Hot Seat Coaching: Breaking Free From “Better, But Not Free”
In this month’s Hot Seat Coaching session, I had the honour of supporting one of our queens, Kerry, as she bravely shared where she feels stuck in her recovery journey.
She’s weight-restored, she’s come so far, and life is so much better than it was — yet she still feels held back by fear of further weight gain, family conditioning, and old stories from childhood. Sound familiar?
This conversation is such a powerful reminder that:
✨ “Better” is not the same as free
✨ Our fears are often inherited, not our truth
✨ It’s possible to love your parents AND break free from their beliefs
✨ Inner child work is key to moving forward
✨ You don’t have to settle for “good enough” — you get to have true freedom
💬 Powerful quotes from the episode:
💬 “Weight-restored isn’t the same as being free — freedom is an inside job.”
💬 “What would you say to your 12-year-old self if she asked: how can I be happy?”
💬 “We’re all children in adult bodies until we do the deeper healing work.”
💬 “You can’t wait for the world to fall in love with itself — you get to choose to be the inspiration now.”
💬 “Don’t stop at better. Keep going until you’re free.”
This coaching session will resonate with anyone who feels like they’re in limbo: no longer in the depths of an eating disorder, but not fully free either. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m scared to take the next step forward,” this one’s for you.
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