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.
More on the BBP:
Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it.
Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship management strategies that form the foundation for lasting impact. Amplifying the power of intimacy by demonstrating how success in the boardroom is deeply intertwined with the energy you cultivate in your personal life.
On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how prioritized mental health with non-negotiable boundaries and strong relationship health help to collapse time, while rippling joy...
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