Transforming Body Confidence and Self-Love with Marla Mervis-Hartman

In this empowering episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa chats with Marla Mervis-Hartman, the brain behind LOVE Your Body, Love Yourself. Marla, a coach, TEDx speaker, and Reiki Master, opens up about her journey from struggling with disordered eating to finding self-love and compassion. Hear how moving to Maui changed her life and get tips on tuning into your inner brilliance. Marla talks about her book, Ren Self, and shares practical advice on meditation and self-care. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about healing, growth, and loving yourself just a bit more.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Marla’s tips on accepting yourself fully.

03:22 How your body's value is linked to dieting and coping.

08:04 Why recognizing personal challenges is vital for change.

12:06 How to reflect, accept, and let go.

15:36 Practicing patience and self-control to improve relationships.

16:57 Embracing support for strength and resilience.

22:50 Fostering self-compassion and commitment for personal growth.

23:46 Why commitment is needed to achieve successful outcomes.

More about Marla Mervis-Hartmann

Marla Mervis-Hartmann, the creator of "Love Your Body, Love Yourself," guides women toward embracing self-acceptance. Her personal journey, marked by struggles with food, exercise, and body confidence, underwent a transformation fueled by self-compassion. Currently residing in Maui with her family, Marla works as a full-time professional coach, TEDx speaker, Author of BE-Friend Yourself, ED recovery center facilitator, and Reiki Master/Teacher

Follow Marla:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/marlamervis

TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/nEVjlT9B6dU

 Book: Be-Friend Yourself: Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body

Personal Note from Naketa:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

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