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Episode 2: “Diet culture & its affects on our well being”

Trigger warning: this episode contains themes about eating, eating disorders, weight, body image concerns (BBD) and other related topics. If that may upset you please do not watch.

Dalal AlThaqeb:
- BSc in Nutrition.
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Certified
- Precision Nutrition L1
- Change Psychology L1
Instagram: beyondnutrition_

You can reach out for help/support at the following:

Beat – (UK Based)

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/online-support-groups/

Wednesday Child (online groups)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/423350848497843/?source_id=2004331766539134

NEDA (American)

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/community

World wide:

https://oa.org

Studies mentioned:

1) Gut microbiota’s effect on mental health: The gut-brain axis‏

Megan Clapp, Nadia Aurora, Lindsey Herrera, Manisha Bhatia, Emily Wilen, Sarah Wakefield‏

Clinics and practice 7 (4), 987, 2017.‏

The bidirectional communication between the central nervous system and gut microbiota, referred to as the gut-brain-axis, has been of significant interest in recent years. Increasing evidence has associated gut microbiota to both gastrointestinal and extragastrointestinal diseases. Dysbiosis and inflammation of the gut have been linked to causing several mental illnesses including anxiety and depression, which are prevalent in society today. 

2) M Sherlock and DL Wagscott, 'Exploring the relationship between frequency of Instagram use, exposure to idealized images and psychological well being in women. 

Published in the Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 2018.

• 2018 study found that the frequency of Instagram use (for women aged 18 - 35) is correlated with depressive symptoms, self-esteem, general and physical appearance anxiety, and body dissatisfaction
• 2018 study shows more time on Instagram leads to higher levels of anxiety and depression.

A conversation with my mother discussing grief, gratitude, loss, pain, faith & hope.

نقاش مع امي عن حزن الفقد, الامتنان, الألم, الأمل, الايمان وغيرها. 

Kindly beware: this is a vulnerable conversation with mentions of experiences of loss which can be emotionally triggering.

‎  تنويه: الحلقة تشمل نقاش شخصي وصريح عن تجربة الفقد وممن الممكن ان تكون مؤثرة عاطفيا.