What are the Negative Effects of Social Media on Body Image?
In today's digital age, social media has become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. From scrolling through Instagram feeds to watching TikTok videos, we're constantly bombarded with images and messages that shape our perceptions. While social media can be a source of inspiration and connection, it can also have a darker side, especially when it comes to body image and eating disorders.
Reclaim You- Shame: What It Is and Where It Comes From
Season 1: Episode 44
In this episode, Sarah and Casey discuss the topic of shame.
They explore the definition of shame and differentiate it from guilt
What Happens When PTSD is Triggered?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition that can develop in individuals who have experienced or observed a distressing incident, sequence of incidents, or specific situations.
Trauma is anything that is too much too soon, too much for too long or too little for too long.
Reclaim You- Stepping Off The Spiral Staircase
Season 1: Episode 43
In today's episode, Sarah and our special guest Rachael McLaughlin discuss the journey of reclaiming oneself throughout different seasons of life.
Navigating Body Shame Triggers
Body shame triggers are absolutely everywhere.
Diet culture is real. Anti-fat bias is real.
Wherever we turn, it’s likely that we are going to bump into something, someone, or some place that triggers our body shame.
Reclaim You- Therapy Myths
Season 1: Episode 42
In this episode, Sarah and Emily bust common myths about therapy
5 Tips for Shopping With Poor Body Image
Navigating the world of fashion can be a daunting task, especially if you're struggling with body image.
For many people, the reality is that retail stores don't have clothing options that will fit their body.
For others, even the thought of facing racks of clothing, dressing room lighting and full length mirrors is enough to scrap the idea of purchasing new clothes to begin with.
Reclaim You- Navigating Relapse in Recovery
Season 1: Episode 41
In this episode, Sarah and her guest, Gabby Morreale, discuss how to navigate relapses while in recovery from an eating disorder.
Reclaim Safety: How to Navigate Medical Appointments
We go to the doctor’s office in search of healing, but for many of us these encounters can be sources of distress.
We may have suffered a lifetime of anti-fat bias and carry blame and shame. Past traumatic events may be retriggered by medical appointments.
Reclaim You- Breaking Up With Your Therapist
Season 1: Episode 40
This conversation with Sarah and Abby explore the challenges and emotions involved in ending a therapeutic relationship.
Exploring Your Relationship With Social Media
I have a chaotic relationship with social media. It’s an on-again, off-again relationship.
On the one hand, I’m grateful.
I am grateful for the ways in which it keeps me connected to loved ones when I’m not able to be with them physically.
What are the 8 stages of EMDR?
EMDR works by leveraging the brain's natural ability to process and integrate traumatic memories. When someone experiences a traumatic event, the memory of that event can become "stuck". This often causes nervous system dysregulation and ongoing distressing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened anxiety.
Reclaim You- Creating Body Positive Homes
Season 1: Episode 39
In this conversation, Sarah and Robin Klein, Registered Dietitian and Pediatric Nutrition Specialist, discuss the challenges of parenting in a weight-centric society and how to begin to create body positive homes for our kids.
Reclaim You- Returning to Movement in Recovery
Season 1: Episode 38
In this conversation, Sarah and Laura discuss the challenges and strategies of reintroducing movement after engaging in recovery work. They share their personal experiences and the importance of listening to the body and emphasize the importance of finding a supportive and inclusive exercise environment and avoiding shame in the process.
Reclaim You- Medical Care in Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 37
In this conversation, Sarah and her guest, Rachel Shiflet, discuss the importance of having eating disorder-informed medical providers and regular check-ins with medical professionals during recovery. They explore the concepts of weight stigma and anti-fatness, emphasizing the need for awareness and consciousness in medical settings.
What is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa? Signs, Symptoms, Support
Eating disorders can manifest in a number of ways.
In last week’s podcast episode, Medical Care and Eating Disorder Recovery, Sarah and anti-diet dietitian, Rachel Shifflet spoke about atypical anorexia. As Rachel put it, “...it’s anorexia with a side of weight stigma”
Tips from a CPTSD Therapist: How to Accept Love as a Trauma Survivor
Relationships can be challenging for folks with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Complex PTSD).
Past trauma can greatly affect your emotions and relationships, making them challenging and feel unsafe at times.
Reclaim You- Body Image, Dating and Relationships
Season 1: Episode 36
In this conversation, Sarah and Casey discuss different layers of body image and relationships.
They dive into the impact of body image on dating, discussing societal pressures and the challenges of online dating.
Reclaim You- Navigating ADHD and Eating Disorder Recovery
Season 1: Episode 35
In this episode, Sarah and Eva Haldis, owner of Reclaim Nutrition talk about ADHD and disordered eating. Eva provides helpful tips to navigate nutrition when diagnosed or living with ADHD.
An Eating Disorder Therapist Shares Perfectionism’s Desire for a Clean Slate
The new year has always been my favorite holiday. In some ways it continues to be, but for much different reasons than in the past.
Now, I find comfort in the idea that the new year brings a calm time after the busy holiday season.