Embracing the Gray

The Event That Changed My Life

This week on Embracing the Gray, Kels goes deep into live events can shape your life, your purpose, and introduce you to the people who can change the entire trajectory of your life.LINKS:321 JournalLearn More About the RetreatBook a FREE Strategy Session
CONNECT WITH US:Kels- @rediscover.you.freeVic - @builtstronggg

Diet Talk

This week on Embracing the Gray, Vic and Kels talk all things diet talk and how to handle those comments and conversations. The episode then takes a sharp turn into a raw and messy conversation about body image and their unique perspectives.LINKS:321 JournalLearn More About the RetreatBook a FREE Strategy Session

The Law of Detachment | Manifest the Body You Want

This week on Embracing the Gray, Vic and Kels talk about the Law of Detachment. Tune in and listen to the benefits of setting the outcome aside, truly embracing the journey, and how it can change the course of your life.
AFFIRMATIONS:"I release control""What I want also wants me""It is already on its way to me""My success is inevitable"LINKS:Guided Visualization321 JournalLearn More About the RetreatBook a FREE Strategy Session

What if I fail?

In this episode of Embracing the Gray, Vic and Kels discuss failure Vic and Kels share intimate stories of failure and discuss how it has impacted both their lives. From embracing what they have learned, to being open to the growth that comes out of each failure, this conversation will shift your thinking around failure in a major way!
QUOTES
Rachel Alaia Quote
Brianna Wiest Quote
BOOKS
The Mountain Is You
LINKS321 JournalLearn More About the RetreatBook a Strategy Session

Out of Your Head, Into Your Life

The act of being able to see our thoughts and feelings for what they are-- just thoughts and feelings-- can be a huge game-changer when it comes to what we can accomplish in our lives. Tune in now to hear about how you can get out of your own head and into your life with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy + Training and the exercise of cognitive defusion.
ACT RESOURCES:
The Hexaflex 
ACT Made Simple
BOOKS WE LOVE:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch 
Atomic Habits by James Clear
 
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food
Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations 
 
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free

How to Improve Your Self-Esteem & Self-Talk

If you've ever struggled with feeling good about yourself, you are not alone. In today's episode of Embracing The Gray, Vic and Kels break down why self-esteem is an INSIDE-out job and exactly how you can rebuild your relationship with yourself through setting boundaries, practicing self-advocacy, and reframing the thoughts you tell yourself about yourself. YOUTUBE VIDEO:How to Improve Self-Esteem and Self-TalkSELF-ESTEEM WORKSHEET:Binge Eating Disorder Clinical Foundations(Session 10, Page 155)
BOOKS WE LOVE:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch 
Atomic Habits by James Clear
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food
Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations
 
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free

The Tinkerbell Effect

In today's episode of Embracing The Gray, Vic and Kels deep dive into how our belief systems and the narratives or stories we tell about ourselves about ourselves can impact our feelings, actions, and results. You'll learn how 'woo' meets science with the Tinkerbell Effect and the Placebo Effect, as well as, how you can use both of these strategies to change the way you see yourself, how you show up for yourself, and the reality you create as a natural byproduct. 
BOOKS WE LOVE:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch 
Atomic Habits by James Clear
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food
Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations
 
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free

Body Image | How to Feel Better in Your Body Now

In today's episode of Embracing The Gray, Vic and Kels discuss their diverse experiences with their bodies. Listen as they explore topics such as the root of shame, loose skin, feeling exposed, and more. They also dive into body neutrality and how it differs from body positivity. So tune in for some understanding, empathy, and relatable stories from two amazing women who have been there! 
BOOKS WE LOVE:
Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch 
Atomic Habits by James Clear
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food
Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations
1000 Hours Unplugged Challenge
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free

Productivity Dysmorphia

If you've ever come to the end of your day and thought to yourself- "What the heck did I even get done today?" Then today's episode of Embracing the Gray is for you!Vic and Kels deep dive into their own personal struggles with productivity, unending to-do lists, and a seemingly endless cycle of never feeling good enough. You'll learn how to "check the facts" and recognize the lies or story you may be telling yourself about yourself, your situation, or your own self-worth. 
 
RESOURCES:Links to our favorite books:Check-the Facts: [FREE WORKSHEET]Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food: [FREE TRAINING]Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love Affirmations: [FREE GUIDE]
 
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free

Emotional Eating | How to Cope Without Food

If you've ever found yourself in a seemingly endless cycle of mindlessly wandering into the kitchen, eating something you know you "shouldn't", and then feeling guilty and powerless to stop, then today's podcast episode is for you. Oftentimes we think that it's keeping certain foods in the house that is the problem, when really it's the fact that we have some unmet emotional need that is triggering our habitual coping mechanism.We often refer to this coping mechanism as emotional eating.
In today's episode of Embracing the Gray, Vic and Kels deep dive into their own personal stories and struggles when it comes to using food as a coping mechanism and exactly how they have done the work to end this habit.  
RESOURCES:Forcing a Smile May Improve Your Mood, Study Suggests
Kelsey's 3-2-1 Journal Prompts + 30 Self-Love AffirmationsBCA- Behavior Chain Analysis Worksheet
Watch the Break Free from All-or-Nothing with Food Masterclass: http://www.rediscoveryoufree.com/masterclass
 Atomic Habits by James Clear
Stay Connected with Us! 
@builtstronggg
@rediscover.you.free