The SelfWork Podcast

433 SelfWork: Why Is It So Hard to Treat Eating Disorders? A Conversation with Johanna Kandel

Feb 14, 2025
Johanna Kandel, founder of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and author of "Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder," shares her journey from recovery to advocacy. She discusses the emotional complexities women face during perimenopause, highlighting the intertwined challenges of mental and physical health. Kandel emphasizes the importance of seeking help, the genetic and behavioral factors behind eating disorders, and the need for compassion in supporting recovery. She inspires listeners with her belief that full recovery is possible, no matter the age.
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