Full & Thriving: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast
Full and Thriving Podcast: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast
Welcome to Full and Thriving, the essential podcast for people seeking mental healing and personal growth, ready to reconnect with their true selves, reclaim their voice, and live boldly. Hosted by Meg McCabe, a Life Coach and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, this podcast delves into creating a life that's authentically yours, free from the constraints of others' expectations.
Join us as we explore empowering topics such as healing from disordered eating and body image challenges, setting boundaries, speaking up for yourself and your ideas, overcoming the fear of rejection, learning to say no, the power of self-expression, and breaking the habit of over-apologizing. With a mix of insightful guest interviews and thought-provoking solo shows, you'll gain the tools and inspiration needed to live a life that is truly full and thriving.
Tune in each week for episodes that span psychology and mental health, designed specifically to empower perfectionists and people pleasers. Discover how to embrace your authenticity, build resilience, and thrive in every aspect of your life.
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Keywords: eating disorders, body image, meantal health perfectionists, people pleasers, authenticity, reclaim power, live boldly, Meg McCabe, Life Coach, Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, setting boundaries, speaking up, overcoming fear of rejection, learning to say no, self-expression, over-apologizing, psychology, mental health, empowerment, self-discovery.
Hosted by Meg McCabe a CCI Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach based in West Hartford, CT. She's the Founder of The Recovery Collective, a global, eating disorder recovery community focused on healing through connection. She's a passionate educator, speaker, group facilitator, retreat host, and mental health advocate.
Full & Thriving: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast
184. What's Blocking Your Pleasure? Exploring the Path to Connection and Embodiment with Chelsea Levy MS, RD, CDN
In today's episode, we are joined by Chelsea Levy, MS, RD, CDN, a registered dietitian and co-facilitator of groups exploring food, body, and pleasure. Together, we unpack the connection between pleasure, embodiment, and safety, highlighting how trauma, diet culture, and disconnection from the body can prevent us from fully experiencing joy and satisfaction in life.
Chelsea explains the seven domains of pleasure and shares practical ways we can reconnect to these experiences. From understanding the role of somatics in pleasure to addressing barriers like body image and stress, this episode provides a compassionate approach to exploring what brings us true pleasure and connection.
If you’ve ever felt disconnected from joy, struggled with body image, or believed you didn’t deserve pleasure, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable steps to reclaim pleasure in your life.
Episode Highlights:
- The Seven Domains of Pleasure
Chelsea introduces the seven domains—physical, mental, emotional, sensory, creative, social, and spiritual—exploring how we can engage with each to cultivate joy and connection. - The Link Between Safety and Pleasure
Pleasure begins with feeling safe in your body. Chelsea discusses how exploring nervous system regulation and somatic practices can help open the door to pleasure. - The Role of Embodiment
Chelsea explains how embodiment—being present in the body—allows us to notice and savor sensations, helping us move away from cognitive disconnection and into the moment. - Barriers to Pleasure
Trauma, stress, diet culture, and negative body image can block our ability to feel joy. Chelsea shares strategies to create a sense of safety and identify preferences for comfort and pleasure. - Practical Ways to Reconnect to Pleasure
Tips for exploring pleasure include mindfulness, tuning into sensory experiences, creating a comfortable environment, and setting boundaries to meet your needs. - Deserving Pleasure
Chelsea reminds listeners that everyone deserves to experience pleasure, regardless of body size, past experiences, or societal messaging.
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