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Nov 18
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Navigating Treatment Access & Social Med...

Amalie Lee (MSc, GMBPsS)
About this episode

In this week's episode I'm joined by coach and counsellor Alix Walker. Topics we discuss:

- The hurdles accessing care for an eating disorder

- Not feeling 'sick enough'

- #Skinnytok, 'what I eat in a day' videos, and navigating social media in recovery

- Body image healing

- Managing triggers


Alix's Instagram: @counsellingwithalix

Alix's website: alixwalkercounselling.co.uk

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