Ep. 202: Building the "I Can Do Hard Things" Identity (with Coach Julie)

About this episode

Kathryn and Coach Julie discuss building the 'I can do hard things' identity to overcome binge eating and other challenges.

Coach Julie returns to the podcast for a conversation about building the “I can do hard things” identity. In this episode, Kathryn and Julie explore how the brain wants to keep us in what feels familiar, safe, and easy—and how that can keep us stuck in binge eating and other harmful habits. You’ll learn how your capacity is greater than you think, how to start seeing yourself as someone who can do challenging things, and how small daily actions build real confidence over time. This topic applies not only to breaking free from binge eating, but also to anything you want to overcome, create, or accomplish in your life. Coach Julie’s resources: “I Can Do Hard Things” Workbook (and newsletter sign-up) juliemanncoaching.com Brain over Binge resources: Get the FREE 30-day Inspiration Booklet Get personalized support with one-on-one coaching or group coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible , BarnesandNoble.com , Apple iBooks , or Kobo . Get the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC…

People in this episode

Host: Kathryn Hansen

Guest: Coach Julie

Topics covered

• identity building
• binge eating
• personal growth
• confidence
• overcoming challenges

Keywords

• binge eating
• confidence
• personal growth
• identity
• challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC

Products: I Can Do Hard Things Workbook, Brain over Binge Course, Brain over Binge Recovery Guide, Second Edition of Brain over Binge

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