I show others how to eliminate their addiction | Vicky Midwood | The Small Business Podcast

Vicky takes us on her adventure from long term addiction and other challenges to breaking through and now showing others how to understand how their mind and body are connected and how to take responsibility for their own health. A huge thank you to Vicky for her time. Full show notes further down... This is Ep39 of 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | The Small Business Podcast Fancy saying 'Hi' to Vicky https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/426802/87719477697841062/share https://vickymidwood.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickymidwoodhealthcoach/ 💛Learn more about building your online ecosystem. 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/so-you-want-to-create-an-online-ecosystem/ 💛Get our newsletter in your inbox 👉https://www.yellowtuxedo.co.uk/stay-in-touch/ Have fun always.. Emily & Alan 💛 Thanks for watching: I show others how to eliminate their addiction | Vicky Midwood | The Small Business Podcast Step right up, because the spotlight is on the fabulous humans within the world of small business in the ultimate small business podcast! 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE | Small Business Podcasts #DigitalCircusLife #SmallBusinessStories #EntrepreneurialJourneys #SmallBusinessPodcast #PodcastForSmallBusinessOwners SHOW NOTES 👇 Vicky Midwood discusses the importance of integrating physical and mental health, the impact of addiction on our habits, and her personal journey from insecurity to self-acceptance. Vicky shares her personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding her purpose in helping others. She discusses her struggles with bulimia and alcoholism, as well as the impact of her mother's bipolar disorder on her own mental health. Vicky emphasises the importance of awareness and understanding the underlying causes of addiction. She challenges societal stereotypes and highlights the need for education and truthful information about addiction. Vicky also shares her experience of having a heart attack and how it reinforced the importance of managing stress and listening to one's body. Takeaways -Physical and mental health are interconnected and should not be treated as separate entities. -Addiction to negative thoughts and behaviours can be just as strong as addiction to positive ones. -Changing our habits and thought patterns requires conscious effort and repetition. -Self-acceptance and embracing our uniqueness is key to living a fulfilling life. Addiction can manifest in various forms and is influenced by genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. -Not all addictions are inherently bad; it depends on the impact they have on an individual's life and relationships.-Being aware of one's body and emotions is crucial in understanding and managing addiction. -Societal stereotypes and marketing can perpetuate harmful behaviours and prevent individuals from seeking help -Managing stress and listening to one's body are essential for overall well-being and preventing health issues.