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Mar 2023
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78. Let’s talk about eating disorders

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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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