Trigger Warning: In this episode, we cover topics related to eating disorders, suicide and other mental health challenges. While we do talk about issues relating to food and body, some episodes may be more emotionally challenging or difficult and may make you uncomfortable. If the podcast feels triggering in any way, please turn it off and get the appropriate help. Remember, I am not a doctor, but an eating recovery coach. Enjoy the episode!   When you’re breaking free from the weight of emotions that you carry when struggling with food and body, it helps to have a supportive person there cheering you on. Today you’ll hear from Nat Weston. Ever since joining the FFM, Nat has been one of the most incredible cheerleaders for other women inside the group. In this episode, she opens up about her eating disorder and what breaking points she’s faced over the years. She and Jessi chat about how Nat found the FFM and decided to give it a try. She opens up about her transformation processes and the techniques that were most powerful for her healing journey. They talk about why community is one of the most important aspects of recovery and the freedom that she’s felt after being a part of the FFM for one year. In this episode: How Nat began to struggle with an eating disorder as a child and teen What it felt like struggling with her eating disorder Having to open up in her relationship about her struggles with food and body Breaking points that she had throughout the years How Nat found the FFM and what resonated with her about it Navigating out of the hard emotions to pursue healing Getting reassurance from other people in the FFM How slowing down helped those food thoughts to disappear  What techniques and tools were most powerful for Nat in her transformation process How she started to find balance after joining the FFM How having a morning routine has helped her journey Why the community is such an important aspect in recovery Her reflections on the one year anniversary of joining the FFM The freedom she feels within herself and the weight of emotions she’s been set free from How she navigated through the fear of not feeling good in her own skin The support of her husband and how it’s helped her recovery journey What words of wisdom Nat would give her former self    Links: 036 - How To Be Confident When Your Body Doesn't Fit Thin Ideals with Ariel Doctoroff   Remember to sign for Jessi’s VIP email list here where she will share exclusive content: www.jessijean.com/VIP *You don’t want to miss the 1st email which includes an EPIC workbook guide for alll my visual gals on Nervous System Regulation!   Are you ready to end the fight with food once and for all? Book your free strategy call to see if The Food Freedom Online Program is a good fit for you: www.foodfreedomonlineprogram.com   You can either live your life at war with your mind or learn to work in sync with it. If you’re ready to work in sync with your mind and evolve your life, welcome to The Dear Body Podcast! Our mission is to help driven women have an easy and effortless relationship with food and unshakeable self-confidence in their own body. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode & learn more about us here!