Amanda Hill & Molly Iler
Amanda Hill & Molly Iler
9 - Molly Shares About Anxiety & Food
9 - Molly Shares About Anxiety & Food
9 - Molly Shares About Anxiety & Food
Thursday 10th June 2021
Join Molly on 'Life Not Wasted' as she shares her candid journey through anxiety and disordered eating, highlighting recovery and support.
44 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
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Amanda Hill & Molly Iler
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Molly's Battle with Anxiety and Disordered Eating: A Journey of Hope
By the end, you’ll want to reach out and give tiny 17-year-old Molly a hug…and a cheeseburger.
Molly's story on 'Life Not Wasted' is a heartfelt exploration of her struggles with anxiety and disordered eating. In this episode, Amanda Hill takes the listener through Molly's candid recounting of her teenage years, where anxiety intertwined with her eating habits, leading to disordered patterns. Molly's honesty about her experiences, from the lies her anxious mind told her to the fear of eating, paints a vivid picture of the challenges she faced.
She shares how enrolling in an intensive outpatient program (IOP) during college became a pivotal moment in her recovery journey. The episode underscores the importance of understanding that eating disorders come in many forms, and each requires a unique approach to treatment. Molly's journey is a testament to the power of self-education and the crucial role of a supportive network. Her decision to open up to friends marked a significant turning point, highlighting the impact of sharing one's struggles.
This episode also touches on the connection between drinking culture and food attitudes, as Molly continues to navigate body image issues. Her commitment to balance and sobriety serves as an inspiring reminder that recovery is possible with the right support and resources.