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July 3, 2024 33 mins

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

More on the BBP:

The Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) Podcast, hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, is filled with work-life balance and relationship management strategies for founders and leaders who care WHO they build their legacy with just as much as HOW. Amplifying intimacy created from self-actualized wholeness from the bedroom to the boardroom is the unveiled secret to creating joy that ripples through generations.

On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, prioritized mental health and strong relationship health go hand in hand with collapsing time for lifelong success.


Ready for self-care mastery that activates alignment in your life, business, and relationships? Join us in our new mentorship, the Women’s Self-Care Guild- a sanctuary for ambitious women seeking peace.https://www.thigpro.com/mentorship


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