Mental Note

Anorexia in Diverse Bodies: Nothing Atypical About It


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American culture praises weight loss. A quick scroll of social media, magazine racks, or even the news will yield numerous "transformation" stories documenting how a fat person turned their life around by shedding pounds.

But at what cost?

Today, we're exploring an eating disorder so camouflaged, you probably didn't even know it exists - Atypical Anorexia. Or, more accurately, anorexia in people with larger bodies.

With our guide - recovery advocate Joanna Nolen - we will unpack how fatphobia impacts the medical system, insurance, and even treatment centers. Plus, Joanna will share her most practical wisdom about navigating this weight-loss-obsessed world as a person in recovery living in a larger body.

____________________________________________________________________________________ Resources:

  • Mental Note Podcast: www.mentalnotepodcast.com
  • Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com
  • Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
  • Free Group Support: eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups
  • Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199
  • "Don't Weigh Me Cards" https://ggle.io/5X7x
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