On Purpose with Jay Shetty 2 Unhealthy Eating Habits Many People Have & How To Improve Your Body Image and Confidence
Jun 24, 2022
Haesue Jo, a licensed therapist and clinical head at BetterHelp, joins Jayme Cyk, who bravely shares her journey of overcoming disordered eating and body image issues. They discuss how unhealthy eating patterns often form in childhood and can be tied to deeper self-worth challenges. Jayme emphasizes the importance of finding a supportive therapist and building rapport in therapy, while Haesue highlights the emotional toll of societal expectations on body image. Together, they inspire listeners to embrace vulnerability and pursue healthier relationships with food and themselves.
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Early Body Image Issues
- Jamie developed body image issues at a young age, comparing herself to a friend while wearing similar outfits.
- This early experience contributed to her long-term struggle with an eating disorder.
Food and Self-Worth
- Being told certain foods are "bad" can lead children to internalize those labels.
- This can create a negative association between food and self-worth.
Orthorexia and Food Shame
- Jamie's eating habits lean towards orthorexia, focusing on "healthy" eating and food shame.
- She constantly thinks about her next meal and its impact on her appearance.