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May 2024
18m 12s

Walking, Step Counting & Fitness Tracker...

Ciandra Birnbaum
About this episode
In this episode, I dive into the controversial world of walking, step counting, and fitness trackers within the context of eating disorder recovery. As an eating disorder recovery coach and someone who has walked this path, I share personal experiences and professional insights to help you determine whether these metrics are beneficial or harmful to your rec ... Show More
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