26 - The Myths and Misconceptions of Eating Disorders

Paved with Gold

On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash debunks the many myths surrounding eating disorders that contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding of these deadly mental illnesses. "Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice" and "aren't they just a rich white young teenage girl thing?" have a (dis)honourable mention, so strap into the debunk-bed cos we're going myth-busting!
Recommended reads from this episode:
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat - Aubrey Gordon
You Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People - Aubrey Gordon
The Wellness Trap - Christy Harrison
Anti-Diet - Christy Harrison
Fearing the Black Body - Sabrina Strings
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RESOURCES:
For Australia:
InsideOut Institute
The Butterfly Foundation or call 1800 334 673
National Eating Disorder Collaboration
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
1800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732
Blue Knot Foundation
For the UK:
Beat Eating Disorders
National Centre for Eating Disorders
TalkED
For the US:
National Eating Disorder Association
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - Canada
Eating Disorder Hope
Alliance for Eating Disorders
Project Heal
Asian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)
For more links and resources, check out our website.

Disclaimer: This podcast is general in nature and has not taken your personal circumstances or medical history into account. We are here to share our own experiences and the things we have found helpful throughout our personal recovery journeys. Please remember that each person's journey and circumstances are different, and not all of the information contained in this podcast may be relatable to you. It's important you consult your own GP or recovery team to seek out tailored advice before making any important decisions relating to your own health and recovery process.

챕터

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Why these Myths exist (00:02:20)

3. Myth 1 (00:06:56)

4. Myth 2 (00:10:09)

5. Myth 3 (00:19:36)

6. Myth 4 (00:23:46)

7. Myth 5 (00:31:01)

8. Myth 6 (00:36:40)