Research suggests that childhood bullying is also a massive predictor of an eating disorder. In Western cultures like Australia, there are so many socio-cultural influences that promote thinness as the main indicator of beauty. The opinions of our peers are deeply influential and deeply harmful at a young age when we are so vulnerable. But it also comes from even more insidious and inescapable sources like the media.
In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and binge eating disorder. Amalie Lee, the Host of the Recovery Talk podcast joins us to discuss her own experience with anorexia and as an eating disorder recovery coach as we break down the triggers and origins of eating disorders, the misconceptions, how they impact our psychological and emotional well-being and the journey to healing and recovery.
If you or someone you know needs help or for further information and psychological services on eating disorders, please see the following:
Australia - The Butterfly Foundation
https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
USA - National Eating Disorders Association
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
UK - Beat Eating Disorders
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Canada - National Eating Disorder Information Centre
https://nedic.ca
Worldwide - https://www.verywellmind.com/leading-eating-disorder-charities-and-organizations-4145389
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