The Eating Disorder Diaries
If you're struggling with an eating disorder or mental health in general, The Eating Disorder Diaries is here to let you know that you're not alone and there are ways to find recovery. Meet Amy, the host who talks about her 15+ year struggle with bulimia, her experience with eating disorder recovery, and interviews others along the way who have been a part of her journey or had their own experience with an eating disorder. By hearing the stories of those in recovery and learning what's allowed them to heal, we can kick start or further continue on our own healing process and lead a fulfilling life knowing that we are not alone, there's a supportive community out there that can relate to you in what you feel are your darkest moments, and know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Without further ado, welcome to The Eating Disorder Diaries.
The Eating Disorder Diaries
Goal #4: Daily ED Education – Anorexia in Boys & Men with Ross Sonnenblick
April’s recovery goal is to implement daily education about eating disorders into your routine, because the more you know, the more empowered you become. In this episode, we're joined by Ross Sonnenblick, a Clinical Psychology PhD student at Drexel University, who shares his personal journey with anorexia and his work at Drexel's WELL Center, where he studies Clinical Psychology with a focus on eating disorders, particularly in boys and men. We discuss:
- Ross' personal experience with anorexia nervosa
- What he’s studying at Drexel & his aspirations after graduating
- Why eating disorders in men are so underrecognized + key statistics
- Lesser-known, surprising facts about eating disorders
- The role of goal-setting in recovery
- His personal tools for healing & advice for listeners
Connect with Ross:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-sonnenblick-828996156/
Email: rs3725@drexel.edu
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