If you have ever been known as the "disciplined" one or the "picture of health," letting go of weight control can feel like a death. In this episode, Kristina Bruce breaks down the identity crisis that follows when we stop performing health for others and the surprising freedom waiting on the other side.

In this episode, Kristina discusses:

• How health behaviors subtly transform into a moral self-concept.
• The "Dark Tunnel" of body peace and what waits on the other side
• Why letting go of dieting can feel like an existential threat to your safety.
• How to reconnect with your "is-ness"—the part of you that has inherent value simply because you exist.
• The difference between the roles we play and the pure awareness of who we actually are.

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES
✨ 1:1 Body Peace Coaching: Book a free clarity call to start your journey toward body peace: www.kristinabruce.com/private-coaching

🌸 Download my free Guide to Body Peace to help you take those first steps through the tunnel: www.kristinabruce.com/guide

CONNECT WITH KRISTINA
Website: www.kristinabruce.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinabrucecoach

🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 The Identity Crisis of Health and Appearance
00:58 The Morality of Health and Self-Concept
03:30 The Journey from Health Enthusiast to Identity
06:04 The Fear of Losing Identity
07:52 The Grief of Letting Go
13:03 Understanding True Identity Beyond Roles
19:27 The Essence of Self and Freedom from Identity

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

You’ve been told—by society, by the media, and by your own mind—that confidence is a reward you earn only after you've changed your body. But if weight loss was the actual key to peace, why are so many people still suffering even after the scale moves?

Today, we are putting the most painful belief you carry to the test: "I need to lose weight in order to feel confident."

In this "Part 2" of our series on emotional wisdom, I’m moving from the why to the how. I’m introducing you to The Work of Byron Katie, the four-question process that served as the catalyst for my own spiritual awakening and body peace.

What we’re doing in this episode:

• The Backstory: How I found "The Work" during a personal crisis and why it changed everything.
• The Process: I facilitate you through the 4 Questions and Turnarounds of Inquiry in real-time.
• The Shift: Moving from the "hamster wheel" of self-improvement to the grounded clarity of your inner wisdom.

RESOURCES:

• Do The Work: Access worksheets and resources at thework.com
• Work With Me: Book a 1:1 session to be facilitated through your own stressful beliefs kristinabruce.com/private-coaching
• Free Guide to Body Peace: For the woman tired of fighting her body kristinabruce.com/guide

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Transforming Painful Thoughts into Wisdom

01:53 The Work: A Tool for Self-Discovery

04:30 Understanding the Belief: Weight and Confidence

06:52 The Process of Inquiry: Four Questions

09:24 Exploring Reactions to Stressful Thoughts

11:19 The Power of Turnarounds

13:47 Finding Examples of Confidence

15:55 Who Would You Be Without This Thought?

17:58 The Role of Inner Wisdom

20:15 Challenging the Belief: Gaining Weight for Confidence

22:28 The Impact of Stressful Thoughts

24:20 Conclusion: Embracing a New Perspective

CONNECT WITH KRISTINA

Website: www.kristinabruce.com

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

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Have you ever looked at a photo of yourself and felt an immediate wave of anxiety or shame? Most of us interpret that "contractive" feeling as a sign that our bodies are the problem. But what if that discomfort isn't a red alert about your weight or how you look, but a signal from your inner wisdom?

In this episode, Kristina Bruce explores the "dualistic" nature of our emotions and why negative feelings are actually a compass pointing us back to the truth. You’ll learn how to distinguish between the loud, survival-driven voice of the mind and the quiet, expansive voice of your true self.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why we’ve been taught to apologize for "negative" emotions and why that’s holding us back.
• The difference between "surface thoughts" and the core beliefs (like "I’m not enough") that run in the background.
• How to use discomfort as a "messenger" to identify when you’re believing something untrue about yourself.
• The two-prong approach to releasing body shame: feeling the emotion with presence and questioning the narrative.
• Why "neutrality" is often the first step toward true body peace.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• The Body Peace Video Series: Get $20 off automatically applied at checkout https://www.kristinabruce.com/bodypeace-podcast

• Work with Kristina: Learn more about one-on-one coaching to identify and shed the beliefs that no longer serve you.https://www.kristinabruce.com/private-coaching

• Free Resource: Ready to start listening to your inner wisdom instead of your inner critic? Download my free Guide to Body Peace to begin your journey back to yourself. www.kristinabruce.com/guide

CONNECT WITH KRISTINA
Website www.kristinabruce.com

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

Enjoyed the episode? Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! It helps other women find this message of body peace.

This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.