TW: eating disorders, diet culture, fatphobia, body dysmorphia, trauma, anxiety, sexual assault (Time stamp: 41:09-41:48)

This week we have the wonderfully inspiring Debbie Lesko (she/her) of @diets_dont_work_haes. Debbie has suffered from an eating disorder for 57 years, and has a very unique and wise perspective on recovery, diet culture, fatphobia, and ED remission.

If you want to follow Debbie & her story, you can find her at @diets_dont_work_haes on IG & Diets Don’t Work on Facebook! Debbie’s DMs are also always open for advice or support!

Debbie & I also chat about resources throughout the episode. You can read Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison, or Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings. You can also seek support and resources at Health at Every Size.

If you are looking for a way to support locally, you can donate to Seattle BIPOC Food Bank to help eliminate food deserts in the area here.

An additional shoutout to Amanda (@oceanicflowyoga) & her amazing yoga live streams!

If you are struggling with an eating disorder and feel that you are not worth seeking help or are not sick enough to seek help, please know that you are worthy of help and recovery and your feelings and struggles are valid. You can seek help at the NEDA hotline (800) 931-2237 / https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org . You can also search for an ED therapist online at psychologytoday.com & inclusivetherapists.com . 

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