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Lexi talks to their friend Jennifer Brennan about her lived experience with disordered eating, something that is still a daily struggle. Jen is a Certified Personal Trainer & health coach who has dedicated her life to helping people feel good & strong in their bodies, without the added shame and guilt society puts on us. 

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Resources from today’s episode (if you think you have an ED, please seek help from licensed professionals including therapists, doctors, and registered dieticians):

• 😭 National Eating Disorders Association
• 😭 What are Eating Disorders? From American Psychiatric Association
• 😭 NASM Personal Trainer Guidelines on Nutrition
• 😭 Eating Disorder Treatment: Know Your Options
• 😭 Skin Deep with Jennifer Brennan

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

• 😭 Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, call or text
• 😭 Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• 😭 NAMI National Warmlines (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
• 😭 RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
• 😭 LBTQIA+ Support: The Trevor Project
• 😭 Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families
• 😭 Mental Health Resources for Black communities
• 😭 Inclusive Therapists
• 😭 Resources for Gun Safety
• 😭 Resources for Reproductive Rights

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Find us on social media! The pod is on IG: @cryinandtryin_pod, Facebook: @cryinandtryinpod, and Twitter: @cryin_tryin_pod. Email us at cryinandtryinpod@gmail.com with episode suggestions, feedback, or anything else you want us to see!

You can find Lexi on IG & twitter: @LexGonGivIt2ya_ & Jen on IG, @jenniferlynnebrennan.