The Empowered Eating & Living Podcast

Episode 44: Shaina Rae ON Parenting Patterns & Somatic Healing for Mothers Managing Their Mental Wellbeing

One of the biggest stressors I hear women name who are struggling with emotional eating is parenting. If you’re a mother who desires to manage your own mental wellbeing so you can best parent your children, without passing on trauma or unconscious patterns to them, then this episode is for you. This conversation with somatic attachment therapist Shaina Rae dives into her process of supporting mothers through their own internal healing so you can thrive in parenthood. We discuss… * What somatic attachment therapy is and how it differs from traditional talk therapy. * The five alignments to practice when supporting your child with co-regulating their emotions effectively.  * An overview of the parenting patterns that, once you understand, can transform how you approach parenting your child (and re-parenting your own inner child).  * The importance of resting in being rather than always doing.  This episode is such an important conversation for all parents, especially if you’re constantly triggered by your child’s emotions. Through doing your own inner work, you can support yourself in having the emotional capacity and skills to support your child in processing their own big emotions.  About Shaina Rae:  Shaina Rae is a somatic attachment coach + therapist who believes in the healing power of embodiment. She has now dedicated her career to helping moms and aspiring moms break free from their mental health struggles and find balance within their mind, body, and soul so that they can release their triggers and thrive in the motherhood and parenting journey.  She specializes in using a combination of techniques from adult attachment repair (AARM), internal family systems (parts work), hypnosis, breathwork, and sound healing to assist her clients in creating a new sense of peace and well-being in their nervous systems so that they can feel confident in their abilities to raise a secure attached child that can thrive in this unpredictable world.  Connect with Shaina:  * Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/my.attachment.therapist/ [https://www.instagram.com/my.attachment.therapist/] * Podcast | Mama Embodied [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1678227229?ign-itscg=30200&ign-itsct=lt_p] * Free Quiz | What’s Your Personality Pattern? [https://unique-creator-8674.ck.page/aab9ca3e94] Connect with Sarah Emily: * Website | www.sarahspeers.com [http://www.sarahspeers.com] * Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/ [http://www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/] Interested in applying to work with Sarah?  Check out my services [https://sarahspeers.com/services-1]here and join my waitlist [https://forms.gle/TffxWC7F6t9gNGRn9]to learn about upcoming opportunities to work with me.  Music by MBB: * https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic] * https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial [https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial] * https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music [https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music]

Episode 43: The 5 Clues to Distinguish Between Physical & Emotional Hunger

Improving emotional eating patterns requires learning how to distinguish between physical hunger cues and emotional hunger cues. Perhaps you struggle knowing if you're truly physically hungry, either because you’re disconnected from your body cues or you’re disconnected from your emotions. All you know is that you find yourself thinking about food and desiring to eat. In this episode, you’ll learn the top five clues to look for to help you begin to discern between physical and emotional hunger. As you become more aware of your internal experiences and body’s messages, you’ll be better equipped to tend to your emotional or physical needs in ways that are both satisfying and supportive.  Connect with Sarah Emily:  * Website | www.sarahspeers.com [http://www.sarahspeers.com] * Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/ [http://www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/]   Check out my services [https://sarahspeers.com/services-1] and join the waitlist [https://forms.gle/m1jA2PU8SKwiPyJh8] to work with me.  Love this show? Please leave a review! We deeply appreciate you sharing the love with others who may benefit from listening too. Music by MBB: * https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic] * https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial [https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial] * https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music [https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music]

Episode 42: Katie Papo ON The Path To End Binge Eating Via The Rewired Eating Framework

In this conversation with Katie Papo, founder of the Rewired Eating Framework, you’ll learn about her four-step path to food freedom (reset, receive, respond and repeat). Katie talks about her story developing an eating disorder, her struggle with imposter syndrome, and how she found the determination to heal herself in an out-of-the-box way and support others to do the same. You’ll gain so many valuable nuggets of wisdom in this episode, including…  * How the Rewired Eating Framework can help you on your path to food freedom. * Why restriction leads to binging, and how to overcome your fear to stop dieting. * How to make yourself “un-triggerable” around trigger foods. * Key mindset shifts to make to end binge eating.  * Ways to begin listening to your body and understanding what it actually needs.  * What to do if you feel hopeless about ever getting better.  This conversation will ignite a fire of hope within your soul and leave you with a renewed sense of determination that no matter how long you've been struggling with binge eating, you CAN improve these habits with the right information and support.  About Katie Papo:  Katie Papo is the Creator of the proven Rewired Eating framework and Host of the Binge Eating to Food Freedom Podcast, for genuine and lasting freedom from binge eating, food addiction and yo-yo dieting.  Connect with Katie:  * Website | https://katiepapo.com [https://katiepapo.com] * Listen to the Binge Eating to Food Freedom [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/katie-papo]Podcast Connect with Sarah Emily: * Website | www.sarahspeers.com [http://www.sarahspeers.com] * Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/ [http://www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/] Interested in applying to work with Sarah?  Check out my services [https://sarahspeers.com/services-1]here and join my waitlist [https://forms.gle/TffxWC7F6t9gNGRn9] to learn about upcoming opportunities to work with me. Music by MBB: * https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic] * https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial [https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial] * https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music [https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music]

Episode 41: [Guided Practice] Self Scan to Build Body Awareness

Awareness is the first step in changing your eating habits. It’s necessary to be able to distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger, and identify what it is your body and being truly needs to feel good. This requires getting out of your thinking mind and dropping into the body so you can listen to the wisdom of your body and learn how to interpret the information you discover through self-exploration. In this episode, I take you through a guided practice to support you in exercising your awareness muscle and becoming more in touch with the sensations, emotions and thoughts arising in the present moment. With this present-moment awareness, you will be better able to determine whether your body is truly hungry for food or actually craving something else such as an emotional release, sleep or stress relief.  Connect with Sarah Emily:  * Website | www.sarahspeers.com [http://www.sarahspeers.com] * Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/ [http://www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/]   Check out my services [https://sarahspeers.com/services-1] and join the waitlist [https://forms.gle/m1jA2PU8SKwiPyJh8] to work with me.  Love this show? Please leave a review! We deeply appreciate you sharing the love with others who may benefit from listening too. Music by MBB: * https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic] * https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial [https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial] * https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music [https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music]

Episode 40: Shana James ON What To Do If You’re Craving Intimacy & Emotional Connection With Your Partner

One of the most common areas women struggle with that is directly connected to emotional eating is a lack of satisfying sexual intimacy and emotional connection with their partners. If you are craving more pleasure and connection with your partner but don’t know how to ask for what you desire, then you may turn to food as a default form of pleasure to fill the void. If you feel stuck and hopeless that your relationship can improve, then this is the episode for you. I talk with Shana James, author of the book Honest Sex and relationship coach to men, all about the male and female psyche in relationships, and how women can create the connection they desire with their partner, regardless of how closed off he may seem.  In this episode we discuss: * Common mistakes women make in trying to feel loved and connected to their partner, that may be pushing him away. * Becoming aware of how much you criticize your man into changing (there are better ways). * How to express your desires and overcome your fear of rejection. * The importance of honesty and vulnerability in connection, as a path to deepening intimacy. * Why do men shut down and pull away if they feel like they are failing as a partner? * Dismantling the myth that your husband will be more attracted to you if you lose weight. * What to do if you feel like you’re growing apart from your partner.  This is such a mind and heart-opening episode for anyone committed to creating a more fulfilling love life with your man (and yourself). Enjoy! About Shana James:  As a relationship coach for 20 years, Shana James has humbly discovered the causes of disconnection and distrust in relationships, as well as how to build trust and keep passion alive. Shana has a Master’s in psychology, as well as DISC and Positive Intelligence certifications. She has facilitated decades of Authentic Relating workshops based on her training in communication, mindfulness, psychology and sensuality, and specializes in helping clients date and create healthy relationships after divorce. Shana is the creator and host of the Man Alive podcast, with 250+ episodes and more than half a million downloads, and has a TEDx Talk, “What 1,000 Men's Tears Reveal About the Crisis Between Men and Women.” She recently released her book Honest Sex: A Passionate Path to Deepen Connection and Keep Relationships Alive. She also published: Power and Pleasure: A Man's Guide to Becoming a Confident and Satisfied Lover and Leader.  Connect with Shana:  * Website | https://shanajamescoaching.com/ [https://shanajamescoaching.com/] * Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/ [https://www.instagram.com/shanajames/] * Check out the book Honest Sex [https://shanajamescoaching.com/honest-sex/] * Shana’s TedTalk [https://shanajamescoaching.com/tedx/]: What 1000 Men’s Tears Reveal About The Crisis Between Men & Women * Listen to the Man Alive Podcast [https://shanajamescoaching.com/man-alive-podcast/] Connect with Sarah Emily: * Website | www.sarahspeers.com [http://www.sarahspeers.com] * Instagram | www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/ [http://www.instagram.com/sarahemilyspeers/] Interested in applying to work with Sarah?  * Check out my services [https://sarahspeers.com/services-1] here and join my waitlist [https://forms.gle/TffxWC7F6t9gNGRn9] to learn about upcoming opportunities to work with me.  Music by MBB: * https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic [https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusic] * https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial [https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial] * https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music [https://www.instagram.com/mbb_music]