This conversation delves into the complexities of eating disorders and disordered eating, exploring the societal pressures that contribute to these issues. Michelle emphasizes the importance of mental health, self-acceptance, and mindful eating practices as pathways to recovery. Listeners are encouraged to reject diet culture, honour their bodies, and seek help when needed.

Takeaways

• Eating disorders affect your mental health and require professional help.
• Society's obsession with weight loss can harm mental health.
• Disordered eating can affect anyone, not just those with eating disorders.
• Mindful eating is essential for nourishing both body and mind.
• Rejecting diet culture is a crucial step towards recovery.
• It's important to honor your feelings about food.
• Exercise should be for health, not for changing your body.
• Body positivity can evolve into body neutrality.
• Comparing yourself to others is detrimental to self-acceptance.
• Throwing out the scale can help reduce obsession with weight.

Intuitive Eating Book

Health at Every Size

Stefanie Reinold