110: Body Positivity is a Farce + All Foods Are Not Equal

Understanding Disordered Eating: Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image Healing

In today's episode, we delve into a crucial discussion about the evolving landscape of traditional eating disorder treatment.

What comes to mind when you hear the term “body positivity”?

First off, it’s become a mainstream concept. Body neutrality, all foods fit, and body positivity are all terms to describe a phase of coming to terms with your body. However, we have to recognize that this approach may not resonate with everyone seeking help. While we shift towards inclusivity, we also inadvertently exclude individuals who may not be ready or comfortable with these concepts.

Tweetable Quotes

"I think it's really amazing the field has gotten to this place where we're like, yes, you can pursue health wherever you're at. You can get healthcare and we're incorporating size inclusion.” - Rachelle Heinemann

"Body positivity is incredible. If you can look in the mirror and be really loving your body and appreciative of your body, all that is really incredible." - Rachelle Heinemann

"Maybe one of the goals of eating disorder treatment is not body positivity for a lot of people. Maybe it is body acceptance.” - Rachelle Heinemann

“All foods are not equal.” - Rachelle Heinemann

“I don't believe anything that you say, because you're telling me that I can eat cake and salad in the same way, but it's not the same thing." - Rachelle Heinemann

"The beginning will not look like incorporating all this food. The beginning is going to look like a lot more structured." - Rachelle Heinemann

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