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Oct 2024
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1071: When Worry Meets Food: Exploring t...

GINA RYAN
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In today's episode, Gina discusses the important connection between anxiety and eating disorders. Eating disorders are a complex topic and are relevant to anyone with anxiety, as disordered eating can be seen largely as a maladaptive coping mechanism in response to anxiety. Listen in to learn more about how anxiety can manifest as disordered eating and how you can avoid this complex psychological syndrome.

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The practice of eating is an emotional act, tied not only to our need for nourishment but also to our deepest fears, anxieties, and desires.

-Geneen Roth

Chapters

0:23 Introduction to Anxiety and Food

7:56 Understanding Anxiety Manifestations

9:19 Exploring Eating Disorders

16:15 Anxiety and Eating Disorders Connection

20:09 Conclusion and Next Steps

Summary

In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I delve into the intricate relationship between anxiety and disordered eating. As your host, I share my insights from over a decade of experience working as an eating disorder nutrition educator. Together, we explore how anxiety often serves as the underlying issue for many who struggle with food-related challenges. It's important to note that while I discuss eating disorders, I'm not here to diagnose anyone; instead, my goal is to illuminate behaviors associated with these disorders to facilitate understanding and personal growth.


As we begin, I reflect on my professional journey, which has been profoundly shaped by my clients' struggles with anxiety. Despite not having personal experience with eating disorders, I found a common thread among those I worked with: anxiety was a pervasive influence in their lives. This realization prompted me to shift my focus towards understanding anxiety itself, a personal challenge of mine. Our conversation reveals that while not everyone with anxiety develops an eating disorder, most individuals grappling with eating disorders experience some form of anxiety. This insight fosters a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these challenges.


I then outline the diverse manifestations of anxiety, emphasizing that its impacts extend beyond disordered eating. We discuss a range of conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and more. By categorizing these manifestations, I aim to highlight the various ways anxiety can infiltrate daily life, potentially resonating with listeners who may not struggle with eating but grapple with anxiety in other forms.

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