Authenticity, OCD, and Eating Disorders: A Conversation on Body Image and Mental Health with Hannah de Groot

25/04/2025 51 min

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Description: Join Jacqueline Rose and licensed professional counselor Hannah De Groot for a powerful and nuanced conversation exploring the intersection of eating disorders, OCD, and body image especially in athletes. In this episode of the Body Medicine Podcast, they unpack how diet culture, social media, and performance pressures impact mental health. Learn how mindful movement and authenticity can support healing, and discover strategies for cultivating a more compassionate relationship with your body and food.Key Takeaways: • Mindful movement fosters a deeper body connection • Diet culture and social media shape self-perception • OCD and eating disorders often overlap in complex ways • Athletes face unique pressures tied to performance and appearance • Mental health stigma keeps many from seeking support • Makeup as a form of self-expression and empowerment • "All foods fit": embracing a balanced, intuitive approach to eating • Living in the gray area brings more peace and perspective • Authenticity is key to healing and connectionWant to connect with Hannah?Visit stridecounseling.co or find her on Instagram: @stride_counselingConnect with Jacqueline:Ready to blend psychotherapy with herbal medicine? Visit jacquelinerosewellness.com to explore therapy, coaching, and the Root and Renew program. Serving clients in Boulder, Colorado (in person) and virtually in Colorado and Oregon.Love the show?Please rate, review, and share the Body Medicine Podcast to help others discover these healing conversations.Keywords:Body Medicine, Eating Disorders, OCD, Mindful Movement, Social Media, Body Image, Authenticity, Mental Health, Athletes, Counseling

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