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Ep 0036 – Easter renewal and hiking to read ‘Eating In the Light of the Moon’ as dawn breaks

Me sitting next to my prayer rocks in my upper Zen spot at the top of the mountain reading 'Eating by the Light of the Moon'
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Me sitting next to my prayer rocks in my upper Zen spot at the top of the mountain reading ‘Eating in the Light of the Moon’

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On Easter, I think about renewal and other lessons I’ve learned from my brave companions and from reading the fabulous book, Kendra and Maddy recommended, Eating In the Light of the Moon. Abby’s comment wakes me up to gratitude for my husband and shines a light on my perfect perfectionism. I discuss music, old school, and we hear from Kendra herself, via Speakpipe, as she shares a good tip to possibly improve my nutrition.

Prayer rocks I placed on Easter Sunday at my upper Zen place for you, Jane, Grace, Sue and Shirl.

Prayer rocks I placed on Easter Sunday at my upper Zen place for you, Jane, Grace, Sue and Shirl.


Dawn breaks with its daily promise of renewal.

Dawn breaks with its daily promise of renewal.

Mentioned

Episode 35 – where Grace asks for support, and I tell my own story.

Abby’s comment for me on day 34, the cat-impacted Laurie hissy fit episode

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling This is the Amazon.com link to the book recommended by Kendra that I also purchased. Note: This is my Amazon Associate link, so purchasing from here gives me a few pennies.

Cheryl’s comment to Grace

Grace’s comment (posted by me for her)

Sue’s Comment to Grace

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The Spark People Team we created for listeners of Compulsive Overeating Diary who might like to count calories. Welcome Michelle Mck and Sue! So far, we’re up to eight team members, and we would welcome some more!10/22/14- no longer an active team due to lack of participation

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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

Dr. Anita Johnston’s website The author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling, her site has loads of great information and cool photos from Hawaii.
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Ep 0035 – Bonus – A Gift of Grace – Please Support Gracie Recovering from Anorexia

Laurie wearing her collar mic against the backdrop of park trees
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All mic’ed up and ready to think and walk through the park for bonus episode 35.

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I lend my cat’s name to a private listener who wants our input about how to balance recovering from anorexia with losing weight after some bouts with binge eating in her recovery. I also remember my life and finally discover what I was born to do. Today was a true gift of Grace.

Oak trees form a canopy over the park trail. Sun filters through the leaves and dapples the path.

This is the awesome view I enjoy as I ramble around my local park. Peaceful and beautiful. This is how I like to exercise.


Gracies shares her first selfie with me

Mama-cat, Gracie, lends her name to our private listener

Mentioned

The Binge Diet Balance Episode 9

My comment conversation with Cheryl on Day 31 about the scale, life, and fulfillment

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The Spark People Team we created for listeners of Compulsive Overeating Diary. Welcome Angel3! So far, we’re up to six team members, and we would welcome some more! 10/22/14- no longer an active team due to lack of participation

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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

Binge eating after anorexia This is a topic thread posted in the National Eating Disorders Association forum. These all are users of that board, so you may get some insight. But, I do truly think medical and therapeutic support is the best component when struggling with these issues and the NEDA provides a hotline to help you find resources in your area.
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Ep 0034 – Rebel without a Pause. How Expectations can Lead to Overeating

Laurie in front of the white flower bed at Descanso Gardens on a sunny day
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I’m enjoying my break on a sunny day at Descanso Gardens. Sometimes you just need to change environments to change your mood.

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As rebel Laurie, I learn a ton about myself as I share a story about a crummy cat-chore I assigned to myself and how it triggered overeating. Also, emails from brave companions Kendra and Stefano, and highlighted features from compulsiveovereatingdiary.com
A bed of beautiful white flowers with butterflies darting through at Descanso Gardens

A bed of beautiful white flowers with butterflies darting through at Descanso Gardens

Mentioned

Last episode where I struggle with my negative self, and brave singing out loud

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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

Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling This is the Amazon.com link to the book recommended by Kendra that I also purchased. Note: This is my Amazon Associate link, so purchasing from here gives me a few pennies.
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Ep 0033 – Singing a Song of Negativity, Balance and Hope

Laurie stands by the end of trail marker.
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Me by the end of trail marker at my upper Zen place.

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From a foggy mountain top, I give you a glimpse inside of my pissy mood from yesterday where I learn a lot about myself from comments left on day 32 by new brave companion, Jerry, and by long term, faithful companion, Sue. I also face one of my biggest fears and sing a song I wrote at age 8.
Fog swirls through the trees

The mysterious, foggy morning at my upper Zen place during the recording of episode 33.

Mentioned

My epic Alien Battle over computer woes, episode 32

Jerry’s comment on day 32 which inspired me to look much more deeply inside myself

Sue’s comment which inspired me to step beyond my fear

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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

Affirmation Cards A fun, interactive resource from the U.K. based, blog, A Place for the Heart. Perfect for those days when we need an extra boost of positive thinking. Shuffle the deck, like online tarot, think your question, choose your card, and voilà!
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Ep 0032 – It was the Best of Days, It was the Worst of Days… and Happy Birthday Sandy!

Almost no sleep, but I decide to get ready and go hike as best as I can to record today's episode.
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Almost no sleep, but I decide to get ready and go hike as best as I can to record today’s episode.

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Despite feeling fantastic after recording episode 31, the Space Alien Robots attack in an epic battle. Learn what happened, and how I claimed at least partial victory due to the tips, you, the brave companions, sent last time. Also, shout-outs to new listener, Steven, and a special birthday surprise for Sandy.
Tired, I contemplate the trail when I'm starting out. The Zen spot is about half-way up the range.

Tired, I contemplate the trail when I’m starting out. The Zen spot is about half-way up the range.

Mentioned

Last episode 31, with all of the great tips and advice for Brave Companion, Maureen

My Plan Binge, Bitch, Be episode – this one was a break through episode for my own thinking and remains one of my favorites

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

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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

Sandy’s Birthday Song: Beautiful Birthday by Moona Luna

Beautiful Birthday (Moona Luna) / CC BY 3.0

Resource of the day

Standing Yoga Poses for Beginners A really wonderful video with step by step excellent instruction by Andrew Wrenn of Ekhart Yoga. Not only a great intro to Yoga in under 10 minutes, Andrew has a wonderfully soothing voice that will help de-stress you. Highly recommended.
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