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Episode 12: Self Love, And Exploring What It's Like to Have a Body & How to Manage It with Hanna Anderson

02/07/17 • 62 min

INHABIT: THE ART OF RADICAL SELF-CARE - monicaballard.com

Today we have a deep, heart-full show all about the experience of being detached from ourselves and from life, disordered eating, and the other struggles that can be born from our pain. Our guest today is the lovely old soul Hanna Anderson. Hanna is a sister, lover, daughter, and sociologist specializing in organic food systems. She is currently enjoying the privilege of homesteading off grid, allowing life to expand, and see what arises next on her path. Hanna has so much wisdom and insight to share, and I really hope you enjoy the show! In this episode: * Hanna's experience of coming into life feeling detached from herself & her life. * Being hospitalized at age 14 for anorexia. *Recovery as an explanation of "what it's like to have a body, and how to manage it". * The "fit-girl cult"- often presented as healthy living in our culture. * Hanna's investigation of food as our identity; exploring the why around the fact that not everyone has access to good food. * Dr. Masaru Emoto's Water Experiment - (see video here) * To be ignored is the worst of all. * The emergence of Self-Love happens in glimmers & roller coaster patterns. *The exhaustion of "managing" herself. * The power of noticing and unraveling our patterns without judgement. * The power of starting small when learning how to honor our own will. * The truth that we have to let ourselves be seen & known in order to be honored and loved. * Knowing its ok to not open up to everyone. *The study of the Divine Feminine as a way to empower ourselves as Feminine Beings. * Beauty ideals are fluid across time and culture. * Hanna's favorite Radical Self-Care tools * The power of Naked Time

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Episode 11: How to Balance Life as a Lady Boss, Mother, Breadwinner, & More

Today our guest is the lovely Jessie! Jessie is a real-life Lady Boss, a mother, partner, and the primary breadwinner in her family. We talk about her story & life experiences of creating a career as a single mama, relationships, deciding to have another baby after 11 years, and being the primary breadwinner in her family. I feel like so many women can relate to Jessie's story, and I hope you enjoy this episode! In this episode: * Being willing to be a woman leader as a way of shaping the environment we live in. * The world needs strong, compassionate women leaders. * The power of constructive criticism for growth. * Learning how to not be overcome with bitterness & resentment while parenting alone. * The concept of "Love Begets Love" with blended families. The more people loving our children, the better. * The experience of being with a partner who wasn't in love with her child. * Woman as the breadwinner. * The truth that all moms are not meant to be stay-at-home moms. *Its ok to be a mom and still love working. * How to balance being present in all areas of life. Home life / work life. *The importance of being willing to get out of our comfort zone, trying new things, and knowing we are free to change our minds. * The realization that you can have everything you want and still not be happy if you're not doing the things you enjoy doing. The importance of scheduling our Radical Self-Care practices.

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