Ep. 2 Why should I be small?

So why is it that women have such anxiety over controlling and changing the shape of our bodies?

In this episode we discuss the shifting ideal body types in history and address the dangerous and lingering effects they have on our culture. 

The ladylike thing to do? Push back against the idea of a single, idealized, beautiful body type. Foster body positivity and embrace diversity. Recover from the disordered eating habits and anxiety that might have become a normal part of your life. You have to love your body as it is in order to care for it in the way that brings about healthy change. You deserve to take up space and to grow and to be anything but “small”.

Content Warning: 

The content and discussion in this episode will necessarily engage with eating disorders, self harm, and body hatred. Although the end-goal of this podcast is to create a safe space and to push back against negative issues with positivity, this episode includes  potentially emotionally challenging or triggering content.

Resources for listeners:

App-

Recovery Records- Free on Apple and Android

This app was developed by a team of psychologists and engineers to be the best app for the management of eating disorders. It is also based on CBT (cognitive-based therapy) and self-monitoring research.  Recovery Record is geared toward anyone with anorexia, bulimia, and/or binge eating disorder. It’s also helpful for people with general eating, weight, and/or body image problems.

Websites-

NEDA

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Eating Disorders Anonymous

https://eatingdisordersanonymous.org/ 

Books-

Evelyn Trivoli's Intuitive Eating- learning how to eat intuitively with a workbook to use for practice

Registered Dietitian in your area-check with your insurance provider or use free resources!