125. But Why Aren't I Prioritising My Health?

Author: Sarah & Stef
Published: Wed 06 Dec 2023
Episode Link: https://sites.libsyn.com/360521/125-but-weight-gain-makes-me-scared-for-my-health

Aside from body image, health seems to be one of the biggest concerns about gaining weight. Because weight gain is common for many people recovering from eating disorders, health is a big sticking point making recovery harder and more complicated. In this episode, we're looking at the relationship between weight and health, to include:

Stef explains why she can't look at her bloodwork results as the episode records
Separating the impact of binge eating (and restriction!!) on health versus weight
Defining "health at every size"
Does health decrease when BMI increases? An anecdote.
Why isn't the desire for better health enough to get us to stop eating in a disordered way?
The relationship between health and our self-esteem
The rebel response -- what's that got to do with health?
Mental health as a gateway to physical health
The power of lowering expectations
Why don't we want to take care of ourselves when we're feeling low? Why wouldn't we want to help ourselves? The concept of self-sabotage.
The difference between being broken and just being lost or in a freeze state
The role of shame
Health and fearmongering
Regulating the nervous system as a strategy
The Roseto Effect
https://www.tbsnews.net/thoughts/roseto-effect-secret-long-life-512826