#22 - Kendall Bierman: substance misuse & body image concerns

27/06/2025 43 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this conversation, Kendall Bierman discusses the challenges of societal beauty standards and the journey towards intuitive eating. She emphasizes the difficulty of unlearning ingrained beliefs about body image and the fear associated with weight gain when transitioning to a more intuitive approach to eating. The discussion highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the need to let go of the desire to conform to traditional weight loss ideals.https://www.kendallbtherapy.com/IG: @KendallBTherapyChapters00:00 Navigating Disclosure in Therapy04:41 Kendall's Personal Journey and Therapeutic Approach07:30 Understanding Client Demographics and Issues10:36 Intuitive Eating and Its Impact13:38 Cognitive Reframing and DBT Techniques16:42 Challenges in Body Image and Eating Disorders19:42 Counter-Transference in Substance Use Therapy22:51 Moderation vs. Sobriety: A Therapist's Perspective25:51 The Role of 12-Step Programs28:53 Referrals and Specialization in Therapy31:34 The Ozempic Debate in Body Image Therapy

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