In this episode of Your Body Story, host Hannah Saenz sits down with Andrea Mathis–known on social media as Dietitian Andy and by her brand, Beautiful Eats & Things.

Andy opens up about navigating weight stigma in both professional and personal spaces—sharing how she has learned to embrace and reclaim her identity as a plus-size person and provider. Andy also offers advice on communicating with medical professionals, handling body criticism from family, and tips for difficult body image days. 

This episode launches the Weight of the World mini-series, where guests explore how weight stigma impacts their mental health, relationships, identity, access to care, and more.

Connect with Dietitian Andy through her website: beautifuleatsandthings.com

Find her on all social media platforms @beautifuleatsandthings 

📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit https://linktr.ee/hannahsaenz to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz.

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🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know.

In this episode of Your Body Story, an anonymous guest shares a raw and honest account of living with an eating disorder from the age of 12. They discuss the progression of diagnosis, from OSFED to orthorexia, to anorexia, detailing the ways in which eating disorders impacted their life, from personal relationships to education and career. By offering a deep dive into personal experiences with treatment centers, the influences of genetic predisposition, and societal pressures, this guest sheds light on the multi-faceted nature of eating disorders. Reflecting on the experience of recovery, they provide insights into the challenges and triumphs along the way, and express a hopeful message for those still struggling. The episode emphasizes that recovery is a journey and highlights the unhealthy and dangerous ways that OCD and diet culture can exacerbate disordered eating. Listen to learn more about the profound impact that eating disorders can have and the importance of seeking help.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of an eating disorder or know someone who is struggling, this episode offers raw, unfiltered insight into the complexities of recovery.

📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahsaenz to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz.

💬 Join the Conversation: If this story resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review.

🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know to create an awareness surrounding eating disorders.

In this episode of Your Body Story, we sit down with a guest who shares her personal struggle with an eating disorder that she has long hesitated to define. She opens up about the early triggers in middle school, the constant battle between seeking recovery and clinging to disordered behaviors, and the lingering fear of not being “sick enough” to deserve help.

Join us as we explore the mental tug-of-war between relapse and healing, the dangerous myth of needing to be “sick enough” to seek treatment, and how diet culture and body image struggles can persist—even in high-functioning individuals. We also discuss the impact of social comments, enabling behaviors, and personal relationships on disordered eating.

Stay tuned until the end to hear the powerful advice she would give her younger self—and anyone silently battling food, body image, and self-worth.

📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahsaenz to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz.

💬 Join the Conversation: If this story resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review.

🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know to create an awareness surrounding eating disorders.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

#EatingDisorderRecovery #MyEDStory #YourBodyStory #MentalHealthAwareness #DietCulture #BodyImageHealing

In this episode of Your Body Story with Dietitian Hannah Saenz, Tina opens up about her 20-year battle with an eating disorder, reflecting on the complexity and longevity of her struggle. She shares early signs of disordered eating, the confusion surrounding her diagnosis, and the deep impact of societal and familial pressures on her relationship with food and body image.

Tina also sheds light on the unique challenges of being a Black woman in treatment, discussing how cultural and racial factors shaped her experience. She explores the broader systemic issues within the treatment industry, from financial barriers to the limitations of evidence-based practices that often overlook marginalized communities.

Throughout the conversation, Tina emphasizes the need for personalized care, compassion, and a more inclusive approach to eating disorder recovery. Whether you’re personally affected by disordered eating, supporting a loved one, or working in the healthcare field, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving conversation around eating disorders and recovery.

Book Recommendations:

Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings https://a.co/d/g0jCIl5

Life Without ED by Jenni Schaefer https://a.co/d/7Q3MzAe

📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahsaenz to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz.

💬 Join the Conversation: If Tina's story resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review.

🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know to create an awareness surrounding eating disorders.

Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

#EatingDisorderRecovery #MyEDStory #YourBodyStory #AnorexiaAwareness #YourBodyStoryPodcast #RecoveringOutLoud #NEDAweek #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

It’s National Eating Disorder Awareness week (NEDA week), and in this powerful first episode of Your Body Story, I sit down with Caitlin, a 30-something-year-old healthcare worker who has been battling anorexia for 15 years. Caitlin opens up about her struggle with an eating disorder that began when she was just 14, describing it as an abusive relationship that has impacted every aspect of her life.

Throughout our conversation, she shares the mental battle between the ED brain and her healthy brain, her experience with multiple treatment stays, what finally helped her lean into recovery, the role of healthcare providers in her journey—both positive and negative influences—and advice about supporting someone with an eating disorder.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of an eating disorder or know someone who is struggling, this episode offers raw, unfiltered insight into the complexities of recovery.

📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit ⁠https://linktr.ee/hannahsaenz⁠ to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz.

💬 Join the Conversation: If Caitlin’s story resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review.

🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know to create an awareness surrounding eating disorders.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ybU5r2m3Dr2ahR5FD3dAT?si=96b2ebdf729c4b7e

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-body-story-with-dietitian-hannah-saenz/id1798749825

Listen on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf0PGC4z7yF0MDrEBQQYKG1bu_QqhnbgU&si=uuZ8IAn1vaukVNir

#EatingDisorderRecovery #MyEDStory #YourBodyStory #AnorexiaAwareness #YourBodyStoryPodcast #RecoveringOutLoud #NEDAweek #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek

Welcome to Your Body Story with Dietitian Hannah Saenz! In this debut episode, I introduce you to the heart of this podcast—real people, their lived experiences, and the unique journeys they’ve taken in their bodies. Our bodies carry our history, our struggles, and our victories. By listening to the stories of others, we can build empathy, challenge assumptions, and rewrite the narratives we've created. Through deep and honest conversations, we’ll explore how mental health, personal relationships, healthcare encounters, and societal expectations shape the way we see and feel about others and ourselves.There are no right or wrong answers—just personal truths. Your body has a story, and this is a space to share it.What to Expect in This Podcast:

• Unfiltered stories of resilience, self-discovery, and healing
• Honest discussions about body image, eating disorders, and health
• Insights from real people navigating life in their bodies
• A safe space where every story matters

I invite you to connect with me on instagram ‪@Every.body.nutrition‬ and reach out if you feel called to share your body story.