Hey guys, Lisa here! If you didn’t already know, I am super frikin excited to share that I’m writing a book! To be the FIRST to get sneak peeks about my book and other exclusive content go to: http://lisabilyeu.com/ and be sure to sign up for my newsletter. Brittany Burgunder is a Certified Professional Coach (C.P.C.) specializing in eating disorders and the author of Safety in Numbers: From 56 to 221 Pounds, My Battle with Eating Disorders -- A Memoir. In this episode of Women of Impact she talks about her journey through eating disorders and how to recover to become your best self. BUY SAFETY IN NUMBERS: https://amzn.to/2sSL9My SHOW NOTES Why we lean on external validation to feel accepted [02:46] The control element of eating disorders [04:28] Why real change takes time and effort [07:19] The question every woman should ask herself [09:18] How to find your own voice [12:21] How to differentiate between feeling lonely and needing to be alone [14:58] Why you need to have a "why" [18:17] How to avoid the trap of identity [19:41] The importance of doing scary things [24:36] Recognizing and reversing self-sabotage [25:47] Tips for accepting yourself as you are, while still wanting to change [29:45] Why labeling yourself is dangerous [32:53] Why Brittany published her private journals after recovering from her eating disorders [35:57] How to turn your rock bottom into your greatest strength [40:20] Why Brittany felt like a fraud after publishing her book [42:50] Brittany's superpower [45:40] FOLLOW BRITTANY WEBSITE: https://bit.ly/2sW2rZu INSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/2aslTRU FACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/20FLrDt