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Embracing You
by Eric Pothen
We are all on our own unique journey to discovering ourselves. Embracing You is a podcast dedicated to help you take the journey within to reconnect with and discover the innate love you have for yourself.
Episodes
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I Can't Maintain a Small Body and Live a Big Life: Rachel's Story
In this episode, Eric has a conversation with Rachel Frost about her story of living with an eating disorder and her road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Rachel openly shares about her early experiences with dieting and how several life experiences led to the onset of her eating disorder....
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Embracing Our Bodies and Life Stories
Have you ever been unhappy in your body? What do you do in those moments? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with Daniel Hight about his journey with his body and his story of being diagnosed and living with incurable brain cancer. Throughout the episode, Daniel shares about what was going…
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Emotional Eating with Kate Regan
Have you ever been stressed and resorted to food to cope? In this episode, Eric has a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the concept of emotional eating. Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom on what emotional eating is, how to begin to become aware of any…
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Is Movement Really Medicine?
In this episode, Eric chats with his dear friend Marcus Kain about movement in eating disorder recovery (and in general). We so often hear the phrase, “Movement is medicine.” and “I move for my mental health.” and these statements can unintentionally create some unhealthy relationships with…
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McKenzie's Story and Shifting Perspectives on Health and Wellness
Episode 34: McKenzie’s Story and Shifting Perspectives on Health and Wellness In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with McKenzie and she shares her story of living with disordered eating. In this conversation, McKenzie and Eric talk about some common phrases they hear...
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The Reality of Recovery with Tori Wilson
Episode 33: The Reality of Recovery with Tori Wilson In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric chats with Tori and has some real talk with each other about their own recovery journeys. In this conversation, Eric and Tori talk about some of their personal wins and challenges in recovery...
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Modern Day Masculinity with Brian Coones, Marcus Kain, and Joe Spector
In this episode, Eric Pothen and Marcus Kain have a conversation with Brian Coones (Stress, Mindfulness, and Meditation Coach) and Joe Spector (Mental Health Advocate) about masculinity. In this conversation, they talk about our own experiences and journeys with masculinity and how they have...
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Body Image Meditation with Eileen Rose Miles
Utilize this meditation should you find yourself looking for an opportunity to ground and center yourselves when feeling distressed about food and/or body image. Guided by Eileen Rose Miles (Featured in Episode 31 of "Embracing You")
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Body/Mind Connection in ED Recovery with Eileen Rose Miles
In this episode, Eric chats with Meditation Guide and 500 Yoga Instructor, Eileen Rose, on the importance of body/mind connection in the space of recovering from an eating disorder. Eileen talks about her experience with this disconnect between her body and mind when she was struggling with her...
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Creating Space for Men to Struggle: An Interview with Jason Wood
Men can struggle, too. In this episode, I have a conversation with eating disorder advocate, Jason Wood about his own experience of living with an eating disorder and his road to recovery. Throughout the episode, Jason shares his knowledge with us about the importance of creating space for men to...
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Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food
Have you ever wondered if you have an unhealthy relationship with food? In this episode, I have a conversation with registered dietitian, Kate Regan, about the habits and thoughts that may tell you that you have an unhealthy relationship with food. Throughout the episode, Kate shares her wisdom…
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Discomfort is Growth: Tori's Recovery Story
Episode 28: Discomfort is Growth: Tori’s Recovery Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Tori as she shares her story of what her recovery journey has looked like. In this interview, Tori opens up about the reality of being in recovery from her eating disorder....
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From Shyness to Confidence: Rachel’s Eating Disorder Story
Episode 27: From Shyness to Confidence: Rachel’s Eating Disorder Story In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Rachel Zimmerman as she shares her story of living with an eating disorder and what the road to recovery looked like for her. In this interview, Rachel opens…
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Living Life in the Gray Area
Episode 26: Living Life in the Gray Area In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on what life has looked like for him after leaving the classroom: living life in the gray area. He talks about what mhis experience was like living in this space and what he has learned in this time full of...
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Men Can Struggle, Too
In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Marcus Kain to break down the walls that men can also struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. In this candid and raw interview, Marcus opens up about his own journey with an eating disorder and shares...
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Justin’s Story & Body Ideals in the Gay Community
In this episode of the “Embracing You” podcast, Eric sits down with Justin Cohenour to delve into his courageous journey with disordered eating and body image within the gay community. In this intimate interview, Justin opens up about his personal struggles, sharing the challenges he faced and…
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Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder
Episode 23: Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder In this episode, Eric chats with Amy, a parent who has a child that has an eating disorder. Amy vulnerably shares her experience of parenting her son through having an eating disorder. She talks about warning signs, how she got her son the…
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Following Your Heart: A Life Update
Episode 22: Following Your Heart: A Life Update Do you listen to your heart when it speaks to you? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his recent decision to follow his heart and leave teaching after the school year. He talks about the journey that led him to making this decision...
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Becoming More Embodied Through Emotional Awareness
Episode 21: Becoming More Embodied Through Emotional Awareness When was the last time you allowed yourself to fully feel an emotion? In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric reflects on his journey of living a more embodied life by allowing himself to fully experience and feel emotions as they…
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Finding Freedom from Food and Fitness with Allison Mosso
Episode 20: Finding Freedom from Food and Fitness In this episode, Eric chats with intuitive eating counselor, anti-diet trainer, and corporate wellness speaker, Allison Mosso about finding freedom from food and fitness. In this episode, they talk about how to tune out diet culture and define…
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The Journey to Embodiment with Ellie Roscher
Episode 19: The Journey to Embodiment In this episode, your host, Eric Pothen, chats with Ellie Roscher, author of “The Embodied Path”, about the journey to embodiment: returning home to our bodies. We talk about the importance of honoring our body’s experience and the story it has to tell. We...
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Navigating the Body Postpartum with Liz Krueger
Episode 18: Navigating the Body Postpartum In this episode, I chat with Liz Krueger, curator for lululemon, and most importantly, a mother, about how to navigate the body postpartum. In this episode, Liz shares her story of navgating her body and body image postpartum and what she learned on that...
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Helping Children Become Intuitive Eaters with Jenn Messina
Episode 17: Helping Children Become Intuitive Eaters In this episode, Eric chats with Jenn Messina, Registered Dietitian, about how to help children become intuitive eaters. Eric and Jenn spend time talking about how parents can help raise their children in anti-diet households and become aware…
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Eating Disorder Awareness & Advocacy with Miss Arizona
In this episode, Eric chats about eating disorder awareness and advocacy with Melody Pierce, Miss Arizona. They also talk about Melody’s experience of living with an eating disorder, what her recovery process looked like, and how it has influenced her current career as an eating disorder recovery...
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Reflections on the Year 2022
What will you take away from the year 2022 and bring with you into the year 2023? In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric, reflects on the journey 2022 has brought him on. He spends some time identifying some of the things he has learned and discovered in the past year and how it will...
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Boundaries with Dr. Rebecca Ray
Do you struggle with setting boundaries? Have no fear! In this episode, Eric chats with clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, Dr. Rebecca Ray about boundaries. We take the time to define what a boundary is, how to set boundaries with ourselves and others, and how boundaries can actually be...
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Navigating Food Around the Holidays with Natalie Rose
In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with psychotherapist, Natalie Rose, about navigating food around the holidays. In this episode, we talk about how the holidays can be a challenging time of year for those who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image. Natalie…
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The Power of Pausing
Do you have a hard time taking the time to pause to check in with yourself and meet your own needs? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the power of pausing, what it has looked like for me recently, and the effects it has on our ability to meet our own needs. I also discuss how…
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Self-Compassion
Do you have a hard time offering yourself the love you give others? Why is it so challenging? In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of self-compassion and share my recent journey with it. I talk about what might get in the way of offering ourselves self-compassion, what we...
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Expectations with JC Lippold
Expectations. They’re everywhere, but are the expectations we have for ourselves really OUR expectations? In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen, talks with Leadership and Change Management Coach and Consultant (and a friend of mine), JC Lippold, about expectations. In this...
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Guided Somatic Exercise with Stephanie Somatics
In this track, you will find the guided somatics exercise referenced in Episode 9 of the Embracing You podcast. It is a fantastic introduction to the somatics practice. Our guest, Stephanie Somatics, guides us through a beautiful exercise that helps us turn within, notice, and honor what we are...
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Episode 9: Connecting Body and Mind with Stephanie Somatics
In this episode of "Embracing You," Eric talks with body-focused mental health practitioner, Stephanie Somatics, about connecting body and mind through the use of somatics. In this episode, Eric and Stephanie take the time to talk about the disconnect that exists between body and mind, what the...
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Episode 8: Authenticity
In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk about the concept of authenticity. I take the time to define authenticity and talk about how I’ve tried to live an authentic life being unapologetically myself over the past two years. I also guide you through a simple exercise to help you reflect on how...
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Episode 7: Body Image with Stefanie Michele
In this episode of "Embracing You," I talk with Binge Eating Recovery & Body Image Coach, Stefanie Michele, about body image. In this episode, we take the time to define body image, discuss the splitting of mind and body that happens when we struggle with body image, and talk about how we can…
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Episode 6: Trusting Your Intuition with Tyler Henry
In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks with clairvoyant medium, Tyler Henry, about the importance of trusting your intuition. In this episode, we take the time to define intuition, discuss how to recognize your intuition, and talk about the benefits of trusting our...
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Episode 5: Self-Awareness
Episode 5: Self-Awareness In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about self-awareness. Eric talks about how being self-aware requires you to pause more in the moment and to be able to name what is coming up within. This episode will help you develop the skills to become...
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Episode 4: My Eating Disorder Story
Episode 4: My Eating Disorder Story In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about his history of living with his eating disorder through the lens of vulnerability and surrendering. Eric brings you throughout his journey of living with an eating disorder and what was going...
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Episode 3: Surrendering
Episode 3: Surrendering In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of surrendering. This episode introduces the concept of surrendering, how surrendering opens us up to the present moment, and how surrendering helps transform us as individuals. Please…
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Episode 2: Vulnerability
Episode 2: Vulnerability In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen talks about the practice of vulnerability. This episode introduces the concept of vulnerability, what it means to be vulnerable, and how to overcome obstacles that get in the way of us being vulnerable with…
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Episode 1: Preparing for the Journey
Episode 1: Preparing for the Journey In this episode of "Embracing You," your host, Eric Pothen introduces himself and talks about his inspiration behind starting this podcast. This episode will guide you on how to prepare yourself for your own unique journey within- a journey that will help you...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are all on our own unique journey to discovering ourselves. Embracing You is a podcast dedicated to help you take the journey within to reconnect with and discover the innate love you have for yourself.
HOSTED BY
Eric Pothen
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We are all on our own unique journey to discovering ourselves. Embracing You is a podcast dedicated to help you take the journey within to reconnect with and discover the innate love you have for yourself.
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Embracing You is created and hosted by Eric Pothen.
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