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Love & LearnWhen Your Feel Stuck and Scared | ✨ A Course in Miracles“There is another way of looking at the world.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 33What if the shift you’re craving isn’t in your circumstances—but in your perspective?In this episode, we explore Lesson 33 from the A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, a gentle but radical invitation to loosen the grip on your current interpretation of reality. When we feel stuck, reactive, or overwhelmed, this lesson reminds us that we are never truly out of options—we can always choose to see differently.This s...
2025-05-2031 minLove & LearnLetting Go and Inventing a New Way of Life | ✨ A Course in Miracles“I have invented the world I see.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 32What if letting go isn’t about loss or defeat—but about loosening your grip on a way of seeing that no longer serves you, so something new can take shape?In this episode, we explore Lesson 32 from the A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, which invites us to take creative ownership of how we see the world. Rather than being passive observers of our lives, this lesson reminds us that we are powerful interpreters—and that interpretation shapes e...
2025-05-1333 minLove & LearnExpand and Trust: Learning to See With Sacred Sight | ✨ A Course in Miracles“God is in everything I see because God is in my mind.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 30What if real vision wasn’t about your eyes at all—but about your mind?What if what you see around you is a reflection of what’s happening within you?In this episode, we explore Lesson 30 from the A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, which invites us to radically shift our understanding of perception. The world we see is a mirror, not a fact. If you’ve been caught in anxiety, struggling to tru...
2025-04-2845 minLove & LearnSeeing God and the Divine Purpose in Everything | ✨ A Course in Miracles“God is in everything I see.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 29What if the sacred wasn’t somewhere far away—but hiding in plain sight? In your coffee mug. The pile of laundry. That person who annoys you. Even the pause between your breaths.In this episode, we explore Lesson 29 from the A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, which invites us to consider a bold truth: there is no separation. Everything we see—no matter how mundane, messy, or misunderstood—contains divine essence.This isn’t about theology. It’s about perception. It’s about training our ey...
2025-04-1425 minLove & LearnLoosening Judgements and Automatic Meaning-Making | ✨ A Course in Miracles“Above all else I want to see things differently.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 28What if the table, the teacup, the tension in your body… all had a divine lesson to reveal?What if shifting your perception—even slightly—was the key to unlocking peace, clarity, and connection?In this episode, we explore Lesson 28 from the A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, which invites us to loosen our grip on judgment and see the world through new eyes.We discuss how this practice asks us to step back from automatic meaning-making and open...
2025-04-0727 minLove & LearnLetting Go of Avoidance | ✨ A Course in Miracles“Above all else I want to see.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 27What if clarity was the highest form of self-care?What if vision—true, spiritual vision—could dissolve confusion, fear, and illusion?In this episode, we explore Lesson 27 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, a call to make spiritual sight your #1 priority. We unpack what it means to see beyond illusion—to shift from distorted perceptions rooted in fear to a clearer understanding rooted in love.You’ll learn how illusions like diet culture, people-pleasing, and perfectionism keep us stuck… and how committing to “s...
2025-03-3033 minLove & LearnI Am Afraid _________ Will Happen | ✨ A Course in Miracles“My Attack Thoughts Are Attacking My Invulnerability.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 26Have you ever noticed how quickly we go into mental battle mode—criticizing, judging, or trying to control—when we feel unsafe, insecure, or vulnerable?This week on Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 26 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which reveals a powerful paradox: the more we attack, the more vulnerable we feel. And the more vulnerable we feel, the more we attack.In this episode, Jessica unpacks the concept of invulnerability not as denial, but as a spiritual remembering. We are reminde...
2025-03-2443 minLove & LearnThe Hidden Grace in the Highs and the Lows | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I Do Not Know What Anything Is For." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 25Have you ever been so certain about something, convinced it was "good" or "bad", only to realize later that you misunderstood its purpose entirely?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 25 from A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students. This lesson challenges us to step back from our assumptions and recognize that we may not truly understand the meaning of what’s happening in our lives. By surrendering the...
2025-03-1743 minLove & LearnIs That in Your Best Interest? | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I Do Not Perceive My Own Best Interests." A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 24Ever feel like you're chasing outcomes that don’t truly serve you or end up leaving you unfulfilled and frustrated? In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Lesson 24 from A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students. This lesson invites us to examine our inner world and acknowledge that the way we perceive our needs and desires might not actually lead us to happiness. By opening ourselves up to honest self-examination, we can begin to learn what truly serves our be...
2025-03-0329 minLove & LearnDefending Yourself Against Others' Opinions, Judgements, or Actions | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I Can Escape from the World I See by Giving Up Attack Thoughts." A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 23Ever feel like you have to defend yourself against others opinions, judgements, or actions toward you? In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Lesson 23 from A Course in Miracles Workbook For Students. This lesson shows us that our inner world—the very thoughts we choose—creates the reality we experience. By releasing attack thoughts, we reclaim the power to see and live in a world shaped by love rather than fear.Key Insights from...
2025-02-2336 minLove & LearnHurt People, Hurt People and Healed People, Heal People | ✨ A Course in Miracles"What I See Is a Form of Vengeance." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 22Where in your life do you feel like the world or someone else is against you? In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 22 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which teaches that the way we see the world is a direct reflection of our own inner fears and attack thoughts. The word vengeance comes from the Latin vindicare, meaning to punish or claim justice—but in spiritual truth, the only thing being punished is ourselves when we hold onto...
2025-02-1740 minLove & LearnAnger, Frustration, F*ck Off Feelings | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am determined to see things differently." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 21Where in your life have you justified frustration or anger, believing you were seeing things clearly—only to later realize your perception was keeping you imprisoned in pain?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 21 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which challenges us to shift our perspective on situations, people, and emotions that trigger us. This lesson teaches that even the smallest irritations stem from the same root as deeper anger, and that true vision requires a will...
2025-02-1034 minLove & LearnThe Power of Determination | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am determined to see." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 20Where in your life have you been so sure about something, only to later realize you were seeing it through a clouded lens?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 20 from A Course in Miracles Workbook for Students, which invites us to step into the power of determination when it comes to shifting our perception. This lesson reminds us that true vision isn’t about our physical eyes—it’s about how we choose to see the world with our mind and heart.
2025-02-0339 minLove & LearnClean Up Your Thoughts and Boundaries | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am not alone in experiencing the effects of my thoughts." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 19What if every thought you have not only shapes your inner world but also ripples outward, influencing the collective energy around you?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 19 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which teaches us that our thoughts are interconnected and extend beyond ourselves. This lesson encourages us to recognize the ripple effect of our thoughts and choose love over fear, not only for our own peace but for the collective good....
2025-01-2744 minLove & LearnYou Can't Hate Yourself Into a Version You Can Love | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am not alone in experiencing the effects of my seeing." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 18What if the way you see the world not only shapes your reality but also influences those around you?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 18 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which teaches that our perceptions ripple outward, impacting others because our minds are interconnected. This lesson is a profound reminder of the shared nature of our thoughts and how choosing to see with love rather than fear creates positive effects beyond ourselves.
2025-01-2041 min
Love & LearnWhy Motivation and Willpower Only Get You So Far | 🗺 Map My YearAre you ready to change the way you’ve been approaching your life? In this second part of the Map My Year series, you'll get clear and confident on your vision for recovery and how you'll make it happen in the year ahead.Whether you are looking to break free from destructive patterns, embrace your passions, or step into your most confident self, this process will guide you toward meaningful change and growth.In this full workshop, you'll:✅ Reflect on lessons and challenges of the past year✅ Reset your mindset and reconnect with y...
2025-01-171h 12Love & LearnWhen You Want a Result Badly: Why Impatience, Control, and Instability Hold You Back | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I see no neutral things." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 17What if every thought you hold assigns meaning to the world you see, shaping your reality as an extension of either love or fear? In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 17 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, diving into the idea that no thought is neutral, and therefore, no perception is neutral either. This lesson challenges us to recognize the impact of our thoughts and take responsibility for how they color our perceptions, opening the door to transforming our experiences and moving clo...
2025-01-1342 minLove & LearnStart Here: Creating a Recovery Plan That Works for You | 🗺 Map My YearAre you ready to take charge of your recovery? In this first part of the Map My Year series, you'll get clear and confident on your vision for recovery and how you'll make it happen in the year ahead.Whether you are looking to break free from destructive patterns, embrace your passions, or step into your most confident self, this process will guide you toward meaningful change and growth.In this full workshop, you'll:✅ Reflect on lessons and challenges of the past year✅ Reset your mindset and reconnect with your vision ✅ Realign...
2025-01-1051 minLove & LearnYour Thoughts Are a Source of Oppression and Empowerment | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I have no neutral thoughts." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 16What if every thought you have contributes either to truth or illusion, love or fear, oppression or empowerment?This lesson invites us to reflect on the power of our thoughts and recognize that none of them are neutral. Each thought shapes our perception of reality, extending either love or reinforcing illusions.In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Lesson 16 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, exploring how becoming aware of our thoughts can empower us to choose love an...
2025-01-0648 minLove & LearnGetting to the Root of Eating Disorders, Addiction, and Trauma | ✨ A Course in Miracles"My thoughts are images that I have made." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 15What if the world we see isn’t reality, but a projection of the thoughts we’ve created? This lesson challenges us to question the images we believe are real and invites us to open our minds to true vision.In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 15 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, uncovering the role of our thoughts in shaping how we perceive the world and how releasing fear-based images can lead to clarity and pea...
2024-12-2955 minLove & LearnWhere is God When Disaster and Misfortune Strike? | ✨ A Course in Miracles"God did not create a meaningless world." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 14What if the distress we feel about the world’s horrors isn’t rooted in divine creation but in the ego’s projection of fear and separation? In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 14 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, diving into the discomfort and resistance that arises when faced with letting go of deeply ingrained meanings. Key Insights on Lesson 14:1. God’s Creations Are Eternal: This lesson reminds us that what is real and...
2024-12-2239 minLove & LearnBeing in Competition with God's Plan | ✨ A Course in Miracles"A meaningless world engenders fear because I think I am in competition with God." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 13What if the fear we feel about life’s uncertainties isn’t rooted in external circumstances but in our ego’s desperate attempt to create meaning where none inherently exists?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 13 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which reveals how the ego panics when faced with meaninglessness, as it threatens its sense of control and identity. By observing this fear, we can begin to detach from the ego’...
2024-12-1636 minLove & LearnHow Do You Perceive the World Around You? | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am upset because I see a meaningless world." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 12What if our emotional reactions to the world are not caused by external events, but by the meaning we project onto them?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 12 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which challenges us to consider that the world is meaningless until we assign meaning to it. This lesson is a step toward recognizing that our perception is a reflection of our inner state—not an objective reality.Key Insights on L...
2024-12-0924 minLove & LearnSearching For Meaning in Your Thoughts | ✨ A Course in Miracles"My meaningless thoughts are showing me a meaningless world." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 11What if the world we see isn’t an objective reality but a reflection of the thoughts we hold in our minds?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 11 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which introduces the transformative idea that the world we perceive is shaped by our thoughts. This lesson challenges us to recognize that our meaningless thoughts project a meaningless world—and that by understanding this, we can begin to see through...
2024-12-0231 minLove & LearnThoughts Do Not Mean Anything | ✨ A Course in Miracles"My thoughts do not mean anything. This idea will help to release me from all that I now believe." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 10What if the thoughts that fill our minds—our worries, judgments, and fears—are simply noise, blocking us from experiencing our inner peace?In this episode of Love & Learn, we delve into Lesson 10 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which challenges us to reconsider the weight and meaning we give to our thoughts. This lesson is an invitation to step back from the constant chatter of our minds and be...
2024-11-2528 minLove & LearnUnlearning the Past and the Sunk Cost Fallacy | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I see nothing as it is now." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 9What if our perceptions are clouded not just by the past but by assumptions and biases that prevent us from truly seeing the present?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 9 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which reminds us that our minds rarely see things as they truly are. Instead, we project our past experiences and assumptions onto the present, distorting our ability to engage with reality. By practicing this lesson, we begin to release these fi...
2024-11-1839 minLove & LearnYour Mind is Preoccupied With Past Thoughts | ✨ A Course in Miracles"My mind is preoccupied with past thoughts." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 8What if the thoughts filling our minds are actually remnants of the past, blocking our view of the present?In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Lesson 8 from A Course in Miracles Workbook, which reveals how much of our mental activity is a preoccupation with past thoughts. This lesson guides us to recognize how memories and past experiences cloud our perception, preventing us from fully engaging with the present moment. By becoming aware of these thought patterns, we open the do...
2024-11-1025 minLove & LearnDon’t Take Anything personally | 📖 The Four Agreements"Whatever people do, feel, think, or say, don’t take it personally." – Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four AgreementsWhat if you could free yourself from the emotional rollercoaster of others’ opinions and actions?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore the second agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz’s transformative book, The Four Agreements: Don’t Take Anything Personally. This agreement teaches us how to release the need for approval and detach from others’ judgments, allowing us to experience greater inner peace and freedom. By recognizing that people’s actions and words are reflections...
2024-11-0832 minLove & LearnBe Impeccable With Your Word | 📖 The Four Agreements"Words are a force; they hold the power to create or destroy." – Don Miguel Ruiz, The Four AgreementsWhat if every word you spoke shaped your reality, affecting not only your self-image but the world around you?In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into the first of Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements: Be Impeccable with Your Word. This agreement reminds us of the transformative power of our words, not just in our interactions with others but in how we speak to ourselves. By being mindful of our language, we can create a more...
2024-11-0626 minLove & LearnSeeing Beyond the PAST | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I see only the past." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 7What if the way we see the world is shaped entirely by our past experiences?In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive into Lesson 7 from A Course in Miracles Workbook. This lesson challenges us to recognize that much of what we perceive in the present is filtered through our memories and assumptions, not through a clear view of reality. When we see “only the past,” we’re limiting our ability to experience the present moment as it truly is, and we may be missing...
2024-11-0419 minLove & LearnDISTORTED Perceptions | ✨ A Course in Miracles“I am upset because I see something that is not there.” – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 6What if your emotional reactions were not caused by external events, but by the stories your mind creates?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore Lesson 6 from A Course in Miracles Workbook. This lesson invites us to recognize that our upsets are often based on distorted perceptions, not reality. When we’re upset, we’re reacting to something our mind has created, rather than what’s truly happening. By acknowledging this, we open the door to peace and a deeper...
2024-10-2719 minLove & LearnLetting Go of EXHAUSTION as a Status Symbol and Productivity as Self-Worth | 📖 The Gifts of Imperfection"Letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth begins with understanding that play and rest are not luxuries—they are essential." – Dr. Brené Brown, The Gifts of ImperfectionWhat if we stopped wearing exhaustion as a badge of honor and started valuing rest, play, creativity, and self-expression as essential components of a fulfilling life?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore the importance of cultivating play and rest, creativity, meaningful work, and embracing joy through laughter, song, and dance. By letting go of the pressure to be constantly produ...
2024-10-2536 minLove & LearnLetting Go of the NEED FOR CERTAINTY, Anxiety as a Lifestyle, and Scarcity | 📖 The Gifts of Imperfection“Joy comes to us in ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary.” – Dr. Brené Brown, The Gifts of ImperfectionWhat if joy, intuition, and calm were available to you right now, regardless of life's challenges or uncertainties?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore three more guideposts from Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection. These guideposts remind us that by practicing gratitude, trusting our intuition, and cultivating stillness, we can release scarcity, control, and anxiety, making room for more joy, faith, and peace in our liv...
2024-10-2346 minLove & LearnYou Are Never Upset For the Reason YOU Think | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I am never upset for the reason I think." – A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 5What if the source of your frustration, anger, or fear isn’t what you think it is?In this episode of Love & Learn, we continue our journey through A Course in Miracles Workbook with Lesson 5. This lesson invites us to question the surface reasons we believe are causing our emotional reactions and go deeper. It challenges the assumption that external situations are the source of our upset and encourages us to look within for the true cause.By reco...
2024-10-2026 minLove & LearnLetting Go of PERFECTIONISM, PEOPLE-PLEASING, and Numbing | 📖 The Gifts of Imperfection“Authenticity is about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” – Dr. Brené Brown, The Gifts of ImperfectionWhat if the secret to building resilience, authenticity, and connection was allowing yourself to be vulnerable?In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive deeper into Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection by focusing on three essential guideposts for wholehearted living: cultivating authenticity, practicing self-compassion, and building resilience. These practices allow us to let go of the exhausting need to fit in, be...
2024-10-1847 minLove & LearnLetting Go of Living From a Place of UNWORTHINESS | 📖 The Gifts of Imperfection“You’re worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.”– Dr. Brené Brown, The Gifts of ImperfectionWhat if worthiness wasn’t something you had to earn or hustle for, but something you could claim, right now?In this episode of Love & Learn, we begin our exploration of Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection by focusing on letting go of living from a place of unworthiness. We dive into how courage, connection, and compassion are essential tools in reclaiming your worthiness. By practicing these daily, we can start to let go of pe...
2024-10-1646 minLove & LearnStripping Thoughts of MEANING | ✨ A Course in Miracles"These thoughts do not mean anything. They are like the things I see in this room [on this street, from this window, in this place]."– A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 4What if the thoughts racing through your mind didn’t hold the power that you give them?In this episode of Love & Learn, we continue our journey through A Course in Miracles Workbook and explore Lesson 4. This lesson invites us to release the automatic meaning we attach to our thoughts and observe them without judgment. By doing so, we begin to create spac...
2024-10-1421 minLove & LearnThe Meaning of TRUE LOVE and Wealth | 📖 The Alchemist“Where your heart is, that is where you will find your treasure.”– Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistWhat if the end of your journey wasn’t the destination, but the person you became along the way?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore The Return, a key stage of the Hero's Journey reflected in Santiago’s story in The Alchemist. Santiago discovers that the treasure he sought was not only in the physical world but also in the transformation he experienced within. In this episode, we’ll uncover:How the treasure...
2024-10-1130 minLove & LearnIt's DARKEST Before the Dawn: Setting Yourself Free | 📖 The Alchemist“The closer he got to the realization of his dream, the more difficult things became.”– Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistHave you ever noticed that the closer you get to your goals, the more intense the challenges seem to become? This stage is where our greatest fears rise to the surface and we are tested to our core.In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore The Approach to the Inmost Cave and The Ordeal—two key stages of the Hero's Journey reflected in Santiago’s story in The Alchemist. These trials push...
2024-10-0947 minLove & LearnAdmitting Uncertainty | ✨ A Course in Miracles"I do not understand anything I see in this room (on this street, from this window, in this place)."– A Course in Miracles Workbook, Lesson 3What if you could see the world with fresh eyes, free from preconceived notions?In this episode of Love & Learn, we continue our journey through A Course in Miracles Workbook and explore Lesson 3—a powerful reminder that what we see is often shaped by the meanings we project onto it. This lesson invites us to question our understanding of the world and to open ourselves to new...
2024-10-0620 minLove & LearnStepping into the UNKNOWN: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Change | 📖 The Alchemist"He had to choose between something he had become accustomed to and something he wanted to have."– Paulo Coelho, The AlchemistHave you ever found yourself standing on the edge of a new beginning, feeling both excitement and fear? What if the path to growth and transformation requires leaving behind what is familiar and comfortable?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore the next stage in Santiago’s Hero’s Journey—Crossing the Threshold—from Paulo Coelho’s spiritual classic, The Alchemist. This is the moment when Santiago...
2024-10-0455 minLove & LearnYou are the MEANING MAKER | ✨ A Course in Miracles"Lesson 2 is part of a larger journey of "unlearning" the meanings we’ve conditioned ourselves to believe."The aim of the second lesson of the Workbook is to recognize that we project our own thoughts, judgments, and meanings onto everything we see. It's about realizing that what we see is not objective but shaped by our personal interpretations and experiences. LESSON #2 (From A Course in Miracles Workbook)I have given everything I see in this room [on this street, from this window, in this place] all the mea...
2024-09-2926 minLove & LearnForgiving Yourself and Others NO MATTER WHAT | 📖 A Return to Love"Forgiveness is the key to inner peace because it is the mental technique by which our thoughts are transformed from fear to love." – Marianne Williamson, A Return to LoveHave you ever held onto a grudge, thinking it protected you, only to realize it weighed you down? What if forgiveness isn’t about excusing others but freeing yourself from pain?In this episode of Love & Learn, we explore the transformative power of forgiveness as taught in Marianne Williamson's A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles. We dive deep into how...
2024-09-2559 minLove & LearnHow to INVITE MIRACLES Into Your Life | 📖 A Return to Love“A miracle is a shift in perception from fear to love.” – Marianne Williamson, A Return to LoveHave you ever wondered how to invite miracles into your life? What if the key to unlocking miracles isn’t about changing your circumstances but changing how you perceive them?In this episode of Love & Learn, we dive deeper into A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson to explore how shifting your perception from fear to love can invite healing and miracles into your life.In th...
2024-09-1931 minLove & LearnLiving from Love, NOT FEAR | 📖 A Return to Love"This book is written as a guide to the miraculous application of love as a balm on every wound. Whether our psychic pain is in the area of relationships, health, career, or elsewhere, love is a potent force, the cure, the Answer.” – Marianne Williamson, A Return to LoveHave you ever wondered how fear might be holding you back, keeping you stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? What if love is the answer to unlocking the peace and fulfillment you’ve been searching for? In this first episode of Love & Learn, we dive into M...
2024-09-1622 min
Love & Learn[Body Talk] When you don’t “look” like you have an eating disorder with KeshiaFood was her enemy, something she was in battle with constantly. She was in a constant state of anxiety and hyper-vigilance.Keshia's courageous journey from questioning the need for treatment to finding validation and empowerment serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration. After going all in on her recovery this year, she is connecting to herself and others like never before. She's setting healthy boundaries and doing things she would have said "no" to in the past like joining the Radiant Warrior Retreat. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:🌱 Self-Acceptance: Hear about the importance of breaking fre...
2024-08-281h 02
Love & Learn[Body Talk] Fear of AGING, weight gain, and other’s perceptions that control your IDENTITYWelcome to Body Talk! The latest series on the Recovery Warriors Podcast Channel.In the premiere episode, Jessica Flint & Andrea Wells explore:The surprising parallels between discomfort around weight gain and aging.Releasing yourself from the shackles of feeling like you need to behave in certain ways to please others.The societal pressures of body image and why your worth isn’t tied to appearance.The journey of reclaiming joy, confidence, and aspects of life overshadowed by body image struggles.Reclaiming your self worth when your body becomes intertwined with your identity. JOIN THE...
2024-06-2536 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Being SEEN for who you are and caring less about rejectionBe seen for all your diverse beauty, sadness, strength, and struggles.In this empowering talk, Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells dive deep into the heart of vulnerability, overcoming rejection, and the transformative power of setting boundaries. They're peeling back the layers of fear that are holding us back and lighting up the path to self-assuredness and visibility.Discover how to confidently establish your space in the world and be celebrated for your true self – No more shrinking into the shadows due to the anxiety of judgment or rejection. Instead, learn to embrace every piece of wh...
2024-04-2652 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Confidence vs. Arrogance: Know the difference and OWN your powerWhat's wrong with being confident?Imagine the cascading effects of waking up with more confidence over weeks, months, yearsYou would likely....Have more opportunities because you would ask for what you want.Experience better treatment because you would ask for what you need.Care less about the opinions and judgments of others.Trust you can navigate your way through the highs and lows in life.Confidence is a birthright of all of ours.Yet, so many of us hold a distorted view of expressing and embodying it....
2024-04-1950 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] Unlocking the SECRETS to eating without GUILT with Alex Raymond, RDGuilt after eating is diet culture's shadow.Today's episode is a sneak peek into our latest Expert Q&A with Alex Raymond, RD held inside the Courage Club. In this transformative conversation, Alex and host Jessica explore the intricacies of intuitive eating and how it forms the bedrock for adapting to a life free from eating disorders.Take a listen for invaluable insights on understanding your body's unique hunger signals, navigating food guilt, and challenging societal norms around eating.CONNECT WITH ALEX RAYMOND & COURAGE TO NOURISHAlex o...
2024-03-1840 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Letting go of a food and exercise checklist: Errin Witherspoon's story of creative healing and relinquishing control"I was using food and exercise as a way to get control of something, anything. Because the rest of my life felt completely out of control."In this episode, we're honored to have a courageous voice join us – Errin Witherspoon, an amazing alumni of our Recovery Warriors programs. She takes us through the transformative arc of her journey, and how she found power in her passion of art and creativity in recovery. As we dive deep into conversation, Errin shares her battle with various forms of eating disorders and the relentless pursuit of a control that...
2024-02-2934 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Saying goodbye to the SCALE with Tiffany Folk"I thought my body was the problem and that once I lost weight, the eating disorder would disappear. That didn't happen."Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Tiffany Folk returns to the podcast channel to open up about her life-long struggle with body image, and how she's come to a place of focusing on what her body does for her, over how it looks.Take a listen as she candidly shares the pressures that once led her to strive for an unrealistic body ideal – and the profound impact this had on her mental health and re...
2024-02-2730 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Running ON EMPTY: Finding freedom after decades of bulimia, diet pills, and restriction"True recovery means that I can eat anything, and trust myself not to purge or compensate afterward." - KimToday we're diving deep with Courage Club member and fellow warrior, Kim. Take a listen as she shares her intense battle with societal pressures, body image, and eating disorders - and the extreme measures and substances she took to get there.She peels back the curtain on the harsh reality of external comments on our bodies and how these offhand remarks can deeply affect confidence, body trust, and self-perception.Through her story, Kim also...
2024-02-2549 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] 5 SCIENCE-BACKED methods to improve body imageHack your brain to heal your body image. 🧠Dr. Carolyn Becker is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Trinity University at the Center for the Sciences and Innovation and co-creator of The Body Project. Through extensive research, she has discovered methods that you can practice in your daily life that are scientifically proven to make a positive difference. These are empirically backed meaning not only have these methods been found to improve body image by one researcher, but multiple researchers have been able to independently replicate these findings.She's here to share fiv...
2024-02-2229 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] 5 INTENSE emotions that come up when healing body image"At the most basic level, everyone who's struggling with an eating disorder, is struggling with a profound sense of disconnection and shame."In this episode you'll learn about five intense emotions that come up in body image healing work and the eating disorder recovery process. With the right emotional processing and regulation skills, you can get to a place where you can embrace their intensity without turning to behaviors, and have deeper wisdom into what their underlying messages are communicating to you.THE FIVE EMOTIONS:AnxietyDisconnectionShameDepressionAnger_______________________________________BEYOND BODY i...
2024-02-1632 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] 5 things to know about CONTROL and eating disorders"An eating disorder starts out as a way to gain control, until it starts controlling you." In this episode, we explore the scientific research on the role control plays in eating disorders and the different reasons it manifests. With an eating disorder, food, weight, appearance, and self-concept become meticulously managed and controlled. You may find that your life gets organized around routines and behaviors that provide a sense of safety and familiarity because when we feel a lack of control in our lives, we seek to make our environments and lives predictable.
2024-02-1437 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Infertility, early MENOPAUSE, and pregnancy loss: The perfect storm for an eating disorder"I had so much body grief and body resentment at this time that I completely lost my way. My body image took a huge hit. And a huge hit in terms of my eating disorder. I had so much grief that I was out of control. My body was out of control. I just needed to get to a place where I accepted that I needed help."In today's episode, we're spotlighting the courageous and inspiring Nikki, a long-time member of the Courage Club who writes about her journey of recovering from anorexia and mental health stigma...
2024-02-1240 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] How STAYING SMALL kept her from opening up: Sarah Wiseman's story of renewal"I had really lost myself, but I love who I am now. I love growing into my recovered self."Fellow warrior and Courage Club member Sarah Wiseman joins Jessica to share her powerful journey from struggling with body image, to finding strength and healing through starting a business in floral preservation.From childhood experiences to the pivotal moments in her recovery, Sarah's vulnerability and wisdom will leave you feeling empowered as you work to discover your own passions and envision what a better life looks like beyond severe body image struggles. _______________________________________
2024-02-0939 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Embracing body GRIEF to rebuild body TRUST with Anna Sweeney, RD"Body image experiencing is not a destination where you get there and it's done."Today we're joined by renowned dietitian and eating disorder specialist Anna Sweeney to guide us through the profound impacts of body grief and the journey to rebuilding body trust.Anna shares her powerful journey of body grief and evolution while navigating a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Her story resonates with the challenges of embracing a changing body and the uncertainties around it. Take a listen as Anna explores the complexities of body image work, practicing self-compassion, and the gentle art of sitting...
2024-02-0731 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] “Activity Anorexia”: When EXERCISE becomes something to CONTROL"And for some reason, I thought if I was smaller, I would somehow be better at my sport." Sherry is a driven woman. Someone you would want on your team because you would trust that she wouldn't give up and would give it her all.This trait has served her well in her career, academics, and athletics, but not with food and exercise. Sherry starved herself and ran herself ragged for years trying to be smaller. After the sudden and traumatic loss of her Dad when she was only 13, exercise became something she...
2024-02-0540 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] Covering up your body and ENDLESSLY TRYING to lose weight with Joni O'DonnellIt took her over 40 years, but she finally found peace with food and her body. In the process, she gained A LOT of hard earned wisdom. Intuitive eating counselor and life balance coach, Joni O'Donnell is here today to share it all with you.Listen and learn about:- Childhood experiences triggering the pursuit of perfection- Changing inner thought patterns and self-care practices- Letting go of societal rules around food and body- Appreciating the body for what it can do- Importance of s...
2024-02-021h 05
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] From severe body STRUGGLES to body FREEDOM: Andrea's body image journey"I'm living the life that I never thought I could have, free from the hell of body shame." From childhood insecurities to overcoming societal pressures, Andrea's path to self-acceptance is a testament to the strides that can be made in body image healing. Take a listen as Andrea Wells dives into her inspiring journey, and discover how she embraced her natural body size and redefined her relationship with food and movement to find a life full of joy and deep connection.Check out this in-depth discussion on body image healing for powerful insights to help...
2024-01-2940 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] A letter to her YOUNGER SELF ❤️🩹“The more you try to “fix” the more you fixate on the “problem”. The problem that’s not even there. But it magnifies and you see it get bigger. This makes you feel more negative about yourself. You obsess over it and this only makes you feel worse.”This is an excerpt from a beautiful letter written by Nikki, a current member of the Courage Club. In this episode, you'll hear the entire letter and the recovery wisdom woven through every word. If you feel inspired, take it further and write a full length lett...
2024-01-2615 min
Love & Learn[Beyond Body] The hidden costs of BODY DISSATISFACTIONThe financial & psychological impacts of body dissatisfaction are real.Toxic beauty standards not only impact mental health but also have significant financial implications. Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share personal experiences and statistics, from costs of care, costs of missed opportunities, to the costs of keeping up, to highlight how body dissatisfaction takes a toll on us as individuals and society at large._______________________________________BEYOND BODY is now open for applications! What exactly is Beyond Body?Beyond Body is 6 month body image accelerator program that provides the guidance, structure, p...
2024-01-2242 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Is weight restoration essential to do deeper healing work?Are you in what feels like a never ending recovery/relapse cycle?You're not alone. Community member Amber wrote in to Fear Less to share her experience with a long term eating disorder that persists, even after attempts at treatment.Hear what hosts Jessica and Andrea have to say about this common recovery predicament, and find out if weight restoration really needs to happen before you do the deeper healing work. Resource mentioned: Maslow's Hierarchy of NeedsBEYOND BODY: EARLY ACCESSRequest an invite to...
2024-01-1957 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] HEAD goals vs. HEART goalsWhat's leading your recovery: your head, or your heart?In preparation for this weekend's Map My Year event, Jessica and Andrea discuss the concept of head goals vs. heart goals and why it’s important to be able to differentiate between the two so you can set goals that fulfill you and you can follow through on rather than goals that deflate you and leave you feeling frustrated.Take a listen to learn more and go through Map My Year yourself to get the full experience. MINDSET MAKEOVER + MAP MY YEAR (BONUS)...
2024-01-1247 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Letting go of FEAR OF JUDGMENT and other's opinions about you"You've gained weight.""You're too much.""You aren't credible."What judgments are you most afraid of hearing? In this episode, Jessica and Andrea talk about letting go of the confining grips of judgement and others opinions which hold us back from reaching full recovery from an eating disorder.They share strategies and perspective shifts for navigating fears of judgment, and Jessica explains what happened when her specific fear of judgment recently came true. THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVERVisit recoverywarriors.com/mindset to receive 50% off C...
2024-01-0346 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] The WORTHINESS WOUND and fear of gaining weightWhat if it's okay to gain weight?In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the worthiness wound and how it ties into fears of gaining weight. They break down societal standards around body size, and explore the topic of internalized fatphobia and how working through it can be the key to taking your power back from an eating disorder.THE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVERVisit recoverywarriors.com/mindset to receive 50% off CONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORSCheck out articles on the Website Follow on InstagramLike us on FacebookLearn more about the Po...
2024-01-0137 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Making this the year you commit to what you ACTUALLY wantNEW Episode! Stop "should"ing yourself!In this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss throwing out the long lists of "shoulds" that are holding you back in recovery, so you can embrace what your heart deeply desires in 2024. Referenced video: Rocks, Pebbles and Sand: Prioritizing Your LifeTHE 5 DAY MINDSET MAKEOVERVisit recoverywarriors.com/mindset to receive 50% off CONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORSCheck out articles on the Website Follow on InstagramLike us on FacebookLearn more about the Podcast
2023-12-2941 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Why we SELF-SABOTAGE: Common inner barriers and blocks to success in recoveryHave you ever felt the urge to retreat back to your eating disorder, despite making progress in recovery?In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells discuss the topic of self-sabotage and the common inner barriers and blocks to success that individuals with eating disorders often face. Take a listen and discover what to do when you feel like you're taking two steps forward, and one step back, along with tips on increasing your window of tolerance in eating disorder recovery.Show Notes: Why we SELF-SABOTAGE: Common inner barriers...
2023-10-2725 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] When recovery feels like it’s TAKING FOREVER and will never happenIf you're struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel, this one's for you. In this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells explore the topic of timing and time in recovery. They discuss the common experience of feeling like recovery is taking forever and doubting if it will ever happen. The hosts share their personal experiences with this, and share tips on embracing patience in the recovery process.Remember the recovery journey is like a puzzle, where certain pieces need to fall into place before progress can be...
2023-10-1325 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Start approaching your recovery like TAYLOR SWIFT and watch it transformSometimes you gotta turn to the pros. Think about the level of dedication that a professional like Taylor Swift shows up with for her music and fans.Taylor Swift shows commitment over the long haul. She didn't let a massive setback like losing the rights to her music and being bullied by Kanye and Scooter stop her from creating new music. Instead, she is patiently re-recording her hits, writing new ones, and selling out stadiums. Taylor endures adversity and continues to reinvent herself. These are qualities of "turning pro". When you turn pro, you don't l...
2023-10-0624 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] 5 ways to overcome FOOD and EXERCISE OBSESSIONAre you ALWAYS thinking about food? Do you feel like you need to "burn off" everything you eat?In this empowering episode of Recover Strong, Andrea Wells & Jessica Flint share 5 empowering ways to break free from the grips of food & exercise obsession.The 5 things are:Neutralize your relationship with foodUse mindful self-observationAvoid comparisonsFeed yourself consistentlyEmbrace Joyful MovementShow Notes: 5 WAYS TO OVERCOME FOOD AND EXERCISE OBSESSIONJOIN THE COURAGE CLUB WAITLISTVisit jointhecourageclub.comCONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORSCheck out articles...
2023-10-0455 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] The one BIG LIE that holds you back from taking action and creating change in your lifeCould you be falling for a lie that's keeping you stuck and stagnant in recovery?Get ready to uncover the truth, and find the courage to make BIG strides.Join Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells as they explore the concept of being "ready", and why it's not a feeling, but a decision. They share personal experiences and stories to illustrate how waiting to feel ready can actually prevent us from achieving our recovery goals.Discover the power of taking action and learn how to alchemize fear into courage to create the changes you...
2023-09-2920 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Seeing your RADIANT BEAUTY and INHERENT GOODNESSIn this episode of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells explore the concept of connecting with our inherent goodness and worth. They share a true story that serves as a metaphor for our true nature and the importance of embracing our inherent wholeness. Jessica & Andrea also recently met up in person for the first time! Take a listen to what they did along with a powerful metaphor they discovered together to help you lean into full recovery. Key Lessons:Embrace the idea of being inherently worthy, good enough, important, and sig...
2023-09-2221 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Have you hit the brakes in recovery? Listen to THIS to accelerate forwardIn this episode, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells delve into the power of analogies for overcoming fear in eating disorder recovery, before sharing a new analogy in today's lesson designed to help you make courageous changes when faced with fear. Join Jessica and Andrea as they discuss the importance of trust, the concept of confidence, and the deep knowing that comes from lived experience with an eating disorder.Key Lessons:Analogies and metaphors provide visual representations that can change our perspective on fear.Confidence is rooted in trust - a full, all-in trust i...
2023-09-2012 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Try these WORDS OF AFFIRMATION to help improve your body imageIn this episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the role of affirmations in increasing body acceptance. They share their own experiences with affirmations and explain how they used them effectively during their recovery journeys.The hosts also explain how affirmations can feel disingenuous at first and provide strategies for working through this discomfort, before getting into the lesson which offers various body-focused affirmations you can use in your daily life. Take a listen to gain valuable insights into incorporating affirmations as a tool for self-love and acceptance.Key Lessons:Affirmations can feel inauthentic i...
2023-09-1822 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Go from BODY CRITICISM to body ACCEPTANCEToday we dive into the topic of the fear of negative body appearance. Hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells share strategies to overcome internal and external barriers that hinder body acceptance.This episode explores the journey of embracing one's body and how it evolves over time. Listen to gain insights into changing your critical dialogue around your body and transitioning from self-criticism to self-acceptance. This episode also offers a compilation of expert perspectives on body acceptance and its role in the recovery process.Key Topics:The fluctuating nature of self-acceptance and...
2023-09-1528 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] The 3 paradoxes of shame & the MASTER KEY to recoveryIn today's episode, Jessica and Andrea discuss the 3 paradoxes of shame, its ties to fear, and the role of self-compassion in overcoming shame.Take a listen to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between shame, fear, and self-compassion and the role they play in eating disorder recovery.Key topics in this episode:The interconnectedness of shame, fear, and eating disorders – how shame fuels the disorder and perpetuates the fear of not being good enough.The power of self-compassion in breaking free from shame and fostering a transformative recovery journey.Recognizing the disordered cycle of...
2023-09-1122 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] The surprising link between SELF WORTH and FREEDOM from an eating disorderIn this episode, Jessica and Andrea delve into the connection between worthiness and fear in the context of eating disorder recovery.They discuss the societal and personal messages that contribute to feelings of unworthiness and shame, and how these beliefs can hinder the recovery journey. Both hosts share their own experiences with unworthiness and their paths towards embracing their inherent worth to move into full recovery, and how you can do the same.Key Topics:The impact of societal and personal messages on feelings of unworthinessThe connection between worthiness and self-perception in e...
2023-09-0821 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] REPARENTING your INNER CHILD with these soothing self-talk statementsIn this episode, Jessica and Andrea dive into the concept of reparenting our inner child in the eating disorder recovery journey. They discuss their personal experiences of feeling judged and the impact it had on their self-esteem.Together, they explore the importance of validating all stories of recovery and creating a safe space for individuals of different body sizes and backgrounds to share their journey.With a focus on self-compassion and self-acceptance, the episode provides a series of affirmations and practical tips for soothing self-talk to nurture and heal the wounded inner child....
2023-09-0624 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] "Anything but THAT!"... Common eating disorder fears explored & two SPECIFIC mantras you can use to face themIn this episode, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells explore the topic of finding courage in the face of fear and share two specific mantras that can support you on your recovery journey.Join them as they also dive deeper into the concept of the shadow and how it relates to the denial and avoidance that often accompany an eating disorder. SHOW NOTES - "Anything but THAT!"…Common eating disorder fears explored & mantras to face themThis episode covers:The concept of the shadow and its importance in recovery from an eat...
2023-09-0419 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] INTIMACY: A lesson in stepping outside of your COMFORT ZONE to experience love and connectionIn this episode, we explore the power of stepping outside of your comfort zone to live a fuller life in recovery.Hosts Jessica Flint & Andrea Wells discuss the importance of facing fears and overcoming limitations in order to achieve personal growth and recovery. They share personal stories about stepping out of their comfort zones, and discuss the deeper healing work required to confront fears of vulnerability.This episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for your own journey of moving past fears in the recovery process.In this conversation we discuss:The...
2023-09-0134 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] TRIGGERING situations and people: Four simple questions that can change how you relate to themIn our lesson today, we look at an immensely powerful framework you can use to work with triggering situations and people.Andrea explores using self-inquiry for body judgment fear while Jessica shares how it has helped her reframe abandonment trauma.Then, we get into the lesson where it's your turn to experiment with self-inquiry, to help you rise above situations that hold you back from your highest expression and being your full authentic self.This episode also gets into:Exploring the power of thoughts and beliefs in shaping our emotional state...
2023-08-3042 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] SHADOW WORK: A practice that can help you reach deeper levels of healing and self-acceptanceJessica & Andrea discuss the life-changing practice of shadow work and how it can help you face recovery fears around food and a changing body. Shadow work is based on the work of psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung who created analytical psychology (aka depth psychology).The benefits of shadow work include:A healthier relationship with food, body, and selfImproved interactions with othersHealing generational traumaLearning healthy ways to meet your needsSelf-empowerment and accepting your strengthsFeeling whole or integrated as a personTake a listen to hear more about what shadow work is, and how i...
2023-08-2829 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] How PERSPECTIVE can help you overcome food & body fears in recoveryToday, Jessica & Andrea discuss the power of perspective and how it can help you in recovery.“The truth is, we know so little about life, we don't really know what the good news is and what the bad news is.”-Kurt Vonnegut Trigger warning: Suicide & involuntary hospitalization discussed from 3:46 to 10:15Lesson starts at 12:05SHOW NOTES - How PERSPECTIVE can help you overcome food & body fears in recoveryJOIN THE COURAGE CLUB WAITLISTVisit jointhecourageclub.comCONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORSCheck out articles on t...
2023-08-1820 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] Overcoming CONTROL around food to embrace FREEDOMControlling your food can be a way to reduce anxiety and feel a sense of power. It can also be a prison. In our lesson today, Jessica Flint & Andrea Wells explore the role control plays in the recovery process, and how to move past it to find freedom with food.SHOW NOTES - Overcoming Control to Find Food FreedomJOIN THE COURAGE CLUB WAITLISTVisit jointhecourageclub.comCONNECT WITH RECOVERY WARRIORSCheck out articles on the Website Follow on InstagramLike us...
2023-08-1624 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] 4 CORE FEARS We All Have in CommonAre you tired of fear holding you back in recovery?In the second installment of Fear Less, hosts Jessica Flint and Andrea Wells continue their discussion on fear and overcoming obstacles in the recovery process. They reflect on a parable shared in the previous episode (listen here to get caught up) and its practical application in dealing with fear. Then, Jessica explores the 4 core fears that people with eating disorders commonly face, and how understanding these fears can aid in recovery. Listen in for more inspiration to choose courage over fear, and find...
2023-08-0721 min
Love & Learn[Fear Less] From Fear to Courage: How Embracing Fear Moves You Forward in RecoveryWelcome to the first episode of Fear Less, an audio series designed to help you take action toward letting go of your eating disorder.Like every human being ever to walk this planet, we are not immune to fear. It is biologically programmed into our brains. At the same time, we can commit to not letting fear control our destiny. Every time we choose courage over fear we grow stronger and receive what we desire most in regards to our health, love, wealth, and impact in the world. As you listen, think of a...
2023-08-0425 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] This ONE decision can lead to surprising positive shifts in your recovery with Jessica Flint and Andrea WellsDo you struggle making decisions around what to eat? When to eat? Why to eat?The latin root of the word decision literally means “to cut off.” In this episode, we dive into what happens when we make the decision to go all in and commit to recovery. Commitment not as a concept, but an internal way of being wholeheartedly aligned to what needs to be cut off in order to succeed and experience positive rewards.Speaking of going all in and committing.... check out Recovery Warriors complete redesign at recoverywarriors.com!SHO...
2023-07-3150 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] The power of BALANCE and ALIGNED action in recovery with Jessica FlintHow can you step into the lab of your life and look at your recovery with an experimenter's mindset?What would it feel like to greet your experience with curiosity, openness, and non-judgement?We ponder these questions and more in this mini series on a 4 step transformational process to gett unstuck.GETTING UNSTUCK MINI SERIESEpisode 01 → It SUCKS to be stuck! 3 principles to get UNSTUCK with Jessica FlintEpisode 02 -> DIGGING DEEP: A story of motherhood, fear, loss, grief, and getting unstuck with Jessica FlintEpisode 03 ->...
2023-05-1619 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] What if the true problem is NOT FOOD and your BODY SIZE? Getting unstuck with Jessica FlintWhat if the true problem was not food or your body size? What if it was the power you gave food and your body size? The power to determine your happiness, the power to numb your pain, the power to punish you, the power to isolate you from connection, the power to play small. What would it look like if you take your power back and focus your energy on problems you enjoy having and solving?These are the philosophical and paradigm shifting questions we touch on today as we explore the idea...
2023-05-1422 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] What's the UNCONSCIOUS MIND got to do with staying stuck in eating disorder recovery?Your conscious mind is your "goal setter" and your unconscious mind is your "goal getter". What happens when they are not aligned? How do we bring them into alignment?Tune into this integration episode of the "getting unstuck" series that guides you through the transformational process of breaking free from self-destructive behaviors and limiting patterns that keep you from experiencing life without an eating disorder. GETTING UNSTUCK MINI SERIESEpisode 01 → It SUCKS to be stuck! 3 principles to get UNSTUCK with Jessica FlintEpisode 02 -> DIGGING DEEP: A story of moth...
2023-05-1030 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] DIGGING DEEP: A story of motherhood, fear, loss, grief, and getting unstuck with Jessica FlintIt's hard to grow beyond something if you won't face your fear and let go of it.Taking Assessment: Analyzing how and why you are stuckWhat are the underlying patterns?What are your deeper fears?What are you saying "yes" to that is not in alignment with what you truly want?Are there inherited intergenerational traumas or genetic/psychological predispositions in your family line?What happened in previous generations that has had a profound effect on generations to come (including yours)?Tune into the second episode of this multi-part series that'll guide you...
2023-05-0551 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] It SUCKS to be stuck! 3 principles to get UNSTUCK with Jessica FlintIt’s never too late to get unstuck. It will take a new approach though! The mindset that got you stuck in an eating disorder is NOT the same mindset that will get you out of an eating disorder.Tune into the first episode of this multi-part series that'll guide you through the transformational process of breaking free from self-destructive behaviors and limiting patterns that keep you from reaching true bliss and fulfillment.GETTING UNSTUCK MINI SERIESEpisode 01 → It SUCKS to be stuck! 3 principles to get UNSTUCK with Jessica FlintEpisode 02 -> DIGGI...
2023-05-0237 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] What the Menstrual Cycle Can Teach You About Rest, Self Care, and Sensitivity(Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on September 20, 2022)Fluctuations in your mood, body image, and food behaviors...call it PMS...or is it something else? Dr. Anita Johnston, author, storyteller and eating psychology pioneer has a lot of wisdom to share about the menstrual cycle.We don’t learn how to work with our menstrual cycle. If you find yourself bemoaning your body more than standing in awe of it, this episode is for you.WHAT WE COVER:What is the difference between sacred and shameful secrets?When is...
2023-04-0342 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] 5 REASONS CONTROL is linked to eating disorders"An eating disorder starts out as a way to gain control, until it starts controlling you." When we feel a lack of control in our lives, we experience anxiety and despair. We seek to make our environments and our lives predictable. With an eating disorder our food, weight, and self-concept becomes meticulously managed and controlled. We create routines, build habits, and organize our lives around behaviors that provide a sense of safe and familiarity.In this episode, we explore the scientific research on the role control plays in eating disorders and the different reasons it m...
2023-03-2729 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] 5 INTENSE emotions connected to EATING DISORDERS (and how to handle them)(Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on October 15, 2022)We've bought into the idea that we're capable of controlling our emotions. We're not. At the same time, our emotions provide us powerful keys to self-awareness. They serve as a way to help us understand our needs, boundaries, and desires better.In this episode we cover five intense emotions connected to eating disorders so you can get to a place where you embrace their intensity without turning to eating disorder behaviors, and ultimately understand their underlying messages....
2023-03-1723 min
Love & Learn[Recover Strong] BODY DISCOMFORT: Key Takeaways From Eating Disorder Dietitian Tammy Beasley(Disclaimer: This episode is a re-run. It was originally published on October 5th, 2022)Tammy is a registered dietitian with over three decades of experience in the nutrition field. As a sought-after speaker and educator, Tammy works with people to help them create flexibility and enjoyment of all foods without shame or guilt. After experiencing her own recovery from bulimia years ago, Tammy takes her lived experience of recovery and helps other find their own.WHAT WE COVER:Creative nutrition therapyHow the “surprise factor” can help you in recoveryHow breaking the silence of the eating diso...
2023-03-1337 min
Love & LearnCHILDHOOD WOUNDS, Trauma, and Hard Times: Jessica Flint's Story of Healing Heartbreak and Releasing GriefHealing is not a one and done event - it’s a multi layer process that requires an ongoing dedication to confronting your pain and shadow. Healing childhood wounds and trauma is not an easy breezy stroll on a summer day. Opening yourself up to darker dimensions of your story, whether it includes swamps of gooey tar like shame or deep feelings of unworthiness is a brave act. It requires a rebirth. It often requires many rebirths. To a caterpillar the cocoon is its coffin. And to a butterfly the cocoon is its womb. Jessica Fl...
2023-02-0644 min