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It's Not About Food Podcast with Laurelee Roark

Laurelee Roark
Eating Disorders
Recovery
Intuitive Eating
Mindfulness
Mental Health
Creativity
Spirituality
Visualization
Body Image
Purpose
Meditation
Reparenting Your Inner Child
Spiritual Healing
Self-Care
Healing the Spiritual Wound
Spiritual Being
Relaxation
Body Positivity
Emotional Healing
Breathing Exercises

It's Not About Food podcast is about learning how to love and accept the body you have, re-learn how to eat intuitively and to know how to take care of your emotions.

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This podcast is last year’s peer educators talking about the 3-prong principle of prevention and recovery of an eating disorder and body hatred so many of their age group suffer from.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How do I know what my natural weight is? 

On this show I talk about the first principle of Beyond Hunger: Accepting your body as it is. Right now. 

Allowing yourself to be your natural weight. Right now. 

And 

Taking care of the body you have. Ri... more

Recovery from body hatred and disordered eating provides many layers of learning that unfold uniquely and spontaneously. “Trusting the process” means we all work through these experiences at our own pace and in our own way. We can trust our process i... more

Truth is our own internal wisdom that defines who we are. Finding our own truth means figuring out the difference between what we’ve been told we should be, verses who we really are. Often time in the past our true feelings, passions, opinions, and e... more

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Recent Guests

Deborah Price
Founder of the Money Coaching Institute and author
Money Coaching Institute
Episode: Episode 184: Purpose with Special Guest Deborah Price
Taylor Houston
Nutritionist, health coach, and owner of The Golden Yarrow, specializing in earth-based nourishment and healing practices.
The Golden Yarrow
Episode: Episode 182: Spiral with Special Guest Taylor Houston
Erin Byous
Therapist and mental health educator
Episode: Episode 181: Purpose With Special Guest Erin Byous
Carol Normandi
Marriage family therapist and co-founder of Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger
Episode: Episode 180: True Recovery with Special Guest Carol Normandi
Jenny Sederholm
Licensed clinical social worker and therapist specializing in eating disorders
Episode: Episode 179: Trust with Special Guest Jenny Sederholm
Melanie Larson
Nutrition director at Willa Wellness Center and advocate for eating disorder recovery.
Willa Wellness Center
Episode: Episode 178: Miracles with Special Guest Melanie Larson
Kari Folberg
Psychotherapist with a focus on food recovery
Episode: Episode 177: Boundaries with Special Guest Kari Folberg
Sheira Kahn
Expert in holistic healing and recovery from eating disorders
Episode: Episode 176: Holistic with Special Guest Sheira Kahn
Maneva Gill
Eating disorder recovery coach
Episode: Episode 175: Creativity with Special Guest Maneva Gill

Host

Laurelee Roark
Host of discussions focused on emotional well-being, body acceptance, and intuitive eating, leveraging personal experiences and expert insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • You don’t need a eating disorder to listen to this

    Anyone can listen to this podcast.

    It’s helpful for anyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Xtraman
    United States6 years ago
  • Full ED Recovery is possible

    Had it not been for Laurelee and her work I may not even be here to write this review.

    I’m not crazy over food and my body size anymore. I am not engaging in an eating disorder. Dieting in my experience was disordered eating if not an eating disorder and I don’t do that anymore.

    Not an easy process, especially in the diets for “ health” ie paleo, Keto etc. crazy world we live in that constantly taunts us as the ultimate way to eat and be healthy. For me and for many others doing this work is w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earthgrrl
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the genuine support and insights provided by the host and guests, noting it as a guide for emotional and personal growth.
The content is accessible and valuable for anyone, not just those with eating disorders.

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Episode 184: Purpose with Special Guest Deborah Price
Q: How do you work with somebody who has no idea what their purpose is?
Asking people what they would do if money were no obstacle can lead to insights about their true purpose.
Episode 184: Purpose with Special Guest Deborah Price
Q: What do you think about how to get people out of destructive patterns related to food and money?
Clients often need to connect deeper to their feelings and find meaning beyond food and money, discovering their purpose instead.
Episode 7B: Eating Disorders are a Cry from our Deepest Soul With Special Guest Carol Normandi
Q: How does one sort of recover from what this culture says is God, and then actually find what we feel deep inside a spirit, a spiritual?
Carol suggests that connecting with spirituality can be achieved through internal processes like meditation and journaling, as well as experiencing nature and creativity as pathways to spiritual awareness.
Episode 7B: Eating Disorders are a Cry from our Deepest Soul With Special Guest Carol Normandi
Q: What do you think about the idea that at the heart of our eating disorder is a desire to awaken, that it's really a cry from our deepest soul?
Carol reflects on her recovery, emphasizing that the suffering from eating disorders stems from a deeper need, including physical, emotional, and especially spiritual needs.
Episode 176: Holistic with Special Guest Sheira Kahn
Q: What inspired you to embrace a holistic approach to recovery?
My own experience with an eating disorder showed me the need for integrating body, mind, and spirit in healing.

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Content centers on emotional well-being, body acceptance, and intuitive eating, providing listeners with insights into how personal experiences can shape relationships with food and self-image. The host engages in guided exercises and discussions that emphasize the importance of listening to one's body and feelings while navigating societal pressures related to dieting and body image. Notably, episodes often include reflections from health professionals and advocates, contributing to a rich dialogue about recovery from disordered eating, self-compassion, and setting healthy boundaries. A unique aspect is the balanced approach to spirituality alongside practical mental health strategies, allowing a holistic understanding of the body and mind... more

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5. Jenny Sederholm
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7. Kari Folberg
8. Sheira Kahn

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