177. Befriending Your Body: Building Body Awareness through Interoception with Dr. Ann Saffi Biasettie, PhD, LCSW, CEDS, CIAYT

In this transformative episode of *Full and Thriving*, we are joined by the incredible Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, PhD, LCSW, CEDS, CIAYT, a renowned expert in somatic recovery and eating disorder treatment. Dr. Ann brings her wealth of knowledge to the conversation, sharing her unique approach to helping clients reconnect with their bodies through interoception—a method that involves tuning into your body's internal signals and sensations.

Key Takeaways:
- The Journey of Reconnection: Dr. Ann discusses the step-by-step process of helping her clients reconnect with their bodies. By starting from the outside and working inward, clients learn to observe, listen to, and honor their bodies.
- Power of Observation:Learn the power of observing how you carry yourself in the world and asking the vital question: *What do you notice happening within your body?*
- Interoception and Body Awareness: Discover how interoception builds body awareness and can play a significant role in eating disorder recovery and overall mental wellness.
- Somatic Recovery: Dr. Ann delves into somatic recovery and explains why healing through the body creates a safe space for addressing emotional aspects of recovery.

Whether you're on a personal recovery journey or a professional working in the field of mental health, this episode is filled with actionable insights into the importance of befriending your body.
Tune in to learn:
- The role of interoception in healing
- How body awareness is key to recovery
- Why somatic approaches are crucial for emotional safety in recovery

Listen to this episode now and start building a deeper relationship with your body!

### Episode Resources:
- Learn more about Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti and her work at https://www.anembodiedlife.com/
- Grab Dr. Ann's book, "Befriending Your Body: A Self-Compassionate Approach to Freeing Yourself from Disordered Eating."
-Join Dr. Saffi's program: https://www.befriendingyourbodyprogram.com/

**Keywords**: body awareness, interoception, somatic recovery, eating disorder treatment, Dr. Ann Saffi Biasetti, befriending your body, emotional healing, Full and Thriving podcast.

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