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Have you ever experienced the effects of Diet Culture in your life? This week, we're sittingdownwithDr. Morgan Francis, a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, and owner of Scottsdale Premier Counseling in Scottsdale, Arizona. At her private practice, she treats young adults, individuals, couples, and families. Her mission is to break through the mental health shame game. With over 25 years of experience specializing in the treatment of Body Image and Eating Disorders, Dr. Francis empowers you to make peace with your body and food. Her online body image course, “Bye Bye Body Blame: You Deserve to Love Your Body Without Having To Lose Weight” teaches you how to stop dieting once and for all.

In February 2020, Dr. Francis launched a free mental health service called Mindful “text” Messages that go straight to your phone. She wants to help you make your mental health your number one priority. Dr. Francis is also a public speaker for various organizations, schools, and nationwide events. Dr. Francis captivated the audience with her message “Owning Your Worth and Appreciating Your Body” at the 2018 Powerhouse Women’s Event alongside Lindsay Schwartz and Lori Harder. She again served on the 2019 Powerhouse Women’s Panel.

Additionally, in 2019 she was selected as a guest speaker at the Know Tribe Summit, which features the top women in the field of their industry. “So Scottsdale” magazine featured Dr. Francis, where she discussed ending the stigma of mental health. Lulu Lemon recognized Dr. Francis as a “Female Leader” making a difference in the community for inspiring work on Body Image. Additionally, Dr. Francis is a frequent guest on Fox 10 News as an expert in the mental health field. Dr. Francis is a mother to three children ages 11, 9, and 7, and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona with her husband of 13 years.

PODCAST EPISODE QUESTIONS:

1. How did your passion for counseling begin and how did your passion evolve into dismantling beliefs for diet culture?
2. Can you share with us the origin story and timeline of diet culture?
3. What are seven ways that diet culture can show up in someone’s life?
4. Do you believe confirmation bias and social media play apart in diet culture?
5. What is disordered eating?
6. What do you feel are the common beliefs that parents hold on to, that are impacting their children’s image and weight?
7. What motivates you? Can you give us a sneak peek at your mindset and habits?

RESOURCES:

Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings

Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating

CONNECT:

Connect with Dr. Morgan Francis on Instagram | Website

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