EP 59 Getting Real with Yourself, Online Criticism, and Recovery from Abuse and Eating Disorders | with Mik Zazon

TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EPISODE: We discuss eating disorders, physically/emotionally abusive relationships, PTSD, and mental illness in this episode, so please be aware of that before listening.  Today's guest is, to put it simply, a warrior. Mik Zazon has been through so much for such a young person, and she's all about owning her story and using it to help others. Today's episode covers so many topics, including: -Physical trauma from sports that left her without college scholarships and without an identity, -What happened when she first started dieting, particularly yo-yo dieting, -Going through an emotionally and physically abusive relationship -Identifying abusive/unhealthy relationships -Learning to depend entirely on herself as a form of healing -Dealing with eating disorders, mental health, PTSD, and so much more, -The root of your problems, -Her experience being caught photoshopping her Instagram pictures and the realization that happened afterward that prompted her to truly get the help she needed, -Cultivating TRUE self love, -Tips for self care, -Handling criticism online with grace and confidence, -Transitioning from hardcore fitness/powerlifting to a more intuitive approach, -... So much more! Mik is a truly powerful woman doing amazing things for women everywhere. --------------- Find Mik here: Mik's IG Mik's Twitter Mik's YouTube The Rose Retreat Health Undefined --------------- Today's episode is brought to you by Thrive Market. Thrive Market is THE place to go for healthy, affordable groceries that meet YOUR diet needs. Whether you're vegan, paleo, gluten free, whatever it is, you can filter through all sorts of options on Thrive Market. They even have responsible sourced meats! If you want to get 25% off your order and a free 30-day trial of Thrive Market, go to ThriveMarket.com/emdunc ! --------------- Find me here:  Instagram Twitter YouTube My Website