Is your relationship with food affecting your connections with your spouse, children, friends or coworkers? As much as we think we can hide and compartmentalize our struggles, the reality is that it seeps into and affects our mood, our thoughts, our sex life, how we show up on a day to day basis, how we interact with other people and so many elements of our relationships with others. Being aware of and knowing this is a huge part of your journey to healing a disordered relationship with food and body. Jessi shares how your energy is seen and felt by others and how this affects other people. She talks about her fears of becoming a mother and passing her unhealthy relationship with food down to her children. She also discusses how this can affect your dating life and relationships and the importance of letting people know about your struggles with food and body.    In this episode: Feeling absent-minded and irritable when dieting Having the self-awareness about your energy and how it affects other people Wanting to show up for friends and family Jessi’s fear about becoming a mother and passing the disordered relationship with food onto children Embracing courage and being okay with experiencing challenges The importance of support, accountability and community in finding freedom How a disordered relationship with food can change your self-perception Feeling unworthy of what you desire How struggling with food affects intimate relationships Withdrawing from putting yourself out there Losing the physical connection in relationships Letting people know about your struggles with food and body Having a lack of intimacy with your partner Canceling plans with friends due to the fear of spiraling out of control Not being present while with friends and family How children learn more from what they see rather than what they hear How your insecurities impact those around you Knowing your why and your reason for pursuing healing   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!