Episode 4: Healthy Thanksgiving: Mindful Eating, Family Boundaries & Stress Relief
You have the power to protect your peace. Your body is yours, your time is yours, and your story is yours.
With Thanksgiving hours away, host Camisha Blackburn guides you through reclaiming your experience this holiday weekend. We skip the shame and dive into the practical actions that will keep you raw and rooted when faced with family conflict and tempting treats. This episode is your essential preparation guide to finding your true health, voice, and power amidst the holiday chaos.
Ahead, Camisha shares simple, yet powerful scripts for setting boundaries, non-restrictive rules for enjoying your feast, and the life-changing tools she uses to find stillness, including the 4-7-8 Breathing Method for on-the-spot stress relief. We also touch on the complex history of the day, allowing us to choose a celebration rooted in gratitude and honesty.
We also talk about:
Using the 50/25/25 Plate Strategy and the Leafy Greens Rule to eat mindfully and without guilt.
The importance of the 5-Minute Digital Detox to foster true presence at the table.
Simple, firm scripts for setting boundaries and pivoting away from intrusive questions.
Why setting family boundaries is an act of self-respect and protecting your peace, not hostility.
The life-changing power of the 4-7-8 Breathing Method to regulate your nervous system during tense moments.
How to implement the Sweet Vegetable Boost to naturally fight the sugar slump.
Acknowledging the raw truth of Thanksgiving history and choosing a modern celebration rooted in gratitude.
Why having a non-confrontational Escape Plan is essential for maintaining your peace.
Resources & Next Steps
FREE GUIDES TO DOWNLOAD NOW at www.therawandrootedlife.com:
A Guide to the 4-7-8 Breathing Method: Essential for soothing the mind and easing holiday stress.
Small Steps to Transform Health Guide: Packed with actionable tips like the 5-Minute Digital Detox and the Leafy Greens Rule for healthy holiday eating.
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Until next time, remember, life is messy, but your truth is your anchor. Go live raw, and stay rooted.