I went on a podcast!
Hi everybody! I am excited to share that my podcast episode with Stephanie Konter-O’Hara, another local therapist, is LIVE. This was my first time ever going on a podcast and I am pumped for you all to give it a listen. Here’s a synopsis of our conversation:
Imagine how powerful we'd all be if we stopped wasting energy on body shame and turned it toward something that truly matters. Eada Gendelman, a therapist who helps those with disordered eating is here to talk about healing our relationship with food, body, and exercise. Drawing from her own experience with an eating disorder, Eada shares how shame, societal praise for disordered behaviors, and a lack of language prevent many from seeking help. She and Stephanie discuss how cultural shifts have changed (but not solved) body image struggles and why self-compassion is the key to true healing. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of self-criticism, this conversation will inspire you to break free, reclaim your energy, and see that healing is always possible.
Chatting with Stephanie was a treat! Through our conversation I was reminded of how much I love my work and how strongly I believe in the power of compassion and connection. It sounds SO corny but it’s true!
I do not take it for granted when clients let me into their world. Change is HARD and it takes so much courage. It is one of my greatest privileges to offer people compassion and teach them how to give it to themselves. In the episode, Stephanie and I chat a little bit about utilizing self-compassion with our clients.
My conversation with Stephanie also reignited some of my anger towards the sexist, racist roots of diet culture and the way that it is literally designed to keep us down. It enrages me to think about who is profiting (literally and figuratively) off of the insecurities of women, which is something that Stephanie and I touched on. This conversation reminded me WHY I care deeply about this work, and why I want to keep fighting and challenging women’s beliefs about themselves and their bodies (this includes challenging my own beliefs too!)
I would love it if you gave the episode a listen! If you have feedback or questions, my inbox is always open at eada@morningbirdtherapy.com! :)