60: Building Trust with your Body and Health Psychology: A Conversation with Shawn Hondorp, PhD

Heart-Centered Therapist: Elevating Practice in Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Care and Personal Growth

In today's episode, I interview Dr. Shawn Hondorp, a highly accomplished Clinical Health Psychologist and a fervent advocate for building authentic connections with our bodies. Key highlights:

1. Building Trust with Your Body: Dr. Hondorp enlightens us about the importance of establishing a genuine connection with our bodies. We explore how certain mentalities, such as diet culture and privilege, can disconnect us from our bodies and hinder self-trust.

2. Sustainable Motivation and Self-Trust: We delve into motivation theory and the three crucial psychological needs for building sustainable motivation and self-trust: autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

3. The Role of Internal Family Systems (IFS): Discover how Internal Family Systems theory plays a pivotal role in creating self-trust, embodiment, and practical examples of applying IFS to body image issues.

4. Personal Journey and Self-Disclosure: Dr. Hondorp opens up about her own journey in overcoming an eating disorder. We explore the challenges and benefits of therapists integrating their personal experiences into their work with clients facing similar issues.

5. Fostering Body Positivity: Learn how therapists can foster a culture of body positivity both in their personal lives and within the therapy space. Dr. Hondorp shares strategies for creating inclusive and supportive environments for clients and themselves.

6. Therapist Personal Well-Being: Recognizing the sedentary nature of our profession, Dr. Hondorp offers valuable advice on maintaining a healthy balance, both physically and mentally, to combat the impacts of a sedentary work lifestyle. We also touch on managing stress and emotional eating.

Dr. Hondorp's passion for building body trust and her commitment to nurturing therapists' well-being shines throughout our conversation. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives on enhancing your therapeutic practice and building a more connected relationship with your body. Your journey to holistic well-being starts here!

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Website: http://drshawnhondorp.com/

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