Simi Botic: The “Other Side” of an Eating Disorder and Body Image During Pregnancy

Episode 102: Simi Botic is obsessed with coffee, beach vacations, and the 90s. A corporate attorney-turned-health-coach, she helps women nourish and nurture their bodies and lives, so they can live FULLY! Get instant access to her free three-part Breaking Up With Binges video series here. Simi works with women privately and in the virtual intuitive eating program Finally Free. Visit her at SimiBotic.com or @simibotic for more. Show Notes: Support the podcast by donating just $1 per episode HERE The moment in first grade that led Simi to believe her body was "too chubby" How her celiac diagnosis served as an excuse for eating strictly and obsessing over body image The out-of-body experience Simi had on her honeymoon that changed the course of her life How Simi's food and body issues were secret from everyone except for her husband How to learn to communicate with your partner about what you want or need in a situation The first group workshop Simi led and the emotional reaction she experienced throughout it How she has emotionally moved on from her story, but is still entrenched in this conversation constantly The importance of making it a priority to explore interests outside of body image and food What the other side of an eating disorder looks like (and doesn't look like) Why recovery, and post-recovery, isn't crystal clear The amazing things, and not so amazing things, about Simi's first pregnancy Why Simi isn't concerned with her "post-pregnancy" body What Simi has to say about strangers giving themselves permission to reach out and touch her belly Must-read book: Spirit Junkie by Gabby Bernstein Connect with Simi: Website Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube [Tweet "Have you wondered what the "other side" an an eating disorder looks like? Listen here. @simibotic"] Become a patron of the show and donate as little as $1 HERE! Did you enjoy hearing about pregnancy in this podcast? Let me know by commenting below, or share in the MBM Podcast Tribe Facebook Group!

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