How To Know If You Have An Eating Disorder + Questions to Consider When Thinking About Body Image with Ashley Vicari (Outweigh)

<p>For this chat with licensed therapist Ashley Vicari (episode 3 of 3 with her), Amy and Ashley talk about identifying whether or not you have an eating disorder or body image issues. *Most* eating disorder diagnoses share a common basis surrounding body image: an over-evaluation of shape and weight (meaning that someone with an eating disorder tends to put a lot of their eggs into the body image basket, so much so that it impairs their everyday lives!!) </p> <p> </p> <p>Ashley also shares with us '10 Questions to Consider When Thinking About Body Image' and breaks down each question further inside the episode:</p> <p><br>-What are my body rules?<br>-Where did these rules come from?<br>-What function do these rules serve for me? Are they keeping me safe? Hidden?<br>-Can I practice non-judgement when looking at or thinking about my body?<br>-Am I able to see the purpose my arms, legs, stomach, etc. serves?<br>-Even if I do not like my body, what would respecting my body look like?<br>-Do I plan on living with my body rules all my life?<br>-How would my life be different if I respected my body?<br>-What matters most to me outside of my size, weight, and/or appearance?<br>-What role does the media or social media play in the way I view my body and what steps can I take to reduce or eliminate the harm of these images or messages?</p> <p> </p> <p>Link to Ashley's full blog post about Body Image:</p> <p><a href="https://renfrewcenter.com/5-body-positive-trends-how-body-image-movements-impact-culture/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://renfrewcenter.com/5-body-positive-trends-how-body-image-movements-impact-culture/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658449796102000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3gy8vzVemh8c0ixxpsabOl">https://renfrewcenter.com/5-body-positive-trends-how-body-image-movements-impact-culture/</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>Eating Disorder Center Where Ashley Works: <a href="https://renfrewcenter.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://renfrewcenter.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1658