From Self-Sabotage to Self-Love: How to Overcome Unwanted Behaviors with Nicholas Gross

As humans, our health is intricately connected to our relationship with ourselves, others, and our body. This delicate balance can easily be disrupted by negative behaviors, emotional self-sabotage, and toxic internal dialogue. It's essential to recognize the importance of nurturing a positive relationship with our body and mind in order to achieve overall well-being and happiness.   In this episode, Sherry and Nicholas Gross discuss the importance of being healthy first before focusing on weight loss. They emphasize the significance of nurturing a positive relationship with our body and the impact it has on our overall well-being. By separating ourselves from the negative internal dialogue and focusing on positive aspects, we can transform our health journey. Tune in to discover how to make peace with food and create a healthier mindset. Nicholas Gross is a prominent figure in the health and wellness community who has had a transformative journey through various ups and downs, leading him to his current pathway of teaching and sharing knowledge globally, especially through retreats. With a deep passion for health and wellness stemming from his early teen years, Nicholas has traveled extensively, delivering impactful lessons on self-care, health, and personal development. He's recognized for his collaboration with others in the field to multiply the positive impact on people's lives, focusing on psychological and physical well-being. Let’s explore how to overcome unwanted behaviors, transform negative self-talk, and cultivate self-love for a healthier and happier life!  "Health isn't just physical, it's psychological as well. It's all one big package." – Nicholas Gross Topics Covered: 00:02 - Introduction and discussion about upcoming retreat 07:10 - Being healthy first before releasing weight 08:53 - Mimicking habits and routines of healthy individuals 10:22 - Redefining health and focusing on how we feel 11:38 - Health is a balance between body, others, and self. 12:17 - Toxic relationships can impact health and trigger fight or flight. 13:36 - Stressful relationships can lead to emotional eating and affect health. 15:00 - Health is not just physical, it includes psychological well-being. 15:27 - Nervous system plays a role in self-sabotage and integrity. 22:36 - Thoughts are not who we are, they are separate from our true identity. 23:55 - Separating the internal dialogue from oneself 24:25 - Having a conversation with the internal dialogue 25:06 - Relationship with oneself vs. relationship with the body 25:48 - The subconscious mind and its role 26:35 - Programming the subconscious mind through repetition 27:08 - Focusing on negative vs. positive thoughts 27:57 - Holding onto negative comments and self-concepts 29:16 - Dissociating from the voice in the head 30:22 - Noticing and changing the focus of the internal dialogue 31:48 - Shifting focus towards internal transformation and healing 32:31 - The limitless potential for growth and achievement Key Takeaways: Importance of self-care and listening to inner wisdom Importance of a relationship with one's own body and treating it with kindness. Differences between a relationship with body and the relationship with self Connect with Nicholas Gross: Retreat Website Make Peace With Food Website Connect with Sherry Shaban: ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠TikTok⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠ YouTube If you’re struggling with self-sabotaging behavior and other non-serving habits that have been keeping you from hitting your health goals, I'd like to invite you to join me in Transformation in Paradise: Metamorphosis Greece this October 12–19, 2024, in Lefkada. Visit www.sherryshaban.com/retreats for more details. If this sounds like something you’d like to learn more about, email me at [email protected] and let's get in touch to go over all the details and answer your questions to determine if this retreat is the right fit for you. Keep it up, Athletes! Sherry