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1071: When Worry Meets Food: Exploring The Anxiety-Disordered Eating Link Part 1

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In today s episode Gina discusses the important connection between anxiety and eating disorders Eating disorders are a complex topic and are relevant to anyone with anxiety as disordered eating can be seen largely as a maladaptive coping mechanism in response to anxiety Listen in to learn more about how anxiety can manifest as disordered eating and how you can avoid this complex psychological syndrome Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors https www theanxietycoachespodcast com sponsors Thank you for supporting The Anxiety Coaches Podcast FREE MUST-HAVE RESOURCE FOR Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for Anxiety Anxiety Coaches Podcast Group Coaching link ACPGroupCoaching com To learn more go to Website https www theanxietycoachespodcast com Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program Learn more about our One-on-One Coaching What is anxiety Find even more peace and calm with our Supercast premium access membership For 5 a month all episodes are ad-free https anxietycoaches supercast com Here s what s included for 5 month New Ad-Free episodes every Sunday and Wednesday Access to the entire Ad-free back-catalog with over 600 episodes Premium meditations recorded with you in mind And more fun surprises along the way All this in your favorite podcast app Quote The practice of eating is an emotional act tied not only to our need for nourishment but also to our deepest fears anxieties and desires -Geneen Roth Chapters 0 23 Introduction to Anxiety and Food 7 56 Understanding Anxiety Manifestations 9 19 Exploring Eating Disorders 16 15 Anxiety and Eating Disorders Connection 20 09 Conclusion and Next Steps Summary In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast I delve into the intricate relationship between anxiety and disordered eating As your host I share my insights from over a decade of experience working as an eating disorder nutrition educator Together we explore how anxiety often serves as the underlying issue for many who struggle with food-related challenges It s important to note that while I discuss eating disorders I m not here to diagnose anyone instead my goal is to illuminate behaviors associated with these disorders to facilitate understanding and personal growth As we begin I reflect on my professional journey which has been profoundly shaped by my clients struggles with anxiety Despite not having personal experience with eating disorders I found a common thread among those I worked with anxiety was a pervasive influence in their lives This realization prompted me to shift my focus towards understanding anxiety itself a personal challenge of mine Our conversation reveals that while not everyone with anxiety develops an eating disorder most individuals grappling with eating disorders experience some form of anxiety This insight fosters a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of these challenges I then outline the diverse manifestations of anxiety emphasizing that its impacts extend beyond disordered eating We discuss a range of conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder social anxiety disorder obsessive-compulsive disorder and more By categorizing these manifestations I aim to highlight the various ways anxiety can infiltrate daily life potentially resonating with listeners who may not struggle with eating but grapple with anxiety in other forms Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices

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