Living in my sorority house I have noticed that body image/ body dysmorphia is an issue that a prominent issue that isn’t widely discussed. I hear daily remarks about people’s weight, finding the “healthier” option, and girls picking apart the way they look. I felt it was important to discuss this head-on with other girls living in the house. On today's episode, I speak with UCLA sophomores Maddy Malin and Ellen Amico about their personal struggles with eating disorders and body image. We discuss trigger warnings for people who struggle with food, diet culture, how social media affects the way we see ourselves, calorie counting, and frustrating conversations that occur in our house surrounding this topic. We need to change this narrative and erase the stigma of body issues from society. The first step to achieving this is talking about it.

If you or anybody is struggling with body image, body dysmorphia, an eating disorder, etc. check out @yourbodyyourimage which is a website that educates people about body image and gives people the platform to share their stories. They inspire self-love which is very important especially during this time. Additionally, if you are struggling I encourage you to seek help from a professional because they will know how to help you establish a new relationship with food and your body.