Note: This episode includes discussion about eating disorders.

Skylar is a fatherless daughter. Her dad, Kenny, died of cancer when she was 11 years old. She found dieting as a way to numb her feelings, and now recognizes that her eating disorder was part of her grieving. Today, Skylar practices intuitive eating, which has helped her learn how to tolerate her feelings.

Skylar is an anti-diet culture writer, sharing her thoughts on recovery, grief, and radical self-compassion. You can find Skylar on Instagram @nocryingincooking and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theresnocryingincooking.

Skylar's Take-Away: Pain is okay. It is okay to hurt; our feelings want to be felt. Also, find someone who speaks your language. Someone who can say "I get it."

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