What Is An Eating Disorder? A Conversation Between A Mother and Daughter

Let's normalize talking about tough topics with our daughters. They deserve to have awareness about mental health conditions like eating disorders. Our girls need to have the tools to spot trouble brewing in their own minds and the minds of their friends. I love this conversation I had with my 9 year old daughter, Ava, because it proves such conversations don't have to be miserable. The serious can be seriously fun. See you inside the episode!

Connect with Andrea:

• FREE live class - Hope in the Healing Journey
• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

I love how honest this conversation is! Brittni Clarkson, host of Meant To Bloom podcast and I don’t hold back sharing so much of what we’ve learned over the years of our personal mental health journeys. Mental health is arguably the most important aspect of health. So we dove deep into topics such as but not limited to:

• A gratitude practice that actually works

• Obsession with self-development

• The power of voicing your thoughts out loud

• Hitting rock bottom

• How good can come out of what feels bad

• Running with bears and big bowls of spaghetti (haha)

• It’s normal to feel like you’re going crazy

• What’s “enough” for mental health

• Be curious to practice what works for you

• You are never the same person facing the same battle

• Things don’t have to be perfect to be good

There are too many bits of wisdom to count! Grab an iced latte and your notebook before you press play. Brittni and I can’t wait to see you inside the episode :)

p.s. Being totally transparent and authentic with you is important to me. For this reason you will hear real mompreneur life toward the end of the episode when my two lovely daughters pop into the episode. I purposely chose not to edit them out because I felt it would gloss over the true message of this episode. Enjoy :)

Connect with Brittni:

• Instagram
• BrittniClarkson.com/stressless - this is where you'll find Mindset Realign 
  plus related materials and a free download with anxiety coping resources as well. 

Connect with Andrea:

• Speak Life Bundle FREE GIFT
• Break-up With Food Rules
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

Faith isn’t talked about enough in the recovery space. This is why I’m here, friend. To spread this message and help you open your heart so God has access to your heart. You don’t need to hide any shame and guilt from him. Because you are worthy. Ephesians chapter 6 is a powerhouse of a chapter to use to fight for your life. You are worth it friend! Do not give up. Listen to this episode to get your grit on. Get tenacious. Get rowdy against an eating disorder. This episode will help you take a stand against self-loathing, shame, guilt and the freakin’ devil itself!

Connect with Andrea:

• FREE live class - Hope in the Healing Journey
• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

Is an eating disorder making you work for EVERYTHING? Working to change or maintain your body. Working to earn food. Working to accept yourself. Sweet friend, it’s time to set yourself free with a heavy dose of GRACE!  In this episode I explain how to apply Ephesians 2: 8-10 to your recovery. You will learn how to stop trying to be “enough” by being “better” or “healthier” than other people. You don’t have to prove anything in God’s Kingdom where grace and faith are EVERYTHING. Listen to this episode to immerse yourself in this truth: you don’t have to earn God’s love.

Connect with Andrea:

• FREE live class - Hope in the Healing Journey
• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

My 9 year old daughter, Ava, is back as a guest and she brought her wit and wisdom! Again! I swear this girl needs her own show. In this episode, Ava and I discuss how your exercise habits (or lack thereof) can affect your daughter. We also talk about noticing your beliefs about exercise and why it’s important to continue an exercise routine even if you have an eating disorder. And how working out is really only unreasonable at 3am in the morning (Ava’s wit *wink*). Get ready to learn and laugh with Ava and I. See you in the episode!

Connect with Andrea:

• FREE live class - Hope in the Healing Journey
• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

Stop making an eating disorder all about you. It sucks to hear this, but you need to hear me out. The eating disorder isn’t only running your life, it’s also impacting the lives of the people in your life. If you’re a girl momma and trying to change your relationship with food, this episode is for you. If you think you can hide your food struggles from your daughter, think again. Kids are so perceptive. They don’t miss a thing. But this is a good thing. Our children’s perceptive nature can be what we need to push us in recovery and personal growth. There’s a lot at stake here, friend. Your relationship with food doesn’t just impact you, it also impacts your daughter. 

Connect with Andrea:

• FREE live class - Hope in the Healing Journey
• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

Holy crap this is a good one! While recording this episode I had my own emotional realization at the end. So get ready for a deep dive into your soul. Let's start with a truth bomb: restrictions are a symptom of unworthiness. And eating disorders are ways to maximize restrictions in life. Restrictions are sneaky by letting you believe you’re in control. But restrictions actually control you, friend. Awareness around restrictions opens up the doors to recovery. Grab your journal, take a sip of your iced latte and take a deep breath. This episode will open your eyes to how much you are restricting in your life. Oh yeah, you might want to grab the kleenex box :)

Connect with Andrea:

• Speak Life Bundle
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers
• Instagram

Do you feel like you can’t “do” mental health? Like it’s too complicated, too much work and seemingly impossible to achieve the positive changes you desire? In this episode, my friend and transformative health coach for moms over 40, Erin Vogt and I share an honest conversation about our mental health struggles and how it was the simplest solutions that got each of us unstuck. As Erin says in this episode “Basic stuff builds confidence because it stacks wins in your favor”. Erin shares actionable steps for you to seamlessly implement positive change into your life right now. Get stacking your wins and confidently approach mental health with a “yes you can” attitude.

Connect with Erin:

• Jumpstart Your Habit Mindset - This is a free download found on Erin's homepage of her website. It includes 5 steps to jumpstart your habit changes. Move from stagnant to driven action taker, and bring your kids along for the ride.
• Instagram
• website

Connect with Andrea:

• Speak Life Bundle
• Instagram
• Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching
• 4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know
• Tame Eating Disorder Triggers

If food rules and body comparisons consume your thoughts, it could be a sign God is trying to get your attention and teach you something. Join my 9 year old daughter, Ava, and me in this episode as we discuss the connection of our relationship with God to our relationship with our physical and mental health. Press play and inspire your faith by listening to one of God’s young children share her light and encouragement with you.

 Speak Life Bundle

 Eating Disorder Liberation Coaching

4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know

Tame Your Triggers

@andrea_carow

www.andreacarow.com

If there ever was a hot topic, the discussion around people casually or rather obviously mentioning another’s weight is definitely one of them. In the awkward efforts of “small talk”, conversations are typically surface deep. This leaves our hair, clothes and the way we look open for discussion. Unless you dangle a “closed” sign on your neck, someone is bound to compliment your appearance. This can suck when you’re recovering from an eating disorder. In this episode I share how to respond to potentially triggering comments so your day isn’t flatlined by another’s “kindness”. You’ll also learn your personal responsibility (hint: your mindset needs an adjustment as well, friend) with how you respond and how to become a thought leader on the subject. Press play and let’s get started!

4 Secrets Your Eating Disorder Doesn't Want You To Know

Tame Your Triggers

@andrea_carow

www.andreacarow.com