[E85] The Link Between Eating Disorders, Body Image and Trauma with Whitney Trotter

Episode 85 May 24, 2022 00:25:55
[E85] The Link Between Eating Disorders, Body Image and Trauma with Whitney Trotter
Empowered to Connect Podcast
[E85] The Link Between Eating Disorders, Body Image and Trauma with Whitney Trotter

May 24 2022 | 00:25:55

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Show Notes

Did you know that between 62%-92% of people with eating disorders have experienced trauma in their past? The research is alarming and for those of us with kids who may have experienced some kind of food insecurity or have what we might see as 'out of the ordinary' food habits, it can be paralyzing. That's why we wanted to have our friend Whitney Trotter on the show. Whitney is a registered nurse, mother and advocate and is a part of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) Eating Disorders conference happening July 20-22 virtually.  You can learn more about the conference and register here

Whitney teaches us about eating disorders, their origins in trauma, body image issues and what to watch for in our kids when it comes to issues of food. We talk about how marginalized people groups are at higher risk for disordered eating and how transracial adoptive parents can be better prepared and informed as their kids get older. She also gives some helpful tips and advice for helping set healthy foundations with your kids and ways to be more mindful and preventative about how we engage with them around these issues

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