As someone working through the curvy journey of ED recovery, Imogen Barnes knows what it feels like to fall into diet culture. As she shares today, her body insecurities stemmed from societal standards, body focused comments, and fatphobic doctors that made her believe dieting was the only solution. After years of believing this to be true, Imogen was able to see just how toxic diet culture is and get the help she needed. As a content creator she now works to advocate and raise awareness for those struggling in a similar existence; one where the eating disorder or disordered cognitions rule your life. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• How to share / discuss with others about disordered thoughts 
• Advocating for yourself and others
• Why weight doesn’t define worth 
• Diet influenced medical care
• Gaining weight to live fully 
• Support for a set back or relapse

Connect with Imogen @im_powering

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