Mental Matters Hosted By Asekho Toto
#125 - Lisa Ellis - From Restriction to Recovery: Understanding Eating Disorders
In this enlightening episode, Asekho Toto and eating disorder specialist Lisa unravel the intricate links between eating disorders, mental health, and diet culture. They discuss the dangers of excessive restriction and binge eating, stressing the importance of tackling root causes rather than symptoms. Lisa shares her insights on the impact of diet culture on self-worth and the need for mindful eating practices. They also tackle the issue of misinformation in health and nutrition, emphasizing the critical need for education and accurate information. The episode further explores how stress affects food habits, the significance of self-kindness, and the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others.
In this enlightening episode, Asekho Toto and eating disorder specialist Lisa unravel the intricate links between eating disorders, mental health, and diet culture. They discuss the dangers of excessive restriction and binge eating, stressing the importance of tackling root causes rather than symptoms. Lisa shares her insights on the impact of diet culture on self-worth and the need for mindful eating practices. They also tackle the issue of misinformation in health and nutrition, emphasizing the critical need for education and accurate information. The episode further explores how stress affects food habits, the significance of self-kindness, and the pitfalls of comparing oneself to others.