In this empowering episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa chats with Marla Mervis-Hartman, the brain behind LOVE Your Body, Love Yourself. Marla, a coach, TEDx speaker, and Reiki Master, opens up about her journey from struggling with disordered eating to finding self-love and compassion. Hear how moving to Maui changed her life and get tips on tuning into your inner brilliance. Marla talks about her book, Ren Self, and shares practical advice on meditation and self-care. Don’t miss this heartfelt conversation about healing, growth, and loving yourself just a bit more.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Marla’s tips on accepting yourself fully.

03:22 How your body's value is linked to dieting and coping.

08:04 Why recognizing personal challenges is vital for change.

12:06 How to reflect, accept, and let go.

15:36 Practicing patience and self-control to improve relationships.

16:57 Embracing support for strength and resilience.

22:50 Fostering self-compassion and commitment for personal growth.

23:46 Why commitment is needed to achieve successful outcomes.

More about Marla Mervis-Hartmann

Marla Mervis-Hartmann, the creator of "Love Your Body, Love Yourself," guides women towardembracing self-acceptance. Her personal journey, marked by struggles with food, exercise, andbody confidence, underwent a transformation fueled by self-compassion.Currently residing inMaui with her family, Marla works as a full-time professional coach, TEDx speaker, Author of BE-Friend Yourself, ED recovery center facilitator, and Reiki Master/Teacher

Follow Marla:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/marlamervis

TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/nEVjlT9B6dU

 Book:https://www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com/book

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Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is a weekly podcast hosted by Naketa Ren Thigpen, the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the world. The show offers work-life balance and relationship development strategies you can implement that help you navigate transitions in life while strengthening personal and professional relationships. Naketa and her incredibly potent guest focus on enhancing mental health and wellbeing without sacrificing boundaries, sustainable business growth practices, or relationship intimacy from the bedroom to the boardroom. The strategies shared in what feels like a mutual conversation with friends you trust will help you leave new multigenerational imprints and balance boldly.

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