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:

1. Why growth isn’t a one-time decision but a return
2. How fear quietly shrinks our lives
3. The cognitive and emotional space taken up by body image, comparison, and self-criticism
4. The illusion that control will make us happy
5. 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:

1. 🌿 Growth as an intentional, ongoing process
2. 🌿 How perfectionism and comparison crowd out joy
3. 🌿 The protective function of food and body preoccupation
4. 🌿 Fear as both protector and life-shrinker
5. 🌿 The difference between control and care
6. 🌿 Healing as expansion rather than achievement

Reflection Questions

As you move through this season, consider:

1. What is taking up too much space in my mind right now?
2. What feels like it’s shrinking my life?
3. If that softened, what would I have more energy for?
4. 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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