This Pisces New Moon, Jillian and Iris sit down with Marla Mervis-Hartmann, a body-positivity coach, Reiki Master, and self-love goddess, to gently feel into those tender places within ourselves: those shame-filled shadows that color how we feel about our bodies. Why do we fixate on the parts of ourselves we hate? Why is it so hard to love the vessel that carries us through this world?

In this episode, we go deep as we reflect on:

  • The complex social conditioning that trains us to reject loving ourselves fully
  • The spiritual community’s problem with dissociating from the physical
  • Why loving and being fully connected to our bodies is imperative to our mental health
  • Marla’s experiences in coping with a dysfunctional relationship with food
  • How Reiki offered a new way of connecting with her body
  • The importance of positive Self Talk
  • Which modalities are supportive of loving self-embodiment
  • Jillian’s own journey from feeling like a victim of her body to being in creative partnership
  • Ways to protect ourselves against the onslaught of negative mental health effects from social media
  • Why healing our inner child is imperative to our self love journey
  • What a healthy and loving relationship with one’s body actually looks like/feels like

Resonating with this topic? Immerse yourself with this episode’s Embodiment Journey. Marla has graciously pulled back the curtain to her private cohort, and invited us into, not just one, but TWO 40-60min Reiki Circles. Each features a topic Marla explores at length, and a meditation with active Reiki flowing directly to you.

Work with Marla:

  • Website: www.loveyourbodyloveyourself.com
  • Everyday Reiki Program
  • Free Body Love meditation
  • Marla’s Tedx Talk
  • Instagram: @loveyourbodyloveyourselfalways
  • FB Support Group: Peace with Food & Body Confidence

Resources:

Books Mentioned: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay

Crystal Formations: Fenster, Self Healed, Muzo Habit, Isis, Imprint

Crystals to reconnect/heal the relationship with the Body: Almandine Garnet, Rhodolite Garnet, Red Calcite

Crystals to Support Self Love: Rose Quartz, Nirvana Quartz, Eudialyte, Rhodochrosite, Mangano Calcite, Rose Calcite

Crystals to Support Overcoming Unhealthy Coping Mechanism: Amethyst, Red Jasper

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Outro Music: The First Rays Of The Sun by Alex MakeMusic

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