Episode 58: There's a lot of confusion about orthorexia, yet it's an eating disorder that's rapidly on the rise. It scares me how little most people understand about this disorder, so I've created this podcast to bring enlightenment to the topic. My goal is to make this episode a resource for coaches, clients, parents, friends, family members and people simply interested in learning more about orthorexia. I hope that if you think you might be suffering from orthorexia, this show will bring some relief and comfort, knowing full well that you are not alone, but will also encourage you to seek help from a medical provider, doctor, coach or therapist. If you're a parent, I hope that this podcast will help you understand what your child may be going through so that you can speak to them in a way that helps their recovery process. Without further ado, here are 6 things I want you to know about orthorexia (plus a super cool quiz to know if you are experiencing disordered eating patterns). What I discuss in today's show: My MindBodyGreen article I Struggled With Orthorexia Every Day for 7 Years. Here's What it's Like. How you can support the podcast by donating $1/episode (click here to see rewards) My Orthorexia Quiz (yes to one or more of these does not mean you officially have orthorexia) Can you eat food without weighing or measuring it first? Do you log all of your food into a calorie counting app because you HAVE to if you want to eat something? Do you get anxiety when somebody else cooks your food? Do you read nutrition articles obsessively? Do you have other obsessive behaviors around your body, such as exercise or ritualistic beauty routines? Do you have guidelines for what’s considered a “real” workout or a “healthy” meal plan? Do you have a meal plan? Do you feel shame and guilt when you get off said meal plan? Do you think about food and possibly exercise all day long? Do you have to earn your food? Are you afraid of relationships because they may distract you from your food? Do you have a good day if you ate good, and a bad day if you ate bad? Do you have a list of good and bad foods? Do you try to make up for unexpected calories by spending more time at the gym? Do you think carbs are better than fat, or vise versa? Do you crave to see food as food instead of a dictator of your mood? 6 things I want you to know about orthorexia...(directly from the article I wrote HERE) It’s about a desire to feel safe It’s not a choice It’s not always visible (you may be admiring somebody’s disorder and further influencing it) Commentary often does more harm than good It doesn’t just go away It often breeds other obsessions Get more insight by clicking here: maddymoon.com/bf [Tweet "Suffer from disordered eating? Here are 6 things you should know about orthorexia #ednos #eatingdisorder"]

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Episode 58: There’s a lot of confusion about orthorexia, yet it’s an eating disorder that’s rapidly on the rise. It scares me how little most people understand about this disorder, so I’ve created this podcast to bring enlightenment to the topic. My goal is to make this episode a resource for coaches, clients, parents, friends, family members and people […]

Episode 57: A sought after teacher of teachers, with a master’s in counseling, Sarahjoy Marsh has been training yoga teachers, yoga outreach volunteers, and mental health providers—including clinical psychologists and socials workers—in yoga therapy tools for 26 years. Her teachings are informed by personal life events, including serious injury from a car accident, resulting in a hip replacement at 42 and early life struggles with disordered eating behaviors. In her book, Hunger, Hope & Healing, she fuses yoga with psychology, neuroscience, breathing interventions, and mindfulness techniques, to bring readers with disordered eating and body image issues a practical and accessible guide to recovery. Some insight into the show: Using art and yoga therapy for healing The Four Essential Life Skills "The Body Dashboard" Connect with Sarahjoy: Website Buy the book Facebook Twitter Support the podcast and donate $1 per episode here: patreon.com/mindbodymusings I will give you a special thanks in my next episode!

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Episode 57: A sought after teacher of teachers, with a master’s in counseling, Sarahjoy Marsh has been training yoga teachers, yoga outreach volunteers, and mental health providers—including clinical psychologists and socials workers—in yoga therapy tools for 26 years. Her teachings are informed by personal life events, including serious injury from a car accident, resulting in […]

Episode 56: Today's show is all about a seriously impactful tool I use (and still use) for recovery. A BLOG (or podcast, YouTube channel, etc). Have you been considering starting your own blog, but have a ton of "what if's" or "I just can't because" excuses in your head? If you have nagging desire in your mind to start a recovery blog, but just haven't yet for whatever reason, this podcast episode is for you. I am going to give you six reasons why you should consider starting a blog if you're working through body dysmorphia, disordered eating, orthorexia, weight loss obsession, or exercise addiction. Here's what I cover in this episode: Some insight into my vacation this past week How to approach food on vacation Six reasons why starting a blog is helpful for recovery The beauty of creating art daily My free ebook which you can download HERE [Tweet "Considering starting your own blog as you recover from disordered eating? Here's why you should."]

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Episode 56: Today’s show is all about a seriously impactful tool I use (and still use) for recovery. A BLOG (or podcast, YouTube channel, etc). Have you been considering starting your own blog, but have a ton of “what if’s” or “I just can’t because” excuses in your head? If you have nagging desire in your […]

Episode 55: Noelle Tarr has a message that revolves around enjoying your life, the food you eat and the movement you do. She is the author of the blog Coconuts & Kettlebells. She has a passion for eating and moving like a human, supporting her local farms, any product that she can make from coconut oil, and her considerably large, but very necessary collection of workout shoes. She has bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Marketing, and she's a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP™), certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association. She's the writer behind all the posts you’ll find on her site coconutsandkettlebells.com, and she also writes for other publications, including Wellness Magazine. Here's what we talk about in this show: Why I Don't Want Six Pack Abs by Noelle << read dis Noelle's history with IBS, fitness and dieting Using fitness and restriction to manipulate your "score card" in life Why Noelle took laxatives for a time and why she stopped Definition and side effects of IBS How you can create sensitivities to certain foods by not eating them at all and by eating too much of them Creating food freedom when you have dietary allergies The importance of getting allergy tested to know if you really have an intolerance or if you're actually just feeding your need to control and restrict Where you can connect with Noelle: Website Podcast Facebook Twitter [Tweet "Do you have dietary allergies, but still want to experience food FREEDOM? Listen here."]

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Episode 55: Noelle Tarr has a message that revolves around enjoying your life, the food you eat and the movement you do. She is the author of the blog Coconuts & Kettlebells. She has a passion for eating and moving like a human, supporting her local farms, any product that she can make from coconut oil, and her […]

Episode 54: In the midst of planning a wedding, Kjerstin Gruys discovered she was falling prey into bridal societal pressures and decided to go against the grain by not looking at her body in a mirror for a full year. She compiles her experiences in her book Mirror, Mirror Off The Wall. Outside of her incredible book, Kjerstin's research broadly explores the relationship between physical appearance and social inequality, with specialized expertise in labor market inequality, sociology of culture/cultural sociology, and how body size, in particular, intersects with other markers of difference. Prior to earning her PhD, Kjerstin worked as a merchandiser in the corporate offices of two multi-national fashion firms. She is currently developing a book manuscript, tentatively titled:True to Size?: A Social History of Clothing Size Standards in the U.S. Fashion Industry. I read Kjerstin's book earlier this year after glancing at it on my "to read" list for at least a year or two. I finally bought myself a copy, and after reading the book in two days, I wanted to knock myself over the head for not reading it sooner. This is a MUST READ book, just like this is a MUST LISTEN interview. Here's what we talked about today: How and why Kjerstin came up with her "year without mirrors" project Issues with certain bridal traditions still carried on today Her first week without mirrors and reflective surfaces Training yourself to feel more beautiful vs. putting less emphasis on the importance of feeling beautiful (externally and aesthetically) Kjerstin's biggest challenge during her year without mirrors Her relationship with the scale Social media, filters, photoshop, and being a part of the solution Kjerstin's feelings of desire, romance and pleasure during the experiment Healthier uses of the mirror for our body image Connect with Kjerstin: Website Buy Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall Facebook Twitter [Tweet "Ever wondered what it would be like to go an entire year without mirrors? Find out here!"]

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Episode 54: In the midst of planning a wedding, Kjerstin Gruys discovered she was falling prey into bridal societal pressures and decided to go against the grain by not looking at her body in a mirror for a full year. She compiles her experiences in her book Mirror, Mirror Off The Wall. Outside of her incredible […]