How to Get the Support You Need & Deserve

Episode 22. In this episode I dive into the topic of support. We will cover why you more than likely need more support, what type of support you need, and how to go about getting that support. We will talk about how having people around versus truly utilizing your support system effectively is very different, and how to make shifts in this area that truly move you forward in a positive direction. Want to start from the beginning? Check out the Foundational Episodes of the Motivation Made Podcast here! Introduction: What is this podcast all about?Episode 1: Want to Get & Stay Motivated? A Crash Course on Motivation, Weight Loss, and HealthEpisode 2: How Dieting Steals Our MotivationEpisode 3: How To Get Motivated To Improve Your Health (Motivation 101)Episode 4: How to Transform Health Fears Into Forward Progress Do You Have Enough Support? At my previous job, I did pre-surgical psychological evaluations for people looking to have bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery. I would ask every person about their support system, including asking about people they have for emotional support (e.g., someone they can talk to openly if they are sad, scared, ashamed, etc) as well as logistical support (e.g., who do you have that can help you out as you recover). I would ask them the simple question, "Do you feel you have enough support?" Most people would tell me that yes, in fact, they did. Or they might say, "I rely on myself only" or "I don't need that much support." Other times, they would say they had enough support, but perhaps later if I saw them for another visit, they might admit: "Well, I have people who care about me, but I rarely tell them how I'm truly doing." Or on the flip side, they would share that in fact while they had people in their life that expressed caring for them, these people would also make very food policing and weight biased comments that would ultimately lead the person down a trajectory of body shame. Shame and Fear of Rejection Fears of not belonging, fears of f