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50. Sexual Attraction to Men Is A Risk Factor for Eating Disorders? Mar 30, 2023

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Have you even felt like you wouldn't struggle with your body image as much if men simply weren't in the picture? We've all been there. I'm sure we've all experienced the pressures of wanting to look our best for that guy we have a crush on. Well, science has officially come out with a study to show that you're not alone in feeling this way. This week we're taking a dive into a fascinating research article that draws a connection between attraction to men and increased rates of eating disorders. I'm here to walk you through this spicy article and talk about what this means for you and your ED if you happen to love men.

We go over:

The deets of the study that is trying to prove the connection between being attracted to men & EDs
The results from the study and whether they found this to be conclusive (or not)
Mallory getting vulnerable and sharing an experience (that she's never shared before) on this topic
What to take away from this study

The study: https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-022-00576-z

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49. Is it Binging, Overeating, or Recovering from Restrictions ? Mar 23, 2023

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The confusion around what is binging vs. recovering from restriction vs. overeating is very prevalent online and in treatment spaces. Today we are going to dive into it and walk through:

How to determine whether you are engaging in binging, overeating, or recovering from restriction
The very important differences between binging and recovering from restrictions
Actionable steps to work through either and all categories
The thing that you could be doing that will hold you back from recovering from restrictions
The connection to extreme hunger (listen to extreme hunger podcast here)

and so much more...

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48. Gwenyth Paltrow's What I Eat in a Day... Mar 16, 2023

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You may have already seen this video with Gwenyth Paltrow and Dr Will Cole on her "wellness routine" that included a what I eat in a day. If not, well... it was something, let's just say that. I want to discuss it on the pod because I believe there are elements to the conversation that people are missing that really need to be discussed.

TW: ED behaviors and specific what I eat in a days ARE mentioned

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47. Grieving Your Ideal Body (The Body Image Reframe that Changes Everything) Mar 09, 2023

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If you struggle with body image, you probably feel like you have tried pretty much everything to improve it. Maybe you've done affirmations, reminded yourself that you are uniquely beautiful, told yourself you are more than a body, or any number of other techniques out there, but you STILL don't feel like it is working. This episode is here to fill that gap. Today's episode discusses body grief and explains how letting go of the idealized vision you have of your body elicits feelings similar to the 5 stages of grief cycle.

We discuss:

What is grief and how the heck does it pertain to body image
What it feels like and looks like to be in the 5 stages
Action items for each stage to help you move past the struggles you are experiencing
An understandable and important analogy to help you grasp this concept
The six stage, that is often forgotten, which is critical to full healing
What body acceptance is and how it applies to this scenario

And so much more.

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Mentioned:

Brianna Campos - https://bodyimagewithbri.com/about/

Fearing the Black Body - https://www.amazon.com/Fearing-Black-Body-Racial-Origins/dp/1479886750

46. The Epidemic of Influencers with Disordered Eating & Exercise Mar 02, 2023

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It all started when I shared on my Instagram stories how many influencers (wellness, lifestyle, fitness, etc.) that I have had in my direct messages on instagram sharing about their struggles with disordered eating, exercise, and body image. You guys then flocked to my DMs, expressing everything from shock to curiosity to annoyance about the fact that influencers could be struggling with this and not sharing. So, I decided to take this conversation to the podcast and discuss:

stories of influencers struggling with disordered eating
how to know if someone you are following is struggling
a story time you guys will want to hear
what to do if you are suspecting someone may be dealing with this

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45. Seed Cycling & Menstrual Cycle Syncing Feb 23, 2023

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Have you heard the claims about what seed cycling can do for your menstrual cycle? If you're like me, you've seen anecdotes that it can do everything from menstrual cycle symptom reduction to improved fertility to fixing your hormones to weight loss. While it can be exciting to think about a natural way to help women deal with their hormones, we also have to ask ourselves, "How much of this is proven and is this the right fit for me?" Plus, is cycle synching a healthy extension to this or toxic diet culture in disguise. In this episode we discuss:

What is seed cycling and what is it supposed to do?
Why these specific seeds we're chosen
The research that we have around seed cycling (and whether it supports or refutes it's claims)
An analogy that will help you know if seed cycling is right for you
What cycle syncing is and whether or not I recommend it
The VERY important thing to keep in mind when deciding how to engage with these practices

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44. Buccal Fat Removal Feb 16, 2023

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Buccal fat pad removal has been blowing up all over social media lately. Celebrities and social media are driving increased interest in buccal fat removal. But a plastic surgery trend is a pretty stark difference from a denim trend. This is your body you're manually altering, not just your closet. In this episode we will talk about all the details of buccal fat pad removal, the ever-changing beauty standards, the beauty industry, and how to respond to this recent trend.

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43. How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? Feb 09, 2023

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High protein meals and diets seem to be circulating all over social media right now. But what's with the obsession with protein? Is it really that important? Will it really deliver everything people are promising? How much do you even need? In this episode we talk everything protein and whether or not this trend makes sense for you.

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42. Cheat Days Feb 02, 2023

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We’ve all heard someone say it: “it’s my cheat day”. But for something that has been so normalized and widespread, are we sure a “cheat day” is the best idea? In this episode we’ll dive into the ideology behind cheat days and the problems that come with them. We’ll talk about what the latest research says as well as what my thoughts are on how cheat days impact our relationship with food.

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