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The Embodied Jewish Woman with Rena Reiser

Nov 25, 2020

How do we create real lasting change with our relationship with our body?

How can we stop obsessively checking our reflection?

In this episode we’ll explore:

  • Why you need a “doing” not just a “being” approach to heal your body image
  • Why it’s not all about guided imagery and meditations. 
  • What this has to do...


Nov 23, 2020

Who hasn’t thought this: 

“Uhhhhh I’ve got nothing to wear”

“I hate my nose”

“My legs are so fat”

“My belly is gross”

“I don’t want anyone to see me like this”

For years we’ve suffered from so much self-criticism about our bodies.

And the surrounding cultures have reinforced it too!

So how...


Nov 19, 2020

In this week’s episode we answer the following question about BODY ACCEPTANCE:

“On the one hand, I totally connect to the whole positive body image thing. No matter my weight, I can accept my body. 

When I exercise, it's out of love not to change it. But on the other hand, I would like to be a few pounds less.

Is...


Nov 11, 2020

Migraines and back pain. 

Argh.

They would knock me out for days. 

I’d fight them and resist then and it would just get worst.

Until I stumbled across Dr. Sarno’s work.

Not only did it help me with these types of pain, but it totally shifted the way I experience any emotion and discomfort, and brought me into the...


Nov 5, 2020

What gets in the way of asking for help?

  • I’m ashamed: “Everyone else has their lives together; why do I need it?”
  • I’m scared: “Will they just give us their opinion; are they going to just listen?”
  • I’m strong: “I’ll be ok I made it this far; I’ll keep going”
  • I have clarity: “I’m working forward...