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Jun 2023

34m 36s

Intersectional Healing and How Factors O...

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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