Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
What is Orthorexia? With Esther Kane
What is Orthorexia? With Esther Kane
What is Orthorexia? With Esther Kane
Wednesday 21st September 2022
Esther Kane dives into orthorexia on 'Compassionate Conversations'. Learn about the signs, risks, and recovery tips for making peace with food.
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Esther Kane, MSW, RSW, RCC
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Get the buttons here!Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
Whereas the bulimic and anorexic focus on the quantity of food, the orthorexic fixates on its quality, while doing all that we can towards becoming healthy.
Ever heard of orthorexia? It's a lesser-known but increasingly common issue where the obsession with eating healthy takes a dark turn. In this eye-opening episode of 'Compassionate Conversations', Esther Kane, a seasoned psychotherapist and author, unpacks the complexities of orthorexia. Drawing from her extensive experience, she shares a poignant story of a client whose life was consumed by an extreme focus on healthy eating, leading to isolation and depression.
Esther breaks down the risk factors and signs of orthorexia, which can include obsessive-compulsive tendencies, perfectionism, high anxiety, and social influences like nutrition knowledge and access to 'clean' foods. She even provides a handy questionnaire from Dr. Steven Bratman's book, 'Health Food Junkies', to help you figure out if you or someone you know might be struggling with this issue.
Whether you're battling with food and body image or just curious about the topic, this episode offers valuable insights and practical resources for making peace with food and yourself. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding and perhaps find the support you need.