Do you struggle with emotional eating or a negative body image? Are you working toward a healthy lifestyle but feel at odds with food and your body? Learn how to embrace your body and find freedom with food in this episode. Discover how to break free from emotional eating and “unlearn” negative self-talk about your body. My guest, Marla Mervis-Hartmann is a coach, Reiki master and TEDx speaker. She is the author of “BE-Friend Yourself – Finding Freedom with Food and Peace With Your Body.” With her spiritual approach, Marla helps people counteract negative self-talk about their bodies, heal their relationship with food, and break free from emotional eating. Marla also personally healed from a dysfunctional relationship with her body and food. We talk about: * Breaking free from emotional eating * Finding peace with food and your body * Using self-compassion to heal your inner critic * Making healthier choices without feeling shame about your body * How dietitians, nutritionists, and other health professionals can help clients achieve their health goals while fostering a positive relationship with their bodies Learn more about Marla at https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/