Episode #35 - All I Want for Christmas is Boundaries!

Welcome to episode #35 of @thepfwcpodcast

This week is a solo episode, our first one is quite some time. As you know, the holidays have arrived and with that comes difficult family members, triggering conversations, pressure to engage in disordered eating, etc. Guess what? There are ways we can navigate these difficult situations in a way that prioritizes your mental & emotional well-being. 

Boundaries have always been difficult for me, especially since I am a people pleaser but over the last couple of years I have come to understand the importance of boundaries. In today's episode I talk about boundaries & how we can go about setting them. 

I also touched on coping skills that can be used when you are feeling disregulated and the importance of eating before and after your holidays meals. I even shared with you a reminder I am constantly saying - you DO NOT need to earn food & you DO NOT need to restrict yourself leading up to and following holidays meals. 

The holidays can be an extremely difficult time for people who are grieving the loss of a loved one, someone who is recovering from an eating disorder, someone who is struggling with their relationship with family members, and so much more. I want you to remember that you are so brave & you do not have to navigate these difficult situations alone. 

At the beginning of todays episode, I read an excerpt from the book The Strength in Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino and I wanted to share the link with you all in case you were interested in purchasing the book for yourself. I could not recommend it more! 

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