Trigger Warning: In this episode, we may 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 on your way to recovery from your struggles with food and body, you might find yourself wrestling with fears. In this episode, Jessi and her guest, Amanda Ownbey talk about leaning into fear and doing it scared. Amanda is a client in the FFM who has an amazing story about overcoming her eating disorder and what happened that made her realize it was time for some change. They talk about the importance of doctors during recovery, why you need support on your journey to recovery and what breakthroughs she’s made since joining the FFM.    In this episode: What happened that caused Amanda to struggle with an eating disorder How her relationship with food and body escalated as she grew up The shame she felt and how this affected her struggle  How her eating disorder affected her health The moment that changed everything Why you need a doctor when you’re recovering How Amanda stumbled across Jessi and the FFM Knowing that she needed more support Learning to listen to your body  Feeling the fear and leaning into it  Applying the tools you’ve learned into your everyday life  Breakthrough moments that Amanda has had  Why the struggle of recovery is worth it  Amanda’s experience of falling back in love with herself and developing a relationship with herself Amanda’s vision for her life and what she wants to do Her advice for anyone struggling with food and body   Join me for The Food Freedom Breakthrough Masterclass. This class is for those who know they want to improve their relationship with food and their body, but are afraid of spiraling out-of-control and want a proven, step-by-step system to go from feeling crazy around food to normal again!   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!