In the latest episode of the Try Yoga Fit podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Tanya Dentz, a chronic pain and burnout mentor for women entrepreneurs. Tanya’s story is one of resilience and empowerment, as she navigates the complexities of emotional eating and chronic health challenges. Her insights offer a beacon of hope for women over 40 seeking to embrace wellness without the pressure of diet culture.

Understanding Emotional Eating: Tanya’s journey began in her teenage years, where she first encountered the challenges of weight gain and emotional eating. Her story is a testament to the power of self-awareness and the importance of distinguishing between emotional and physical hunger. As Tanya shares, “It’s never about the number on the scale; it’s about feeling comfortable in your own skin.”

The Healing Journey: Through her personal experiences, Tanya discovered the healing power of trauma-informed practices and somatic healing. Her approach emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and body awareness, encouraging women to embrace their bodies as they are. “Accepting and loving yourself at this moment opens the doors to healing,” Tanya explains.

Practical Tools for Change: Tanya’s method involves writing therapy, somatic tracking, and brain training, offering a holistic approach to overcoming chronic symptoms and emotional eating. Her advice for women feeling overwhelmed is simple yet profound: start by noticing your eating patterns and connect with your body through somatic tracking.

Tanya’s story is a powerful reminder that health is a personal journey, unique to each individual. Whether it’s finding energy, achieving a flat stomach, or simply feeling good in your body, the key is to embrace where you are and take small, intentional steps towards wellness. As Tanya beautifully puts it, “Health is different for everybody, and there’s no wrong way to feel good about yourself.”

Tanja is a Chronic Pain and Burnout Mentor for women entrepreneurs. When the pandemic hit, she launched her first business as an online German teacher, but soon faced burnout that led to debilitating fibromyalgia, autoimmune disease, gut issues, emotional eating, and a long list of symptoms that left her bedridden for much of 2021 and 2022. Through her personal journey, Tanja immersed herself in the mind-body healing world, ultimately healing all her symptoms. She got certified in trauma-informed healing, solution-focused life coaching, and all-around somatic healing. Now, she empowers others to heal their chronic symptoms, overcome burnout, and feel like themselves again.