2. Collegiate Athlete Turned Attorney: Overcoming Body Dysmorphia and Bulimia
Release Date: 02/08/2024
Anchored With Edie Feffer
In this episode, I sit down with Maria Tassoni, a client I’m coaching in Dr. Doug Lucas’ practice, to talk about her powerful shift from feeling overwhelmed by an osteoporosis diagnosis to taking full ownership of her healing. Maria shares how she’s learned to navigate bone loss with strength, consistency, and deep self-trust. We discuss everything from hormone replacement therapy and lifestyle changes to travel strategies, boundary-setting, and her decision to give up alcohol. Maria’s story is proof that you can live a rich, adventurous life while doing what it takes to support your...
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If you’re looking for inspiration to transform not just your bone health, but your entire way of living, this conversation is for you. Tamara shares how her osteoporosis diagnosis became a powerful wake-up call—one that shifted her from living in fear and going through the motions, to fully engaging with the joy and richness life has to offer. It’s so easy to get stuck in productivity mode, treating life like a checklist and settling for simply existing. Tamara’s story is a beautiful reminder that it’s possible to live a full, meaningful life while healing—one that’s rooted in...
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After years of working with doctors who never addressed the root causes of her symptoms, navigating chronic health challenges, and doing plenty of her own research, Janet began her bone health program with understandable resistance. What would be different this time? In this episode, Janet shares how she learned to let go of the checklist mentality and instead own the process of reversing her osteoporosis—transforming the protocol into a way of being rather than a stressful to-do list. Her wins? She now sleeps 7–8 hours a night after 30 years of chronic insomnia. She’s gone from...
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What if the key to healing wasn’t doing more—but thinking differently? In this episode, I’m joined by Janet Parnes, an inspiring client, who shares how her osteoporosis diagnosis led to unexpected transformation—mind, body, and spirit. We explore how shifting from an all-or-nothing mindset to sustainable habits helped Janet reclaim her time, energy, and joy. From strength training and protein breakthroughs to morning routines and divine guidance, this conversation is a masterclass in holistic healing. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis or simply want to feel more anchored and alive...
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Karen Landis, a patient I've been coaching for the past 6 months through Dr. Doug Lucas' clinic, which specializes in reversing osteoporosis. Karen's story is a powerful testament to the impact of mindset on healing. Karen shares what her osteoporosis journey has been like, and we get into 2 of my favorite topics: mindset and stress management. Karen is using both to not only support her bone health but to transform her life with greater joy. Whether you have an osteoporosis diagnosis or not—if you're someone who wants to reduce your stress,...
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This is a fun one! There was a MAJOR missing link in every diet I tried. In this episode, I’m sharing a reframe for food that helped me heal my relationship with it, release 30 lbs. for good, and find food freedom. We’re delving into the concept of Primary Food and Secondary Food! This awareness will help you feel more balanced and fulfilled in life so that you can live in a body you love, in a state of food freedom. It’s 100% possible. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:02:14) What are Primary Food and Secondary Food? (00:03:00) The 12 pillars of Primary Food (00:13:54) How Primary Food was...
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As I celebrate my 2 year anniversary of being alcohol free, I wanted to open up to you about WHY I’ve changed my relationship with alcohol. My hope is that it will inspire you to stay true to yourself. Whether you’re sober curios or wanting to drink less, I recorded this episode to help give you the confidence to act on the ping that your body is sending you. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:04:17) The 4 reasons that compelled me to change my relationship with alcohol (00:15:47) The benefits I’ve experienced from not drinking (00:16:30) Dating and not drinking! (00:20:14) 3 strategies I...
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My goal with this podcast episode is to help you shift your entire paradigm about movement so that it’s easier to stay consistent with it! We’re not doing it for weight loss. Instead, we’re doing it for 3 reasons that are much more meaningful — reasons that will make movement feel more like a spiritual practice than anything else! When you view it through this lens, you WILL be able to implement a routine you love. I ALSO TALK ABOUT: (00:01:30) My past unhealthy relationship with movement (00:02:07) My history with depression and how that impacted my movement (00:03:34) What...
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This is a special episode with a dynamic client who I’ve had the pleasure of coaching for a year now, Katy Jones. Katy was a champion gymnast, diver, and collegiate athlete, whose struggles with food, body, and weight began in childhood and followed her through her thirties. Listen to learn how Katy has achieved food freedom with the normal chaos of life as an attorney, wife, mom, and avid traveler. I loved interviewing Katy because she’s so real and honest. This is an open, genuine conversation that will fill you with hope and possibility. Content warning: We discuss bulimia, disordered...
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You’ll learn what this podcast is all about, what kind of topics you can expect here, and what it means to be an Anchored woman! I ALSO TALK ABOUT: My 30 lb. weight loss journey; there’s more to it than just a physical release! RESOURCES: IG: Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: .
info_outlineThis is a special episode with a dynamic client who I’ve had the pleasure of coaching for a year now, Katy Jones.
Katy was a champion gymnast, diver, and collegiate athlete, whose struggles with food, body, and weight began in childhood and followed her through her thirties.
Listen to learn how Katy has achieved food freedom with the normal chaos of life as an attorney, wife, mom, and avid traveler.
I loved interviewing Katy because she’s so real and honest. This is an open, genuine conversation that will fill you with hope and possibility.
Content warning: We discuss bulimia, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia throughout this episode.
WE ALSO TALK ABOUT:
- Mindset specific to food, movement, and weight loss
- (00:09:23) How Katy’s relationship with food, body, and self has evolved from childhood into adulthood
- (00:22:44) What food feels like today for Katy
- (00:29:37) How Katy’s goals have changed over the past year, and how her new perspective with them has improved her results
- (00:42:40 and 00:52:47) Self-talk and how Katy has quieted her inner critic
- (00:51:44) The 4 types of eating: fuel, joy, fog, and storm eating
- (00:56:00) Timelines + weight loss
- (01:01:00) The fear: “What if I fail again?”
- (01:08:46) Where Katy is going in 2024
- What Katy’s coaching experience has been like
- (00:54:11) THE takeaway Katy hopes listeners learn from our conversation
RESOURCES:
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- ediefeffer.com
Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: ediefeffer.com/disclaimer.