In this powerful episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder and how it impacts not only the individual but also their relationships. Michelle’s guest, Sunie Thomas, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder, revealing how it led her down a path of self-discovery and ultimately became a gift in her life. Sunie, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, recounts her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to pursuing a career in nursing, driven by her desire to help others struggling with similar issues. She opens up about the perfect storm of postpartum depression, a major move, and disordered eating that spiraled into a full-blown eating disorder. Despite these challenges, Sunie found the strength to seek help and transform her life, culminating in the birth of her son Josiah, whom she credits with saving her life. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the importance of self-love. Sunie’s story will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage, embrace your true identity, and live a limitless life. 00:00 - Lean in and listen. You are now experiencing limitless. Here's your host, Michelle Lena 00:17 - Limitless explores the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder 02:11 - Today's guest is my dear friend Sunie. And let me tell you a little bit more about her 04:23 - You went from mother, baby, and lactation to psychiatric mental health 09:30 - You had an eating disorder from the age 25 to 35 13:29 - You struggled with disordered eating for ten years before becoming a nurse 18:58 - It's finding what is the motivation for each person 19:19 - In order to move forward in life, you have to look back 25:42 - How does it make me feel, being curious and going, hmm hm 26:49 - Michelle says one of the most frightening things for her was processing emotions 32:37 - When you get divorced, everything you planned for your future is gone 38:33 - You serve the other person. What a simple, uh, clean statement 39:57 - What you put out and what your brain sees is what's going to attract 43:51 - Just change your mindset set and look what you accomplished 48:16 - Women's hormones play a huge role in our mental health, right 54:39 - Learning to honor your body is key to overcoming eating disorders 01:00:38 - This is the first time I've ever been public with my eating disorder Thank you for listening to today's show. Stay tuned for more episodes and join us in the journey to living a limitless life. #Podcast #Resilience #EatingDisorder #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife Keywords: podcast, resilience, eating disorder, self-discovery, mental health, personal growth, limitless life