The Dr. John Delony Show I Hate the Guy I See in the Mirror
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Oct 31, 2025 In this heart-to-heart discussion, Edward shares his journey with emotional eating and body dysmorphia following weight-loss surgery. He opens up about the shame tied to his body image struggles. John Delony guides him through a powerful letter-writing exercise aimed at healing childhood wounds and establishing daily gratitude practices. The conversation also touches on parenting challenges tied to ADHD and how unresolved past issues can affect relationships. Ultimately, it's a quest for self-acceptance and emotional freedom despite external pressures.
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Write To Your Younger Self
- Write a letter to your child-self naming specific hurts and what you'll change to stop passing them on.
- Journal each morning with gratitude and specific 'I get to' statements and continue therapy to extend the gap between feeling and reacting.
Daily Journal And Therapy Routine
- Put a small journal by your bed and write gratitude plus 'I get to' self-care statements every morning.
- See a counselor and practice extending the gap between feeling and action to reduce emotional eating.
Becoming Safe For Your Kids
- John shares a personal story of being unsafe to his daughter and seeking therapy to fix it.
- After months of work, his daughter began to climb on him for comfort, showing relational healing.
