Episode 3: Podcasting in the Light of the Moon with Dr. Anita Johnston: Part 2- Diet Culture, Fat Shame, and Eating Disorders • How the stories in our minds influence how we live our lives • How we learn “fat is bad” • Dr. Johnston’s experience growing up without diet culture • How diet culture contributes to the development of eating disorders • Recovery as a counterculture move toward health • Body, weight, food, and recovery-positive social media and community • Letting go of the diet mentality • How the eating disorder blocks emotions • Light of the Moon Café • Fate and Destiny in recovery Dr. Johnston is the author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, is a licensed psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, speaker and consultant. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she is a leader in the field of eating disorder treatment. She is the Director and Founder of Ai Pono Eating Disorder Program and Ai Pono Residential Program in Maui. She is the co-creator of Light of the Moon Café, an interactive e-course and online support circle for women with eating disorders. She is also the chief clinical consultant to the EATFED Program in Sydney, Australia. You can find Dr. Johnston at www.DrAnitaJohnston.com or at her Light of the Moon Café at www.LightoftheMoonCafe.com