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Jan 2025
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Diet culture is EVERYWHERE! How you can ...

Ciandra Birnbaum
About this episode
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we’re diving into the reality that diet culture is all around us – from social media to conversations with friends, it's hard to escape. As an eating disorder coach, I know how overwhelming and triggering this can be, especially when you’re working on your recovery. I’ll share some strategies and mindset ... Show More
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