Best Compulsive Exercise Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 376: Conversations about emotional eating, does fullness change as you 'heal'?, dealing with gossip & exercise compulsion 44:22

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Client Q&A: conversations with partner on emotional eating, struggle with self worth and aligning actions, overfilling your plate, managing meals that are harder to track, does fullness change as you heal your realtionship with food, dealing with gossip, what to do with a fizzy feeling, how to manage exercise compulsion 1-1 coaching spaces may be a…

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Episode 377: Shame over binging, slim obsession, distracted from fat loss goals and managing insomnia 52:40

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Client Q&A: manging insomnia, will i ever not want to snack all the time, is this career wrong if im burning out, managing being around diet/body talk, comparison of past body, dealing with the niggle of leaner is better when feeling low, why do we feel shame for binging, what is the obsession with being slim, why do i get distracted from my fat lo…

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337: Dealing with Low Motivation in Recovery 1:03:39

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Motivation is something that isn't very dependable in recovery (and life in general). One day it's there, the next it's gone. In this episode I look at how to deal with low motivation at different points in recovery, as well as some ideas of things to rely on instead of motivation.By Real Health Radio

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From Crippling Pain to Full Recovery: Laylalu’s Carnivore Journey 45:46

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In this episode, I sit down with Laylalu Celis—author, content creator, certified twerk instructor, and animal-based health coach—to explore her extraordinary journey of healing from juvenile arthritis and chronic pain through a strict carnivore lifestyle, body awareness, and radical self-expression. Diagnosed with arthritis at age two and unable t…

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From the Vault: Examining the Harmful Implications of the AAP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S [Episode 72] 41:38

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We’re continuing our summer throwback series with a powerful episode that’s simply too important to leave behind. While we’re taking a short break this summer, we’ll be resurfacing some of our most impactful conversations — the ones that made us think, challenged the status quo, and sparked meaningful dialogue. Today’s rerun is one of those episode…

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From the Vault: Examining the Harmful Implications of the AAP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S [Episode 72] 41:38

8d ago41:38

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We’re continuing our summer throwback series with a powerful episode that’s simply too important to leave behind. While we’re taking a short break this summer, we’ll be resurfacing some of our most impactful conversations — the ones that made us think, challenged the status quo, and sparked meaningful dialogue. Today’s rerun is one of those episode…

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Lynette C. 14:20

9d ago14:20

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Peace I'd Never KnownBy AEA

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Cara K. 9:35

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Petrified of Putting on WeightBy AEA

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Rebroadcast: Recovery, Self-Compassion and Feeling Comfortable In Your Body with Aaron Flores 1:50:15

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This week Aaron Flores returns to the podcast. We discuss anxiety, Aaron’s appearance on the Ten Percent Happier podcast, binge eating disorder and some of the misconceptions with it, feeling comfortable in your body, self-compassion, grief, anxiety and much more.By Real Health Radio

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How to Overcome Food Addiction & Build Autonomy in Recovery with Mary Lacey Banks 38:02

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In this episode, I sit down with Mary Lacey Banks—podcaster, motivator, and addiction recovery advocate—to discuss her inspiring journey of overcoming amphetamine, alcohol, and food addiction while reclaiming joy, autonomy, and self-trust in recovery. Mary shares raw, honest insights into the struggles and breakthroughs of addiction recovery, empha…

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336: Overshoot in Recovery 33:22

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Have you heard about the concept of weight overshoot in recovery? In this episode I talk about what it is, where the idea can from and problems that can arise from expecting the overshoot weight to drop off.By Real Health Radio

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Carnivore Diet for Chronic Pain & Autism: How Jonathan Built Muscle and Defied Limits 43:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Griffiths—British carnivore, bodybuilder, nutritionist, and founder of Carnivore Muscle—to explore his powerful journey of transforming health, physique, and mindset through science-backed carnivore strategies while navigating autism and chronic pain. Diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and…

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Breaking the Bonds of Food Addiction: Innovative Therapies for Eating Disorder Recovery 49:24

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In this episode of the Beyond Binge Eating podcast, we sit down with Anna, a licensed clinical psychotherapist and expert in treating complex trauma, eating disorders, and food addiction. Join us as we explore the profound connections between emotional health and eating behaviors, and unveil the therapeutic approaches that bring about real change. …

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Episode 375. Battling cravings & nutrition for breastfeeding 24:15

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Why does breastfeeding make cravings so much bigger? What do you need to consider nutritionally when breastfeeding? Emilia simplifies it for you & highlights key considerations for nutrition in breastfeeding Tools to support yourself & what you need to consider Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or @emiliath…

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From the Vault: Food and Desire with Dr. Judith Brisman [Episode 73] 56:21

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We’re kicking off our summer throwback series with an episode that’s just too good not to share again. While we take a little summer break, we’ll be rereleasing some of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations—and this one tops the list. Originally aired as Episode 73, this conversation with Dr. Judith Brisman is one of those rich, sou…

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From the Vault: Food and Desire with Dr. Judith Brisman [Episode 73] 56:21

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We’re kicking off our summer throwback series with an episode that’s just too good not to share again. While we take a little summer break, we’ll be rereleasing some of our most powerful and thought-provoking conversations—and this one tops the list. Originally aired as Episode 73, this conversation with Dr. Judith Brisman is one of those rich, sou…

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Di C. 10:26

23d ago10:26

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I couldn't do life.By AEA

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Gillian T. 13:12

25d ago13:12

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Food was my first addictionBy AEA

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Clare MT. 14:20

25d ago14:20

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Freedom from all substancesBy AEA

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Detox from Sugar & Beat Cravings with Nutrition, Supplements, Lifestyle 1:05:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Elanie and Kay from Renegade Nutrition, a dynamic duo challenging the status quo of subpar health. Here’s what we’ll cover in the video: The Science of Sugar Addiction: How sugar affects your brain like a drug and creates a cycle of dependency. Breaking the Cravings Cycle: The difference between quitting cold turkey…

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335: Weight Inclusive Healthcare with Vinny Welsby 1:29:31

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This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Vinny Welsby about research they've done on healthcare and how being fat impacts this experience. We look at the outcome of this research including fat bias, the impact of this bias, people's stories of their experiences and how healthcare could be improved and become weight inclusive.…

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Food Addiction, Binge Eating & Blood Sugar: A Metabolic Approach with Michelle Hurn 39:13

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In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Hurn—registered dietitian, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of The Dietitian’s Dilemma—to explore how a metabolic approach to nutrition can revolutionize the treatment of eating disorders, food addiction, and type 2 diabetes. Drawing from her own recovery from severe anorexia and over a decade of clinica…

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Episode 374: How do I know I can achieve my fat loss goals?, procrasti-snacking & anxiety around upcoming changes, 52:23

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Client Q&A: Overeating at a meal out, how do i know i can achieve my fat loss goals, what do when unstimulated at work and procrasti-snacking, dealing with anxiety and upcoming changes, is a longer second recovery cycle normal and fear around reducing steps. 1-1 coaching spaces may be available now For more information visit www.emilia.fitness or f…

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How to Stop Binge Eating & Heal Your Relationship with Food w/Jo Moscalu 21:58

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In this episode, we sit down with Jo Moscalu, a registered dietitian and PhD student studying binge eating in Ireland, to dive deep into the emotional, psychological, and social aspects of binge eating. Jo shares her personal struggle with binge eating after becoming a dietitian, how she overcame it, and the insights she now brings to help others f…

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334: Breaking Free From The Restrict, Binge, And Purge Cycle 37:40

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Eating disorders can follow some rather similar patterns, and one of these is the restrict, binge, purge cycle. As part of this episode I look at each of the elements of the cycle and the most important place to put your focus if you want to break out of this cycle.By Real Health Radio

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What’s REALLY in Your Food? Ex-Food Technologist Shares Inside Look at Industry 38:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Min Tan, a former food technologist turned UX designer, who spent over a decade behind the scenes of the food industry. Min reveals truths about ultra-processed foods, deceptive marketing tactics, and the science behind food cravings—insights that will change the way you see what’s on your plate. Here’s what we’ll …

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Rebroadcast: Body Positive Fitness with Jenna Doak 1:33:29

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Today I'm speaking with Jenna Doak, the Co-Founder and Head Trainer at Body Positive Fitness. We talk about Jenna's journey as a personal trainer and her own relationship with exercise. We also cover common topics of discussion with clients: abstaining from exercise when it’s needed, finding joy in movement after a compulsive and compensatory relat…

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Episode 373: Finding time for mindfulness when you don't want to, should all meals be satisfying?, Mood & body image in your luteal phase 48:57

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Client Q&A: Shame vs embarrassment and your relationship with food, should all meals be satisfying, finding time for mindfulness when you don’t want to, family meals and honouring hunger, how to love your body more, managing changes to hunger, mood and body image in your luteal phase 1-1 coaching spaces may be available now For more information vis…

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How the Ketogenic Diet Can Help Food Addiction and Binge Eating 37:16

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Erin Bellamy—chartered psychologist, metabolic psychiatry practitioner, and researcher specializing in ketogenic therapies for mental health—to explore a unique, brain-first approach to food addiction and binge eating recovery. With a Ph.D. focused on ketogenic diets and depression, years of clinical experience,…

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Healing Food Addiction & Obsession with the Carnivore Diet: How Lucy Transformed Her Life 51:54

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In this episode, meet Lucy—nurse, health advocate, and passionate voice for recovery through the Carnivore diet—as she shares her powerful journey of healing from disordered eating. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Lucy’s personal story of struggling with emotional eating, ultra-processed foods, and how the Carnivore diet became her path to r…

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173. Being Present and Eating Disorders 27:29

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Let’s be honest—most of us would love to be the kind of person who “lives in the moment.” You know, one of those magical unicorns who wakes up excited for the day, mindfully savors every bite of their avocado toast, and breathes through stress like it’s non-existent. But instead, we’re over here eating lunch in front of our inbox, wondering why we …

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173. Being Present and Eating Disorders 27:29

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Let’s be honest—most of us would love to be the kind of person who “lives in the moment.” You know, one of those magical unicorns who wakes up excited for the day, mindfully savors every bite of their avocado toast, and breathes through stress like it’s non-existent. But instead, we’re over here eating lunch in front of our inbox, wondering why we …

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Overcoming Body Shame & Embracing Embodiment: Emily Wishall’s Guide to Self-Love 30:31

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Emily Wishall, an expert in embodiment and confidence coaching, to explore how reclaiming your connection to your body can transform your confidence, relationships, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever struggled with body shame, self-doubt, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this conversation will giv…

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Episode 372. Binge eating in hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery 24:36

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Emilia discusses the secret a lot of people keep when recovering their period that no one seems to talk about. Binge eating, secret eating, overeating, night eating - all super common when recovering from hypothalamic amenorrhea. Tools to support yourself & what you need to consider Learn more about 1-1 coaching For more information visit www.emili…

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Rebroadcast: The National Alliance for Eating Disorders with Johanna Kandel 1:22:18

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Today on the show I'm chatting with Johanna Kandel. She is the founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders and the author of Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder. We talk about Johanna’s eating disorder, her recovery, and how she founded The Alliance and how it has grown and changed over the last 21 years. Then we cover many topics fr…

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Healing Trauma & Overcoming Dissociation: Christine Forner on Mindfulness & Recovery 37:55

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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Christine Forner, a leading expert in trauma, dissociation, and mindfulness, to uncover how the mind and body respond to deep emotional pain—and how to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way. If you've ever struggled with binge eating, emotional numbness, or feeling disconnected from your own action…

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172. Imposter Syndrome and Eating Disorders 22:28

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If imposter syndrome were a person, most of us would be in a very toxic, on-again-off-again relationship with it. And just like any clingy ex, it loves to show up at the worst possible time—like, say, the first day of a new job, or every single time we try to feel confident about our bodies. Fun, right? *Quick reminder that next week will be our la…

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172. Imposter Syndrome and Eating Disorders 22:28

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If imposter syndrome were a person, most of us would be in a very toxic, on-again-off-again relationship with it. And just like any clingy ex, it loves to show up at the worst possible time—like, say, the first day of a new job, or every single time we try to feel confident about our bodies. Fun, right? *Quick reminder that next week will be our la…

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Christchurch Event - Robyn S. 7:37

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Christchurch Event - April 2025By AEA

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Christchurch Event - Kay M. 12:36

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Christchurch Event - April 2025By AEA

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Christchurch Event - Serena G. 9:05

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Christchurch Event, April 2025By AEA

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Christchurch Event - Leonie T. 12:38

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Christchurch Event - April 2025By AEA

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Christchurch Event - Esther H. 7:45

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Christchurch Event - April 2025By AEA

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Christchurch Event - Lori L. 13:21

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Christchurch Event - April 2025By AEA

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Episode 371: Training for performance but eating for aesthetics 12:48

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So many of us start our fitness journeys chasing aesthetics. But then something shifts. You want to lift heavier, run faster, move better but many fall into the trap of training like an athlete... but still eating like a dieter. If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to perform and wanting to stay lean, this one’s for you. 1-1 coaching spaces ma…

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The Power of Nature in Healing Trauma & Emotional Eating | Dr. Rochelle Calvert 37:00

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In this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Rochelle Calvert, a licensed clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher, and somatic experiencing practitioner, to explore the deep connection between trauma healing, mindfulness, and nature-based therapy. Dr. Calvert has spent over 20 years studying and teaching mindfulness, helping people reconnect with thei…

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333: Body Image, Eating Behaviour and Social Media with Charlotte Markey 1:51:21

2M ago1:51:21

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This week on the show I'm chatting with Dr. Charlotte Markey, a world-leading expert in body image research. We talk about what body image means, common struggles with body image, the differences between boys/means and girls/women with body image, the impact of social media, and much more.By Real Health Radio

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From compulsion to compassion: rethinking exercise in recovery 12:22

2M ago12:22

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In this episode, I explore the often-overlooked role of exercise in eating disorder recovery. She explains how restriction and movement are linked through our physiology, why exercise can become compulsive, and what it means to build a healthier, more balanced relationship with movement. Expect practical tips, gentle mindset shifts, and compassiona…

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Somatic Healing for Binge Eating & Food Addiction | Clarissa Kennedy 43:11

2M ago43:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Clarissa Kennedy—clinical social worker, founder of Reinvent Your Bliss Point, co-founder of Sweet Sobriety, and co-host of the Food Junkies Podcast—to dive deep into the intersection of trauma, embodiment, and ultra-processed food addiction. With over 15 years of clinical experience and her own recovery journey, Cl…

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171. Healing the Hidden Wounds of Disordered Eating with Dr. Katheryn Zerbe 51:14

2M ago51:14

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Today, we’re diving back into the murky waters of secrets with none other than the incredible Dr. Katheryn Zerbe. If you’ve been around the UDE fam for a while, you’ll remember her from our earlier episode on secrets and eating disorders (if not, press pause and go listen to that one first—we’ll wait). This time around, we're exploring what secrets…