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Diet Culture DropoutAuthor: Atheana Brown RD
Diet Culture Dropout aims to break down the pervasive cultural narrative that revolves around dieting and disordered relationships with food and body image. By dropping out of diet culture we can celebrate all bodies and work towards dismantling weight stigma. Together, let's stop the transgenerational trauma of body shame and dieting. Atheana takes a non-diet, Health At Every Size and Intuitive Eating approach. This is a safe space for exploration, mindful moments and take-home practices for anyone looking to find food and body peace for themselves or their family. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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77. How My Daughters Eating Disorder Changed Everything: A Mom’s Perspective
Episode 77
Friday, 28 February, 2025
In this episode Atheana welcomes Jen, a mother who shares the emotional journey of her daughter's eating disorder. They discuss the various signs and behaviors that led to the diagnosis, including excessive exercise and food restriction, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19. Jen reflects on her initial understanding as a guidance counselor, the impact of diet culture, and the role of a medical team in her daughter’s recovery. The discussion also highlights the immense support from family and friends, strategies for managing at home, the importance of a parent support group, and the journey towards a healthier relationship with food and body image. Jen concludes by sharing advice for other parents and educators on how to create a supportive environment for children, emphasizing kindness and the removal of scales to combat diet culture.✨Do you need personalized and inclusive support? Book a free 20 minute discovery call with Atheana Brown today to get supported on healing your relationship with food + body. ➡️ You can also join the monthly newsletter to keep yourself updated on the latest podcast episodes, freebies, workshops and food freedom tips. You can join the community here!