In this episode of the Mindful Movement podcast, host Les Raymond speaks with Jillian Acosta, who shares her transformative journey from battling trauma and disordered eating to empowering others through her functional nutrition practice. Jillian emphasizes the vital role of community in healing, discussing how group support can foster deep connections and shared understanding. She introduces concepts like the mother wound and explores how weight can serve as emotional protection. Through her program, "Wildflower," she guides individuals toward self-exploration, helping them confront their emotions and reclaim their narratives. Listeners will gain practical tools for healing and insights into the power of vulnerability.

Key Takeaways:

1. The Importance of Safety: Jillian explains how cultivating a safe inner environment allows individuals to feel and process their emotions without resorting to harmful coping mechanisms.
2. Community as Catalyst: Explore the unique benefits of group work, where shared experiences can lead to deeper connections and a greater understanding of personal struggles.
3. Understanding the Mother Wound: Jillian introduces Kelly McDaniel’s concept of the mother wound, exploring how unmet childhood needs can manifest in adulthood and affect relationships with food and self-worth.
4. Weight as a Protective Mechanism: The discussion delves into how weight can serve as emotional armor, protecting individuals from vulnerability and deeper emotional pain.
5. Integrative Healing Modalities: Jillian shares her experiences with various healing modalities, including somatic experiencing and psychedelics, and how they can facilitate profound emotional release and transformation.
6. Empowerment Through Self-Exploration: Learn how guiding clients to confront their emotions and past traumas empowers them to reclaim their narrative and navigate discomfort more effectively.
7. Shame and Its Impact: Jillian addresses the role of shame in the healing journey, emphasizing the need to confront and transform shame into empowerment and self-acceptance.
8. Practical Tools for Healing: Jillian provides listeners with actionable steps to begin their healing journey, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and community support.
9. The Healing Power of Vulnerability: Discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to authentic connections and deeper healing for oneself and others.

Resources Mentioned For Jillian Acosta:

Instagram: jillianacosta_rd.

Website: A4M Medicine Redefined.

Linkedin:Jillian Acosta, RD, LDN.

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