Ep. 31 - Hear from my BFF Group!

Join me as I interview my guests, Jo, Yaz, and Kristi, on how the Body and Food Freedom group transformed their relationship with food, their bodies and exercise! We discuss:Their experience in my 16 week groupHow doing the work within the group helped reduce shameHow their relationship with their bodies improvedHow their relationship with food changedHow the work goes beyond food and bodyWhat it was like integrating self-compassion into their livesAbout Kristi:Kristi is a psychologist who has worked with young people and families for over 15 years. She is trauma-informed, person-centered, and to earth, with a good dose of humor thrown in for good measure. Her own body image and food relationship journey guided by Vanessa and the BFF led to a cascade of growth, health and happiness, personally and professionally. She can be found at https://www.instagram.com/kdypsych/?hl=en on Instagram.About Jo: Jo is a mum and preschool teacher who has been supporting the well being of children and families for over 25 years. In 2021 Jo decided it was time to concentrate on her own well-being and joined The Body and Food Freedom Project. Jo is changing her relationship with food by practicing intuitive eating and body acceptance. Saying 'no' to diet culture for the first time in her life has been liberating!About Yaz:Melbourne-based Yaz Gaté, née del Mar, is a mama, artist, breast cancer survivor, and founder of Tiny Cupboard Creatives - a small enterprise providing exciting studio and virtual art classes, workshops, and events for learners of all ages, as well as commissioned art work and creative collaborations with other artists and organizations such as The Tarra Warra Museum of Art, The City of Greater Dandenong and the Philippine Embassy of Australia. Website: https://www.tinycupboardcreatives.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiny_cupboard_creatives/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinycupboardcreativesYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TinyCupboardCreativesApply for the Body and Food Freedom Project/Book discovery Call https://bit.ly/3zzFpZsGet your free guide to managing the not good enough voice https://mailchi.mp/280ed5288217/ollcm0j9yiConnect with Vanessa!Links: https://linktr.ee/greenlifepsychologyWebsite: https://greenlifepsychology.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greenlifepsychology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/green_life_psychology/Disclaimer:This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.