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.

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Men Can Struggle, Too

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.

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Justin’s Story & Body Ideals in the Gay Community

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.

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Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder

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.

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Following Your Heart: A Life Update

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.

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Becoming More Embodied Through Emotional Awareness

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.

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Finding Freedom from Food and Fitness with Allison Mosso

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. 

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The Journey to Embodiment with Ellie Roscher

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!”

 

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Navigating the Body Postpartum with Liz Krueger

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. 

 

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Helping Children Become Intuitive Eaters with Jenn Messina

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. 

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Eating Disorder Awareness & Advocacy with Miss Arizona

We are all on our own unique journey to discovering ourselves. Embracing You is a podcast dedicated to help you take the journey within to reconnect with and discover the innate love you have for yourself.