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Kasey Beavers: Finding Strength In Recovery (Part 1)
Kasey Beavers: Finding Strength In Recovery (Part 1)
Kasey Beavers: Finding Strength In Recovery (Part 1)
Tuesday 7th June 2022
Join Kasey Beavers on 'Recovery Replay' as she discusses overcoming an eating disorder fueled by competitive perfectionism and finding strength in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Kasey Beavers: Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Recovery
I took pride in that and being somebody's best, that's all I wanted in life, and it means so much that you'll do anything you can, because you don't like how you feel and suffer, you don't like how you look, almost like that desperation, and then at some point you just get stuck in it.
Imagine being celebrated for something that's quietly tearing you apart. For Kasey Beavers, high school accolades for her slim figure masked a growing struggle with an eating disorder. In this episode of 'Recovery Replay', host Dominic Lawson chats with Kasey about her journey from competitive perfectionism to a healthier relationship with food and herself. Kasey's story starts with a desire to excel, pushing her into obsessive exercising and restrictive eating habits.
These behaviors, while initially praised, led to serious health consequences. But Kasey didn't face this battle alone. With unwavering support from her parents and guidance from Anna Contor, Clinical Director at Meadows Ranch, she found the strength to confront her disorder. This episode dives deep into the pressures of perfectionism and the critical role of a supportive network in recovery.
Kasey's narrative is a powerful reminder that recovery isn't a straight path but a series of steps, often taken with the help of loved ones. If you're interested in understanding how competitive drive can morph into harmful habits and the importance of breaking free from them, this episode offers both insight and hope.