The Journey to Worthy with Rachel Spencer | SELF LOVE | BODY IMAGE | MENTAL HEALTH | EMPOWERMENT

Episode 22: Solo Pep Talk--Embracing Failure, Starting/Growing a Business, The Future of my Instagram, and answering your most burning questions about entrepreneurship!

Join me for my first solo episode in a long time! I'm celebrating my best month of business EVER by talking all about business, entrepreneurship, and how my self love/recovery journey impacted everything.

Episode 21: What is Body Positivity? + Eating Disorders, NEDA, and Being a Fat Ally, with Nia Patterson of @thefriendineverwanted

Nia Patterson joins me to chat about her journey to Body Positivity. We dive into the difference between Body Positivity vs. Self-Love, how thin people can be better fat allies, her work with NEDA, and changing the conversation around what eating disorders "look" like.Nia is an eating disorder recovery and mental health advocate. She has spent much of the past 2 years documenting her recovery from bulimia, ocd, ptsd, and bipolar disorder on Instagram and her blog. It is her personal goal to become a therapist and work with people with eating disorders and co-occurring disorders. She has collaborated with NEDA multiple times and hopes to continue to do so. She posts on Instagram at the friend I never wanted and blogs at the friendineverwanted.com. You can also find Nia’s body positive and self care artwork in her Etsy Shop, The Dapper Dolphin.Instagram: @thefriendineverwantedBlog: thefriendineverwanted.comEtsy: thedapperdolphin.etsy.comTwitter: niamarie_33Body Positive Article: http://yourstruelymelly.wixsite.com/website/single-post/2017/07/06/Body-Positivity-Creating-a-Space-for-the-Representation-of-Marginalized-Bodies

Episode 20: Is Instagram a Safe Place? + diet culture, exercise addiction, complimenting people on their weight, and more with Naomi Savin of @dietculturesucks

Naomi joins me to tell her story about recovering from binge eating and exercise addiction. We tackle a ton of important subjects including:-The cycle of binge eating and exercise compulsion-How eating disorders do NOT have a specific look/size-Body image issues vs Eating Disorders-How to use Instagram as a safe space to heal-How to approach a family member or friend whom you suspect has an eating disorder....and more!To hear more from Rachel and Naomi, find them both over on Instagram!Rachel: @mycoachrachelNaomi: @dietculturesucks  Naomi is a former marathoner and diet culture dropout who speaks candidly about her experiences with eating disorders, exercise addiction, dieting, and binge eating on her instagram @dietcultuesucks. She loves to help people challenge their inner critic, eat delicious food without feeling terrible, and change the way they feel about their bodies.Instagram: @dietculturesucks  website: dietculturesucks.com/blog

Episode 19: "Your mental illness does not define you" with Baylee Alana of @anxietysupport

Baylee Alana of the Instagram community, @anxietysupport, joins me for an incredible chat about mental health, healing, vocalizing your anxiety, finding a good support system, and not letting your mental illness define who you are. Oh, and let's not forget our 5-minute conversation about "Friends"(the tv show), significant others, and pizza! For real though, this conversation left me in tears(the happy ones) and I cannot wait for you all to listen.Baylee is a mental health advocate, storyteller, self-care enthusiast, and proud owner of the Instagram community @anxietysupport. Through personal storytelling, she shines a light on the importance of the healing process and living slowly. Her mission is to cast a net of hope and support to others living with a mental illness.Instagram: @anxietysupportWebsite: www.trustmeigetit.com

Episode 18: Brain Hacks to Fight Disordered Thoughts + Healing in a Way that Feels Good to YOU - with Amanda Richards

Amanda is a Body Image Expert, Intuitive Mentor, and total Neuroscience junkie! Her amazing story of recovering from an eating disorder and being in abusive relationships is something many of us can relate to.She joins me here to talk about WHY we have negative/disordered thought patterns and how to take control of those thoughts with simple "brain hacks." We also dive into why healing from an eating disorder is different for everyone, and how to find daily habits that make you feel good.If you enjoyed this episode, share on your IG story & tag Rachel (@mycoachrachel) and Amanda (@richimperfections)!Amanda Richard is a Body Image Expert & Intuitive  mentor who specializes in helping women with a history of disordered eating, reconnect with who they truly are & ultimately heal their relationship with their bodies. After going through her own battle with an eating disorder, helping women feel empowered & comfortable in their own skin has become her #1 passion (besides playing her ukulele).www.richimperfection.com  Instagram: @richimperfections Podcast: Rich Imperfections Radio