"I don't want anyone to ever make anyone feel bad for having a goal, but I do want them to not place all their worth on that goal being achieved." - Helen Phelan
In the (very first) episode, Lauren sits down with Brooklyn-based Pilates Instructor and Health Coach, Helen Phelan, to discuss the evolution of her disordered eating which began in her childhood shortly after she set her sights on a career as a professional dancer. She carried it with her through her transition to a career in Fitness, masking her eating disorder through leading a "healthy lifestyle."
Through her healing, she holds a curious mindset and has contextualized the promotions of the current ideal body as a "trend" - leaning more on the notion of body neutrality - a body image movement that doesn't focus on your appearance.
She consolidates her social media use to promote an abundance mindset and shares how she has stopped trying to please everyone through showing up authentically.
*use the NEDA screening tool to determine if you or someone you know should seek professional help for an eating disorder