A Stepped Approach to Enjoyable Exercise with Sarah King

In this week's episode, Han is joined by Sarah King. Sarah is a Health at Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and Health Coach, who uses scientific facts and her own journey to empower individuals to develop a permanent positive relationship with food, exercise, and their body. Sarah has dedicated her career to helping individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders, exercise addiction and hypothalamic amenorrhea.

This week, we discuss:

  • Developing a flexible relationship with exercise by shifting your intentions.
  • The physiology of exercise and the importance of recovery.
  • How to tackle a stepped approach to changing your relationship with exercise.
  • The importance of being honest with yourself in order to ensure you don't move from one disordered relationship with exercise to another.
  • How to build up exercise into your life when this isn't something you've engaged in before.

To find out more about Sarah, you can find her on the following platforms:

Kindly note, that this episode delves into sensitive eating disorder topics. Remember to take care of yourself while listening, and always seek professional help if needed. This podcast is your bridge to insightful discussions, not a substitute for clinical guidance.

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