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Self-love gets talked about a lot… but most of us still don’t really know what it is. Is it positive affirmations? Spa days? Just “being nicer” to yourself?

And if that’s true, why do so many capable, motivated people still feel stuck in cycles of self-criticism, burnout, emotional eating, or fear of failure?

In this episode, licensed therapist and educator Dr Joy Bracey breaks down why self-love is so widely misunderstood and why it’s not a feeling at all, but a daily practice. We talk about how the way you speak to yourself shapes your behavior, your health, and your ability to trust yourself long-term. Plus, we explore what real self-love actually looks like in everyday life.

If you’ve ever thought, “I know I should love myself, but I don’t know how”, this conversation will give you a practical place to start.

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Podcast: The Easy Weigh Out

Audio Stamps

00:30 – Dr. Joy Bracey introduces herself and shares her 25-year struggle with obesity.

03:07 – Self-love is a practice that requires action, not just words.

07:08 – Why tuning into your internal dialogue is the first step toward self-love.

14:19 – How fear of weight regain disappears when you build self-trust.

17:30 – Simple practices to reconnect your mind and body.

23:26 – Self-love examples using the five love language categories.

26:48 – Advice for when you're feeling overwhelmed by the process of self-love.

30:33 –  Why committing to yourself is 90% of the effort and the rest is just repetition.

All of the information on this podcast is for general informational purposes only. Please talk to your physician and medical team about what is right for you. No medical advice is being on this podcast.

If you live in Indiana or Illinois and want to work with doctor Matthea Rentea, you can find out more on www.RenteaClinic.com

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