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Ep 0055 – Robot Aliens as Good Guys? Intuitive Eating and Hallo Stephanie!

Laurie with her cane under a tree
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The cane is again my companion as I hobble around the park due to a run-in with an icepack gone wrong!

Podcast Recap

Stéfanie and Cheryl give me a lot to think about as we discover how Robot Aliens are actually my protectors. I share how I’m finally learning to understand myself through therapy and intuitive eating techniques help me make peace with my body. Lisa from Boston calls the bravery hotline with her book recommendation and I’m thrilled that Stephanie writes me from Germany. I finally discover how to look at all of the international iTunes stores and see the brave companions’ reviews in countries outside of the U.S., and we give a big welcome shout-out to our newest listener and brave companion, Tove.
Tiger the cat on Laurie's lap at the computer.

Here’s my little podcast assistant, Tiger. He loves to help with FB posting and show editing. Maybe he should get a production credit?

Close up of ice-pack burn on my knew

Ouch! Here’s the burn on my left knee from letting an icepack remain against my bare skin by accident. Don’t do that! I always ice my knee after bike riding, and this time it bit me.

Mentioned

Brand new listener and Brave Companion Tove’s hello post on Day 6. Please welcome Tove!

Stéfanie’s comment noticing the change in Robot Alien role on day 54

Cheryl’s agreement comment

My reply to Stéfanie and Cheryl

My German Song on Day 16

My episode about body size not indicating whether you have an eating issue on Day 18

The episode about how hard it is to balance getting over binge eating while dieting on Day 9

Eating in the Light of the Moon

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling

Intuitive Eating

Intuitive Eating

Want to have Fun Being Foolish too?

Participate in our new feature called “Foolish Fun“. Just call the bravery hotline 206-350-6445 or check out the send audio page on https://www.compulsiveovereatingdiary.com/how-to-send-audio/
And tell us a joke, riddle, a silly story, limerick, sing a song, play a kazoo, ANYTHING but talk about compulsive eating. This is the feature where messing up is just part of the act! No names required and Silly Aliases are AOK! Need ideas? See Day 54’s Resource of the Day for my page of ToonaCat Jokes

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme:I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

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Ep 0054 – Therapy and Foolish Fun!

Laurie sits at a table in a pink striped tank top checking out her recorder in the park
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It’s really hot! Here I am in my sleeveless shirt getting ready to don my hat and walk around the park spilling my guts about therapy and introducing our new ‘Foolish Fun’ feature.

Podcast Recap

Therapy is tough, so after sharing my experience I lighten the mood by introducing a new feature called Foolish Fun. Hear the song that lets me hold and pet Gracie every morning even though she is a skittish and touch-adverse kitty. Cheryl comments on Day 53. Shout-outs to Debcaf2 for her 5-star review on iTunes and to Michelle once again for her excellent comment on Day 43 about Binge Extinction techniques.
Laurie's hat, water and assorted stuff on the picnic table at the park

The picnic table at the park where I usually eat my green apple and ‘mic up’ prior to walking and talking.

Gracie the cat laps milk

Gracie laps up her milk on the VERY day the Milky Song was recorded for Laurie’s Foolish Fun

Grace, a traditional tabby and Tiger, a marmalade tabby, sit side by side gazing out of a window

Gracie and Tiger – Mama and Son, like peas in a pod. Love them!

Mentioned

Cheryl’s great comment about using a check register as another method to lighten up against perfection on Day 53

Michelle’s epic post about Binge-Extinction on Day 43

Want to be Foolish too?

Hey BCs! We’re adding a another new feature called “Foolish Fun“. You’ll hear Mark’s new intro in today’s show just to lighten the mood. I start off as the first Foolish one by by singing my cat’s Milky Song. Yes, I sing to my old cat every single day when it’s time for her to get her milk. Want to be Foolish too? Just call the bravery hotline 206-350-6445 or check out the send audio page on https://www.compulsiveovereatingdiary.com/how-to-send-audio/
And tell us a joke, riddle, a silly story, limerick, sing a song, play a kazoo, ANYTHING but talk about compulsive eating. This is the feature where messing up is just part of the act! No names required and Silly Aliases are AOK! Need ideas? See today’s Resource of the Day

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Laurie on Tumblr

My page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
Laurie’s Foolish Fun Intro Announcer: Mark Weaver

Main Theme:I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Sounds used in Laurie’s Foolish Fun Intro

  • Slide Whistle sounds
    http://www.freesound.org/people/plingativator/sounds/188873/
  • Background Tune/Beat
    http://www.freesound.org/people/siakitty/sounds/38478/
  • Girl’s Laughter
    http://www.freesound.org/people/choplin/sounds/109759/
  • Phone Ring
    http://www.freesound.org/people/winsx87/sounds/152028/

Resource of the day

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Ep 0053 – Finding Emotional Support and Stéfanie’s Secret Topic 2

Laurie holds back her hat brim under the Camellia bushes
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I have fun playing like I’m Mary Tyler Moore among the Camellia bushes at Descanso.

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Emotions run wild as I learn how to face life without numbing it with diets and bingeing. Looking for a photo from my childhood inspires a blog post about reintergrating both pain and joy that I’ve blocked out. I ponder finding a therapist to help me. New brave companion Millie asks if it seems odd to wish her sisters would all join her on her journey so they could be learning together. Cheryl, Stéfanie and I comment. We end with Stéfanie’s Secret Topic 2. What will come to mind as I hear Stéfanie’s newest Secret Topic at the same time as you do?
A single camellia peeks out in the bush near a handy bench among the trees.

A single camellia peeks out in the bush near a handy bench among the trees.

Mentioned

Millie’s question about her sisters and her desire to be on the same path with them on Day 52

My thoughts on Millie’s question

Cheryl’s supportive reply to Millie

Stéfanie’s equally supportive reply to Millie

My Dancing and Memory Box blog post – see my tiny ballerina photo

The Day with the Meditation resource Cheryl checked out. Scroll down to “Resource of the Day”.

So You Think You Can Dance – TV website

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Laurie on Tumblr

My page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

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Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver
Stéfanie’s Secret Topic Intro Announcer: Mark Weaver
Stéfanie’s Secret Topic concept, content and voice by: Stéfanie Lepage

Main Theme:I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Sounds used in Stéfanie’s Secret Topic Intro

  • Space background loop
    http://www.freesound.org/people/zagi2/sounds/178573/
  • Space Alien ray gun zap sound
    http://www.freesound.org/people/NoiseCollector/sounds/43041/
  • The Human Has been Neutralised
    http://www.freesound.org/people/cityrocker/sounds/128649/
  • Eating Chips
    http://www.freesound.org/people/fresco/sounds/48933/
  • Zen Cello
    http://www.freesound.org/people/Nightlife999/sounds/144971/

Resource of the day


A trip down memory lane in the US. Watch again the opening of the iconic Mary Tyler Moore Show on YouTube. The show aired on CBS from 1970 to 1977 (The year I graduated High School). The program was a television breakthrough, with the first never-married, independent career woman as the central character:
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Ep 0052 – Finding my Way Not my Weight – Tales from Laurie’s Blue Mood

Laurie smells some flowers
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I stop to smell the snapdragons on my way to record episode 52 at Descanso Gardens

Podcast Recap

I emerge from a depressive Blue Mood by sharing my feelings via blog post and explain why bike riding is a good thing to combat depression. I’m shocked by an urge to go back to calorie counting after my turbulent emotions and examine why in the end, I don’t feel that is the best way for me to go. I muse about learning to use the intuitive eating movement’s hunger scale. I share my fears and decide to give up the appearance of control over the brave companions listening and commenting habits. Also featured, Taryn Brumfitt’s Kickstarter campaign to fund a documentary about body acceptance, Amanda Trusty’s awesome video art expressing her warrior-like dance claiming her own body acceptance as well as her newest video showing her fan’s own body acceptance. Shout-outs to new listener, Janet, and comments from Sue, Cheryl, Stéfanie and Michelle McK

Take a Closer Look

HD photos from this episode on FB

Pink Snapdragons in a bed

The field of flowers in the entrance bed at Descanso Gardens

Tangerine colored rose against a bed of green leaves

Thinking of Shirl, I have a flower photo safari and bag this close-up rose!

Laurie looks up under an oak tree

Always on the quest for a new and different selfie for my diary, I think things are “looking up!”

Laurie snaps a full body selfie in the full length ladies' room mirror

In honor of Taryn Brumfitt’s Body Image Movement, I take the first full body photo of me in years! (At least on purpose)

Mentioned

Laurie’s Big Bunch of Blue blog post

Janet’s first post on Day 47. Please welcome her!

Cheryl’s Welcome to Janet

Michelle McK’s comment on Day 49 about getting caught up

Sue’s comment on Day 50 about progress with her foot AND with her eating strategy

Stéfanie’s congratulations comment on Day 50

Taryn Brumfitt’s Body Image Movement website IHAVEEMBRACED

Taryn’s Kickstarter Campaign to fund her documentary and Great Video Short- EMBRACE

Amanda Trusty’s Awesome Dance art supporting body acceptance

Amanda Trusty’s documentary short of her fans and supporters demonstrating body acceptance. AWESOME!

Catch up with Laurie

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Laurie on Tumblr

My page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme:I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day


The different Hunger Scales Cool article From the blog, Intuitive Eating that shows various photos of hunger scales and what they mean. Great to compare and to see if any resonate with you.
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Ep 0051 – Bonus – The Danger of the Lull

Laurie by a rose trellis.
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I’m standing in front of my climbing rose at home before heading down to the park.

Podcast Recap

A total random, bonus episode as my compulsive brain tortures me during the lull between events. I take to the park to talk it out and think it through. How can I learn to consider NOT considering? Also, after emailing with Stefano and reading the news of today, I get mad about people feeling free to comment on other people’s size. Thanks to Cheryl, Sue and Stéfanie for their good wishes on episode 50.
Lilac bloom

Hurrah! The first bloom appears on our lilac tree!

Produce laid out on a table

Farmers’ market produce. Always cheerful to go wander around the stalls and talk with the vendors.

Mentioned

The National Eating Disorders Association Site

Alen Standish’s blog and podcast, Quit Binge Eating

Catch up with Laurie

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Laurie on Tumblr

My page with instructions for all of the ways (so far) that you can send audio and lend your voice to this podcast.

New free way to leave voicemail http://speakpipe.com/laurieweaver You can also click the blue button on this page that says ‘send a voice message.’

Bravery Hotline

Leave your comments, questions, feelings and stories on Laurie’s podcast voicemail hotline – 206-350-6445.

Credits

Host: Laurie Weaver

Main Theme:I’m Letting Go by Josh Woodward from The Simple Life Part 1

I’m Letting Go (Josh Woodward) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day


How to Meditate for Beginners Good step by step article with a good FAQ section and answers to questions in the comments. From the blog, The Conscious Life.
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