If you've ever experienced the waves of emotions that can drive disordered eating or the competitive comparison that stirs how we view our body image and you want to learn the steps to take to regain control over your relationship with food and have confidence in your body, this one is for you.

In Episode 5, Jacinta speaks with Sami - Rose, Sami is a Registered Counsellor, weight-inclusive personal trainer, and online coach from Brisbane, Australia. Sami's main areas of specialty are binge eating and body image issues, but she also provides general counselling, helping her clients manage their stress and anxiety, navigate life's hurdles, help clients align more with their values, and live a life that truly allows them to thrive.

In this episode, Sami and Jacinta will be covering an important topic that is relevant to so many people, the relationship with food, the psychology behind it and body image.

With

Sami-Rose

In this episode, Jacinta & Sami delve into:

• Sami's personal journal from the health & fitness industry into counselling

• Strategies Sami used to overcome personal obstacles

• How to navigate the fine line between focusing on your health, but avoiding obsession

• The importance of understanding the why's behind your eating habits

• The influence of parents/guardians, intrinsic beliefs and social media on body image

• Competitive comparison vs constructive comparison and how it impacts eating behaviours and body image

• How personality traits impact body image and eating behaviours

• Steps to take to gain control over emotions that drive binge eating

• 3 key steps to take from today to address body image issues and improve your relationship with food

Recommendations/references

• Instagram: @samirose

• Website: https://samirose.com.au/

• 8-week Coaching Program "Befriending Your Body" - Starts July 4th: https://samirose.com.au/BYB/