The Stigma of Eating Disorders: Building Awareness with Alex Raymond RD, LD, CEDS-S

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On this episode, I hop on a call with our special guest Alex Raymond RD, LD, CEDS-S to discuss the topic of Eating Disorders.
In this conversation, Alex Raymond, an eating disorder dietitian, discusses her journey of becoming a specialist in eating disorders. She explains the common signs and symptoms of anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), and more. Alex also talks about the causes of eating disorders, including genetics, culture, and relationships. Not only do Alex and I discuss various aspects of eating disorder recovery and challenge common myths and stigmas associated with eating disorders, but we also discuss the definition and signs of relapse, strategies for managing triggers, and the impact of social media on eating disorder perceptions.
***Please note, due to technical issues, the audio quality in this episode is not as clear as usual. We appreciate your understanding and hope you still enjoy the valuable concepts and insights we share!***
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To access the information talked about in this episode, follow these links to learn more about the science or eating disorders in general:
1. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/statistics/
2. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders
3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9847054/
4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10100476/
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9744360/
To find more about Alex, you can find her here:
Instagram: @courage.to.nourish
Website: https://couragetonourish.com/