#156: What Are Eating Disorders Really About? A Listener Shares Their Story

The Full Plate Podcast with Abbie Attwood, MS

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In this episode, Abbie sits down with Elizabeth, a long-time listener and passionate reader and baker, to discuss her journey through recovery, how neurodivergence plays a role in EDs, the challenges of unlearning diet culture, and the role of perfectionism in both disordered eating and healing. Elizabeth shares her personal experiences with treatment, the pressure to “get away with” restrictive behaviors, reclaiming baking from diet culture, and how she ultimately found a more compassionate approach to food, body image, and self-care.

Together, they explore the complexities of weight in eating disorder recovery, the importance of informed consent in treatment, and the difficulty of navigating societal messages around weight and health. Elizabeth also opens up about the strategies that have helped her the most—including distraction, grounding activities, and reconnecting with joyful movement and baking.

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone navigating recovery, supporting a loved one, or challenging their own internalized diet culture.

Introduction to Elizabeth
What's On Your Plate? (Reading, Cooking)
Neurodivergence and Mental Health
Teenage Eating Disorder Recovery
The Impact of Sports and Social Pressures on Body Image
Puberty and Body Changes
Family Dynamics and Eating Disorders
Perfectionism and Disordered Eating
The Path to Anti-Diet Culture Awareness
Coping Mechanisms and Creative Outlets
Reclaiming Baking from Diet Culture
The Power of Community and Connection

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