Reclaim You- Attachment: What It Is & Why It Matters with Katie Fries
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Reclaim You- Attachment: What It Is & Why It Matters with Katie Fries

Season 1: Episode 28

Join Sarah on this episode of Reclaim You as she dives into the intricate world of attachment with her guest, Katie Fries, a trauma and attachment specialist, group practice owner and consultant to private practices, schools and organizations.Katie compassionately unravels the impact of childhood experiences on attachment tendencies, from anxious preoccupation, to avoidant and disorganized adaptations.

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Reclaim You- Coping Skills: Your Toolkit for Navigating Life's Challenges
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Reclaim You- Coping Skills: Your Toolkit for Navigating Life's Challenges

Season 1: Episode 26

Ever wondered about the secret to coping with emotional challenges? Join us in an enlightening conversation with mental health therapist Mallory Grimste.We unpack the power of effective coping skills, exploring what they are, how they provide comfort during emotional tribulations, and how to gauge their efficacy. Mallory's insights reveal that these skills, though not always problem solvers, are vital tools in our emotional survival kit.

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Reclaim You- Halloween Candy and The Binge-Restrict Cycle
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Reclaim You- Halloween Candy and The Binge-Restrict Cycle

Season 1: Episode 24

Join Sarah and Halloween enthusiast (and eating disorder therapist) Emily , tackle disordered eating and dieting, especially during the holiday season.

We'll unravel the enigma of sugar and peer into the concept of habituation, shedding light on how controlled access to certain foods might actually be the key to managing uncontrollable cravings.

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Reclaim You- How to Cope With Gaining Weight
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Reclaim You- How to Cope With Gaining Weight

Season 1: Episode 23

In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Laura dive deep into the challenging journey of coping with weight gain during the recovery process.

They discuss how difficult it is to accept this part of healing and how it can lead to true freedom and empowerment. Through their conversation, they explore the intersection of eating disorders and trauma, highlighting the need to create a safe space for both discomfort and self-compassion.

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Reclaim You- Understanding the Roots of People Pleasing
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Reclaim You- Understanding the Roots of People Pleasing

Season 1: Episode 22

Join Sarah and Abby in this episode of Reclaim You as they dive deep into the world of people-pleasing.

They explore how this tendency affects relationships, self-identity, and recovery from trauma and disordered eating.

Through personal stories, they discuss the challenges of balancing the desire to please others with the need to honor one's own needs.

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Reclaim You- Boring Self Care… We’re Here For It!
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Reclaim You- Boring Self Care… We’re Here For It!

Season 1: Episode 21

In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Casey chat about the simple, everyday self-care practices that often get overlooked. We discuss the realities of self-care when life is demanding, and really just... lifey. From the joy of showering, to the pleasures of baking and embracing the beauty of imperfection, we share our own experiences and offer practical insights for finding compassion in the small moments. Join us as we reclaim the power of self-care in its most authentic and accessible forms.

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Reclaim You- Self Compassion in Trauma & Eating Disorder Recovery
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Reclaim You- Self Compassion in Trauma & Eating Disorder Recovery

Season 1: Episode 19

In this episode of Reclaim You, Sarah and Laura, therapists at Reclaim Therapy and specialists in trauma, eating disorders, and body image, chat about one of the most valuable tools to hone in recovery from trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns. They explore the topic of self-compassion and its role in the journey to healing.

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Reclaim You- Workplace Toxicity: Social Work Edition
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Reclaim You- Workplace Toxicity: Social Work Edition

Season 1: Episode 13

This episode of Reclaim You takes you behind the scenes of the lived experience of young social workers.  We shed light on various aspects, from job search struggles, advocating for self, establishing boundaries, to dealing with systemic flaws and toxic work environments. 

We unpack the pressures of social work that weigh heavily on mental health, leading to fear, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and the urgent need for supportive spaces. 

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Reclaim You- Reclaiming You Before & After Bariatric Surgery: What to Consider
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Reclaim You- Reclaiming You Before & After Bariatric Surgery: What to Consider

Season 1: Episode 11

Our cohost Laura Gordon, a therapist with extensive lived experience, sheds light on this often misunderstood journey. As someone who's been through it all, Laura opens up about her personal journey and the impact it has had on her life, body image, and relationship with food. All leading to becoming an eating disorder therapist in Pennsylvania and body image counselor.

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Reclaim You- Exploring Boundaries
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Reclaim You- Exploring Boundaries

Season 1: Episode 10

In this episode we begin by shedding light on Prentice Hemphill's thought-provoking definition of boundaries as the distance at which one can love oneself and another simultaneously. We tackle the challenging but critical aspect of implementing boundaries, and how it's a fine line between self-care and selfishness, steering clear of the misconception that setting limits is an act of negligence towards others.

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