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The Eating Me Podcast Alicia Christian
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The Eating Me Podcast is a space where we talk about the complexities of eating and how we all benefit, struggle, as well as celebrate our eating journey. It is also a place where conversations arise about certain topics that are "eating" at me, so it's only right to process these thoughts and feelings in this safe space.
Join Alicia Christian as she discovers how eating and other issues have shaped us as humans living on this planet.
Let's learn about ourselves and others on this road to healing, discovery, celebration, and love.
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178. Embracing the Unknown: Overcoming Resistance for Personal Growth: Car Confessions with Leesh
Summary:
In this episode of Car Confessions, Leesh reflects on the importance of embracing new experiences and overcoming resistance. She shares her personal journey of going through physical therapy for a leg injury and the initial resistance she felt towards it. Leesh emphasizes the need to step out of our comfort zones and take risks for personal growth and healing. She also discusses the non-linear nature of healing and the importance of self-care and self-investment. Leesh concludes by expressing her excitement about starting a coaching boot camp to help people with multiple sclerosis increase their energy levels.
Keywords:
embracing new experiences, overcoming resistance, personal growth, healing, non-linear healing, self-care, self-investment, multiple sclerosis, coaching boot camp
Takeaways:
Embrace new experiences and overcome resistance for personal growth and healing.
Healing is not a linear process and may involve bumps in the road.
Invest in yourself and prioritize self-care for personal development.
Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected opportunities and personal empowerment.
Support and empower others in their healing journeys.
Sound Bites:
"It's just something new, something unknown. My body's not familiar with it. And so there's going to be resistance."
"As we grow as people, we're going to be challenged with all types of things. And that's what growth is about. It's like just growing and learning and realizing that everything is not gonna be within our comfort zone."
"Healing is not linear, whether that be a physical healing, a spiritual healing, emotional healing, like it's just not linear. It's not just A to Z, boom, done."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Rainy Day Reflections
01:00 Embracing the Unknown: Overcoming Resistance
05:20 The Non-Linear Nature of Healing
09:49 Investing in Yourself: Prioritizing Self-Care
13:56 Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
15:23 Supporting Others in Their Healing Journeys
15:54 Conclusion: Continuing the Journey
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Encore: Breaking Chains: Unveiling Liberation in the Black Experience with Christina Jones!
Summary:
Alicia and Christina Jones discuss the concept of liberation and the importance of unlearning societal conditioning. They share personal experiences of feeling the need to conform to certain standards and the process of liberating themselves from those expectations. The conversation explores the need for Black people to define their own culture and not rely on external validation. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing privilege, engaging in productive struggle, and fostering healing and understanding.
Keywords:
liberation, unlearning, societal conditioning, conformity, Black culture, education, individuality, mindset, thriving, authenticity, inclusivity, diversity, equity, inclusion, professional spaces, racism, oppression, sense of belonging, workplace, privilege, productive struggle, healing, understanding
Takeaways:
Liberation involves unlearning societal conditioning and questioning the standards and expectations placed on individuals.
Black people should define their own culture and not rely on external validation or stereotypes portrayed in the media.
Liberation requires embracing individuality and developing a mindset that allows for personal growth and success.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts should focus on addressing racism and oppression to ensure that people can be their true selves in the workplace.
Recognizing and addressing privilege is essential for fostering understanding and creating a more equitable society.
Engaging in productive struggle and discomfort is necessary for learning and growth.
Healing is a vital part of the DEI process, and everyone has a responsibility to contribute to the dialogue and support one another.
Sound Bites:
"Liberation comes from being aware enough to recognize when you need to let things go that no longer serve you."
"Labels are damning. That's why I don't like putting labels on people."
"Looking externally to be validated by a group of people who may never see you as human."
"Joy is not something you can think about, it's something you have to feel."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
02:23 The Unlearning Podcast and Liberation
06:16 Finding Individuality and Creating Space for Authenticity
10:04 Supporting Black Children in Identity Formation
14:28 The Importance of Involved Parenting and Education
18:09 Thriving in Adulthood and Challenging Societal Expectations
21:28 Black Liberation and Shifting the Narrative
25:26 Reclaiming Black Culture and Identity
29:24 Recognizing Our Power and Overcoming Conditioning
32:12 The Importance of Mental and Emotional Healing
32:41 Creating Authentic and Inclusive Professional Spaces
36:20 Addressing Racism and Oppression in the Workplace
39:54 The Importance of Joy and Authenticity
42:15 The Role of Productive Struggle in Learning and Growth
49:29 Recognizing and Addressing Privilege
53:02 Going Beyond 'Am I Racist?'
54:26 Understanding White Privilege
55:30 Shared Responsibility for Doing the Work
Stay connected with Christina!
Facebook - Christina Jones (The UnL3@rnIng Podcast)
Instagram - @unlearnthis2022
TikTok - @christinajones538
The UnL3@rnIng Podcast website - https://www.podpage.com/the-unl3rning/
Humane in the Membrane Website - https://www.humaneinthemembranellc.com/
LinkedIn Page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-jones-bb3874207/
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177. Liberation: Creating Positive Change in Our Lives: Car Confessions with Leesh
Summary:
In this conversation, Leesh reflects on the chaotic state of the world and the need for open and honest conversations about the challenges we face. She emphasizes the importance of liberation and creating positive change in our lives and communities. Leesh encourages self-care, rest, and finding ways to reduce stress. She also discusses the power of breathwork and the need to shift from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance. Leesh calls for unity, love, and understanding as we navigate these wild times.
Keywords:
chaos, liberation, change, self-care, breathwork, abundance, unity, love, understanding
Takeaways:
The world is in a chaotic state, and it's important to address the challenges we face.
Liberation is key to creating positive change in our lives and communities.
Self-care, rest, and reducing stress are essential for navigating these wild times.
Breathwork can help soothe the nervous system and promote clarity of thought.
Shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance can lead to personal and collective growth.
Unity, love, and understanding are crucial for creating a better world.
Sound Bites:
"I'm just not an elephant in the room type of person. Like, I need to just say it. I need to address"
"We need to start having some really serious and hard conversations"
"Start thinking and imagining liberation"
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Reflection on the Chaotic State of the World
02:46 Addressing the Elephant in the Room: Open and Honest Conversations
09:02 The Importance of Serious and Hard Conversations
13:28 Imagining Liberation: Creating Positive Change
17:36 From Scarcity to Abundance: Shifting Mindsets for Growth
20:48 The Unsustainability of Living in Chaos
24:11 Love, Conversation, and Building a Better World
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Encore: Empowering Self-Worth: Navigating Food Insecurity with Rain Elizabeth Stickney
Summary:
In this conversation, Alicia Christian interviews Rain Elizabeth Stickney, a healer and practitioner of polarity therapy. They discuss the practice of polarity therapy and how it can be done online, as well as Rain's personal journey with childhood eating concerns and the healing process with her father. Rain also shares her insights on the importance of self-healing and finding the constant within ourselves. They also mention Rain's podcast, Every Moment is Sacred, and her upcoming retreat in Vermont.
Keywords:
polarity therapy, online healing, childhood eating concerns, healing process, self-healing, Every Moment is Sacred, retreat
Takeaways:
Polarity therapy is a form of energy work that can be done online and focuses on balancing the body's energy flow.
Childhood eating concerns can have a lasting impact on our relationship with food and our sense of self-worth.
Healing with a parent requires open communication, self-initiation, and professional help if needed.
Finding the constant within ourselves and reconnecting with our true selves is essential for healing and personal growth.
Rain Elizabeth Stickney's podcast, Every Moment is Sacred, offers insights and practices for living a more mindful and sacred life.
Rain is planning a retreat in Vermont that will include meditation, nature exploration, nourishing meals, and a focus on self-care and healing.
Sound Bites:
"No matter the form of water, it is still water."
"Fireplaces, full kitchen, catered meals."
"It's so wonderful to be with you in your light."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Calming Energy
08:04 Childhood Eating Concerns and Healing
20:16 Exploring Polarity Therapy and Self-Healing
36:13 Healing the Relationship with a Parent
43:18 The Still Water Meditation and Finding the Constant Within
47:41 Retreat in Vermont and Nourishing the Body and Soul
51:57 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Feeding America: https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/food-insecurity
Stay connected with Rain!
Website: https://rainelizabeth.org/
Every Moment Is Sacred Podcast: https://rainelizabeth.org/podcast/
Email: healing@rainelizabeth.org
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176. The Power of Evolution and Embracing Change: Car Confessions with Leesh
Summary:
In this week's Car Confessions, Leesh talks about her experience with alternate side parking in New York City and how she forgot to move her car. She also shares her journey of having a breast reduction and how it has changed her perspective on body image. Leesh reflects on the importance of being true to oneself and not conforming to societal norms. She discusses the concept of evolution and embracing change in order to live a fulfilling life. Leesh encourages listeners to step outside of their defined roles and explore their true essence.
Keywords:
alternate side parking, New York City, street cleaning, bra, body image, breast reduction, societal norms, evolution, change, true essence
Takeaways:
Don't forget to move your car for alternate side parking in New York City.
Having a breast reduction can change one's perspective on body image.
It's important to be true to oneself and not conform to societal norms.
Embracing change and evolution can lead to a more fulfilling life.
Sound Bites:
"I am off for the summer."
"Living la vida loca, going over here to TJ Maxx."
"I am who I am and I should be enough."
Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Alternate Side Parking in New York City
01:59 My Journey with a Breast Reduction
05:03 Embracing Authenticity and Rejecting Societal Norms
09:24 The Power of Evolution and Embracing Change
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Encore: The Art of Living Free: A Liberating Conversation with Kat Max!
Summary:
Alicia and Kat discuss the concept of living free and the journey towards freedom. They explore the idea of being authentic and true to oneself, breaking free from societal expectations and conditioning. The conversation highlights the significance of feeling emotions and the healing process, and the interconnectedness of all beings in the pursuit of freedom. They also discuss the importance of embracing both the light and dark aspects of ourselves.
Keywords:
freedom, authenticity, body liberation, boundaries, emotions, healing, interconnectedness, shadow work, healing, authenticity, self-compassion, trauma, emotions, holding space, empowerment
Takeaways:
Living free means being authentic and true to oneself, breaking free from societal expectations and conditioning.
Body liberation involves accepting and loving oneself as they are, without shame or the need to conform to external standards.
Setting boundaries is essential in the journey to freedom, even if it means potentially losing connections with others.
Feeling and honoring emotions is a crucial part of the healing process and leads to greater freedom and authenticity.
The pursuit of freedom is interconnected with the collective awakening of humanity and the need to be the most authentic version of oneself. Embracing both the light and dark aspects of ourselves is essential for healing and living authentically.
Shadow work and trauma work allow us to make space for our full humanity and embrace all of our experiences.
Being nice and being kind are not the same thing; true kindness involves telling our whole truth and setting boundaries.
Self-compassion is a powerful tool in the healing journey, allowing us to offer grace and acceptance to ourselves.
Holding space for others and empowering them to access their own power can be transformative in their healing process.
Sound Bites:
"Freedom means I unlocked that inner dialogue. I canceled it out. I healed it. I transmuted it. Whatever language resonates with you, that's what the fuck I did."
"When we're more authentic, when we live in an energy of freedom, humans that have that similar resonance will really respond. People will respond to it that have that similar resonance."
"I belong to myself more completely and more fully now. And so the other human beings that truly see me for me, those are the ones that start to show up."
"Being nice and being kind, I'm realizing are two different things. Yeah. Fuck nice."
"The most kind thing I can be is to tell you my whole truth because I care enough about a relationship with you that I will not pretend with you."
"I am powerful enough to clear enough of my trauma, enough of this shit, and to do the next thing that feels shiny."
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Kat Max
02:22 Living Free: Embracing Authenticity
03:49 Body Liberation: Accepting and Loving Oneself
07:02 Boundaries: The Key to Freedom and Authentic Relationships
10:46 Feeling and Healing: The Path to Freedom
16:13 Interconnectedness: The Collective Awakening to Freedom
34:56 Nice vs. Kind
39:08 The Power of Self-Compassion
48:28 Healing and Empowerment
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Stay connected with Kat!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katmaxisfree?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FatMystic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katmaxisfree?_t=8jHm5JJ6opi&_r=1
Stay in contact with Alicia!
Website: https://www.aliciachristian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Di
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I have so much admiration for Alicia. She is genuine and real and listening is always a pleasure. You can tell that who you get as a podcast host is who you would get on the street. I feel like I know you so well Alicia and I am a fan!
Wow, the eating me podcast is doing well
Our host Alicia is brining on some interesting guest. So wonderful to listen to people who are ordinary like me and hear how they are making sense of their own challenges and the things they are doing to make an impact. I love the show. Thank you Alicia for taking the time to bring us wonderful stories, tools, systems and processes to think differently about our own challenges.
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