Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on January 29, 2019. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to another awe-inspiring episode of Women of Impact. Today, I'm thrilled to sit down with Brittany Burgunder, a true warrior in the battle against eating disorders. Brittany has faced the heaviest of struggles, going from a terrifying 56 pounds due to anorexia to battling binge eating at over 220 pounds. But here's the kicker—she discovered that it wasn't about the food, it was about the mind.

This episode is a raw and unfiltered journey through Brittany's incredible transformation. Trust me, if you've ever felt lost or battled with accepting yourself, you need to hear what she has to say. Brittany's revelation that her struggle was rooted in self-worth, not body image, will hit home for so many of us. We are diving into the real work of healing, finding validation from within, and reshaping our thoughts.

We're not just skimming the surface here. Brittany sheds light on how she took control of her own mind, moving from self-sabotage to self-acceptance, and how we can all rewrite our stories. So grab those tissues, because Brittany’s bravery and honesty are going to touch your soul and kick-start your own journey to recovery and self-empowerment.

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SHOWNOTES

00:00 Introduction and Brittany's Journey

02:09 Early Struggles and External Validation

06:23 Control and Anorexia

10:11 Realizing the Desire to Live

13:26 Internal vs. External Validation

20:48 Breaking Identity and Recovery Journey

25:48 The Power of Imperfection

32:38 The New Normal and Self-Sabotage

38:54 Coping with Challenges and Finding Strength

45:14 Writing Her Memoir and Importance of Sharing Stories

51:53 Finding Purpose Beyond Recovery

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