The Sean Croxton Sessions

Emily Rosen, Director of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, shares her story of overcoming anorexia and bulimia. Here’s the show notes! 4:12 - Emily’s transition from homeschool to high school leaves her feeling crazy around food and on the slippery slope from diet to eating disorder.  7:25 - How strict eating habits during Emily’s childhood affected her attitude toward food and health.  13:47 - Exactly how much Emily was (or wasn’t!) eating during the worst of her struggles and how it started affecting her body. Plus, the shocking source where Emily learned about bulimia and how to purge. 18:51 - The moment Emily realized her weight loss was drastic even though she couldn’t see it in the mirror.  21:45 - Why you should NEVER comment on another person’s body shape, and what you can do instead if you’re concerned about a loved one.  25:10 - Are eating disorders just about control? The many reasons why some turn to eating disorders and what Emily feels was the source of her own struggle.  28:27