Hello and welcome to the 1% Better podcast. I'm your host Heather, a podcast about how my pain will have a purpose, where I talk openly and honestly about having an eating disorder as an adult, my crazy life, my mental health, and how I almost lost it all. To entering eating disorder recovery under the brush, gaining my health and my life back, and slowly becoming 1% better.
One Percent Better - Eating Disorders, Mental Health & Life
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Hello and welcome to the 1% Better podcast. I'm your host Heather, a podcast about how my pain will have a purpose, where I talk openly and honestly about having an eating disorder as an adult, my crazy life, my mental health, and how I almost lost it all. To entering eating disorder recovery under the brush, gaining my health and my life back, and slowly becoming 1% better.
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<p>Summary</p> <p><br></p> <p>Tracy Desjardins, a holistic health coach, shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how she overcame it. She discusses the impact of restrictive dieting and the development of binge eating disorder. Tracy emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, connecting with one's values, and attuning to real needs in order to find freedom with food and body. She also highlights the need to remove fear and guilt around food and to focus on sustainable and enjoyable eating habits. Tracy's book, 'The Diet Free Diva,' offers five steps to freedom with food, body, and self.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Takeaways</p> <p><br></p> <p>Restrictive dieting can lead to disordered eating and the development of binge eating disorder.</p> <p>Self-awareness and attuning to one's needs are crucial in finding freedom with food and body.</p> <p>Focusing on sustainable and enjoyable eating habits is more important than following restrictive diets.</p> <p>Removing fear and guilt around food allows for a healthier relationship with eating.</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
July 14, 2024
The Impact of Moving and Dance on Body Image The Dangers of Weight Loss Medication
<p> SummaryIn this conversation, Heather interviews Libby Supan, a food and body specialist and certified intuitive eating counselor, about her personal journey of recovering from an eating disorder. Libby shares how her eating disorder started in high school and escalated when she moved away to college. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the fear of weight gain and the cycle of restriction and binge eating. Libby also explains the concept of atypical anorexia and the gaslighting she experienced from doctors. She introduces the concept of intuitive eating and emphasizes the importance of nourishing the body and repairing the relationship with food. The conversation covers the topic of medication for weight loss and the potential dangers and consequences associated with it. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with weight loss medication and express concerns about its effectiveness and potential side effects. They also touch on the issue of plastic surgery and the pressure to have a certain body image. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of clothing shopping during recovery from an eating disorder and strategies for maintaining a positive mindset. The hosts also discuss the role of exercise in recovery and the importance of finding a balance that works for each individual.TakeawaysEating disorders can develop from a combination of factors, including trauma, perfectionism, and societal influences.Moving to a new environment, especially during adolescence, can trigger or exacerbate an eating disorder.Atypical anorexia is a form of anorexia where individuals are malnourished but may not exhibit the typical underweight appearance.Gaslighting from doctors and healthcare professionals can be a common experience for individuals with eating disorders, leading to feelings of frustration and disbelief.Intuitive eating is a mindful and holistic approach to eating that encourages individuals to listen to their body's hunger and fullness cues, nurturing a positive connection with food.Recovery from an eating disorder requires nourishing the body, repairing the relationship with food, and working with a specialist who understands the complexities of eating disorders. Weight loss medication may not be effective for everyone and can have potential side effects and health risks.Plastic surgery can be a personal choice, but it's important to consider the psychological and emotional aspects of body image.Clothing shopping during recovery from an eating disorder can be challenging, but finding supportive people and resources can help navigate this process.Exercise in recovery should be approached with caution and individualized to meet the needs and capabilities of each person.Focusing on non-scale victories and taking care of mental health are important aspects of recovery.<br> </p>
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