June 09, 2025

How Diet Culture & Purity Culture Fuel Eating Disorders: Unpacking the Trauma Behind the Rules With Cassie Krajewski, LCSW @inneratlastherapy

35 minutes

How do diet culture and purity culture work together to shape—and shame—our relationships with food, body, and self? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Marianne is joined by Cassie Krajewski, LCSW (@inneratlastherapy), to unpack the trauma that often hides beneath the surface of “clean eating” and “moral” behavior. They explore how religious teachings, modesty expectations, and diet rules can become deeply intertwined, reinforcing eating disorder patterns and disconnecting people from their own needs. Whether you’ve experienced religious trauma, struggled with body image, or felt trapped in all-or-nothing thinking, this episode offers validation and insight.

ABOUT CASSIE

Cassie is known for her authenticity, warmth, and compassion, which shows up in her work as a business, owner, therapist, consultant, and podcaster. As the founder of Inner Atlas, Cassie is passionate about helping people heal from the impacts of trauma and disembodiment.

Cassie's personal history and healing experiences drove her to pursue a career in social work. Her training emphasized the importance of context, culture, and systems upon mental health. This lead to her dream of opening a practice centered on anti-oppressive, holistic, and trauma-responsive care. Her professional experiences inform her understanding that working with the body's inherent wisdom takes clients further, faster. She is rooted in the belief that she is not a guru but a guide.

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Outside of her clinical work, Cassie is actively involved in mentoring and teaching other therapists. Her approachable nature and deep empathy ensure that her practice remains a space where clients and colleagues from all walks of life feel seen, heard, and valued.

FOLLOW AND CONTACT CASSIE

IG: https://www.instagram.com/inneratlastherapy/

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: https://www.inneratlastherapy.com

CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES ON DIET CULTURE!

Let's Talk Recovery: Ditching Diet Culture & Crushing Eating Disorder Thoughts on Apple & Spotify.

Just Say NO to Dieting: A Weight-Neutral Approach to Fitness on Apple & Spotify.

The Diet/Wellness Industry, Accessibility, & Diet Culture on Apple & Spotify.

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