Shame Thrives in Isolation: Strategies to Overcome Shame and Heal Your Relationship w/ Food

In this episode, Alana delves into the topic of how shame thrives in isolation and its profound impact on harmful eating behaviors. Drawing from her own personal experiences, Alana shares how isolating oneself while battling addictive eating patterns, whether it's binging or restricting, only exacerbates the feelings of shame and low self-worth. She explores the toxic cycle that silence breeds and emphasizes the importance of connection as the antidote to shame. Alana offers practical strategies for creating meaningful connections with oneself and others to break free from the cycle of isolation and shame.  Leave us a voice message for our next Q&A episode! Curious to learn more about working directly with Alana so that you can reconnect with your hunger and fullness cues, learn to eat whatever you want without rules, regulate your emotions and naturally lose weight so you can live with freedom and joy? Click here for details about the new Coaching and Accountability Mentorship Experience with Alana and try it out for $33 for 30 days ( no strings attached).  And for a limited time, get the Sober Eating Method Playbook for $17 (Value: $997). The step-by-step blueprint to rewire your patterns with food, so you can eat whatever you want, without rules. Click here to get the playbook Explore more from Be Well by AK Be sure to follow Alana on Instagram at @bewellbyak. Takeaways Shame is born in silence and thrives in isolation. Isolating oneself when struggling with addictive eating patterns reinforces shame and low self-worth. Connection is the antidote to shame. Creating connection with oneself through activities like yoga or journaling can help combat shame. Revisiting values, practicing self-compassion, and celebrating small wins can alleviate shame. Daily check-ins and self-reflection can help spot shame patterns and foster self-connection. Chapters 00:00 The Relationship Between Shame and Isolation 02:22 Moving Through Isolation and Shame 09:14 The Power of Connection in Breaking Shame 14:20 Creating Connection with Oneself 19:05 Alleviating Shame through Values and Self-Reflection 20:50 Celebrating Small Wins to Combat Shame

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