Episode 75 - Body Image, Anxiety, and Food Stress during COVID-19

Aaron and Glenys reach out to you from home during the global COVID-19 pandemic. This is a time of stress and fear for everyone, and it can really bring up a lot of distress around body image, food insecurity and scarcity, and eating in general. In this episode they discuss: Their personal experiences of navigating scarcity at the grocery stores and the emotional roller coaster they’ve both been on The hard work and ingenuity their clients and so many others are putting into their healing while stuck at home The uptick in body image issues and how many of us use worries about food and body as a way to control anxiety and distract from bigger worries Dealing with anxiety and difficult feelings during this time How we can use this time to feel better about our bodies How some people actually find themselves thriving in the slowed pace How diet culture doesn’t go away even in extreme times of uncertainty and worry Show notes: Virtual meal support on Instagram: @covid19eatingsupport Article: Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure – great advice for dealing with traumatic times Headspace is offering free support during the global pandemic Other meditation apps: Insight Timer, Calm