Aug 28, 2017
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Because I’ve dealt with and continue to deal with body issues, self-esteem issues, and I know how a poor self-image can hold us back in marketing ourselves and our work, I knew when I met today’s guest that I had to have her on the show to talk about this.
She’s also a great example of something that many of my guests exemplify and that’s using their wound as a driving motivator to help others.
As a body image expert, coach, public speaker and acclaimed author, Laura Fenamore is on a mission to help women around the world finally end the constant battle with their bodies and start adoring who they see in the mirror. Her approach walks students and readers through the heartfelt journey to self-love at any size or age, unlocking the secrets of the path to lasting physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
After overcoming a lifelong struggle with addiction, obesity, and eating disorders, Laura released 100 pounds – and has kept it off for more than 29 years. She chronicles this journey to self-love and health in her widely acclaimed book, Skinny, Fat, Perfect: Love Who You See in the Mirror.
For the past 12 years, Laura has worked alongside hundreds of women through her Body Image Mastery programs and public speaking engagements. She has inspired thousands more to release excess pounds, reclaim their self-esteem, and live bold, beautiful lives through her global online community at SkinnyFatPerfect.com. She also conducts classes and consultations from her office in Marin County, CA.
Laura is a frequent contributor to print and digital media nationwide, including "First for Women", "Ladies’ Home Journal", and "Better Homes and Gardens", as well as an active member of the online community Positively Positive,. She also serves on the board for Impact a Village, a nonprofit dedicated to improving education and healthcare in developing nations.
Listen in as Laura shares:
• Her own journey from self-loathing to self-love
• How a nightmare of a childhood led to emotional eating and put
her in an obesity clinic when she was in 4th grade
• How she bounced from an eating disorder to other forms of
self-medicating including drugs and even thought of suicide
• The impact of society on men and women developing an unhealthy
body image and even self-hatred
• The greatest protector we have and use
• How we inadvertently use food treats to reward and celebrate
which can develop into an unhealthy relationship with food
As always watch all the way to the end where I’ll share your reflection exercise and action step for this episode.
Past Episodes That Relate to This One
Brodie Welch - The Courage of Self Care
Grace Bell - Challenge Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
Guest Contact Information
Laura on Facebook
Laura's private Facebook community
on Twitter
on LinkedIn
on Pinterest
on Instagram
on Google Plus
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Laura's book: Skinny, Fat, Perfect
Additional Information on This Topic
Emotional Eating? 5 Reasons you Can't Stop - From Psychology Today
Weight loss: Gain Control of Emotional Eating - From the Mayo Clinic
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