Tools, Triggers and Body Image with Mia Findlay

Tools, Triggers & Body Image with with Mia FindlayIn this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Mia Findlay, founder of Beyond Body Coaching and the What Mia Did Next YouTube channel (@whatmiadidnext). Mia is an eating disorder recovery coach, speaker, and advocate who helped train both of us in our own coaching practice.Together, we dig into some of the most common challenges in recovery – from body image and boundaries to fear foods and calorie counting. Mia also shares how her experience of living with endometriosis has influenced her recovery journey and the compassion she brings to her coaching work — be that navigating triggers, trying to separate physical health needs from disordered thoughts, or building a unique recovery toolkit. Topics covered:* Managing body image in recovery and beyond* The intersection of chronic illness and EDs* Adapting advice to your individual needs* Moving away from calorie counting* Tools for challenging fear foods (and urges to compensate)* Dialoguing: what it is and when to use it* Creating healthy boundaries* Coaching support and how to connect with Mia[SOCIAL HANDLES]Connect with us:MegInstagram: @megsy_recoveryYouTube: Megsy RecoveryTikTok: megsy recoverySafiaInstagram: @safia_edrecoverycoachEmail: [email protected]: https://www.safiaed.comMia FindlayWebsite: [https://www.beyondbodycoach.com](https://www.beyondbodycoach.com)Instagram: [@whatmiadidnext](https://www.instagram.com/whatmiadidnext)YouTube: What Mia Did NextEm (copywriter & editor)Instagram: @em_schone[DISCLAIMER]Please keep in mind we’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions, as well as that of our guests, so it shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional to discuss your own situation and get professional help with your own unique recovery.