Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Living With An Eating Disorder
Sarah Timpa had undiagnosed salmonella for 6 months, which greatly restricted her ability to eat. She lost a significant amount of weight in a short time and received compliments from many people in her life about how good and skinny she looked, especially from her ex-boyfriend (who was often highly critical of her body). Sarah developed an eating disorder as a result of trying to keep off the weight she lost while sick.
Some major topics discussed:
- signs & symptoms of eating disorders
- the way women struggle with comparing their bodies to others & trying to keep their partners happy
- the mind/body connection and how if one is struggling, both are struggling
- the struggle to articulate mental health disorders
- how the gym allowed her to rebuild a healthy relationship with food
