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From Diet Culture to Self-Compassion: A Kinder Way Forward
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Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough? You try harder, you push yourself, you chase perfection—but all it leaves you with is exhaustion and self-criticism. What if the answer isn’t doing more, but actually being kinder to yourself?
This week, we sit down with licensed therapist and course creator Erica Thomas to talk about the radical (and practical) power of self-compassion. Erica shares her personal story of body image struggles, unpacks how diet culture keeps us stuck, and explains why self-compassion might be the missing piece in our own journeys toward peace with ourselves.
From silencing the inner critic to modeling self-kindness for our kids, this conversation is full of wisdom and practical tools we can use today.
If you’re tired of the hamster wheel of “never enough,” you don’t want to miss this episode.
Special Guest: Erica Thomas
Erica is a licensed marriage and family therapist, psychotherapist, and the creator of an online course all about self-compassion as a practical alternative to diet culture. She works with families and teens, helping people navigate body image challenges and that ever-present inner critic, with a focus on healing and acceptance. She lives in Lafayette, California and sees patients virtually. To learn more about Erica and her course, go to:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/erica-fawn-thomas-lafayette-ca/239622
ONLINE COURSE: Heal Emotional Eating with Self-Compassion
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