In this powerful episode of Limitless with Michelle Lena, we delve into the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder and how it impacts not only the individual but also their relationships. Michelle’s guest, Sunie Thomas, shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming an eating disorder, revealing how it led her down a path of self-discovery and ultimately became a gift in her life.
Sunie, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, recounts her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to pursuing a career in nursing, driven by her desire to help others struggling with similar issues. She opens up about the perfect storm of postpartum depression, a major move, and disordered eating that spiraled into a full-blown eating disorder. Despite these challenges, Sunie found the strength to seek help and transform her life, culminating in the birth of her son Josiah, whom she credits with saving her life.
This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, authenticity, and the importance of self-love. Sunie’s story will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage, embrace your true identity, and live a limitless life.
00:00 - Lean in and listen. You are now experiencing limitless. Here's your host, Michelle Lena
00:17 - Limitless explores the often overlooked struggles of navigating an eating disorder
02:11 - Today's guest is my dear friend Sunie. And let me tell you a little bit more about her
04:23 - You went from mother, baby, and lactation to psychiatric mental health
09:30 - You had an eating disorder from the age 25 to 35
13:29 - You struggled with disordered eating for ten years before becoming a nurse
18:58 - It's finding what is the motivation for each person
19:19 - In order to move forward in life, you have to look back
25:42 - How does it make me feel, being curious and going, hmm hm
26:49 - Michelle says one of the most frightening things for her was processing emotions
32:37 - When you get divorced, everything you planned for your future is gone
38:33 - You serve the other person. What a simple, uh, clean statement
39:57 - What you put out and what your brain sees is what's going to attract
43:51 - Just change your mindset set and look what you accomplished
48:16 - Women's hormones play a huge role in our mental health, right
54:39 - Learning to honor your body is key to overcoming eating disorders
01:00:38 - This is the first time I've ever been public with my eating disorder
Thank you for listening to today's show. Stay tuned for more episodes and join us in the journey to living a limitless life.
#Podcast #Resilience #EatingDisorder #SelfDiscovery #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #LimitlessLife
Keywords: podcast, resilience, eating disorder, self-discovery, mental health, personal growth, limitless life
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