Laura Hallward is a PhD candidate in Kinesiology specializing in Exercise and Health Psychology at McGill University. Her research focuses on better understanding lived experiences with compulsive exercise in individuals with eating disorders. She speaks directly with people with these pathologies and explores how these topics are discussed on social media!
Tune in for answers to questions like...
How do we diagnose compulsive exercise and eating disorders?
What makes food and exercise different than other addictions?
What is the role of social media in helping or hindering support?
How can I improve my health today, starting right now?
and many more!
Topics & Concepts
Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating
Fear of Food
The DSM
Addiction & Dependence
Mental Health & Stress
Moderation
Compulsive Exercise
Social Media: Thinspiration & Fitspiration
Support, Treatment & Recovery
Quadrant II Activities
Exercise Is Medicine
Intuitive Eating & Intuitive Movement
Intermittent Fasting
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Resources
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R. Covey (https://www.franklincovey.com/the-7-habits/)
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program that Works - Elyse Resch, Evelyn Tribole (https://www.intuitiveeating.org/our-books/)
The Canadian national ED Information Centre (https://nedic.ca)
(If you'd like more information or to seek help for an eating disorder, please check out this link.)
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Core Collective Sign-up Link
https://thehabitsociety.com/core-collective/
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Contact Info
Jeremy, the Host: abstractcast@gmail.com
Laura, the Guest: laura.hallward@mail.mcgill.ca
Episode Cover Art by the very talented Eva Goblot.
