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Exploring the Interplay Between Diet, Mental Health, and Recovery
In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a licensed psychologist specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Castagnini shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and highlights the profound connection between diet choices and mental health. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight and health, the toxic impact of diet culture, and the importance of sustainable, balanced eating habits. Dr. Castagnini provides insights on maintaining a healthy relationship with food and exercise, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and the need to understand one’s body rather than external validation truly. The episode also touches on the complexities of new weight loss drugs and offers practical advice for fostering a positive and balanced approach to diet and mental well-being.
Dr. Castagnini’s clinical expertise comes from her 25+ years of treating patients with various mental health diagnoses, supervising postdoctoral residents, and holding the position as the lead eating disorder specialist at a major hospital for over 15 years. Her continued passion for helping others and spreading awareness about mental health issues led to the opening of her thriving practice and her hosting a weekly podcast, Behind the Bite.
03:25 Welcome to the EZ Conversations Podcast
04:09 Cristina's Journey with Eating Disorders
06:51 The Role of Personal Experience in Therapy
09:46 Understanding Eating Disorders and Diet Culture
16:43 Balancing Exercise and Mental Health
24:35 Navigating Body Positivity and Health
25:44 The Misconception of Health and Body Size
27:29 The Dangers of Quick Fixes: Ozempic and Weight Loss
28:44 Understanding the Side Effects and Misuse of Medications
32:26 Actionable Steps for a Healthy Body and Mind
33:10 The Influence of Social Media on Diet Culture
35:11 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition
38:56 Finding the Right Diet for Your Body
42:40 Acceptance and Mindfulness in Eating
43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Sponsors of the Podcast:
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
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In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a licensed psychologist specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Castagnini shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and highlights the profound connection between diet choices and mental health. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight and health, the toxic impact of diet culture, and the importance of sustainable, balanced eating habits. Dr. Castagnini provides insights on maintaining a healthy relationship with food and exercise, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and the need to understand one’s body rather than external validation truly. The episode also touches on the complexities of new weight loss drugs and offers practical advice for fostering a positive and balanced approach to diet and mental well-being.
Dr. Castagnini’s clinical expertise comes from her 25+ years of treating patients with various mental health diagnoses, supervising postdoctoral residents, and holding the position as the lead eating disorder specialist at a major hospital for over 15 years. Her continued passion for helping others and spreading awareness about mental health issues led to the opening of her thriving practice and her hosting a weekly podcast, Behind the Bite.
03:25 Welcome to the EZ Conversations Podcast
04:09 Cristina's Journey with Eating Disorders
06:51 The Role of Personal Experience in Therapy
09:46 Understanding Eating Disorders and Diet Culture
16:43 Balancing Exercise and Mental Health
24:35 Navigating Body Positivity and Health
25:44 The Misconception of Health and Body Size
27:29 The Dangers of Quick Fixes: Ozempic and Weight Loss
28:44 Understanding the Side Effects and Misuse of Medications
32:26 Actionable Steps for a Healthy Body and Mind
33:10 The Influence of Social Media on Diet Culture
35:11 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition
38:56 Finding the Right Diet for Your Body
42:40 Acceptance and Mindfulness in Eating
43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Sponsors of the Podcast:
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:
Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1
Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices