102 Want Something to Change? Start Here. (With Marybeth Wells)

From the time Marybeth Wells was a child, everyone used the same words to describe her: "intense", "energetic", "strong", "successful".

However, at this point in her life, people use different words - words like "calm" and "grounded" - and yes, still successful, as Marybeth owns two successful businesses - one specializing in brand photography business and the other specializing in life & business coaching for women.

The path to this balanced version of Marybeth passed through experiences that some people could spend a lifetime accumulating - modeling at a tender age, disordered eating, successful careers in emergency flight and tactical medicine, competitive fighting in a ring, and ultimately burnout.

This is an episode about change - change that is right there, within your grasp. Marybeth makes a convincing argument that the change you’re looking for is not hidden in an article or another podcast, it doesn’t require more knowledge or tips or advice - and maybe, it actually begins with blocking out all that messaging - and maybe it begins with our approach to food.

Highlights

The pros and cons of energy, motivation, and strength
Redefining worth (when it's no longer in productivity)
Addiction to achievement and ego
Positive and negative experiences modeling at the tender age of 14
"I feel like a suitcase being shipped around the world"
What is Marybeth's definition of disordered eating?
Connecting with our intuition in order to change... everything
Connecting to our intuition THROUGH our approach to food and movement
Why Marybeth begins every coaching journey with discussions about food & movement
Dangerous Dieting and Starvation
Messaging from diet culture vs. the wellness industry vs. the medical community
"Nothing is permanent"