Healing from disordered Eating with Guest, Natalie K Douglas Pt 2.

We Are Well Women

Welcome to another heartwarming and deeply insightful episode part 2. of our interview with Natalie K Douglas.
In today's episode, we delve into the transformative power of love, resilience, and self-discovery.
Natalie shares her poignant journey from physical and emotional adversity to finding inner strength and healing through self-reflection, yoga, and meaningful relationships.
Join us as we explore pivotal moments that redefine our perception of self-worth, the impact of personal health struggles, and the profound influence of family bonds, particularly the relationship with her own mother facing her own battle with breast cancer.
Topics explored are:

[25:00] - The Power of a Mother’s Love: Discover how a deep reflection on a mother's unconditional love can become a catalyst for personal transformation and healing.

[25:24] - Facing Physical Challenges: Learn how being stripped of physical abilities led our guest to reevaluate her worth beyond athletic prowess, paving the way for a deeper connection with herself.

[26:00] - The Turning Point: Find out how a forced slowdown and introspection led to a life-changing journey into yoga and self-acceptance, challenging previous notions of value and identity.

[27:10] - The Impact of Environment and People: Gain insights into how changing environments and surrounding oneself with people who reinforce positive self-perception can significantly aid in personal growth.

[29:16] - Embracing Love and Self-Worth: Hear about a relationship that offers healing and acceptance, focusing on qualities beyond physical appearance.

[32:08] - The Role of Body Neutrality in Conversations: Understand the importance of shifting focus from physical appearances to attributes like energy, achievements, and personality in our interactions, especially with children and young girls.

[39:50] - Navigating a Parent's Illness: Delve into the complexities of dealing with a parent's cancer journey, exploring the emotional toll and the strategies for resilience and presence during challenging times.

[53:00] - Embracing Emotions: Uncover the various tools and practices our guest uses to navigate and process emotions, from physical movement to creating safe spaces for emotional expression.

For additional resources and insights from today's conversation, be sure to check the links mentioned below:
Natalie's places and spaces:
Website: https://nataliekdouglas.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalie.k.douglas/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nataliekdouglas.thyroidhealer/
Podcast: https://nataliekdouglas.com/the-holistic-health-podcast/
Natalie's interview with her mum episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-holistic-nutritionists-podcast/id1146640014?i=1000476518597
The Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/
Helping those with disordered eating and body image concerns
Carers Gateway: https://www.carergateway.gov.au/
For Carers- supporting loved ones through cancer.
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Jodie