EP #010 Staying Well: Keeping Your Mind and Body in Check After a Breakup
Take control of your health, muster up the strength to go from the couch to the gym, start making healthy choices when it comes to the food that you eat and see what difference it makes to your life.
Breakups can be a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving you feeling drained and unsure of how to move forward. In episode #010 of the 'Breakup Recovery Podcast', Barbara Stevens dives into practical ways to keep both your mind and body healthy during this challenging period. Barbara opens up about her own struggles, including a harrowing experience of being stalked by her ex-partner, and how she found solace in outdoor activities.
This personal touch sets the stage for a deeply relatable and informative episode. Barbara stresses the importance of physical activity, suggesting at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise daily. She makes it sound fun by recommending you listen to your favorite tunes or work out with friends. To stay committed, she has some nifty tricks like laying out your workout gear the night before or squeezing in some stretches during TV ad breaks.
When it comes to food, Barbara is all about ditching the fast food and opting for healthier choices. She advises keeping a food chart to track what you eat and avoid those pesky vending machines. Shopping on a full stomach? That’s another one of her clever tips to prevent impulse buys. By making small, manageable changes to your diet and exercise routine, Barbara believes you can take control of your health and start feeling better, even during tough times.
Tune in to this episode for a mix of empathy, practical advice, and a dash of humor to help you on your journey to recovery.