. They also talk about Melody’s experience of living with an eating disorder, what her recovery process looked like, and how it has influenced her current career as an eating disorder recovery and body acceptance coach. Melody encourages listeners to know that they are capable and worthy of recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating. You won’t want to miss this episode! About Miss Arizona 2022:   Melody Pierce, 26, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree i...2023-01-1649 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouReflections on the Year 2022What will you take away from the year 2022 and bring with you into the year 2023?  In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric, reflects on the journey 2022 has brought him on. He spends some time identifying some of the things he has learned and discovered in the past year and how it will affect him as he heads into the new year. It is his hope that this episode prompts you to spend some time reflecting on the past year and celebrate how far you have come! Follow Eric on Instagram for more content a...2022-12-3119 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouBoundaries with Dr. Rebecca RayDo you struggle with setting boundaries? Have no fear! In this episode, Eric chats with clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, Dr. Rebecca Ray about boundaries. We take the time to define what a boundary is, how to set boundaries with ourselves and others, and how boundaries can actually be viewed as something positive and beneficial. Dr. Rebecca Ray encourages listeners to re-evaluate the way they look at boundaries and realize that they are the one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves and others.  About Dr. Rebecca Ray:   Dr Rebecca Ray...2022-12-1240 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouNavigating Food Around the Holidays with Natalie RoseIn this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with psychotherapist, Natalie Rose, about navigating food around the holidays. In this episode, we talk about how the holidays can be a challenging time of year for those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Natalie shares some tools to better navigate those more challenging moments around the dinner table and even after the meal. We talk about the importance of being able to set boundaries around conversations about food and how self-compassion is incredibly important as you navigate this time of year when food is so abundant. 2022-11-2837 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouThe Power of PausingDo you have a hard time taking the time to pause to check in with yourself and meet your own needs? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the power of pausing, what it has looked like for me recently, and the effects it has on our ability to meet our own needs. I also discuss how pausing will allow you to notice and honor what these needs are and empower you to meet them on your own.    Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @ep...2022-11-0720 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouSelf-CompassionDo you have a hard time offering yourself the love you give others? Why is it so challenging? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of self-compassion and share my recent journey with it. I talk about what might get in the way of offering ourselves self-compassion, what we can do to create space to practice self-compassion, and how this practice can help us discover the true innate love we have for ourselves.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco2022-10-2115 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouSelf-CompassionDo you have a hard time offering yourself the love you give others? Why is it so challenging? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of self-compassion and share my recent journey with it. I talk about what might get in the way of offering ourselves self-compassion, what we can do to create space to practice self-compassion, and how this practice can help us discover the true innate love we have for ourselves.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 2022-10-2115 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouExpectations with JC LippoldExpectations. They’re everywhere, but are the expectations we have for ourselves really OUR expectations? In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen, talks with Leadership and Change Management Coach and Consultant (and a friend of mine), JC Lippold, about expectations. In this episode, we take the time to talk about the prevalence of expectations in our daily lives, how to differentiate between the expectations we have for ourselves vs. the expecations others have of us, and the importance of having realistic expectations for ourselves.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whi...2022-10-0733 minBeing Athlete Being Human PodcastBeing Athlete Being Human PodcastBeing a gay, male individual struggling with an eating disorderToday I speak with Eric Pothen who is an advocate for eating disorders, body image and the LGBTQ+ community. Eric shares his personal journey on struggling with Anorexia and his sexuality. He shares his recovery, coming out experience and any advice he has for anyone going through something similar. TRIGGER WARNING: The following types of content: eating disorders! Please seek medical attention if you struggle with an eating disorder! Check out Eric here: https://www.instagram.com/epothen/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/show/3uk2D9zMreZYZTJgUIRayw?go=1&sp_cid=3b24ba6dc77d...2022-10-0554 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouGuided Somatic Exercise with Stephanie SomaticsIn this track, you will find the guided somatics exercise referenced in Episode 9 of the Embracing You podcast. It is a fantastic introduction to the somatics practice. Our guest, Stephanie Somatics, guides us through a beautiful exercise that helps us turn within, notice, and honor what we are feeling on the inside. And send it a little love. Please give a listen if you are looking to reconnect within and embrace yourself a little more.  You can find Stephanie Somatics on Instagram @stephaniesomatics. 2022-09-2306 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 9: Connecting Body and Mind with Stephanie SomaticsIn this episode of "Embracing You," Eric talks with body-focused mental health practitioner, Stephanie Somatics, about connecting body and mind through the use of somatics. In this episode, Eric and Stephanie take the time to talk about the disconnect that exists between body and mind, what the practice of somatics can do to help strengthen the relationship between body and mind, and why it is important to strengthen the relationship we have with our bodies and the cues it gives us on a daily basis. In this episode, Stephanie empowers listeners to foster a loving relationship with themselves by...2022-09-2342 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 8: AuthenticityIn this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of authenticity. I take the time to define authenticity and talk about how I’ve tried to live an authentic life being unapologetically myself over the past two years. I also guide you through a simple exercise to help you reflect on how you’re living an authentic life and how living an authentic life will help you embrace yourself.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 2022-09-0917 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 7: Body Image with Stefanie MicheleIn this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach, Stefanie Michele, about body image. In this episode, we take the time to define body image, discuss the splitting of mind and body that happens when we struggle with body image, and talk about how we can start the journey to embracing our bodies a little more. We also learn about the concept of “spamming” and how we can use it to tune out the noise of diet culture. About Stefanie Michele:  Stefanie is a Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach...2022-08-2648 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 6: Trusting Your Intuition with Tyler HenryIn this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks with clairvoyant medium, Tyler Henry, about the importance of trusting your intuition. In this episode, we take the time to define intuition, discuss how to recognize your intuition, and talk about the benefits of trusting our intuition. We also learn about the role of intuition in Tyler’s professional and everyday life.  About Tyler Henry:  Tyler Henry, star of the NETFLIX series Life after Death with Tyler Henry, continues to be the most sought-after clairvoyant medium both in the United States and arou...2022-08-1248 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 5: Self-AwarenessEpisode 5: Self-Awareness In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about self-awareness. Eric talks about how being self-aware requires you to pause more in the moment and to be able to name what is coming up within. This episode will help you develop the skills to become more self-aware and what you can do with this self-awareness to help you grow and be there more for others in your life.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content an...2022-07-2919 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 4: My Eating Disorder StoryEpisode 4: My Eating Disorder Story In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about his history of living with his eating disorder through the lens of vulnerability and surrendering. Eric brings you throughout his journey of living with an eating disorder and what was going on inside. He also talks about his recovery journey and how his company, Embrace Wear came to be.  Check out Embrace Wear on Etsy by searching @EmbraceWearCo Use promo code “EMBRACINGYOU” for 25% off your total purchase.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whiche...2022-07-2130 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 3: SurrenderingEpisode 3: Surrendering In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of surrendering. This episode introduces the concept of surrendering, how surrendering opens us up to the present moment, and how surrendering helps transform us as individuals.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco  2022-07-1517 minPeace MealPeace MealEpisode 74: Finding Yourself in Recovery with Eric PothenEpisode description: In this episode of Peace Meal, Eric Pothen discusses how well-meaning comments about his body played a part in the development of his eating disorder. Following the body commentary he received after college, he says he started restricting, bingeing, and purging via excessive exercise. Eventually exhausted by the darkness he was living in and the feeling of losing himself, he set out on a path to recovery. He explains how preparing for a marathon helped his recovery because he had to focus on nourishing his body to prepare for the race. He also tells us how affirmations played...2022-07-1140 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 2: VulnerabilityEpisode 2: Vulnerability In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of vulnerability. This episode introduces the concept of vulnerability, what it means to be vulnerable, and how to overcome obstacles that get in the way of us being vulnerable with others.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 2022-07-0818 minEmbracing YouEmbracing YouEpisode 1: Preparing for the JourneyEpisode 1: Preparing for the Journey In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen introduces himself and talks about his inspiration behind starting this podcast. This episode will guide you on how to prepare yourself for your own unique journey within- a journey that will help you discover and embrace the innate love you have for yourself.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco  2022-06-3011 minThe Eating Disorder TherapistThe Eating Disorder TherapistEating Disorder Recovery, External Validation and Finding your Beauty Within, with Eric PothenToday I’m talking to Eric Pothen, a middle school choir teacher and passionate eating disorder advocate based in Albertville, Minnesota, USA. Eric struggled with an eating disorder for several years, but I’m pleased to say is now well along the recovery road and healing from this. Today, Eric uses his eating disorder struggles as his strength, to raise awareness and become an advocate for those who are and have struggled with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or body image. Eric is the owner and founder of an apparel company, "Embrace Wear," whose mission is to help...2022-01-2948 minBehind The BiteBehind The BiteEp 69 - Embracing Eating Disorder Awareness with Eric PothenCan hearing someone’s recovery story inspire you on your journey? How do open conversations reduce shame around eating disorders? What was someone’s experience with intuitive eating after recovering from an eating disorder?In this podcast episode, I speak with Eric Pothen about the importance of sharing your story. We discuss how shared experience can help you to better understand your own difficulties and reduce the shame around disordered eating.Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click here2022-01-2043 min