Season 11, Episode 4: Self image, Self Worth, Self Esteem (with guest Lisa Unger)

Lisa is a Binge Eating and Body Confidence Specialist who knows exactly how it feels to be stuck in the endless cycle of dieting, restriction, and bingeing. Havinglived through it herself, she now helps others untangle their complicated relationship with food and their bodies. Lisa’s approach blends professional expertise with deep compassion, offering practical tools and freshperspectives. She’s passionate about showing people that food can be enjoyed freely and that confidence doesn’t come from the bathroom scales or your dresssize, but from self-acceptance and self trust. www.lisaunger.co.ukwww.facebook.com/bingeeatingspecialistwww.instagram.com/_lisaungerFree Ebook: Emotional eating uncovered - https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1217935/sites/154485015246275769/N9jroH1.Mirror Tip: Practice a Neutral FocusNext time you look in the mirror, resist the urge to zoom in on what you don’t like. Instead, pick one neutral thing to focus on — maybe the colour of your eyes, the curve of your shoulders, or the way light catches your hair.Spend 30 seconds simply noticing it without judgment. The goal isn’t to love everything you see, but to break the habit of criticism and start seeing yourself with calm eyes rather than critical ones. 2. Notice the Language You Use About YourselfPay attention to the words and tone you use when you talk to or about yourself today.When you catch a harsh or critical thought - ‘I look awful’, ‘I hate my legs…, pause and ask, ‘Would I speak to a friend like that’?Then try to reframe it into something kinder and more realistic, such as: ‘My legs help me move through the day’. ‘My body is doing its best to support me’. ‘I don’t have to love everything I see to treat myself with respect’. You’re not aiming for instant body love, just gentler, fairer language. Over time, that small shift can change how you feel in your own skin. 3. Daily Kindness QuestionEach morning, ask yourself: ‘What’s one small act of care I can give my body today?’It could be something simple like taking five deep breaths, choosing a nourishing meal, stepping outside for fresh air, or going to bed 20 minutes earlier.Write your answer somewhere you’ll see it (your phone, planner, or mirror) and commit to doing it beforethe day ends.These small, consistent acts of kindness are what rebuild trust with your body over time.