S2 Episode 13: Reframing Medicine with Conscious Nutrition
In Episode 13 of Season 2, Natalie & Chelsea sit down with their guest, Sophie Schoenebaum, creator of Born To Bloom and a science-backed nutritionist, positive mindset coach, and a passionate advocate dedicated to helping women tap into their abundance. Following a battle with thyroid cancer that devastated her body, hormones, and mental health, Sophie used her arsenal of knowledge about the human body, nutrition, and the endocrine system and her desire to unearth the muted woman within her to shift from merely surviving to thriving.
Show Notes:
Hosts:
Natalie M.
Chelsea M.
Timestamps:
**00:00** - Introduction
**00:31** - Guest Intro - Sophie Schoenebaum
**01:37** - Beginning of Episode
**2:45** - Sophie takes us through her journey, specifically her endometriosis diagnosis and surgery at 16 as well as her Lichen Planopilaris diagnosis after the birth of her second child in 2019.
**08:19** - Sophie explains the diet that helped her put her Lichen Planopilaris into remission.
**13:51** - Sophie takes us back to a story of a traumatic accident that she was involved in that was a pivotal moment in her journey.
**16:12** - Sophie tells us about her thyroid cancer diagnosis and the anxiety that came with that, her surgery and the beginning of her post-op journey.
**33:15** - Break
**29:06** - The conversation continues as Sophie details her recovery.
**38:21** - Sophie talks about how she had to un-couple her relationship to food and how she now has, choice.
**52:01** - Natalie asks Sophie how she realized that she could help other women through her experiences - the creation of Born To Bloom Co.
**1:01:25** - Natalie asks Sophie what advice she would give to other individuals looking to transform their life or recover from a traumatic injury.
**1:05:18** - Chelsea asks Sophie if there is one word she would use that captures her journey or a word that enabled her to navigate the various challenges she encountered.
**1:06:52** - Closing remarks and see below for 20% off code to Born To Bloom Co.
**1:09:00** - End of Episode
**1:09:13** - Stay Tuned
**1:09:55** - Outro
**Please note: when Sophie references the birth of her third daughter and thyroid cancer diagnosis, this happened in 2022, not 2021 as mentioned in the recording.
***Please note: any reference made to Tuft’s in this recording should have been made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society of America.
Key Takeaways:
1. “Fixed Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits are fixed or inherent and cannot be significantly changed.
Example: Avoiding challenges for fear of failure.
2. “Growth Mindset”: Belief that abilities, talents, and traits can be developed and improved through effort and learning.
Example: Embracing challenges as opportunities to grow.
3. **Tips for Cultivating a Growth Mindset**
Self-Awareness
Identify Your Fixed Mindset Triggers: Recognize the situations that trigger a fixed mindset (e.g., challenges, setbacks, or criticism).
Reflect: Make it a habit to reflect on your thoughts and feelings regularly, identifying instances where a fixed mindset held you back.
Change Your Language
Switch Your Language: Instead of saying “I can’t do this” or “I’ll never . . .,” say “I can’t do this yet,” or “I am moving towards . . . .”
Embrace Constructive Feedback: When you or others fail, #fail forward by focusing on what can be learned from the experience.
Reframe Challenges and Setbacks
Stretch Goals: Set an objective that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
Reframe Failures: View setbacks as opportunities for growth, not as a validation of an inability or shortcoming.
Embrace Feedback and Prioritize Learning Over Validation
Constructive Criticism: Actively seek out feedback that helps you improve or refine your skills.
Encourage Open Dialogue: Create an environment or cultivate relationships where open and constructive feedback is welcomed and regular.
Value the Process: Prioritize learning and improving over success or perfection.
Focus on Yourself: Prioritize yourself, focus on your personal development, and celebrate your achievements. Avoid seeking approval or validation from others.
Additional Resources:
Born To Bloom Co. - Listeners can use code REFRAME20 for 20% off a new client appointment through the month of May.
Karen Hurd - Creator of the diet Sophie follows.
Luis Mojica - Somatic practitioner that Sophie worked with.
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