E47 | Industry Pressure and Eating Disorders: Kelly Mathieson on Acting, Eating and Wellbeing

Health Hacktivators with Dr Alka Patel

Today I speak to Kelly Mathieson, a talented actress and singer best known for her role as Christine Daae in Phantom of the Opera.

We discussed how Kelly's career in the performing arts impacted her relationship with food and body image.

Kelly shares her personal struggles with disordered eating and the pressures she faced in her industry to look a certain way. She also talks about seeking help and being in a better place now, while acknowledging it's an ongoing journey.

I also provide some context and advice for anyone struggling with similar issues.

In this episode you’ll hear about:

• How Kelly's career in the performing arts impacted her relationship with food
• The pressures Kelly faced in her industry
• Who Kelly sought help from during her most difficult periods
• How Kelly now approaches exercise and the benefits of this new approach

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