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Today, we dive into the award-winning film Black Swan 🦢 with our special guest, therapist, and eating disorder specialist Rebecca Capps. We explore key scenes to uncover the origins of Nina's eating disorder, the grooming by her coaches, and how her disorder contributes to her mental deterioration. We also look at the stark contrast between the White Swan and the Black Swan personas 🎭.
Rebecca discusses the perfectionism, self-harm, and delusional behavior that Nina exhibits, potentially leading to psychosis due to malnutrition and drug use. We'll see how Nina's drive for perfection 🩰 leads to destructive behaviors as she struggles to break free from her controlled state and experience a new side of herself.
We delve into the societal and gender norms impacting body image and dysmorphia, particularly for women. Rebecca explains the symptoms of different eating disorders and disordered eating patterns that many people face today.
We also highlight the importance of narrative therapy 📚, emphasizing that while someone may have an eating disorder, it doesn't define their entire identity. These two things are separate entities. Rebecca offers insights and resources from her website for those seeking support.
In our final scenes, we witness Nina's masterful dance as the Black Swan but also examine the toll her perfectionism has taken on her mental and physical health. We discuss the possible delusional behavior and psychosis resulting from her eating disorder and drug exposure.
Welcome Rebecca Capps! We hope you enjoy the show and the scenes from Black Swan. Don't miss out on the valuable insights and resources Rebecca shares. 🌟
Thanks for checking out Different Spectrums! We're a podcast led by licensed therapists and neurodivergent individuals who explore emotions in movies and shows. Our goal is to normalize mental health challenges and promote understanding.
To find our new guest: Rebecca Capps
https://www.instagram.com/rebeccacappswellness/
https://msha.ke/mindbodythrive
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