Vanessa Preston
The Curious Therapist Show
Join Vanessa Preston, an experienced therapist and mental health social worker in Australia, as she and her guests get curious about topics of mental health, self-compassion, therapy, body image and just some random stuff! Lets get curious together my friends!
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Vanessa Preston
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Sep 8, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 71: Are You Uncomfortable in Your Body? 07.08.2023 31:48
Body and Food Freedom Private Facebook group- JOIN HERE!!! BFF Body and Food Freedom Community | Facebook BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL FOR THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION SELF-PACED: Discovery Call - V M LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM AND SIGN UP HERE!!!!! BFF: Body Image Program MY NEW WEBSITE!!!!! New tab (vanessa-preston.com) Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE gu...
Episode 70: Self-Compassion and Body Image with Heidi Rogers 24.07.2023 58:50
Body and Food Freedom Private Facebook group- JOIN HERE!!! BFF Body and Food Freedom Community | Facebook BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL FOR THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION SELF-PACED: Discovery Call - V M LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM AND SIGN UP HERE!!!!! BFF: Body Image Program MY NEW WEBSITE!!!!! New tab (vanessa-preston.com) Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE g...
Episode 69: Behind the Camera 05.06.2023 36:36
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL FOR THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM HERE (STARTS JUNE 19TH SO DON’T WAIT!!!): Discovery Call - V M LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM AND SIGN UP HERE!!!!! BFF: Body Image Program MY NEW WEBSITE!!!!! New tab (vanessa-preston.com) Rob Rumian Photography: Robert Rumian Photography (facebook.com) Subscribe to my email list and get the...
Episode 68: Open the Envelopes with BFF Participant Fiona O'Leary 22.05.2023 55:20
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL FOR THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM HERE (STARTS JUNE 19TH SO DON’T WAIT!!!): https://calendly.com/vmpres2/30min LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM AND SIGN UP HERE!!!!! https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-body-image-edition Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Managing the Not Good Enough Voice https://www.vanessa-preston.c...
Episode 67: My Exciting Announcement (STARTS JUNE 19th!!!) with Reva Segnitz 15.05.2023 42:08
BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL FOR THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM HERE (STARTS JUNE 19TH SO DON’T WAIT!!!): https://calendly.com/vmpres2/30min LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BFF BODY IMAGE EDITION 12 WEEK PROGRAM AND SIGN UP HERE!!!!! https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-body-image-edition Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Managing the Not Good Enough Voice https://www.vanessa-preston.co...
Episode 66: Body Image, Mental Health and BDD 08.05.2023 40:34
Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Managing the Not Good Enough Voice https://www.vanessa-preston.com/not-good-enough-voice-opt-in Learn about my BFF: Intuitive Eating Edition Course here: Intuitive Eating Online Course https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-intuitive-eating Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Top 5 Reasons Your Diet Keeps Failing: https://www.vanessa-p...
Episode 65: Body Ideal Fantasies 24.04.2023 36:34
Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/not-good-enough-voice-opt-in Opt-in Learn about my BFF: Intuitive Eating Edition Course https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-intuitive-eating Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/top-5-reasons-your-diet-keeps-failing-opt-in Today's Positive News Story about Harvey,...
Episode 64: (Replay) Managing the Not Good Enough Voice 10.04.2023 27:10
Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Managing the Not Good Enough Voice https://www.vanessa-preston.com/not-good-enough-voice-opt-in Learn about my BFF: Intuitive Eating Edition Course here: Intuitive Eating Online Course Subscribe to my email list and get the FREE guide: Top 5 Reasons Your Diet Keeps Failing: Opt-in Today's Positive News Story about Harvey, the dog: https://w...
Episode 63: Where are You on the Body Image Spectrum? 27.03.2023 41:52
LAST DAY OF BIRTHDAY SALE is 31st MARCH- 20 PERCENT OFF EVERYTHING!!! This includes: -3 tips to stress less about food webinar (with workbook) https://www.vanessa-preston.com/offers/nkgUFA8K -Curious Method Masterclass: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/offers/26Qbdwit/checkout?coupon_code=BDAYSALE -BFF Intuitive Eating Edition (two options below with payment plans available ): https://www.vanessa...
Episode 62: Stop Weighting and Start Living with Randi Cox 13.03.2023 51:55
My birthday month sale is going on NOW!!!! It’s 20 percent off everything! This includes: -3 tips to stress less about food webinar (with workbook) -Curious Method Masterclass -BFF Intuitive Eating Edition You can access these here (NEEDS LINK ADDED) To sign up for my newest program: BFF Intuitive Eating Edition, please click here: Intuitive Eating Online Course Subscribe to email list and...
Episode 61: Types of Hunger 27.02.2023 30:47
To sign up for my newest program: BFF Intuitive Eating Edition, please click here: Intuitive Eating Online Course To email with questions, please email me at vanessa@greenlifepsychology.com In this podcast episode, I discuss 4 types of hunger including: -Physical hunger -Emotional hunger -Taste/heart hunger -Practical hunger This is a glimpse into what’s taught in my new BFF: Intuitive Eating Edit...
Episode 60: Are You an Emotional Eater? 13.02.2023 32:25
In this podcast episode, I talk all about emotional eating. Find out why I say these 3 things: All eating is emotional. Emotional eating can be a gift. Emotional eating is an acceptable coping mechanism, but we should add to your coping skill toolbox. If you're unpacking your own emotional eating, don't miss this episode. If you're ready to work with me, check out my intuitive eatin...
Episode 59: Kristi's Intuitive Eating Story 30.01.2023 47:36
In today's episode, I interview Kristy about her experience in the BFF community and learning intuitive eating! This is a must listen:) Link for the BFF: Intuitive Eating Course: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-intuitive-eating Feel free to email me directly to vanessa@greenlifepsychology.com Subscribe to my email list here and get your freebie here: Opt-in If you’ve ever said: -I’m tired...
Episode 58: BFF: Intuitive Eating Edition YOU'RE INVITED! 23.01.2023 13:48
In today's bonus episode, I invite you to the BFF: Intuitive Eating Edition Course!!! Link for the BFF: Intuitive Eating Course: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-intuitive-eating Feel free to email me directly to vanessa@greenlifepsychology.com Subscribe to my email list here and get your freebie here: Opt-in If you’ve ever said: -I’m tired of counting calories and macros -I’m sick of thi...
Episode 57: Is Restriction Sabotaging Your Relationship with Food? 16.01.2023 33:46
In today's episode, we explore types of restriction and how this may be sabotaging your relationship with food! Feel free to email me directly to vanessa@greenlifepsychology.com Subscribe to my email list here and get your freebie here: Opt-in Link for the BFF: Intuitive Eating Course: https://www.vanessa-preston.com/bff-intuitive-eating
Episode 56: Do You Have These Two Eating Habits? 02.01.2023 27:50
Today we are talking about two popular food rules that many of us struggled with or currently are struggling with. And with it being a popular time of year to set New Year’s resolutions, I thought this topic would support you in setting goals focused on health-promoting behaviours instead of focusing on the scale. I want to invite you to set your goals from a place of love. This could look like im...
Episode 55: Creativity and Healing with Reva Segnitz 19.12.2022 1:12:43
PURCHASE MY NEWEST MASTERCLASS BELOW! https://www.vanessa-preston.com/offers/nkgUFA8K Email me with any questions: vanessa@greenlifepsychology.com In today’s episode, my sometimes cohost, Reva and I dive into why creativity is such a valuable aspect of our adult life. Any life you’re creating is creativity. Creative outlets can come in so many forms such as cooking, writing, social media, decorati...
Episode 54: Trauma, Emotions and Food Behaviours 05.12.2022 42:04
The reason I’m talking about trauma today is because it can be a huge part of our relationship with food and our body image. Trauma is not necessarily the event that happens. It’s how it gets stored physically, and psychologically. Trauma impacts the capacity to make sense of the past, inward sensations (body sensations), environmental (outside sensations), and the stories you tell yourself (what...
Episode 53: Are You Busy or in a Hurry with Linda Glover 21.11.2022 52:33
If you feel like you have only two speeds, hustle and exhaustion, this episode is for you. In this episode I interviewed my highschool friend, Linda Glover (G-luv-er 😉). Linda is a former professional musician turned real estate agent who recently shared a video on her social media about being stuck in “hustle culture.” Linda grew up thinking being in a constant rush is the norm but after marryi...
Episode 52: Misconceptions of Intuitive Eating 07.11.2022 37:35
Today I'm clearing up some misconceptions people seem to have about intuitive eating! There are studies about intuitive eating you can find here: Studies - Intuitive Eating You can subscribe to my email list below: VMPRES2 Email Marketing - You can find my freebies below: “Top 5 Reasons Your Diet Keeps Failing”. It includes a PDF and mini-video training. You can access it at the link in my In...
Episode 51: Why I'm Leaving Social Media 24.10.2022 47:42
After much thought and consideration, this is why I'm leaving social media. I hope this inspires you to reflect on your own relationship with social media, what's working for you, what's not and any boundaries you may need to put in place:) You can stay connected with me below: You can subscribe to my email list below: VMPRES2 Email Marketing - You can find my freebies below: “Top 5...
Episode 50: Celebrating my 50th Episode!!!!! 10.10.2022 49:43
I wanted to celebrate my 50th podcast episode with you all!!!! Thank you so much for listening and being part of my podcast family. Today I am interviewed by my wonderful partner, Ray Dalton (fellow therapist), and I answer some questions, reflect with you all and share about the future of BFF:) You can subscribe to my email list below: VMPRES2 Email Marketing - You can find my freebies below: “To...
Episode 49: Mindful Meal Prepping with Lisa Dahl (Part 2) 26.09.2022 35:24
Lisa Dahl (my guest for today) and I spoke so long that I decided to make this a 2 part episode! In part 1, we discuss Lisa’s own body and food story and all things gentle nutrition. Gentle nutrition is the last principle in the intuitive eating framework and can be challenging! In part 2, we discuss mindful meal planning and meal prepping, practical ways to implement this and overcoming barriers...
Episode 48: Gentle Nutrition with Lisa Dahl (Part 1) 12.09.2022 1:01:23
Lisa Dahl (my guest for today) and I spoke so long that I decided to make this a 2 part episode! In part 1, we discuss Lisa’s own body and food story and all things gentle nutrition. Gentle nutrition is the last principle in the intuitive eating framework and can be challenging! In part 2, we discuss mindful meal planning and meal prepping, practical ways to implement this and overcoming barriers...
Episode 47: Are You Stuck in Hustle Culture? 25.07.2022 38:12
Today we talk about hustle culture, how to know if you're stuck in it and ways to get out! I hope you enjoy this episode. Brene Brown Values: Living Into Our Values Articles on Hustle Culture: You can find my freebies below: “Top 5 Reasons Your Diet Keeps Failing”. It includes a PDF and mini-video training. You can access it at the link in my Instagram bio or below: VMPRES2 Email Marketing -...
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