Listen "When Your "Health" Obsession Becomes Unhealthy (with Katie Kuhlmann, PLMHP, MS, NCC)"
Episode Synopsis
Where is the line between having a balanced, healthy diet and diet culture? I'm joined by my friend Katie Kuhlmann, a licensed counselor from Omaha, Nebraska, as we explore the shifting forms of orthorexia (for more on WHAT orthorexia is, visit my episode from Oct. 11, 2022).Listen as we address the difficulty in distinguishing a healthy from an unhealthy obsession with health.Read the article associated with this episode here.TOPICS COVERED 👇 [0:48] Katie's story with anorexia and orthorexia[4:38] When eating disorders (ED) transition to looking a different way[7:02] The key differences between anorexia and orthorexia, and the #1 sign that your relationship with food is off[9:52] The similarities between EDs and OCD - why it's so hard to "just stop" struggling with food.[15:18] When is it orthorexia vs healthy eating?[23:50] The breaking point for Katie's orthorexia that led her to recovery + some clinical considerations[28:49] Is "food freedom" realistic?[29:19] The harm that stressing over food does on our bodies, ultimately being counterproductiveShare your thoughts anonymouslySupport the showLEARN MORE🔥 My Signature 4-Month Program, Nourished & Free®📲 Follow me on Instagram (you'll get to know me pretty quickly!)📖 Check out my Blog for tons of helpful articles SHOW SOME LOVE⭐️ Loved this episode? Leave a 5 star rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify (thank you!) 💌 Help me make more episodes!💰 Support the Show
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