In Episode 4: "How Social Media Turned Heath & Wellness into a Nightmare" we tackle eating disorder taboos. We are talking with Priya, the founder of @platesbypri on Instagram, as she shares her experience & ongoing battle with Orthorexia.
Our relationship with our bodies. So fascinating. How we compare and contrast. Fight to gain or lose. Never feel fully satisfied. This episode talks about our experiences with our bodies and how social media, family & society has influenced our views on what’s considered right and wrong.
Terms used in this episode that might need clarification:
Orthorexia: an obsession with proper or ‘healthful’ eating. Becoming fixated on so-called ‘healthy eating’ that they actually damage their own well-being.
Intuitive Eating: a philosophy of eating that makes you the expert of your body and its hunger signals.
ED: Eating Disorder
If you are looking for resources regarding EDs
Please visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Note: We are not experts on this subject. We can only speak for our own experience. We acknowledge recovery can look different for all. We stand by all people and hope to share honest experiences, solutions & encouragement to all.
Journal & Conversation Prompt:
What do you think a healthy relationship with food looks like?
Do you have intention behind your relationship with health?
We want to extend a trigger warning for the discussions in this episode.