Self-Protective Patterns: A Conversation with Erin Tusa-Thatcher ep . 82

Big emotions can be difficult to “deal with” – especially when you’re young! (amiright?)Maybe it’s overwhelm, anxiety, fear, or anger. Whatever the discomfort….your body goes into a state of fight/flight/freeze. And your sympathetic nervous system goes on high alert. 🚨 In this personal, and profound conversation, I chat with Erin Tusa-Thatcher, an Integrated Health & Strength Coach who specializes in weight loss, by focusing on behaviour patterns and root causes of wellness habits.  Here’s what you’ll hear about in this episode: The experience of being bullied as a child, and how Erin turned to food to cope Erin’s audition for Canadian Idol, and being told: “you’ve got the goods, but you don’t look the part.” Erin’s unhealthy drive to prove her worthiness by “getting fit” The experience of looking healthy, but not feeling healthy Why Erin decided to become a personal trainer, and her unique take on weight loss When habits become hurtful – and how to get out of the “pain state” Reassessing the “why” behind wellness, and the importance of creating new metrics to align with your values Goodbye comfort food, hello meditation, energy work, and hypnosis “I am an onion!” - get your t-shirt now! Why Erin decided to open a brick-and-mortar fitness studio in this online-obsessed age It’s not selfish to lead with your authentic desires, and to seek pleasure Want to listen on-the-go? Check out The Limitless Life Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! ********** Take the next stepThere’s something you want to change, something you can’t quite figure out, or you know you’re ready for something different but you’re not sure what that looks like yet.Book a complimentary 30-minute Subconscious Strategy Session. We’ll look at what’s going on, what might actually be underneath it, and what needs to shift to move you forward.Book your Subconscious Strategy SessionStay connectedInstagram: @_brendajohnstonFor deeper conversations beyond the podcast, join me on Substack: The Limitless Life Uncensored