⭐ Theme 5: Food for Thought ⭐
🍽️ This week, Ebony and May serve up something special—a heartfelt exploration of how food shapes who we are. From childhood comfort meals to family traditions that anchor identities, they dive into the beautiful, complex relationship we all have with what's on our plates. From "kitchen therapy" sessions to the deeper meaning behind their podcast name, Ebony and May share personal stories that'll make you reflect on your own food journey.
⚠️ This episode contains discussions about eating disorders and related mental health challenges. If you're currently struggling with disordered eating or feel this content may be triggering, please listen with care or consider skipping this episode. Your well-being comes first.
Discover how food impacts:
• Cultural identity and family connections
• Mental health and emotional well-being
• Childhood memories and comfort
• Creative expression and self-care
• Social pressures around eating
• Privilege and food accessibility
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Have a wonderful rest of the week! 💛💗
"Some people eat to live, but I live to eat"
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REFERENCES
• LASH LIFT Aphrodite Cosmetics - Code: EBY15
• Philippine Mental Health Association: https://www.pmha.org.ph/
• Too Good to Go: https://www.toogoodtogo.com/
Eating Disorder Support (Australia):
• Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/get-support/helpline/
• Butterfly National Helpline: 1800 33 4673
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ℹ️ We wish to acknowledge the Eugenio Lopez Jr. Center for Multimedia Communication and the Department of Communication for graciously providing access to their recording facilities for this podcast episode.
