ADHD, Eating Disorders, and Mukbang: A Tragic Combination with Psychologist Steph Geiorgiou | EP 393
Description
Are you struggling with your relationship with food and body image in the age of social media? In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Stephanie Geiorgiou and host Matty Lansdown dive deep into the complex world of eating disorders, ADHD, and the impact of social media on our mental health. They explore the dangers of mukbang culture, the thin line between body positivity and promoting unhealthy lifestyles, and offer practical advice for those seeking to improve their relationship with food.
Key points discussed:
- The link between ADHD and eating disorders, including the dopamine hypothesis and stress-induced eating behaviors
- The impact of lockdowns on unmasking ADHD symptoms and eating habits
- The controversial "healthy at every size" movement and its potential misinterpretation
- The dangers of mukbang culture and its impact on viewers' mental health
- The rise of parasocial relationships and their effect on real-world social interactions
- The importance of human connection and its role in overall happiness and well-being
- The challenge of balancing online work with real-world social interactions
- The first step in recognizing and addressing problematic relationships with food
- The debate around discussing weight loss in eating disorder recovery
- The concept of body respect and its potential to lead to natural, healthy changes
- The importance of self-compassion in developing a healthy relationship with food and body image
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Where to find STEPHANIE GEORGIOU:
Steph's Website: https://www.mindfoodsteph.com/
Steph's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfoodsteph/
Steph's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindfoodsteph
Steph's Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/whats-eating-you-podcast-with-psychologist-stephanie-georgiou
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Intro/Outro track Tropic Love by "Diviners feat. Contacreast"
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