Episode
My Eating Disorder Story and How I Rebuilt My Relationship With Food
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- The EMPWR Podcast
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- Apr 22, 2026
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- 3991
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Summary
What if the thing you thought you could control was actually the thing keeping you trapped? In this episode, I'm getting more vulnerable than I ever have before. I'm sharing my full story with my eating disorder, disordered eating, and body dysmorphia. From my childhood and the way food was framed in my home, to college when everything spiraled, to the years I spent restricting, binging, and purging in secret. This is the part of my story I've never fully told, and honestly, preparing for this episode brought up a lot of emotion. But I knew it was time. I walk you through how my ADHD medication suppressed my appetite growing up, how I gained over 20 pounds in college when I went off Adderall and had no structure or education around food, and how that led to a cycle I couldn't break. I talk about the shame, the secrecy, the moment I finally told my mom, and the weekend that changed everything. I also share how my pregnancies, my home birth, and my journey into fitness coaching helped me rebuild my relationship with my body and food. This episode also dives into how social media fueled my body dysmorphia, why comparing yourself to stage-ready physiques is so damaging, and how I shifted my mindset from chasing aesthetics to chasing strength. I talk about losing my period, getting it back, and what it took to truly heal. I also answer your questions about food noise, weight fluctuations, tracking macros, supporting a friend with an eating disorder, and how to raise kids with a healthy relationship to food. If you've ever struggled with control, body image, or feeling stuck in a cycle you can't escape, this episode is for you. Healing is possible. You are stronger than the thoughts trying to break you. And you don't have to do it alone. Content Warning: This episode include…