Exploring the Wounded Healer Phenemenon of Dietitians Who Suffer From Eating Disorders (with Co-Host Hannah Saffold, RDN)

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Join me in this 2 part series with Hannah Saffold, RDN, LD. Hannah and I co-host this episode on the battles dietitians are facing daily with disordered eating/eating disorders. Hannah is an experienced dietitian with a mission to promote healthier relationships with food among dietitians and dietitians-to-be. Together, we share our personal experiences with disordered eating and lift the lid on some shocking industry statistics.
The conversation takes a deep turn when we explore the 'wounded healer' archetype, a phenomenon that's surprisingly common in the dietetics, fitness, health, and therapeutic fields. The discussion unveils the often unspoken judgment and shame experienced by nutrition students and dietitians wrestling with their own disordered eating.
If you are grappling with disordered eating, or suspect that you might have an eating disorder, you're not alone. We're here to support you, to stand by you, and to help you navigate this journey. Tune in as we unravel the complexities of being in this industry.
Join us in part 2 as we talk about the nuances of intuitive eating as well as the concerns we have around some of the new(ish) culture shifts around the intuitive eating space.
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TOPICS COVERED 👇

• [1:14] Hannah’s journey through her professional career
• [4:49] Lifting the lid on shocking statistics about dietitians and eating disorders
• [7:12] Why do so many dietitians struggle with eating disorders?
• [9:30] The gray area of coaches who still need more recovery vs are recovered
• [15:07] Michelle’s story through disordered eating and her career
• [21:07] Dietetic students - a missed opportunity for ED recovery?

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Chapter

1. Exploring Dietitians' Relationship With Food (00:00:00)

2. Challenges of Recovered Professional (00:08:16)

3. Becoming an Eating Disorder Dietitian (00:15:39)

4. Exploring Misconceptions of Intuitive Eating (00:26:20)