Exploring Connections Between Anti-Fatness, Food Insecurity, and Disordered Eating, w/ Andy Kretschmer, LSW
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Content Warning: Eating Disorders, Fatphobia, Brief mentions of Suicide
In Memory of Cerys Lupton-Jones.
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Andy Kretschmer (she/they) is a Licensed Social Worker in Ohio, and their expertise goes beyond professional knowledge. They have personally experienced the challenges of eating disorders, and emerged with a fierce determination to understand and assist others facing similar struggles.
Andy's research and dedication to unraveling the complex factors that contribute to subclinical eating disorders illuminates this need for a compassionate and inclusive approach to supporting those who struggle with disordered eating and food insecurity. In this episode, we delve into the connection that anti-fatness AND food insecurity have in the development of eating disorders, including binge eating disorder. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted nature of eating disorders and the broader societal influences at play.
Follow Andy on TikTok: @andylynnevans - Instagram: @edfoodjustice
Medium article: Exploring the Role of Weight Stigma in the Development of Eating Disorders among Food-Insecure People
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