Join Amy in this short but mighty episode of Healthy AF as she delves into the often-overlooked aspect of our daily lives - the language we use about ourselves. It's not about the F-bomb; it's about the words and phrases that keep us trapped in cycles of self-doubt and old patterns. Amy explores how taking responsibility for our internal dialogue is the first step towards taking control of our lives. Learn how the way we talk to and about ourselves influences our decisions and shapes our reality. This episode is a call to action to shift your self-talk from limiting to empowering, paving the way for personal growth and freedom. Tune in to discover practical tips for changing your narrative and embracing a more positive, self-affirming approach to life.
Trying to get healthy and stay healthy is f-ing hard! Everybody struggles with some aspect of it, no matter what they look like or what they tell you. There is no magic formula - a healthy lifestyle is a choice we need to make daily. Join Amy as she supports, informs, and entertains you on your journey toward health.
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[00:00:02] What You Want, When You Want It, Where You Want It. This is The MESH. Hey, I'm Amy Chang. I'm a nationally board-certified health and wellness coach and this is Healthy AF. In this podcast, I'll be bringing you all things health, from the newest health strategies to how to tackle those personal roadblocks that just will not let you move forward.
[00:00:26] So buckle in. We're going to be inspired and instructed and dadgum we're going to have a little fun on Healthy AF. Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of Healthy AF. I'm so glad you're here. And this episode is all about who's in charge of you. Okay? Yeah. You think you're in charge of you, but sometimes you're very loose and free with creating who's really in charge of you.
[00:00:54] And I'll tell you, I'm in the same boat. So I said to my producer, Moose, like, huh, I really want to talk about what's coming up for me in my patient population. And what's coming up for me in my patient population is how careless we are with our language. And I don't mean the F-bomb, because goodness knows I can drop them.
[00:01:19] I mean understanding and being responsible for the fact that our language creates. Your language creates. And it's the driver behind your actions. Let me dumb this down. So I've talked a lot about being a sugarholic. Right.
[00:01:49] I've talked a lot about that. I gave it up. I had to use the 12 steps to do it. I totally needed a support group. I gave myself anything and everything else I wanted to eat, including all the bread I could handle while I was trying to give up sugar. I also talked about, like, I'm going to get fluffy. And, you know, I knew what it was going to be like for my body when I did this. Right. Because I've tried it before. And I've made it.
[00:02:20] The difference between saying, huh, I'm Amy and I'm a sugar addict. And, huh, I'm Amy. I'm a recovering sugar addict. Two totally different things. You see, if I identify with I'm a sugar addict. Sugar addicts make certain choices. When they feel emotional, they go straight to the Oreos. In fact, I don't know why I'm saying they.
[00:02:49] Amy, the sugar addict, when she feels emotional, goes straight to the row of Oreos. She goes straight to the I'm going to order a wheels pizza, but their chocolate chip cookies are so dang good. I'm going to get not one, but two. And, yes, that is an extra six whopping dollars. Well, it wasn't that bad that I had those cookies at wheels, but they're so expensive.
[00:03:18] I think I'm just going to go to the teeter and get a 12 pack. And it not lasting me two days. Those are the kinds of decisions that Amy, the sugar addict makes. When I identify and language for myself and in my head. Hi, I'm Amy. I'm a recovering sugar addict. That girl makes different choices.
[00:03:45] That girl knows that when she gets emotional. She needs to go and comfort herself with grace and love, probably with a friend or her journal or a handful of pecans that I love. That girl makes different choices and it's completely subconscious. So right here in somewhat of the new part of the new year, a lot of people are talking about manifest manifesting.
[00:04:15] I'm all about some manifesting. The first thing we can do is just sharpen up our language. Let our language be clear on what we're committed to. Stop beating ourselves up. I'm going to say that again. Stop beating yourself up. It does not serve you.
[00:04:46] Recognizing that you made a choice that doesn't reflect your commitments and feeling disappointed or pissed off or frustrated with yourself. Totally okay. That's just what happens in reality. Identifying with that choice as being who you are. Keeps you stuck and has you repeating that choice.
[00:05:15] Our language matters. So I like to say what I'm committed to. And I like to use that languaging. I'm really committed to having time to myself to heal. I even like this one. I have an abundance of time. Because in reality, I can choose to do whatever I want to with my time.
[00:05:45] I'm not forced to do anything. No one literally is coming here and moving my body so that I have to, you know, go out and cut the grass. I don't have to. I have time. I have an abundance of time. And when I remind myself that I have an abundance of time, then I give myself power and choice back. And I can look at what am I committed to, especially if I'm running late to do a podcast.
[00:06:14] Am I committed to doing a podcast because I have to and I'm obliged to do it and I'm skidded in here, all kinds of irritated? Or am I committed to doing a podcast because I want to do a podcast and this is how we're going to roll? Right. It's a totally different thing. So as you go through your week, I want you to listen to your language.
[00:06:42] I had a friend today, a couple of days ago say, yeah, well, I'm a bad mom. And she said, I'm a bad mom. I think she said, and I'm defiant. And I can totally relate to being defiant. I like to use this one. In the past, I've been very defiant. And that helps me recognize where I've been and also that I do not have to stay. So how can you use that?
[00:07:11] In the past, I've been like, get honest, but don't imprison yourself. That's what I have for you today. Take that. Create your life. It's waiting for you. Be careful with your language, but drop as many F-bombs as you want to. Give yourself grace. And if you're having trouble with this, book an appointment with me. We'll see if coaching is right for you and see how we can move you forward. All right. See you next time on Healthy AF.
[00:07:44] Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the Healthy AF Podcast. I hope that it has helped you create a new possibility for your health and sets you into action to go get it. If you want more information or if you want to connect with me, visit my website at myhealthylife.coach. And don't forget to hit the subscribe button so that each new Healthy AF episode will be sent directly to you.
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