Ep. 16 Using Mindfulness and Yoga to Recover from an Eating Disorder

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Kuttenkuler, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach. Get to know Jamie: It is such an incredible honor to be serving as a recovered eating disorder recovery coach. While I was in my own recovery journey, I started to feel called to give back to others struggling with disordered eating. Yoga, breathwork, and other mindfulness practices were key to my full recovery, so I decided to start there. I quit my corporate job in IT to teach yoga and practice Reiki energy healing full time. This felt great for several years, but something was still missing. So, I accepted a job to work as a Psychology Technician and Holistic Healer at a residential eating disorder treatment facility. I loved the work but still felt that I had more to offer, so I enrolled in Carolyn Costin's Eating Disorder Coaching program. This training program closed the gaps in my knowledge and gave me the confidence to start coaching on my own. Today, my clients appreciate how I integrate my recovery experiences, mindfulness training, and coaching services to offer holistic, well-rounded support. When I'm not working with clients, you can find me practicing yoga, enjoying one of the many ocean-related activities that Maui offers, or snuggling with my mini-Schnauzer Madchen (0:22) Jamie's story (07:50) Discovering strength and purpose through struggle (09:42) Support and resources for recovery (12:28) The importance of feeling safe (13:28) Experiences and mindset that led to eating disorder behaviors (14:49) Recognizing and changing subconscious thoughts and internal dialogue (18:20) Tools for mindset and behavior change (20:23) Mindfulness: what it is and how to apply it (23:15) How to be more proficient at mindfulness (26:10) Overcoming perfectionism and the benefits of failure (28:40) Mind-body connection (32:15) What would you say to your younger self? (36:40) Importance of community and finding someone you relate to (38:38) Where to start (40:30) How to connect with Jamie Connect with Jamie:  www.jamiekuttenkuleryoga.com Instagram: @jamie_eating_disorder_coach and @jamiekuttenkuleryoga