Reclaim You with Reclaim Therapy Sarah Herstich & The Reclaim Therapy Team
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- Health & Fitness
Welcome to the Reclaim You podcast, a show dedicated to helping you reclaim your life from the impact of disordered eating, body shame, and trauma.
Our host, Sarah Herstich, is a licensed therapist and a trauma, eating disorder and body image specialist. Join Sarah each week, alongside one of the Reclaim Therapists, Casey Koch, Laura Gordon, Emily Cinque or Abby Albright, who will be bringing insight, compassion and empowerment and to each and every episode.
Each week we'll explore different topics related to disordered eating, body shame, and trauma, including how to lean into body compassion, how to navigate triggers, and how to rediscover the strength, wisdom and resilience that has always existed inside of you.
We'll feature interviews with other experts in the field, as well as stories from our team who not only talk the talk, but walk the walk in reclaiming their lives from disordered eating, body shame, and trauma.
We're excited for you to join us on the journey of Reclaiming You!To learn more about us and our practice, head to www.sarahherstichlcsw.com Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review, and we'll catch you on the next episode.
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Tips for Starting Therapy: Finding the Right Fit
In this episode, Sarah and Emily celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast and share tips for starting therapy. They discuss how to find a therapist, including using online search tools and social media, and the importance of finding a therapist who specializes in the specific issues you want to work on. They also talk about the initial consultation process, including questions to ask and how to assess if the therapist is a good fit. They emphasize the importance of open communicati...
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Adaptive Strategies of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Addicts
In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss the traits and strategies that adult children of alcoholics and addicts develop as a result of their childhood experiences. They explore the fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and attach responses and how these responses manifest in different ways. They emphasize that these strategies were adaptive and helped individuals survive in their challenging environments. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and exploring these strategies t...
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Let's Talk Weddings... And All That Can Come With Them
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the challenges and pressures that come with wedding planning, particularly related to body image and disordered eating. They emphasize the importance of considering financial well-being, inclusivity, and accessibility when making wedding-related decisions. They also provide tips for navigating dress shopping, staying resilient against societal pressures, and maintaining a focus on the relationship rather than the wedding itself. Additionally, they...
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More About Shame and Shame Resiliency
On today's episode, Sarah and Casey are diving back into shame. They share some recent personal experiences with shame and how they've navigated through it. They emphasize the importance of recognizing shame not only cognitively, but also in the body, and connecting with others for empathy and support. They also discuss the relationship between shame and anxiety, answering a listener's question. The conversation highlights the concept of shame resiliency and the importance of addressing...
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How to Cope With Health Anxiety
In this conversation, Sarah and Emily discuss health anxiety and how it can manifest in individuals. They define health anxiety as anxiety focused on physical health and discuss the similarities and differences between health anxiety and hypochondria. They also explore the impact of medical trauma and weight stigma on health anxiety. The conversation highlights the importance of finding a trusted care team, avoiding excessive Googling and seeking validation, and developing coping ...
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Exploring Trauma in Adult Children of Alcoholics
In this conversation, Sarah and Abby discuss the experiences of adult children of alcoholics (ACOA) and the impact of childhood trauma. They explore related terms and labels, such as codependency and Al-Anon, and address the question of whether the trauma experienced by ACOAs is severe enough. The conversation dives into the three components of complex trauma: too much too soon, too much for too long, and too little for too long. Abby emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impact of chi...