#51 - Master Your Eating Disorder with Kalyn Griffiths, Eating Disorder Advocate

Today’s guest is a special one, we go way back - we actually met in high school! I’m excited that we’ve connect and are able to chat about real life topics that are impacting millions of people every day. Kalyn has battled with anxiety and an eating disorder since she was in middle school. Throughout high school her eating disorder continued and eventually impacted her life to the point that she had to seek professional help and step away from the sport she once loved to get herself healthy. Ultimately, this was the best decision as Kalyn was able to surround herself with new friends and focus on what was best for her, getting healthy and overcoming anorexia! She now uses her experience and story to share with the world that it is possible to overcome something that once controlled her entire life. In this episode you’ll learn: - How to ask for help when it comes to mental health or eating disorders - How eating disorders can look different on everyone - How to find the right form of treatment for you if you’re experiencing an eating disorder - How to have a healthy amount of control in your life when it comes to food - The importance of sustainability with eating habits - The benefits of therapy and the life skills that weren’t taught in school Resources mentioned in this episode: Purchase the book “She’s Come Undone” by Wally Lamb: https://amzn.to/329VA0P Check out “To the Bone” on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80171659?s=i&trkid=13752289 Portland DBT Institute: https://www.pdbti.org/ Find a counselor or therapist here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Find additional mental health resources here: http://www.alimcg.com/resources.html#/ Self-care Face Masks with Rodan + Fields: https://amcgregor.myrandf.com/category/c/face-masks Connect with Kalyn here: FB: https://www.facebook.com/kalyn.griffiths YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCub5VZiS2B-mTDTmd6JQZLQ Let’s connect on Social: @TheAliMcGPodcast @alimcg_ Check out my website here: http://www.alimcg.com/#/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app