#160: What Does It Really Take to Heal? [Abbie Interviewed on Self-Compassion, Health Anxiety, and Reclaiming Body Connection on The Feeling Lighter Podcast]

Abbie is on the other side of the mic in this episode -- being interviewed on self-compassion, recovery, body changes, and healing from the toxicity of diet culture. This is an exploration of the importance of trusting your body’s signals—whether it’s hunger, rest, or grief—and how everyday acts of self-kindness can transform your relationship with your body and your whole self.  Listen to the episode for more on: self-compassion as the "first step" in recovery societal pressures surrounding body image the illusion of control in diet culture chronic illness and the pursuit of health why healing doesn’t happen in isolation how community plays a vital role in helping us feel seen, validated, and connected navigating body changes trusting your experiences and instincts embracing life’s inevitable ups and downs what happens when we acknowledge our own pain embracing our worth beyond physical appearances and abilities Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate *This episode originally aired on The Feeling Lighter Podcast. Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group   Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Transcripts: If you’re looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast   Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate