{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When Body Insecurities Cause Us to Date the Wrong People \u2013 In Session with Marc David","description":"Barbara, 60, is finally ready to explore the world, go on adventures, and find the man of her dreams. She\u2019s done lots of therapy, read all the books, and it seems like nothing should be in the way. But something is clearly holding her back.   A lifetime of dieting and disliking her body, and a string of unfortunate dating experiences in the past has her majorly doubting herself. Barbara so deeply wants to move on and create the life she feels like she\u2019s long overdue for \u2013 but there\u2019s part of her that is having a really hard time trusting that it\u2019s possible.  For all of us who struggle with weight and body image, this can be an all-too familiar story.  What do we do when we\u2019re ready to embrace life, but we feel held back by negative constructs about our body, our weight, and our past? How do we heal patterns that have been around for decades? And how do we find trust in life when we\u2019ve been previously hurt?   In this episode, Marc David identifies some of the hidden forces at work that are driving Barbara\u2019s confusion, and delivers some powerful advice to help her take a big step forward.   At the core of Barbara\u2019s challenge is a lack of confidence in herself, and her body \u2013 which are intimately entwined. To help Barbara find her confidence and self assuredness, Marc focuses on a surprising area: cultivating her dating and relationship skills.  Previously, Barbara wasn\u2019t clear about what she wanted, and what she was willing to put up with when it came to dating men. But as Marc helps her to see, it\u2019s time to bring clarity to this important part of her life.   Using the powerful frame of our eating archetypes (or inner personas that drive our life and relationship with food) \u2013 Barbara realizes that her inner Child Archetype has often been the one making her decisions. But as Marc shares, it\u2019s Barbara\u2019s Queen Archetype that is best suited to help her find her inner confidence and choose the right partner.   When our inner Queen or King Archetype is leading the way, we can finally transform our lives through the maturity and self-knowing that these personas represent \u2026 and make the very best decisions for our life and relationships.  Episode highlights: \u2705 How our relationship with food often reflects our intimate relationships. \u2705 How developing dating and relationship mastery can help us transform old insecurities into massive self-confidence. \u2705 Why listening to your dating intuition is essential to finding the right partner.  \u2705 Owning the power of \u201cno\u201d without needing to apologize.  \u2705 How to restore our trust in ourselves, our body, and our relationship with food.  ---------------  Learn more about us at The Institute for the Psychology of Eating: https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/   Struggling to understand what\u2019s at the root of your challenges with food and body? Discover the eating archetypes, or hidden personalities, that may be driving your eating challenges in our free mini-course, THE 8 EATING ARCHETYPES: A Self-Discovery Tool. Sign up here: https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/eating-archetypes\/  Interested in becoming a certified coach in eating psychology? Then tune in to hear Marc talk about our Mind Body Eating Coach Certification Training, and download a copy of our School Catalog: https:\/\/psychologyofeating.com\/info-kit\/ Learn our powerful, cutting-edge approach, and discover how you can create a unique career helping others find peace and freedom with food.  Follow us on social:  - YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Psychologyofeating - Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IPEfanpage - Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/eatingpsychology\/ - Pinterest: https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/eatingpsych #bodyimage #bodyconfidence #bodypositivity #weight #weightlossjourney #dating #datingafter60 #relationships #foodfreedom #selfconfidence #selflove ","author_name":"The Psychology of Eating Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.psychologyofeating.com","html":"