Catherine: stay open to life

Ashley S: Healing through improv

Ashley is a wonderful human who finds joy helping others heal through improv. In this episode, she describes her eating disorder as a harmed child to whom she tries to offer acceptance in order to recover. Join us to learn more about her perspective. (A Wednesday Adams reference is also made in this episode!)

Catherine: stay open to life

Catherine is an occupational therapist & hiking enthusiast who has educated the public on eating disorders (ED) through workshops and programs like EDucation. She hopes that we can one day see our bodies with a neutral eye, and even learn to see ourselves as the wonderful human beings we are! Full transcript

Betsy: Never too late

Author, athlete, lawyer, and all-around amazing human being – Betsy Brenner share's her ED-recovery journey, and how she learnt to live life authentically and fully. Check out her book [https://betsybrenner.com/] to learn more about recovery! NEDIC Articles: * Athlete To Athlete, Recovery Is Possible [https://nedic.ca/blog/athlete-to-athlete-recovery-is-possible/] * Eating Disorders In Midlife [https://nedic.ca/blog/eating-disorders-in-midlife/] Full transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bfIkrvv5VVvBCL69DdiEK6JBTnJGV8gxWBLVVkwNBc4/edit?usp=sharing]

Daphne: Trauma matters

From standing up to profs who promote dieting to giving talks to hospital staff - Daphne is an amazing advocate who hopes to drive ED awareness & amplify voices of those affected most by ED. We hope this episode shows how trauma & intersections among diverse identities matter when discussing mental health. Full Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z6sozAS_1_R51BaH5PntWkstsVMmVfiC8godmHbO7x4/edit?usp=sharing] Eating Disorders Nova Scotia site [https://eatingdisordersns.ca/]

Caitlin: Child-like Joy

In this episode, Caitlin & Kiana talk lots about society: from the harmful nature of diet culture to how f***ed up it is for doctors to fat shame children. Have a listen to learn more. And yes – this episode contains some tasteful profanity. You have been advised! ✏️Full transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPcM9nwaSYkSaMbuZtKDsVxZgxkOggckIde0dRzeJNQ/edit?usp=sharing]✏️ NEDIC [https://nedic.ca/blog/how-to-disappear-then-reappear/] Article <3