#35: “Move Beyond Diets & Scales -- You have a Deeper Calling” Kim Baster is a Food Freedom and Mindset Coach.   Kim understands first-hand the struggles that come with growing up as a teenager. At the young age of 12 she was introduced to dieting and not feeling like her body was good enough. Although she began in working in the fitness industry at 16 and continues to today (27+ years later) inspiring others to live a healthy and happy life, she had her own personal struggles that suffocated her. A turning point came in her career when she could no longer keep up with the attempt to be good enough and had to leave her full time career and identify what happiness truly looks and feels like for her and not what society is telling us it should. It was time to walk the road and re-evaluate A graduate from the Institute for the Psychology of Eating in Boulder, Colorado, Kim is now actively coaching clients on developing a healthy relationship with food and body image as well as helping them get out of their own way! She addresses dietary changes and meaningful exercise routines as well as helping them discover the root of their eating and body image concerns. This opens up the door to a life with more meaning, fulfillment and happiness. She believes in sharing her story and being transparent. This opens up the space for others to find the courage to share and use the most powerful words – “me too”. Her passion to give back and inspire can also be found when she speaks with students in elementary and high school age groups about the importance of embracing oneself and nurturing a healthy self-esteem and believing in the gifts that they were born with! As well as working with women who have been trapped in diet culture and body image struggles who are begging for a way out. No more unhealthy and restrictive diets, no more body shaming or obsessive unhealthy exercise programs – one person at a time she shares her story and believes she can make a difference with the people she is fortunate to work alongside with.  Kim offers Online 1:1 Coaching & Group Coaching/Workshops/Speaking engagements.  Kim offers a 5 week Group Coaching Program starting later this month.  Contact [email protected] to learn more about it In this episode we talk about the  1. Learning to listen to eating cues and learning how to stop the cycle of dieting and restricting. 2. Learning to let go of feeling guilty for eating “bad” foods.  3. Learning to find the JOY in moving your body again.  4. The importance of self care in our lives.  5. The power of sharing our stories to impact and support others.  Connect with Kim:  https://www.kimbasler.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimbaslerfoodfreedommindsetcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbasler_foodfreedom Connect with Marsha: Book your Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/mvanwyn761 Check out my website -  https://www.marshavanw.com/ Connect on Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com.marshavanwynsberghe Connect on Instagram --  https://www.instagram.com/marshavanw/ About me --  I am Marsha Vanwynsberghe and I am a Speaker, Coach and Author of the Bestselling Book, "When She Stopped Asking Why".  I share the lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Inspire Yourself Forward” in your own life. She teaches women to build their businesses by learning how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others.