#156: What Are Eating Disorders Really About? A Listener Shares Their Story

Feb 24

In this episode of The Full Plate Podcast, Abbie speaks with Elizabeth, a passionate reader and baker, about her journey through recovery from an eating disorder.

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Elizabeth shares her love for books, her baking adventures, and the challenges she faced during her teenage years, including body image issues and social pressures. The conversation delves into the impact of family dynamics on eating disorders and the importance of self-acceptance and healing.

Elizabeth speaks about her journey through eating disorder recovery, highlighting her transition to an anti-diet culture perspective. She explains the impact of weight stigma in treatment centers, the importance of intuitive eating, and how her understanding of body positivity has evolved. Elizabeth also shares her coping mechanisms and what she has learned about community and connection in healing from disordered eating.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth
03:02 Elizabeth's Passion for Reading and Cooking
05:53 Journey Through Eating Disorder Recovery
12:09 The Impact of Body Image and Social Pressures
17:54 Family Dynamics and Eating Disorders
19:05 Journey to Anti-Diet Culture Awareness
27:31 Coping Mechanisms and Creative Outlets
32:01 Reclaiming Baking and Food Freedom
39:16 The Power of Community and Connection

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