The Truth About Post-Divorce Body Image with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

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The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

Erica Bennett

121 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, a podcast dedicated to helping women navigate the emotional journey of divorce and all that comes with it. Whether you're struggling with the decision to leave, dealing with the aftermath of a difficult divorce, or trying to figure out how to co-parent with your ex, this podcast has got you covered. The Crazy Ex-Wives Club offers advice, tips, and strategies to help women move through each stage of the process.

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The Truth About Post-Divorce Body Image with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

The Crazy Ex-Wives Divorce Club

45 minutes 14 seconds

1 month ago

The Truth About Post-Divorce Body Image with Marla Mervis-Hartmann

What if the way you talk to yourself about your body is doing more damage than the food on your plate? In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, we dive into body image recovery after divorce, emotional eating, and the journey to self-love with guest Marla Mervis-Hartmann — coach, author, and body image expert.

Together, Erica and Marla unpack what it really means to love your body at every season of life, why willpower isn’t the answer, and how to rewire negative self-talk that keeps you stuck.

From breaking the cycle of emotional eating to finding compassion in the mirror, you’ll walk away with both mindset shifts and practical strategies to rebuild confidence, create food freedom, and actually enjoy the skin you’re in.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways

Why body image struggles aren’t solved by weight loss alone
The link between emotional eating and unprocessed feelings
How “the rebel” archetype shows up in food habits
The power of self-talk—and why shame never leads to lasting change
Ways to model a healthier body relationship for your kids
Small daily practices to shift from control and restriction to trust and love

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 Intro

05:00 Extreme weight loss, rebuilding health, and gym life

08:00 The trap of diet culture & addiction to control

12:00 Emotional eating as a coping mechanism

18:00 Food as rebellion, control, and teenage risks

21:00 Self-sabotage, fear of failure, and food/alcohol cycles

25:00 Finding the “third road” between indulgence & restriction

30:00 Modeling body love for our kids

36:00 Liking vs. loving your body & joyful movement

42:00 Marla’s book, programs & free course resources

44:00 Takeaway: find one thing you love about yourself this week

🌟 Resources & LinksThe Club: A Divorce Community

A new online space to help you get clear, get grounded, and move forward. Whether you’re unhappily married or taking your first steps through divorce, The Club is your space to heal and grow.
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Connect with Marla

🌟 TEDx Talk: The Secret Ingredient to Feeling Good in Your Body
🌟 Free Course: Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Eating
🌟 Facebook: Love Your Body Love Yourself | Marla Mervis
🌟 Instagram: @loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways
🌟 Website: loveyourbodyloveyourself.com
🌟 YouTube: Marla Mervis
🌟 Book: BE-Friend Yourself on Amazon | Book Website

Connect with Erica
🌟 Instagram: @thecrazyexwivesclub
🌟 Facebook: The Crazy Ex-Wives Club
🌟 Website: thecrazyexwivesclub.com