Tag: Eating Disorder
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Overcoming Disordered Eating: What Are the First Steps to Healthy Habits?
On ‘Life Quakes,’ hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest functional nutritionist Jayne Williams offers advice to a viewer struggling with rediscovering healthy eating habits and finding joy in food again. Professional Support Seek guidance from a specialist in eating disorders to create a personalized recovery plan. Gradual Progress Take it slow and steady, building one…
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Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest life coach with a master’s of counseling Alisa Harp discuss fine line between disordered eating and eating disorders. Understanding the Difference Eating disorders are mental illnesses affecting mental and physical health, while disordered eating involves harmful eating habits that don’t meet disorder criteria but can…
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The Secret Driver of Eating Disorders: It’s Not Just About Food
On ‘What’s Trending,’ hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest Dr. Jude Black discuss the pressure many women feel that drives unhealthy eating habits. The Shame-Perfectionism Cycle Women can get trapped in a cycle of shame, leading to unrealistic eating goals and further fueling negative feelings. Reframing Your Thoughts Combat negative self-talk by focusing on…
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New Study Links Depression and Anorexia with Gut Imbalance
On “Psychology Behind the Headlines”, hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest functional dietician Tara Durden discuss a new study that suggests a link between gut bacteria and mental health conditions like depression and anorexia. The Gut-Brain Connection Our gut health and mental health are closely intertwined. Having a healthy balance of gut bacteria is…
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My Teen is Struggling with Anorexia – How Do I Monitor Them Without Suffocating Them?
On ‘Life Quakes,’ host Jessica Reyes and Patricia Wu hears from a concerned parent who is feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to support their teenager who is battling anorexia. They worry about how to monitor their child’s eating habits and mental health without feeling overbearing. Guest Dr. Jude Black offers compassionate and practical advice.…
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My Secret Eating Disorder is Tearing Me Apart. How Do I Tell My Family?
In “Life Quakes”, a young woman reveals her hidden battle with an eating disorder. She worries about the impact revealing her secret will have on her family. Host Patricia Wu and guest therapist Ellen Coghlan offers support and guidance, emphasizing the importance of self-care and seeking professional help. Don’t Suffer Alone Eating disorders can be…
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“Looksmaxxing”-The Dangerous New Beauty Trend Targeting Men
Social media is fueling a troubling trend called “looksmaxxing” among young men. This obsession with altering their appearance goes beyond skincare and fitness, sometimes leading to extreme measures and unrealistic expectations. On “What’s Trending,” hosts Jessica Reyes, Patricia Wu, and guest therapist Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss the link between looksmaxxing, body dysmorphia, and the negative…
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The Scale Rules My Life – How Do I Stop Obsessing Over Numbers?
Feeling like you can’t even recognize the person in the mirror? When every minute revolves around food, exercise, and the number on the scale? It’s exhausting. And the worst part is, it feels impossible to even talk about it with anyone. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Our latest “Life Quakes” segment tackles…
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Rebuild Your Relationship with Food with Intuitive Eating
Do you struggle to find a healthy balance with food? Dieting can be stressful and unsustainable. Host Jessica Reyes, and guest, certified dietician Ellen Coghlan, unveils a better approach – intuitive eating. Ellen helps us understand this concept and offers guidance on how it can transform your relationship with food. What is Intuitive Eating? Intuitive…
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Healing Through Shared Stories
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest psychiatrist Dr. Dan Bober discuss the impact of discussing mental health challenges openly in a podcast. Tackling Tough Topics From traumatic births to turbulent divorces, eating disorders, and difficult childhoods, the podcast delves into personal stories to provide hope and strength to listeners on their own journeys. The…