104: Get Out Of Your Head with Jessica Gershman

Your negative self-talk is normal, but you don’t have to empower it. Jessica Gershman joins me to chat about the power of yoga in helping us to slow down in order to speed up. Listen as she shares practical strategies for training your brain to slow down.

Jessica Gershman struggled for years with eating disorders. Her perfectionistic tendencies and need to succeed drove her to believe that she was never good enough.

All of that changed after she had her first daughter and realized she needed to show herself love so that her daughters could do the same. A friend roped her into taking a hot yoga class and she immediately realized it was the missing link she was searching for.

Now Jessica is helping women, specifically moms, rediscover who they are after childbirth through the power of flow and yoga. Listen in to hear how yoga has helped her overcome her perfectionistic tendencies and practice giving herself grace, slow down, and appreciate this life she’s living.

Show Highlights

[01:21] Learn about Jessica Gershman and whether or not we can speed up by slowing down.

[02:50] Jessica shares her story and what inspired her to start The Zen Mommy.

[06:38] What are the mental and physical benefits of yoga?

[09:45] As women we have a tendency to avoid the things we don’t like about ourselves.

[11:58] Her tips for becoming more comfortable with rest and stillness.

[14:36] Yoga is a practice because we constantly evolve and learn about ourselves.

[16:07] How do we bring our focus back to the moment we’re in?

[19:52] Increasing your awareness of yourself and your surroundings opens up the beauty of life and joy.

[22:40] Ways to beat back the belief that rest is lazy.

[25:39] Write down the things you think of yourself so you can release the negative self-talk through awareness.

[27:49] Jessica shares an amazing book recommendation for living life without shame.