097: Overcoming Diet Addiction and Embracing Self-Love with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

Marla Mervis-Hartmann is the creator of the program Love Your Body, Love Yourself and an author. After years of struggling with food, exercise, and body confidence, Marla transformed her life through the radical act of self-compassion and befriending herself. She now uses her experiences to empower women to appreciate their bodies, honor themselves through nourishing lifestyle choices, and cultivate confidence along the way.

We had a wonderful conversation covering topics like addiction to dieting and the reasons why we become this way, emotional eating, and how trauma can be stored in the body. Marla also shared tools, such as breath work, that can help support a healthier relationship with ourselves. It was an inspiring conversation! 

3 Takeaways:

The Power of Self-Compassion: Marla's journey highlights how self-compassion and befriending ourselves can transform our relationship with food and body image.
Tools for Healing: Practices like breath work can be powerful tools for releasing stored trauma.
Moving Beyond Diet Culture: The conversation dives into the roots of dieting addiction and the impact of breaking free from it.

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