In the season two finale, my friend Avery, a registered dietician, discusses her experience with an eating disorder and how to develop a healthy (and happy) relationship with food. We also have a candid conversation about our struggles with body image, ways to overcome being hyperaware of your appearance, and finding confidence outside of how others perceive you.

We discuss intuitive eating, mindful exercise, unrealistic body standards, social media, self-love, and more. We also share practical advice for anyone struggling with these topics.

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REFERENCES

Resources:

• Get help: nationaleatingdisorders.org
• The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller
• Intuitive Eating 101
• Ate app

Bible verses:

• Psalm 139:14 – I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
• Proverbs 18:21 – The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Intro

(02:07) Avery’s experience with an eating disorder

(10:22) Dealing with your body changing overtime

(17:33) Becoming a dietician and giving back

(19:02) Confidence, social media, and unrealistic body standards

(23:06) How to control negative thoughts and hyperawareness

(28:04) Advice and encouragement on improving your body image and relationship with food

(42:16) “Gym girl” storytime

(43:36) Setting healthy wellness goals

(45:31) Calling people out about weight comments

(47:27) Final thoughts

(48:53) Outro