This episode of Reclaim You takes you behind the scenes of the lived experience of young social workers. We shed light on various aspects, from job search struggles, advocating for self, establishing boundaries, to dealing with systemic flaws and toxic work environments. We unpack the pressures of social work that weigh heavily on mental health, leading to fear, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and the urgent need for supportive spaces. We share our experiences, emphasizing the importance of recogni...
Jul 26, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Who among us hasn't experienced the frustration of inconsistent clothing sizes or the pressure to fit into a certain size? If you've ever felt defined by the number on your clothing tag, this episode is for you. We share our personal journeys in navigating the challenging terrain of body acceptance and fashion trends, discussing how our relationships with clothing have evolved over time. From the personal challenges of clothing shopping, to our experiences with anxiety and shame tied to clothing...
Jul 19, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever thought extensively about the implications of weight loss surgery? Our cohost Laura Gordon , a therapist with extensive lived experience, sheds light on this often misunderstood journey. As someone who's been through it all, Laura opens up about her personal journey and the impact it has had on her life, body image, and relationship with food. We navigate through the world of diet culture , its financial aspects, and its potential consequences on an individual's physical and mental...
Jul 12, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Step into a world where boundaries can transform the way you care for yourself. In this episode we begin by shedding light on Prentice Hemphill's thought-provoking definition of boundaries as the distance at which one can love oneself and another simultaneously. We tackle the challenging but critical aspect of implementing boundaries, and how it's a fine line between self-care and selfishness, steering clear of the misconception that setting limits is an act of negligence towards others. Join Sa...
Jul 05, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Have you ever felt like you've lost touch with your true self after experiencing trauma, disordered eating, or body shame? Join Sarah and Casey as we share our personal journeys and insights on how to reclaim your authenticity amidst the influences of diet culture, disordered eating, and trauma. We'll discuss the importance of building trust in ourselves, finding joy and passion in life, what gets in the way of it all, and the necessity of self-compassion and understanding every step of the way....
Jun 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Are you tired of feeling defeated by impossible, unrealistic body standards perpetuated by diet culture and the media? Join therapists from Reclaim Therapy, Sarah and Emily, to tackle body image and body dysmorphia head-on. We'll uncover how shame and self-doubt can creep in as we struggle with these issues and explore how therapy can guide us to better understand and manage our feelings. Discover the intersection of body dysmorphia and disordered eating as we delve into our fears of not being a...
Jun 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What if you could better understand the intricate dynamics of mother-daughter relationships and how they shape our self-esteem, body image, and even our career paths? Join us in this heartfelt conversation with Laura as we shed light on this complex topic and explore the power of healing these relationships. We also discuss the importance of recognizing the biases in research and literature on this matter, and the need to include more diverse voices in the conversation. Navigating boundaries in ...
Jun 14, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Have you ever found yourself obsessing over the "cleanliness" and "purity" of your food choices? You might be experiencing orthorexia - an intense fixation on healthy eating that can consume our thoughts and lives. Join Sarah and Abby, as we share about orthorexia and explore how this obsession can leave us feeling exhausted and isolated. We'll discuss the differences between orthorexia and other eating disorders such as anorexia, and how orthorexia's focus on healthy eating and rigid food rules...
Jun 07, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome back to Reclaim You! In this powerful episode, your hosts Sarah and Casey dive deep into the intricate connections between grief, trauma, and eating disorders. Join us as we explore the experiences that intertwine these struggles and the often complex journey of recovery. Throughout the episode Casey dives into the experience of grief, how it shows up throughout recovery from trauma and disordered eating, and how to care for yourself through it. For more about grief and recovery from dis...
May 31, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome back to the Reclaim You podcast with Reclaim Therapy! We hope this is an unfiltered and uplifting episode that empowers you to rise above the suffocating grip of diet culture. We've been diving deep into the covert ways diet culture infiltrates our lives, but now it's time to ignite the flame of hope inside of you. In this episode, Sarah, alongside Reclaim Therapist, Emily Cinque , lead the charge in reclaiming your life from the clutches of diet culture. First up, Emily dives into the t...
May 24, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Join us for another episode of the Reclaim You podcast! Today Sarah and Laura delve into the insidious and disconnecting ways in which diet culture infiltrates our lives. Laura guides us through an illuminating discussion on the impact of diet culture on our well-being and how we can start reclaim and turn toward ourselves. To kickstart the episode, Laura shares her personal understanding of the phrase "Reclaim You" and its profound significance both in her own life and in her work with clients....
May 17, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this episode of Reclaim You, eating disorder and body image specialist, Abby Albright , joins Sarah to chat about the impact that diet culture has on our sense of self, body image, how we view health and wellness and how we are able to connect and care for ourselves. Abby kicks off the show talking about what Reclaim You means to her and what it means in her work with clients. From there, the conversation turns to an exploration of the impact of diet culture on all of us, with Abby sharing wh...
May 09, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Reclaim You podcast, where we explore the journey of healing and recovery from disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. In today's episode, our hosts Sarah Herstich and Casey Koch, trauma and eating disorder specialists, dive into the topic of diet culture, its history and and its impact on our lives. Casey begins by sharing what "Reclaim You" means to her in her personal life, and how it influences her work with clients. She then shares what exactly diet culture is, its origins...
May 02, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
