58: shining a light on loving and appreciating your body (with special guest Ally Rae Pesta)

Welcome to this very special episode of Citrus & Sun! One goal I have for this podcast is to spread more awareness about mental health and to bring topics like mental health and mental illness into the conversation. I am so grateful for this energizing and inspiring conversation that I had with Ally Pesta, and am excited to share her light with all of you in this episode. Ally is a published author, yoga teacher, public speaker, and body empowerment coach. Her recently published memoir, Beyond My Body, has already created a space for so many readers to connect with her words, learn from her story, and share their own struggles with mental illness and body dysmorphia. Ally tells an authentically raw story about her ongoing healing journey, showing how treatment has enabled her to accept support, create community, build a healthy relationship with movement, and enjoy food. For any individuals, family members, or friends on a similar journey, this frank memoir provides hope for overcoming trauma and achieving hard-earned self-love. I am so excited to dive into this memoir with Ally in this episode and for you to hear more about her journey. I want to give a *content warning* that this conversation does include discussions about eating disorders and body dysmorphia. Some content could be sensitive to some listeners. If this episode does not support you at this time that is okay. Please take care of yourself and also remember how special and important you are to this world. Wishing you zest & light, Stephanie =) Reach out and say hi! Email me at [email protected] Follow the podcast on Instagram & TikTok @citrusandsunpodcast Follow Ally on Instagram & TikTok @allyraepesta For more information about Ally's 10 week group program (beginning in February 2024) or her 2024 fall retreat, please reach out to her at [email protected]. Order Beyond My Body on Amazon (click here!)