Selves Unedited
Selves Unedited
Podcast Description
Join Stanford-trained psychologists Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn as they dive into the science and soul of everything related to eating disorders (and disordered eating), body image, and finding ways to love ourselves. Through evidence-based insights and heartfelt conversations, we’ll uncover the keys to personal growth, authentic values, and a life filled with meaning. Whether you or a loved one are seeking freedom from distress around eating, shape, or weight, this podcast is your guide to living fully and thriving unapologetically.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast primarily focuses on eating disorders, body image issues, and the journey to self-acceptance, with episodes like Managing Holiday Stress and Eating with Meaning, Grace, and Self-Compassion highlighting practical strategies to navigate challenging times. Other themes include creating authentic living based on personal values, exploring the role of mindfulness in recovery, and encouraging self-compassion through expert insights and heartfelt discussions.
Join Stanford-trained psychologists Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn as they dive into the science and soul of everything related to eating disorders (and disordered eating), body image, and finding ways to love ourselves. Through evidence-based insights and heartfelt conversations, we’ll uncover the keys to personal growth, authentic values, and a life filled with meaning. Whether you or a loved one are seeking freedom from distress around eating, shape, or weight, this podcast is your guide to living fully and thriving unapologetically.
March feels like a beginning.
In this season opener of Selves Unedited, Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart and Dr. Danielle Colborn explore what it means to grow intentionally — not by fixing ourselves, but by making room for what is important and meaningful to us.
We talk about:
- Why growth isn’t a one-time decision but a return
- How fear quietly shrinks our lives
- The cognitive and emotional space taken up by body image, comparison, and self-criticism
- The illusion that control will make us happy
- Why meaningful living often requires tolerating discomfort
Instead of asking, “How do I fix myself?”
We’re asking, “What do I want to make room for?”
This episode invites you to consider what’s currently taking up too much space in your mind — and what might become possible if it softened.
In This Episode, We Explore:
- 🌿 Growth as an intentional, ongoing process
- 🌿 How perfectionism and comparison crowd out joy
- 🌿 The protective function of food and body preoccupation
- 🌿 Fear as both protector and life-shrinker
- 🌿 The difference between control and care
- 🌿 Healing as expansion rather than achievement
Reflection Questions
As you move through this season, consider:
- What is taking up too much space in my mind right now?
- What feels like it’s shrinking my life?
- If that softened, what would I have more energy for?
- What do I want to grow more of this spring?
A Note From Us
A challenging relationship with food, your body, or yourself overall doesn’t just affect how you look and feel. It shapes how you move through the world. It consumes attention. It narrows your focus.
Healing isn’t about achieving the perfect mindset.
It’s about expansion.
More presence.
More energy.
More choice.
We invite you to tune-in and join this journey of growth with us.
Disclaimer
Please remember: this podcast is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. If you or someone you care about is struggling, we encourage you to seek support from a qualified professional.
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Dr. Danielle Colborn
DrMariaChristina
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