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Why would a basketball coach be helpful to you in your eating disorder recovery journey? Beause John Wooden is a master at inspiring and motivating people to be the best they can be and to overcome obstacles that interfere with achieving their goals.

If you want eating disorder recovery, you can do yourself a great service by listening to a great man.

Eating disorder recovery requires that you blossom as a full human being. John Wooden, a legendary basketball coach, has some inspirational words for all of us. They may be particularly helpful and inspiring to you as you move on your recovery path.

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***Written by Joanna Poppink, MFT.** Joanna is a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in eating disorder recovery, stress, PTSD, and adult development.*

*She is licensed in CA, AZ, OR and FL. Author of the Book: [Healing Your Hungry Heart: Recovering from Your Eating Disorder](https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Your-Hungry-Heart-Recovering/dp/1573244708/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1344473529&sr=1-1&keywords=healing+your+hungry+heart)*

*Appointments are virtual.*

*For a free telephone consultation, e-mail her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.*

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