Embracing Self-Compassion with Coach, Speaker, and Author Marla Mervis-Hartmann

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Marla Mervis-Hartmann, women’s wellness coach and author of BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body, shares how self-compassion can transform our relationship with our bodies and food in this episode of Dominate Your Day. Marla opens up about her personal journey of healing, emphasizing how learning to become her own best friend and listening to her body has been key to improving her relationship with her own body. She discusses the importance of slowing down and tuning in to what our bodies truly need, rather than being driven by the relentless chatter of the mind.

Marla explains how negative self-talk can trigger stress and anxiety, ultimately affecting both our mental and physical well-being. She encourages us to change our internal dialogues, replacing critical thoughts with kind and affirming ones. By making this shift, we can reduce stress, increase self-esteem, and model healthier behaviors for those around us—especially the next generation.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that when we nurture ourselves, we create space for others to do the same.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• Minute 3:00 — The Impact of Diet Culture
• Minute 8:00 — Reclaiming Self-Worth and Body Sovereignty
• Minute 25:00 — Struggles and Societal Pressures
• Minute 33:00 — Positive Self-Talk and Healing

Links + Resources from This Episode:

• Visit www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com
• Get your copy of BE-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body
• Get free access to the Body Compassion Collective Course with your purchase of Marla’s book, BE-Friend Yourself
• Follow Marla on Instagram @loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways
• Learn more about The Strengths Journal

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