Episode Synopsis "Your Diet Sucks - The Harms of Eating Disorder Myths"
Find Your Diet Sucks wherever you get your podcasts! At least 30 million Americans have an eating disorder, but only 1 in 10 people gets the treatment they need. Why? Kylee and Zoë debunk common myths about eating disorders, from who they affect to how they’re treated. We dive into the history of eating disorders and how common misbeliefs about mental illness shape their treatment today. We examine how weight stigma impacts treatment and why so many EDs are considered “atypical.” Then, we offer some practical solutions for fixing a f*cked-up system by debunking common misconceptions.