Breaking Free from Diet Culture: Embracing Self-Compassion with Haley Schiek
Episode Overview
Explore the harmful effects of diet culture on self-perception and body image Learn how to become your own authority in making food choices Discover the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with food and body Hear Haley Schiek's personal journey of recovering from eating disorders Understand the need to dismantle oppressive systems like diet culture
Diet culture makes people feel so powerless, so small, so inadequate...I love helping people unplug from diet culture and tune back into themselves.
Ever feel like you're stuck in a never-ending cycle of diets and body shaming? In this episode of Friends in Recovery - Addiction Recovery Podcast, hosts Jersey Ed and special guest Haley Schiek from Cosana Coaching tackle the pervasive issue of diet culture and its impact on our lives.
Haley, an expert in helping people develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies, shares her own journey of overcoming eating disorders and the toxic beliefs that come with diet culture. She stresses the importance of becoming your own authority when it comes to food choices, listening to your body, and practicing self-compassion. The conversation dives into the harmful effects of fat phobia, societal expectations, and the guilt often associated with eating.
They discuss how these pressures can lead to disordered eating and poor body image, and offer practical tips for breaking free from these damaging mindsets. Haley also highlights the significance of community support and a positive mindset in overcoming diet culture. Whether you're struggling with body image issues or just looking for a healthier approach to food, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.