Jessica Setnick, a worldwide authority on eating disorders, explains how disordered eating exists on a spectrum that affects everyone, not just those with clinical diagnoses. Her anthropological background provides unique insights into why we make the food choices we do and how our emotional states influence eating patterns.
• Eating disorders exist on a spectrum – anyone who eats can have eating problems
• The key question is whether your eating habits support or detract from your life goals
• "How you're feeling after eating is how you were feeling before" – food often becomes a scapegoat for pre-existing emotions
• Past experiences, family patterns, and cultural messages all shape our relationships with food
• Trauma, including food insecurity, can significantly impact eating behaviors
• Shame about eating habits prevents healing, while regret opens the door to change
• The "apple test" helps distinguish between physical hunger and other emotional needs
• When seeking professional help, personality match is more important than credentials
If you want to watch the entire video, here's the link: https://youtu.be/Pu9elJltqII
