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We all need a friend we can talk to about anything. But it’s not always easy to find people who are willing to open up about pretty much anything. Allow me to be that friend. This is a podcast where no topic is off-limits, and we swap judgment for aiming to understand and relate to each other. Let’s just talk about life--the messy parts, and the pretty parts, and the in-between. We’ll talk self-love, mental health, relationships, body image, and so much more! Have a topic you wanna bring on? Pitch your idea to me over on Instagram @laurenmkendrick.
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Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Sunday Jan 09, 2022
Welcome to part 2 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover 2 chapters of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Welcome to part 1 of 4 parts of this virtual Body Acceptance Book Club, based on the Body Acceptance Book! This week we’ll cover 2 chapters of the Body Acceptance Book.
Each week for the month of January, you'll get an episode plus a study guide, and a popup Facebook group to follow along with. If you’re not officially part of the book club and you wanna join, here’s the link: https://billowing-violet-9887.ck.page/dcbf013cca
You can gather a group of friends and do it together, or you can go through the material by yourself and connect with us in the Facebook group
Your hosts are Kris: Yoga Instructor who teaches a wonderful example of body acceptance in her classes . You can connect with her on Instagram @yogakris.okinawa or at www.rotzingerfitness.com
Your other host is Lauren: Body acceptance mentor, and author of the Body Acceptance Book. For links to all of here content, click here.
After you listen, come discuss with us in the Facebook Group! Or feel free to DM me on Insta @laurenmkendrick :)
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Ever feel like your sugar cravings are out of control? Do you notice that when you completely cut sugar out of your diet, you don’t really miss it much at first, but as soon as you introduce the smallest amount, your cravings intensify?
There’s a reason for that, which we’ll explore in this episode of the Body Acceptance Podcast.
So are you really addicted to sugar, or is something else going on? Listen to the episode to find out! You’ll also learn some great tips for managing sugar cravings, including the 4 questions you can ask yourself whenever the cravings feel out of control.
I’ve created a free sugar cravings cheat sheet to go along with the episode, so click here to grab your copy!
If you enjoy my podcast and wanna connect with me further, be sure to follow me on Instagram @laurenmkendrick
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Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Have you ever been sober-curious, or at least questioned the role alcohol plays in your life?
I know I definitely have. More than once. In fact, I had a moment this weekend where I was laying on the couch hungover where I thought, “why do I subject myself to this?”
So in this episode, let’s chat about:
- My family history with alcohol. Whether or not it was acceptable to drink, and where that led me in my adult life
- How I used (or abused) alcohol, especially in my early adult years
- Realizing I was toxic in my relationship whenever I’d drink. And what my very neurotypical husband taught me, just by being himself
- My experience with exploring intuitive drinking. Is it possible?
- How I’ve felt since moving to Okinawa and why I’ve been wanting to drink less since moving here
- The thoughts & feelings I’ve had about alcohol and how they’ve evolved throughout my body acceptance journey, and really my overall journey of self-discovery
- Where I’m at with all of it and what I wanna do with this information going forward
Will I choose to become sober? Listen to the episode to find out!
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Friday Nov 05, 2021
Friday Nov 05, 2021
Welcome to another episode of the Body Acceptance Podcast! In this episode, we’ll discuss how the way you view your body impacts your self-worth. Then I’ll share 3 unique ways you can begin to improve your self-worth without having to change your appearance.
By the way, if you haven’t already you can download my free Body Acceptance guide that’ll help you navigate the journey of learning to connect with and treat your body with respect. You can download that by clicking here.
Here’s the mantra mentioned in the episode. Feel free to write it down, put it where you’ll see it, and remind yourself often until it becomes deeply ingrained:
“Even though I don’t like the way I look at the moment, I am still worthy of love and respect. And I can still choose to treat my body and mind with love and respect in this moment”
What was your favorite part of the episode?
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Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
This year has been a pretty challenging one for me when it comes to body image. There were things that resurfaced after I gained a significant amount of weight in 2020. Things I thought I’d already worked through, but as we know--the work is never done.
I even changed my brand from All or Something Living to Body Acceptance so I could really share and document what my journey has been like. And halfway through the year I wrote a book called Body Acceptance.
So where am I currently at when it comes to body image? What are the things I’ve realized get in the way of feeling good in my body, and what helps me feel more connected and in tune with myself?
I’ll be sharing the answer to those questions, and much more in this week’s episode of the Body Acceptance Podcast!
Links Mentioned in the Episode:
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Friday Oct 22, 2021
Do you ever eat large amounts of food all at once and feel totally out of control while doing it?
Many people come to me sharing their stories around binge eating, eating emotionally, and just feeling overall out of control around food.
Binge eating may not sound like a big deal on the surface, but it can lead to destructive emotions and behaviors, negative health outcomes, and maybe even a full blown eating disorder.
In this episode I share:
- The textbook definition of binge eating
- The difference between binge eating vs. emotional eating (and why it matters)
- 3 potential culprits behind your binges, and what you can do about it
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
After you listen to the episode, come share the one thing that surprised you the most. You can tag me in your stories, posts, or shoot me a DM on Instagram @laurenmkendrick
Enjoy the episode!
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
Can body acceptance and wellness go together?
This week’s episode was inspired by a conversation I had with my friend Kris. When I confided in her that I don’t believe I have a place in the wellness space (even though I’m a Holistic Health Coach by trade), she challenged that belief.
There seems to be two sides when it comes to health: You’re either super body positive, or you're a health freak. But if you know me, then you know I love to live in the gray area.
Come have a chat with me about body acceptance, wellness, and how the two relate. Can they intertwine? Listen to the episode and let me know what you think by sending me a message over on Instagram! I’m @laurenmkendrick.
Wanna learn more about body acceptance? Check out my Body Acceptance Book or grab a copy of my free Body Acceptance Guide.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Welcome back! This week I have a quick, 5 step process for you to manage negative body talk (or any sort of negative self-talk.)
I’ve started recording video versions of my podcast episodes for YouTube, so if you prefer to watch, click here and subscribe to my channel! I’ll also be uploading weekly vlogs and occasional styling and singing videos.
How you speak to yourself has a major impact on the way you treat yourself, how you treat others, and how you show up in the world. Which is why it’s so crucial that you learn to challenge intrusive thoughts that don’t serve you.
Here’s a 5 step process that I outlined in my Body Acceptance book to help you get curious about the things you tell yourself, and change the narrative that goes on in your head.
Enjoy!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
What is food freedom, anyway? The best definition I was able to find comes from the article linked below. According to the article, food freedom is “eating in alignment with your values without stress, anxiety, guilt, or shame.”
Stress-anxiety-guilt-shame. Do you ever associate those words with food? If so, you’ll definitely benefit from this episode!
It can be challenging to have a healthy relationship with food when you constantly feel like you should be eating something different, or “better for you.”
In this episode, I’ll share 5 ways you can benefit from achieving freedom, followed by 3 simple tips that’ll bring you closer to making peace with food.
If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend! I would also be thrilled if you’d leave me a 5-star review on Itunes so more people like your wonderful self can benefit from this message!
If you have any questions or comments about the episode, you can either link up with me on Instagram @laurenmkendrick or sign up for my weekly newsletter by visiting thebodyacceptance.com and grabbing my free Body Acceptance Guide!
Resources & links mentioned in the episode:
https://www.instyle.com/beauty/health-fitness/food-freedom