Welcome back to What’s Eating You?, the podcast that helps you navigate the intersection of mental health, relationships, and personal growth. I’m your host, Stephanie, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s as challenging as it is empowering: letting go of relationships that no longer align with your goals, setting boundaries, and taking control of your time and energy.

I know this can feel uncomfortable, even guilt-inducing, but here’s the truth: If it doesn’t align, you don’t have time.

We’ll talk about how friendships and your environment shape your behavior, the concept of the “villain era,” and how strict boundaries can help you stay focused on what truly matters.

@07:24.21 When Friendships No Longer Align

@10:46.94 The Villain Era: Taking Ownership of Your Life

@15:02.60 Who You Hang Around Shapes Who You Become

@16:25.14 Boundaries and a Time/Energy Audit

@19:44.73 Quotes from the Greats

‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.

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I've fallen for someone who doesn't want to be with me. How do I let go? This comes from psychology Sunday and we talk about letting go of relationships which don't serve you.

‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.

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Do you feel awful when you are bloated? I don't mean just physically, but psychologically too?

Welcome back to What’s Eating You podcast where we explore the intricate relationship between food, body image, and mental health. I’m your host, Stephanie, a clinical psychologist with a passion for helping people heal from disordered eating and build a healthier relationship with their bodies.

Today, we’re tackling a question from Psychology Sunday: “How do I not let bloating trigger eating disorder behaviors due to poor body image? The physical becomes psychological.”

This is such an important topic because bloating often feels like the enemy during recovery. It can trigger intense feelings of discomfort and body dissatisfaction, leading to harmful behaviors like restriction, binging, or purging. So, let’s unpack this together.

This episode will

* completely reshape how you see bloating

* help to manage it psychologically

* at the end there is an exercise to help you with this so get a pen and paper

‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.

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I went on health kick and developed an eating disorder..Shonna's food freedom journey

Contents:

Ever gone on a diet, only to put the weight back on and struggle more than ever?

This episode is a real raw experience from Shonna, a member of Food Freedom who shares her experience with binge eating and ADHD.

@05:24.46 What led Shonna to make the decision to work on her relationship with food

@12:07.61 Experience the food guilt and all that before started nutrition coaching or did it come after

@14:37.81 After Shonna joined Food Freedom, how did her eating patterns change

@21:44.76 What led Shonna to finally get assessed and how did she feel when she got the answer

@24:13.36 The most beneficial tools that have helped Shonna on her journey in finding peace with food

@35:23.56 What strategies have you learned that have helped you with your emotions and your life problems other than those long walks?

‌DISCLAIMER: This is NOT therapy or a substitute for psychological and medical advice.

Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

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How can you FOCUS when you have ADHD? This episode is for you!

Last time, we talked about how ADHD often presents differently in women, the impact it can have on mental health and self-esteem, and the unique struggles many women with ADHD face. Today, we’re following up with practical strategies you can use to manage these challenges. To make things simple, I’ve created a framework called 'FOCUS' to help guide you through steps that can make a difference.”

@02:15.70 Framework FOCUS

@03:44.40 F, find your patterns

@08:58.65 O, organized for success.

@16:09.76 C. Connect with support

@17:00.18 U, unwind with intention

@20:38.06 S, is set self compassion as a priority

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Did you know ADHD is diagnosed three times more in men than it is in women? Not only that, Women are diagnosed with ADHD on average 5 years later than boys, aged around 12, instead of 7.

This episode covers:

ADHD in girls and how it presents differently than in boys

How undiagnosed ADHD affects women's mental health and confidence

Common struggle for women with ADHD.

01:36.29 What is ADHD?

02:59.78 Does the disorder actually present differently in girls and boys?

07:42.73 An increased risk of depression and anxiety

12:10.99 The impact on disordered eating and body image

14:20.16 The common struggles

Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

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Have you ever wondered if you are too far gone to get help?

Today's episode is one of inspiration, determination and hope.

I interviewed a special guest who completed my 12-week food freedom program and she shares her honest experience.

Ari is a Women’s circle facilitator and healing practitioner from Perth WA. She is a mother of 3, an autism mama and her passion is empowering women by inspiring them to realise their innate wisdom. Ari has struggled with disordered eating, anxiety and depression for 20 years and has recently completed the Food Freedom 12-week program with Steph.

Find Ari here on Instagram and Blessd by Ari website. Services include Polynesian bodywork, post natal massage, shamanic healing & Intuitive reading.

Disclaimer: this is not psychological therapy or a substitute for professional advice

Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

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To access more of my courses use this LINK

FREE Resources:

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Experiencing burnout?

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‌Psychological support:

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Does mental health decline as we get older? If so, is there anything we can do to maximize it?

This is a special episode with my father who is 74 years old. We have an honest, and unexpected emotional chat about mental health.

A great listen if you have older parents or you yourself are having some mental health concerns as you age.

Please leave a rating to show your support for the show and to get the word out to more listeners who might benefit from it!

Disclaimer: all videos are educational and not a substitute for medical or professional advice.

Want to build a healthy relationship with food?

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Experiencing burnout?

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‌Psychological support:

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Website: http://www.mindfoodpsychology.com

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