Listen "Eating Disorder Recovery and Body Image with Joy Dorsey"
Episode Synopsis
Join Ailey Jolie and Joy Dorsey, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joy delve into how embodiment can enhance love, authenticity, and transform one's relationship with food and body image. Joy shares her personal journey through disordered eating and substance abuse, emphasizing recovery as a process of learning to trust and listen to one’s body. The conversation provides insights into overcoming the holiday season challenges and family dynamics that often exacerbate disordered eating. They also touch on validating personal experiences, understanding the safety mechanisms behind disordered eating behaviors, and reestablishing a connection with the self. Joy highlights the importance of support, patience, and compassion throughout the recovery journey. We hope you enjoy the episode. They discuss In this episode: 00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast01:00 Meet Joy Dorsey: A Journey Through Recovery06:06 Defining Recovery and the Role of a Coach09:40 Personal Stories and Insights on Recovery13:00 Navigating the Holiday Season with Compassion21:24 Understanding the Deeper Roots of Eating Disorders30:13 Parental Fears and Eating Disorders31:25 Supporting Parents and Loved Ones32:23 Advice for Those Struggling with Food and Body34:20 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation38:42 Family Dynamics and Disordered Eating41:51 The Journey of Recovery47:03 Navigating Celebratory Moments50:46 Final Thoughts and EncouragementYou can read the show transcript here.To find out more about Joy: Find: Website Follow: InstagramLearn more about Ailey Jolie:Find: WebsiteFollow: InstagramExplore: SubstackExperience: Online CourseEmail: [email protected] follow along with the In This Body podcast:Follow: Instagram Find: WebsiteEmail: [email protected]