Episode 70: From Binge Eating and Extreme Dieting to Health Freedom with Susan Labelle

In this conversation, Susan LaBelle, a certified health and wellness coach, discusses her journey of breaking free from extreme dieting and finding a healthy relationship with food and her body. She emphasizes the importance of bringing the spiritual aspect into the health and fitness journey and seeking God's guidance in taking care of our bodies. Susan encourages listeners to ask themselves if the food they consume blesses their bodies and to appreciate the gift of food that God has given us. She also highlights the significance of addressing shame and secrecy around food and seeking support and accountability in the process. The conversation explores the connection between food and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of mindfulness and inviting God into the process of eating. It discusses the need for consistency and habit change over time, with Jesus as the ultimate agent of transformation. The conversation also touches on the role of emotions, trauma, and inner healing in relation to food. It highlights the significance of listening to our bodies' natural instincts and addressing the root causes of our relationship with food. The conversation concludes with the idea that health is a lifelong journey and that food should not be a master over us. We can’t wait for you to join in on our conversation! Takeaways:Bringing spirituality into the health and fitness journey is key to reaching our goalsFood is a gift from God and is meant to be enjoyed and appreciatedShame thrives in secrecy, so it's important to bring our struggles with food into the lightSeeking support and accountability can help break free from extreme dieting and develop a healthy relationship with foodTaking care of our bodies is important because they are the temple of the Holy SpiritBringing mindfulness and inviting God into the process of eating can bless our bodies and bring revelation.Consistency, habit change, and behavior change over time are key to transformation, with Jesus as the ultimate agent of change.Addressing the root causes of our relationship with food, such as emotions and trauma, is essential for lasting healing.Health is a lifelong journey, and food should not be a master over us. Addressing the root causes of unhealthy eating habits is essential for finding freedom and peace with food.Inviting the Holy Spirit into our health and wellness journey can provide guidance and support.Loving and caring for ourselves in every stage of our health journey is important.Follow Susan here: https://www.instagram.com/susan__labelle/?igsh=MTQ0MnFqYnRtdXQyOQ%3D%3DFollow Leaving the Shallows Podcast here: https://www.instagram.com/leavingtheshallows/?igsh=eHgxMHRhbjJ4c3Vlhttps://www.youtube.com/@LeavingtheShallowsPodcast