Embracing Self-Awareness for a Balanced Life

"Self-awareness isn’t about fixing yourself overnight. It’s about small, consistent steps that lead to profound changes." – Abby Mallard

In this episode of Entrepreneur Encounter, we talk with Abby Mallard, a nutritionist and food relationship coach specializing in eating disorder recovery. Abby shares her unique approach to achieving genuine work-life balance through the cultivation of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and self-compassion.

Abby discusses her personal journey from battling an eating disorder to becoming a coach who helps others heal their relationships with food, their bodies, and their emotions. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the emotional triggers that lead to unhealthy habits, and how this awareness can transform both personal and professional lives.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-Awareness: Abby explains how self-awareness is foundational to healing and growth. She shares practical steps for clients to become more attuned to their emotional and physical responses, particularly in relation to food.
• Emotional Regulation: Abby offers techniques for managing emotions, including breath work and mindfulness practices. She highlights the importance of consistent practice, even on good days, to prepare for more challenging times.
• Support Systems: The conversation touches on the significance of having a supportive community, whether for entrepreneurial challenges or personal struggles. Dana, Sara, and Abby all share their experiences of finding and relying on supportive networks.
• Practical Tips: Abby introduces tools like the feelings wheel to help identify specific emotions and suggests the use of weighted blankets or breath work to calm the nervous system.

Connect With Abby Mallard:

Website: https://healthmyfriend.com/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthmyfriend/

Resources Mentioned: 

Alpha Progression: alphaprogression.com/eepod 

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