Anyone else put themselves down and struggle with negative self-talk? If you are someone who wouldn’t dare say the same things to someone you say to yourself this episode is for you. Join me and my guest as we discuss as we very realistically discuss (there are no “just be positive messages to be had in this episode):    What does negative self-talk sound like and mean to you?  How does it impact your relationship with food and yourself?  What are some strategies to improve your negative self talk and eating?  Our guest Nancy has a Masters Degree in Higher Education and in Community Counseling from the University of Dayton. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Coach specializing in High Functioning Anxiety, with fourteen years in private practice and has spent 20+ years working as a counselor/coach.    She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals.   Nancy also completed her postgraduate training in Gestalt Therapy at the Gestalt Institute of Central Ohio and is a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator (she trained with Brene Brown!!!).   She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and her 2 cats Calvin and Gus and dog, Watterson (they are big fans of the cartoon Calvin and Hobbes)   Connect with our guest:   Website: live-happier.com Her podcast: The Happier Approach Her book: The Happier Approach Check out her upcoming course about: High Functioning Anxiety (Happening at the end of the Summer)   Ready to heal your relationship with food and your body?    Does anxiety and your high expectations of yourself get in the way of you feeling good about what you eat, your body, and exercise? Let’s see how we can help feel more in control and confident.    Inquire to work together: https://alignednutrition.com/contact/