EP 1. Kate’s Story Part 1 "Body Image, Booze, and the ‘Pick Me’ Trap"

In this episode of "You Been Selected," Kate dives into her struggles with body image, eating disorders, and the need for external validation that led her down the path of being a "pick me girl." She opens up about how these experiences ultimately paved the way for her reliance on alcohol. This raw and honest conversation explores:Battling self-worth issues tied to body image.The intersection of disordered eating and control.How the search for validation can lead to self-destruction.The pivotal moment when alcohol became her escape.This story is To Be Continued……(Hint: Check Out Episode 2)Follow and subscribe to never miss an episode!Links: You can find Kate on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katevitela/Explore Kate’s blog: https://thesobercurator.com/category/sober-lifestyle/youve-been-selected/Work with Kate: https://linktr.ee/KateVitelaEmail Podcast: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode:Rewired Sober Group Coaching Programhttps://kate-vitela.mykajabi.com/rewired-sober-coaching-program

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