Sam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in eating disorder recovery. She also is the founder of Body Liberation Buffalo and her work revolves around reducing weight stigma which can create real harm for those in larger bodies. We dig in much deeper in this episode, discussing how the fitness industry continues to perpetuate some harmful myths around health and bodies!

If you're looking to understand more of the nuance around body positivity and weight neutrality, look no further! Sam is an expert in HAES (Health At Every Size) and IE (Intuitive Eating) and is spearheading a body safe movement in Buffalo.

You can find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bodyliberatedbuffalo or on her website at www.samanthasessamenlmhc.com

As always, you can connect with me, Emily, on instagram. Follow the hashtag #NavigatingtheWellscape for updates!

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