Lori Windfeldt
Lori Windfeldt
Oh Canada, Part Deux! Former Fitness Competitor, Police Officer and Binge Eater Shares Her Story of Life In the "Plump" Lane | An Interview With Christine Dobrocky
Oh Canada, Part Deux! Former Fitness Competitor, Police Officer and Binge Eater Shares Her Story of Life In the "Plump" Lane | An Interview With Christine Dobrocky
Oh Canada, Part Deux! Former Fitness Competitor, Police Officer and Binge Eater Shares Her Story of Life In the "Plump" Lane | An Interview With Christine Dobrocky
Wednesday 16th September 2020
Christine Dobrocky discusses her battle with disordered eating, addiction interaction disorder, and finding love in recovery on 'Recovery Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Christine Dobrocky: From Fitness Obsession to Recovery and Self-Acceptance
It's so comforting to be in a place where you realize that there's not one thing. Yeah, yeah, well, I'm so glad that you found she recovers as your place, because I wouldn't have met you otherwise.
Imagine being a fitness competitor and police officer, yet struggling with disordered eating and addiction interaction disorder. In this episode of 'Recovery Hour', host Lori Windfeldt chats with Christine Dobrocky, who opens up about her journey from battling disordered eating to finding a path of recovery and self-acceptance. Christine's story is a testament to resilience and the power of humor in the face of adversity.
Christine shares how she replaced the word 'fat' with 'plump' after being bullied as a young girl. Determined to prove she wasn’t overweight, she dove into extreme exercise and dieting, eventually becoming a die-hard fitness competitor. However, this relentless pursuit of fitness masked deeper issues of addiction and disordered eating. Throughout the episode, Christine talks about the challenges of navigating online dating during a global pandemic while in recovery.
She candidly discusses the murky waters of finding love and acceptance in a world where first impressions often hinge on appearances. Christine’s journey is not just about overcoming addiction; it’s about embracing imperfections and finding comfort in shared stories. She emphasizes the importance of humor and storytelling in the recovery process, making her experiences relatable and inspiring for anyone facing similar struggles.
Whether you’re dealing with disordered eating, addiction, or just looking for a bit of hope and laughter, Christine’s story offers valuable insights and encouragement. Tune in to hear how she transformed her life from one dominated by fitness obsession to one of self-acceptance and recovery.