Embracing You

In this episode, Eric has a conversation with Rachel Frost about her story of living with an eating disorder and her road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Rachel openly shares about her early experiences with dieting and how several life experiences led to the onset of her eating disorder. Rachel also talks about her journey of entering in and out of recovery multiple times.  Rachel mentions that one of her favorite reminders in recovery is that she “can't maintain a small body and live a big life.” She also talks about the importance of radical acceptance and taking the moment to pause when you're finding yourself in a challenging place in recovery.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Rachel on Instagram @moesrecovery  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Have you ever been unhappy in your body? What do you do in those moments? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with Daniel Hight about his journey with his body and his story of being diagnosed and living with incurable brain cancer.  Throughout the episode, Daniel shares about what was going on internally as he became a new parent and the thoughts that were in his mind about his body. He shares his journey of learning to embrace and honor his body and recognizing the fact that his journey with his body ebbs and flows.  Eric and Daniel also chat about his platform, More Than Our Story: a platform that uplifts other individuals' stories with the hopes of creating community and a place where other people feel less alone in their struggles. Daniel shares the importance of learning to live life looking through the windshield, not the rear view mirror. A beautiful reminder for us all! Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  About Daniel Hight   After being diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in January 2021, he committed himself to giving back through founding More Than Our Story, helping to inspire others find their inner-strength through sharing stories of everyday heroes, normalizing being vulnerable and breaking down barriers and stigmas around important topics, through articles educating and promoting a healthy and active lifestyle. He also set out on a renewed fitness journey, and to embrace living life with cancer. Learn more about Daniel at www.morethanourstory.com or email him at daniel@morethanourstory.com .  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Have you ever been stressed and resorted to food to cope? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the concept of emotional eating.   Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom on what emotional eating is, how to begin to become aware of any emotional eating you may be engaging in, and some strategies to help you begin to cope in new ways.  Eric and Kate also chat about the importance of emotional awareness and using that information to help us respond in the moment. Addressing and maneuvering emotional eating is something that's highly individualized, so the two also talk about the importance of knowing yourself best and what you might need in moments of heightened emotion.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  About Kate Regan:   Kate Regan is a registered dietitian, content creator and founder of Wholesome Chick Nutrition, a virtual group private practice based in Philadelphia. Her team utilizes a non-diet approach to help their clients ditch dieting and disordered eating for good so they can live a life of food freedom + body acceptance. They help humans around the world learn to eat for their health without dieting and reconnect with their bodies so that they feel like they are on the same team as their body, rather than fighting against it. Find us on Instagram or TikTok @wholesomechicknutrition or our website www.wholesomechicknutrition.com.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 

In this episode, Eric chats with his dear friend Marcus Kain about movement in eating disorder recovery (and in general). We so often hear the phrase, “Movement is medicine.” and “I move for my mental health.” and these statements can unintentionally create some unhealthy relationships with fitness and movement.  In this episode, they talk about the importance of knowing your intentions behind why you move and the integral component of self-awareness and how it can be used as a tool to help us reflect on our relationship with fitness and why we choose to engage in movement.  Eric and Marcus also talk about being able to find balance with structured movement and intuitive movement and the importance of listening to both our bodies AND our minds, for they will always have the answers. You just have to listen.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. Follow Marcus on Instagram: @mkaincoaching  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Episode 34: McKenzie's Story and Shifting Perspectives on Health and Wellness In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with McKenzie and she shares her story of living with disordered eating. In this conversation, McKenzie and Eric talk about some common phrases they hear within the space of health and wellness and their takes on them. They talk about how some of this language can be dangerous to use and how people need to begin to approach health and wellness from a more holistic perspective. In this episode, Eric and McKenzie also spend some time talking about the importance of finding joy in engaging in movement versus using fitness as a form of punishment. Eric immensely enjoyed this conversation with McKenzie and thinks you will, too! Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. About McKenzie: McKenzie is an avid fan of strength training, hiking, and house plants. Her main interests in strength training are bodybuilding and powerlifting, but most importantly, helping women feel strong and confident in the gym! McKenzie has a master's degree in exercise physiology with a bachelors degree in exercise science. She is a NASM certified personal trainer. In her coaching, she values education and empowering women to be their best and strongest selves both inside and outside of the gym. McKenzie's Instagram: @mckenzie.annn Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates: @epothen

Episode 33: The Reality of Recovery with Tori Wilson In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric chats with Tori and has some real talk with each other about their own recovery journeys. In this conversation, Eric and Tori talk about some of their personal wins and challenges in recovery recently and how being in recovery is an ACTIVE process. They also chat about binge eating and their experiences with that as they lived with their eating disorders and entered into recovery. This conversation is real, raw, and shows just how similar, yet different, everyone's stories are. Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. Tori's Instagram: @growithtori Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this episode, Eric Pothen and Marcus Kain have a conversation with Brian Coones (Stress, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach) and Joe Spector (Mental Health Advocate) about masculinity.  In this conversation, they talk about our own experiences and journeys with masculinity and how they have transformed and developed over time.  The four men talk about what it means to do work deemed more "feminine" as a male and how we lean into those innate parts of ourself as we "do the work."  This conversation tries to redefine Modern Day masculinity and create a space for all men to embrace themselves, their masculinity, and identity.  Be sure to listen for a real, honest, and vulnerable conversation between men from all walks of life. Eric, Marcus, Brian, and Joe hope that this episode will allow you to take your own journey within and begin to create a shift of what it truly means to be "masculine." Follow them on Instagram for more:  Eric Pothen: @epothen Marcus Kain: @mkaincoaching Joe Spector: @thejoespector Brian Coones: @briancoones

Utilize this meditation should you find yourself looking for an opportunity to ground and center yourselves when feeling distressed about food and/or body image.   Guided by Eileen Rose Miles (Featured in Episode 31 of "Embracing You")

Utilize this meditation should you find yourself looking for an opportunity to ground and center yourselves when feeling distressed about food and/or body image.   Guided by Eileen Rose Miles (Featured in Episode 31 of "Embracing You")

In this episode, Eric chats with Meditation Guide and 500 Yoga Instructor, Eileen Rose, on the importance of body/mind connection in the space of recovering from an eating disorder.  Eileen talks about her experience with this disconnect between her body and mind when she was struggling with her eating disorder and talks about what healing that connection has looked like for her.  Eric and Eileen talk about the importance of being able to trust our inner voice and lean into our heart space as we continue to heal. Because once we can learn to trust our hearts and bodies a little more, the mind will follow and begin to trust more. About Eileen Rose Miles:    Eileen Rose Miles is a Meditation Guide and 500 Yoga Instructor who shares her transformative practices through leading meditations on Insight Timer, on her Podcast 'The Inward Journey' and conducting virtual Meditation Teacher Trainings. She leads retreats and workshops as well as 1:1 virtual Meditation Sessions. With her husband by her side, she embarks on a nomadic journey in her camper van, growing her passion to create more meditators and meditation guides while embracing the beauty of travel and adventure. Eileen's Instagram: @eileenrosemiles Link to Eileen's Meditation Podcast called The Inward Journey: https://open.spotify.com/show/45Z3cMVyEYLroan0oWWAoD?si=c0a42efb06c04e9f Link to Eileen's Meditations on Insight Timer: https://www.insighttimer.com/eileenmcnally Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Men can struggle, too. In this episode, I have a conversation with eating disorder advocate, Jason Wood about his own experience of living with an eating disorder and his road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Jason shares his knowledge with us about the importance of creating space for men to know it's okay to struggle and also things we can actively do to create safer spaces for men to be human.  We also chat about our sexuality and how that influences the ways that we view our bodies.  About Jason Wood:   Jason Wood turned his battle with orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men's mental health and eating disorders by publishing his memoir Starving for Survival. Through numerous podcast appearances, speaking engagements, and his writing, Jason strives to start an important conversation that encourages everyone--especially men--to speak up, share their stories, and get the help they deserve. You can find Jason on Instagram @mentalstormwarning and at his website: www.mentalstormwarning.com Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Have you ever wondered if you have an unhealthy relationship with food? In this episode, I have a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the habits and thoughts that may tell you that you have an unhealthy relationship with food.  Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom on how to begin to heal and foster a healthier relationship with food. She equips listeners with a variety of skills and tools to utilize on their own journey.  We also chat about the importance of becoming more embodied through a somatic lens and how the healing happens when we can begin to trust both our body and our minds.  About Kate Regan:   Kate Regan is a registered dietitian, content creator and founder of Wholesome Chick Nutrition, a virtual group private practice based in Philadelphia. Her team utilizes a non-diet approach to help their clients ditch dieting and disordered eating for good so they can live a life of food freedom + body acceptance. They help humans around the world learn to eat for their health without dieting and reconnect with their bodies so that they feel like they are on the same team as their body, rather than fighting against it. Find us on Instagram or TikTok @wholesomechicknutrition or our website www.wholesomechicknutrition.com.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Episode 28: Discomfort is Growth: Tori's Recovery Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Tori as she shares her story of what her recovery journey has looked like. In this interview, Tori opens up about the reality of being in recovery from her eating disorder. Eric and Tori talk about the concept of learning to challenge the Eating Disorder voice and the power of sitting in the grey area. Most importantly, they talk about the importance of how sitting in discomfort and not feeding into the ED voice helps us grow stronger in our recovery journey. Eric and Tori also chat about the role of vulnerability in the recovery process and how tapping into it can allow us to heal at a deeper level. Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. Tori's Instagram: @growithtori Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

Episode 27: From Shyness to Confidence: Rachel's Eating Disorder Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Rachel Zimmerman as she shares her story of living with an eating disorder and what the road to recovery looked like for her.  In this interview, Rachel opens up about her struggles living with an eating disorder and sheds light to many commonalities amongst those who struggle with an eating disorder, including the need to be in control. Through Rachel's vulnerability, she lets others know that it's okay to struggle and that things will get better. Rachel hopes that by engaging in more conversations like this will help eliminate some of the stigma associated with living with an eating disorder or struggling with body image and/or food.  In their conversation, they discuss the importance of owning your story and finding strength in the process of living with an eating disorder and entering into the space of recovery.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. Rachel's Instagram: @razrunsmpls Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 26: Living Life in the Gray Area In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on what life has looked like for him after leaving the classroom: living life in the gray area. He talks about what mhis experience was like living in this space and what he has learned in this time full of transition and new beginnings. He addresses the concept of meeting ourselves of where we are at and learning to flow with life's challenges instead of resisting. Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.

In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Marcus Kain to break down the walls that men can also struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. In this candid and raw interview, Marcus opens up about his own journey with an eating disorder and shares words of encouragement to other men who are currently struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Through his vulnerability, he sheds light on the often overlooked issue of men grappling with eating disorders and disordered eating, breaking the stigma and silence surrounding this important topic. Throughout the episode, they also have a conversation about this generation of health and fitness coaches and talk about the work that needs to be done in this space. In our conversation, we discuss the importance of embracing the body that you have and realize that that body is enough. And deserves love. Each and everyday. Follow Marcus on Instagram: @mkaincoaching Podcast: Strong Not Starving Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Justin Cohenour to delve into his courageous journey with disordered eating and body image within the gay community. In this intimate interview, Justin opens up about his personal struggles, sharing the challenges he faced and the emotional toll of striving to meet unrealistic body ideals. Through his vulnerability, he sheds light on the often overlooked issue of men grappling with eating disorders and disordered eating, breaking the stigma and silence surrounding this important topic. Throughout the episode, we explore Justin's path to recovery, gaining insight into the resilience and strength he found along the way. His story serves as a beacon of hope for others who may be navigating similar struggles, emphasizing that it's essential to acknowledge and embrace one's journey, even when it feels overwhelming. In our conversation, we discuss the impact of societal expectations on body image and how these pressures manifest within the gay community. Justin offers a unique perspective on the complexities of body ideals specific to this community. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 23: Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder In this episode, Eric chats with Amy, a parent who has a child that has an eating disorder. Amy vulnerably shares her experience of parenting her son through having an eating disorder. She talks about warning signs, how she got her son the help he needed, and his road to recovery. Amy beautifully shares her story to help other families feel less alone. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 22: Following Your Heart: A Life Update Do you listen to your heart when it speaks to you? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his recent decision to follow his heart and leave teaching after the school year. He talks about the journey that led him to making this decision and about the skills he's acquired that have given him the confidence to take this leap of faith. He spends some time reflecting on my time in the classroom and shines some light on what current educators have been going through the past couple of years in school. In this episode, he also talks about why it's important to follow your heart. Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.

Episode 21: Becoming More Embodied Through Emotional Awareness When was the last time you allowed yourself to fully feel an emotion? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his journey of living a more embodied life by allowing himself to fully experience and feel emotions as they come up. He talks about what it means to be embodied and leads you through some guided exercises to help you pause and feel. Because when we can allow our emotions to be heard, we can live life more authentic to who we are in the present moment. Please rate and review this podcast on whatever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram: Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 20: Finding Freedom from Food and Fitness In this episode, Eric chats with intuitive eating counselor, anti-diet trainer, and corporate wellness speaker, Allison Mosso about finding freedom from food and fitness. In this episode, they talk about how to tune out diet culture and define what food freedom is and what it looks like. We also spend time talking about uncovering some of our limiting beliefs when it comes to food and fitness. Allison encourages listeners that it's okay to be wherever you are at on your journey with your body and know that you are much more than your body.  About Allison: Allison Mosso is the owner of Mosso Nutrition and Fitness, works as a nutrition counselor, corporate mental health speaker, and personal trainer. She specializes in a non-diet approach, making wellness inclusive and enjoyable. When she's not working she loves hiking with her rescue pup, watching Ted Lasso, and attempting sand volleyball in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. Follow Allison on Instagram @allison_mosso and at www.mossonutritionandfitness.com  Find resources at www.mossonutritionandfitness.com/resources Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 19: The Journey to Embodiment In this episode, your host, Eric Pothen, chats with Ellie Roscher, author of “The Embodied Path”, about the journey to embodiment: returning home to our bodies. We talk about the importance of honoring our body's experience and the story it has to tell. We spend some time talking about Ellie's book, how we can honor our body's experience, and the importance of doing “the work.” Ellie leaves listeners with some prompts to think about how they can begin this journey toward embodiment.  About Ellie Roscher:   Ellie Roscher is the author of The Embodied Path, 12 Tiny Things, Play Like a Girl and How Coffee Saved My Life. Her writing appears in the Baltimore Review, Inscape Magazine, Bearings and elsewhere. Ellie also founded and facilitates Plum, a supportive online community for folks journeying toward deeper embodiment together. She teaches writing at The Loft Literary Center and The Minnesota Writing Project and yoga at Up and Blooma. Through curious inquiry, her work accompanies people to a more centered, whole, and embodied self. Ellie holds an MFA in Writing from Sarah Lawrence College and an MA in Theology from Luther Seminary.  Follow Ellie at @ellieroscher on Instagram and find out more at plumwellness.us and ellieroscher.com. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 

Episode 18: Navigating the Body Postpartum In this episode, I chat with Liz Krueger, curator for lululemon, and most importantly, a mother,  about how to navigate the body postpartum. In this episode, Liz shares her story of navgating her body and body image postpartum and what she learned on that journey. Liz shares the importance of releasing expectations mothers may have on their bodies after giving birth. We also address the importance of honoring our bodies for what they are and celebrating the person that lives within. In this episode, Liz beautifully encourages women to be gentle in the process of navigating the body postpartum and to know that their experience is real, valid, and their own. About Liz Krueger:   Liz Krueger is a creator, connector, and curator of all things community, based in Minneapolis with her husband Dan and their 2 year old daughter, Collins. Liz is originally from southern Minnesota and graduated from Marquette University in Broadcasting. Liz is currently the curator for the 2nd of its kind, lululemon experiential store. Liz has never been one to follow what's conventional, but to follow where the happiness takes her. The simple things are what make her tick. If you asked what she does for a living, it wouldn't be her job title. Instead, you would get her purpose statement: “I am an inspirational hype girl and my purpose is to bring the realness, joy, and attention to all things epic in this life!”   Follow Liz on Instagram: @thelizkrueger Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 17: Helping Children Become Intuitive Eaters In this episode, Eric chats with Jenn Messina, Registered Dietitian, about how to help children become intuitive eaters. Eric and Jenn spend time talking about how parents can help raise their children in anti-diet households and become aware of the way that they talk about food around their children and how it can affect the relationship children have with food and their bodies. Jenn empowers listeners to take action and reflect on the ways they can help all youth develop a better relationship with food and their bodies, setting them up for a better chance of maintaining that relationship throughout their lives. About Jenn Messina:   Jenn Messina is a Registered Dietitian (and mama of 2) based in beautiful Vancouver, B.C. Jenn is passionate about all aspects of holistic health and practices through the lens of Health at Every Size® and Intuitive Eating. She works with individuals who are ready to break up with dieting and find balance and joy with food! She also works with families looking to support their children to have a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.    Follow her on Instagram: @jennthedietitian and visit her online www.jennmessina.com Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen

In this episode, Eric chats about eating disorder awareness and advocacy with Melody Pierce, Miss Arizona. They also talk about Melody's experience of living with an eating disorder, what her recovery process looked like, and how it has influenced her current career as an eating disorder recovery and body acceptance coach. Melody encourages listeners to know that they are capable and worthy of recovery from eating disorders and disordered eating. You won't want to miss this episode! About Miss Arizona 2022:   Melody Pierce, 26, is a graduate of Arizona State University with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. She currently works as an eating disorder recovery and body acceptance coach through her program, S.T.E.P.S. Recovery. Recipient of the Miss Arizona Quality of Life Award for her service work, Melody is dedicated to aiding her community in the recovery of eating disorders and directs Arizona's chapter of the National Eating Disorder Awareness Walk. With her six years of experience in public relations, she is excited to connect with partners across Arizona throughout her year. Follow Miss Arizona on Instagram @missamericaaz.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

What will you take away from the year 2022 and bring with you into the year 2023?  In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric, reflects on the journey 2022 has brought him on. He spends some time identifying some of the things he has learned and discovered in the past year and how it will affect him as he heads into the new year. It is his hope that this episode prompts you to spend some time reflecting on the past year and celebrate how far you have come! Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Have no fear! In this episode, Eric chats with clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, Dr. Rebecca Ray about boundaries. We take the time to define what a boundary is, how to set boundaries with ourselves and others, and how boundaries can actually be viewed as something positive and beneficial. Dr. Rebecca Ray encourages listeners to re-evaluate the way they look at boundaries and realize that they are the one of the greatest gifts that we can give to ourselves and others.  About Dr. Rebecca Ray:   Dr Rebecca Ray is a clinical psychologist, author and speaker. Over the course of almost two decades of practice, Rebecca (Beck) has helped thousands of big-picture-thinking people, through courses, consultations, and transformative content live a life that's fulfilling, unapologetic, and free. Whilst her technique is science-backed, her approach sees her deliver both hard and heart truths within an ethos of self-kindness first, always. Beck's unique expertise sets her apart as one of Australia's most in-demand and authoritative voices in the personal development space. Beck is an author of five books, including Be Happy, The Art of Self-Kindness, The Universe Listens to Brave, Setting Boundaries, and Small Habits for a Big Life. She lives in the soul-fed hills of the Sunshine Coast with the great loves of her life: her wife Nyssa, son Bennett, two rescue Irish Setters and one gangly Weimaraner. Follow Dr. Rebecca Ray on Instagram @drrebeccaray for more content. You can also find her at rebeccaray.com.au.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 

In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with psychotherapist, Natalie Rose, about navigating food around the holidays. In this episode, we talk about how the holidays can be a challenging time of year for those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Natalie shares some tools to better navigate those more challenging moments around the dinner table and even after the meal. We talk about the importance of being able to set boundaries around conversations about food and how self-compassion is incredibly important as you navigate this time of year when food is so abundant.  About Natalie Rose:   Natalie Rose Allen is a Toronto-based Registered Psychotherapist who specializes in treating eating disorders and body image issues. She works primarily with adolescents and adults using a biopsychosocial approach. Natalie also provides intuitive eating and emotion coaching to individuals worldwide. Natalie is passionate about helping people build healthier relationships with their emotions and with their bodies. Follow Natalie Rose on Instagram/TikTok @wakeupandsmelltherosay for more content. You can also find her at https://www.wakeupandsmelltherosay.com.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Do you have a hard time taking the time to pause to check in with yourself and meet your own needs? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the power of pausing, what it has looked like for me recently, and the effects it has on our ability to meet our own needs. I also discuss how pausing will allow you to notice and honor what these needs are and empower you to meet them on your own.    Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Do you have a hard time offering yourself the love you give others? Why is it so challenging? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of self-compassion and share my recent journey with it. I talk about what might get in the way of offering ourselves self-compassion, what we can do to create space to practice self-compassion, and how this practice can help us discover the true innate love we have for ourselves.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Expectations. They're everywhere, but are the expectations we have for ourselves really OUR expectations? In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen, talks with Leadership and Change Management Coach and Consultant (and a friend of mine), JC Lippold, about expectations. In this episode, we take the time to talk about the prevalence of expectations in our daily lives, how to differentiate between the expectations we have for ourselves vs. the expecations others have of us, and the importance of having realistic expectations for ourselves.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to. Follow JC Lippold on Instagram @jclippold for more content. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this track, you will find the guided somatics exercise referenced in Episode 9 of the Embracing You podcast. It is a fantastic introduction to the somatics practice. Our guest, Stephanie Somatics, guides us through a beautiful exercise that helps us turn within, notice, and honor what we are feeling on the inside. And send it a little love. Please give a listen if you are looking to reconnect within and embrace yourself a little more.  You can find Stephanie Somatics on Instagram @stephaniesomatics.

In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric talks with body-focused mental health practitioner, Stephanie Somatics, about connecting body and mind through the use of somatics. In this episode, Eric and Stephanie take the time to talk about the disconnect that exists between body and mind, what the practice of somatics can do to help strengthen the relationship between body and mind, and why it is important to strengthen the relationship we have with our bodies and the cues it gives us on a daily basis. In this episode, Stephanie empowers listeners to foster a loving relationship with themselves by listening to and honoring their bodies. And allowing their own subjective experience be enough. BONUS TRACK: A guided Somatic experience with Stephanie Somatics will also be uploaded to this podcast stream for those who are interested in the somatics practice.  About Stephanie Somatics:  Stephanie Somatics is a body-focused mental-health practitioner, and supports folks through her offering of Somatic Healing. She has a MA in Clinical and Mental Health: Somatic Psychology and blends this with her own intuition and flavor to help guide clients towards themselves and healing. She works with people who are ready to overcome the ways their past traumas impact their present life from a body integrated perspective. Teaching how to find safety in the body, anxiety management, and emotional validation, Stephanie facilitates with the belief that we follow your body's lead.Through her own journey of healing, she found great power in listening and learning from the body about how to better connect and deepen our relationship to self. Her goal is to walk alongside her clients, helping them discover their own bodies' natural wisdom and come home to themselves. Follow Stephanie Somatics on Instagram @stephaniesomatics for more content. You can also learn more about her at https://stephaniesomatics.com/. You can search for her products mentioned in the episode at https://stephaniesomatics.com/products.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of authenticity. I take the time to define authenticity and talk about how I've tried to live an authentic life being unapologetically myself over the past two years. I also guide you through a simple exercise to help you reflect on how you're living an authentic life and how living an authentic life will help you embrace yourself.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach, Stefanie Michele, about body image. In this episode, we take the time to define body image, discuss the splitting of mind and body that happens when we struggle with body image, and talk about how we can start the journey to embracing our bodies a little more. We also learn about the concept of “spamming” and how we can use it to tune out the noise of diet culture. About Stefanie Michele:  Stefanie is a Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach specializing in helping women overcome food and body image issues. She holds degrees in Human Development Psychology and Occupational Therapy with a certification in Integrative Health Coaching and Intuitive Eating Counseling, and is currently in training as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner.  After struggling with multiple eating disorders for 25 years, Stefanie experienced her own recovery with the help of a coach and plenty of self-exploration. She considers her "boots-on-the-ground" experience of recovery her most teachable asset. Stefanie lives in NJ with her husband and 3 daughters. Follow Stefanie Michele on Facebook/Instagram @iamstefaniemichele for more content. You can also find her at www.iamstefaniemichele.com.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks with clairvoyant medium, Tyler Henry, about the importance of trusting your intuition. In this episode, we take the time to define intuition, discuss how to recognize your intuition, and talk about the benefits of trusting our intuition. We also learn about the role of intuition in Tyler's professional and everyday life.  About Tyler Henry:  Tyler Henry, star of the NETFLIX series Life after Death with Tyler Henry, continues to be the most sought-after clairvoyant medium both in the United States and around the world. His first television show, E! Entertainment's mega-hit Hollywood Medium with Tyler Henry, showcased his unique gift of communicating with the other side and his ability to bring comfort, closure, and hope to his clients and viewers. In his new Neflix series, Tyler demonstrates how he uses his unique gift of communicating with the other side to bring comfort, closure, and hope to his clients. Tyler's goal has always been to aid in the grief process and provide validation and closure through his one-on-one private readings, his TV show, his book, and now his live shows. Check out Embrace Wear on Etsy by searching @EmbraceWearCo Use promo code “EMBRACINGYOU” for 25% off your total purchase. Follow Tyler Henry on Instagram @tylerhenrymedium for more content. Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 

Episode 5: Self-Awareness In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about self-awareness. Eric talks about how being self-aware requires you to pause more in the moment and to be able to name what is coming up within. This episode will help you develop the skills to become more self-aware and what you can do with this self-awareness to help you grow and be there more for others in your life.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 4: My Eating Disorder Story In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about his history of living with his eating disorder through the lens of vulnerability and surrendering. Eric brings you throughout his journey of living with an eating disorder and what was going on inside. He also talks about his recovery journey and how his company, Embrace Wear came to be.  Check out Embrace Wear on Etsy by searching @EmbraceWearCo Use promo code “EMBRACINGYOU” for 25% off your total purchase.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 3: Surrendering In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of surrendering. This episode introduces the concept of surrendering, how surrendering opens us up to the present moment, and how surrendering helps transform us as individuals.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco 

Episode 2: Vulnerability In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of vulnerability. This episode introduces the concept of vulnerability, what it means to be vulnerable, and how to overcome obstacles that get in the way of us being vulnerable with others.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco

Episode 1: Preparing for the Journey In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen introduces himself and talks about his inspiration behind starting this podcast. This episode will guide you on how to prepare yourself for your own unique journey within- a journey that will help you discover and embrace the innate love you have for yourself.  Please rate, review, and follow this podcast on whichever platform you listen to.  Follow Eric on Instagram for more content and podcast updates! Personal: @epothen  Embrace Wear: @embracewearco