99. Battling Counterfeit Comforts with Author, Expert and Coach Robia Scott
In the latest episode of the Pursuit of Gold podcast, actress, author, emotional coach, and Hollywood professional dancer turned iconic musician Prince’s muse, Robia Scott, takes center stage. Her riveting and candid conversation with Laura here today delves into her storied career, the highs and lows of the entertainment industry, and the sacrifices and life-altering choices made by high achievers in pursuit of their dreams. Beneath all the glitz and glamor, they uncover the emotional and mental struggles that often accompany success, particularly the damaging relationship between body image, food, and self-worth.
Throughout the episode, Laura and Robia explore the complex world of emotional eating and its roots in societal pressures and personal insecurities as Robia shares her two-decade-long journey to recognize and address these underlying emotional wounds. Together, they stress the critical significance of seeking help, mentorship, and guidance while underscoring the role of accountability and the power of vulnerability in the healing process. Advocating for self-awareness through journaling and investing in personal growth, this episode is a profound journey into emotional healing and self-discovery, providing valuable guidance for those seeking happiness and fulfillment amid the demands of high achievement and success. Don't miss this opportunity to join Laura and Robia’s insightful conversation today so you, too, can continue on your own path to emotional well-being and self-empowerment.
Episode Highlights:
Robia Scott's remarkable journey from professional dancer to Prince's muse
The sacrifices made in the pursuit of dreams
The hidden struggles behind the glamour of a successful career
Body image, food, and self-esteem
Robia's journey of self-discovery and emotional healing
The significance of acknowledging and processing emotions
Robia's role as a coach
The cycle of emotional eating and its roots in societal pressures
The importance of recognizing the underlying emotions driving destructive behaviors
Quotes:
"In many of our sports, there's this elephant in the room that people don't want to talk about because we're high achievers, we're tough, we think we should be impenetrable, like some kind of superhero."
"These escapes might offer temporary relief and comfort, but they can easily become addictive, enslaving, and destructive patterns."
"The feelings we're not dealing with are dealing with us."
"Awareness is the first step of change. You can't change what you don't know."
"If I'm overweight, you just, like, go on a diet. You try to white knuckle things. You try to quit the smoking. You try to stop the addiction. You try to stop drinking the alcohol. But if you don't deal with the root, it just parlays into a different addiction."
"I call them counterfeit comforts because they're those comforts that we turn to, that they're an imposter, they give us some temporary satisfaction, some temporary relief, but they're really a counterfeit."
"You don't have to be controlled by these…counterfeit comforts. You can overcome that and move past it."
"It's important because like you said, we all struggle with it in some ways, so we have to talk about it."
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