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Jun 2023
34m 33s

Intersectional Healing and How Factors O...

BONNIE RONEY
About this episode

In this week’s episode, Bonnie is joined by eating disorder therapist, writer, and speaker, Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir.

In today’s episode Bonnie & Fatema will discuss: 

  • Fatema’s personal story of healing her relationship with food and body as a South Asian American and Muslim
  • Things that can impact body image that have nothing to do with body size
  • The importance of recovery support being culturally and religiously inclusive 
  • Mindset shifts to help your food freedom journey
  • Realistic expectations to set when healing your relationship with food and body
  • and so much more! 

Connect with Fatema: 

Instagram: @yoursouthasiantherapist 

Website: fkshakir.com 

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