28: 3 Ways You’re Hurting Your Body Without Realizing It (And How to Stop)

What if the way you’re trying to “take care” of your body is actually creating more stress, disconnection, and self-criticism than support? In this episode of your body speaks, Dr. Brook unpacks a powerful but often overlooked question: Are you treating your body with honor—or unintentionally harming it through control, pressure, and external rules? Building on the recent conversation around body image, this episode shifts the focus to how we treat our bodies day to day—through food choices, rest, self-talk, and whose voice we trust when it comes to health. Rather than another mindset reset, this is about practical, embodied respect—learning how love for your body shows up in real life. In this episode, you’ll learn: The 3 most common ways women unknowingly dishonor their bodies Moralizing food and vilifying eating Pushing through exhaustion and depletion Outsourcing your body’s wisdom to external voices and data Why your body doesn’t function well under fear, control, or rigid rules How over-optimization culture quietly erodes trust and creates overwhelm The difference between helpful information and giving away authority over your body The 3 ways to begin honoring your body today Listening to signals as information—not problems Practicing daily gratitude to create nervous system safety Speaking to your body with respect instead of criticism Why trust with your body is built the same way as any relationship—over time, through consistency and kindness Dr. Brook also shares a simple 7-day practice to help you shift the tone of your inner dialogue and begin rebuilding a healthier, more grounded relationship with your body—without extremes, guilt, or obsession. This episode is an invitation to move away from self-rejection and into partnership—honoring the wisdom God designed into the body you live in. ✨ Your body has been trying to tell you something. Find out what it's saying with the free 30-second Body Signal Decoder Assessment. Pick your signal, get your personalized guide straight to your inbox, and finally start making sense of what's going on inside. Get it here: os.drbrooksheehan.com/decoder 🎧 And if you caught the mention of the Talk to Me, Body affirmation card deck during the episode, here's where to grab yours. 63 scripture-anchored cards to help you trust the body God designed for you. Get yours here: drbrooksheehan.com/talk-to-me-body/ 📱 Come say hi on Instagram: @drbrooksheehan ⭐ If this episode spoke to you, would you take a second to leave a five-star review on Apple or Spotify? It helps more women find this show. And more women learning to listen to their bodies is exactly why I do this.