6: Body Image: Changing How We Love Ourselves With Julia Parzyck

“It never sat well with me, the eating disorder and hating myself. I felt as a kid growing up, I was really confident. I was just really bold, and then at some point that got stifled. But I describe it as my pilot light was always on. There was still a little flicker and it just needed to be ignited again.”

Imagine freeing yourself from the shackles of destructive habits and societal pressures, discovering a path to self-love, and embracing your body as it is – sounds liberating, doesn’t it? That’s the inspiring journey of today’s guest Julia Parzyck, known for her empowering work as Fit, Fat, and All That. Our hosts Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond peel back the layers of healing, self-care, and body image, and journey through Julia’s personal transformation from battling an eating disorder to learning body love.

Be prepared to be moved, as they delve into the profound influence of our environment and relationships on our self-image, and how these three strong women broke free from the comparison trap. They dive deeply into the power of self-love and the role of social media in shaping our body image.

They explore the importance of breath work, joyful movement, dealing with anxiety, and embracing bad body days along this transformative journey. Julia shares her favorite type of breath work and how it nourished her on her recovery journey. This enlightening conversation wraps up with an exploration of gratitude and community engagement, reminding us all of the power of connection. Tune in for an episode that’s full of inspiring stories, powerful insights, and practical advice that can change your life.

Key Topics:

Welcome, Julia! (00:40)

Julia’s Story (03:57)

Body Image, Self-Love, and Mental Health (09:15)

Coping Mechanisms and Healing from Eating Disorders and Alcoholism (12:13)

Body Image around Social Media (15:11)

Eating Disorder Recovery (18:14)

Women’s Retreats and Journaling (24:10)

Intuitive Eating and Movement after Recovering from Orthorexia (27:08)

Managing Body Image and Self-Esteem (33:42)

Self-Care and Breath Work (36:46)

Deep Breathing Exercises for Relaxation (41:29)

Travel, Support Groups, and Personal Growth (49:35)