S2, Episode 12: You Deserve Good Health, But Do You Believe That?
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In this final episode of season 2, I’m talking about a belief that many people struggle with, women especially. I've had so many clients tell me over the years that they struggle to make lasting changes in their health and fitness because deep down they don't really believe they deserve to take good care of themselves. They feel that somehow they are less worthy than others to feel great or to enjoy their bodies. This belief is complex and nuanced, but there are some common roots and manifestations that I’m touching on today.
As women, we are under immense pressure to excel in every area of life, including career, motherhood, relationships, and appearance. I mean, can we talk about America Ferrera's monologue in Barbie??? However, prioritizing self-care is often stigmatized as being selfish or high maintenance. We need to start making the choices that are right for us and that allow us to live the lives we dream of, regardless of others’ opinions about it.
So many of us sacrifice our wellbeing in an effort to keep everyone else happy, but we just end up burnt out and resentful. We can start to break that cycle by changing our mindset around prioritizing our needs, and by gradually learning to treat our bodies with care and respect, even if it makes others uncomfortable. You deserve love, nurturing, and nourishment as much as anyone on this planet, and in this episode I’m reminding you of that and giving you some tools to help you start believing it for yourself.
Resources mentioned in episode:
Emotional Freedom Technique (aka Tapping) – The Tapping Solution
Here’s an informative article about different therapy modalities such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing and Brainspotting.
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