"I built myself a body of armor." - Geena Hymer
In this episode of the Phoenix Wisdom Podcast, host Janet Sandberg speaks with Geena Hymer about her journey through trauma, binge eating disorder, and the path to recovery. Geena shares her experiences from childhood, including the impact of her parents' divorce and subsequent trauma, leading to her reliance on food for comfort. She discusses the challenges of navigating relationships, trust issues, and the development of self-harm behaviors. Geena emphasizes the importance of seeking help, the role of medical interventions, and the ongoing journey of recovery. The conversation highlights the significance of support systems and the need for understanding and compassion in addressing mental health issues.
Geena Hymer helps teens & women struggling with past trauma navigate damaging food habits to shed their armor of protection to stop the cycle of being physically and spiritually malnourished in order to find healing and be intentional with how they feed their mind, body and soul.Geena wroter her first memoir on the subject of binge eating disorder and suicidality that both had a firm grip on her from age 9 to 28. She is 19 years released from the darkness of self harm and 10 years into her binge eating disorder recovery.
Your host, Janet Sandberg, offers support for mind, body, and soul. Through Reiki, channelled Soul Conversations, and trauma-informed coaching, she helps you discover who you are, why you’re here, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward with confidence and clarity. With a deep commitment to mental health and her own lived experience in grief, resilience, and personal growth, Janet creates a safe, compassionate space for insight, healing, and transformation that is available to everyone, regardless of location. Janet is also the author of the journal, Spirit Would Like You to Know: a coloring journal to explore your soul.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Journey
01:31 Early Struggles and the Path to Eating Disorders
05:04 The Impact of Trauma and Isolation
08:30 Building a Body of Armor
11:01 Turning Points and Seeking Help
14:12 The Road to Recovery
17:07 Facing Societal Pressures and Stigma
20:33 Advice for Those Struggling
25:39 Conclusion and Hope for the Future
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