Hey y'all! In this episode we talk about how the media influences the ways in which we experience our bodies. Eating disorders and disordered eating are extremely prevalent in our society, especially when they mask themselves as healthful eating. Today we discuss fitness influencers and the role of online communities in supporting or encouraging disordered eating behaviour. This episode may be triggering if you have an eating disorder or have had one in the past. If that is the case please give the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline a call at 1-800-931-2237. I challenge all of you to challenge the jargon that you see a fitness influener using online. Spread the message, share the knowledge, build the empire. Lots of love, Bee. <3
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