Gaia Speaks
Welcome to Gaia Speaks with host, Maria Marshall. We’ll explore enlightening dialogues with spiritual leaders, wellness experts, practitioners, and visionaries. Each episode is a journey towards deeper connection with Gaia, empowering you with healing tools and a supportive community to cultivate radical self-love.
Gaia Speaks
Ep 36 - Freedom from Dieting with Intuitive Eating Coach Alana Van Der Sluys
Alana Van Der Sluys is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, author, and TEDx speaker, known for her love of punk rock music and sarcasm. As an eating disorder survivor, she's committed to guiding others toward genuine, holistic health without the shackles of diet culture, fostering a community of empowerment and support.
This episode covers:
- Alana's journey through three undiagnosed eating disorders
- The nuanced dance of external validation: Navigating the shadows amid abundant love and support
- Embarking on the journey from self-loathing to self-love and the patience required to address the root causes of our desire for change
- Delving into the patriarchal underpinnings of diet culture: Its subtle yet pervasive influence
- Insights on the emotional and financial costs of dieting and the perpetual worry surrounding it
For more information check out Alana's Website: https://www.freedomwithfoodandfitness.com/
Defy the Diet $47 course: https://www.freedomwithfoodandfitness.com/coaching
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