#22 - Kendall Bierman: substance misuse & body image concerns

from How I Therapist · host Jacob Azia

In this conversation, Kendall Bierman discusses the challenges of societal beauty standards and the journey towards intuitive eating. She emphasizes the difficulty of unlearning ingrained beliefs about body image and the fear associated with weight gain when transitioning to a more intuitive approach to eating. The discussion highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the need to let go of the desire to conform to traditional weight loss ideals. https://www.kendallbtherapy.com/ IG: @KendallBTherapy Chapters 00:00 Navigating Disclosure in Therapy 04:41 Kendall's Personal Journey and Therapeutic Approach 07:30 Understanding Client Demographics and Issues 10:36 Intuitive Eating and Its Impact 13:38 Cognitive Reframing and DBT Techniques 16:42 Challenges in Body Image and Eating Disorders 19:42 Counter-Transference in Substance Use Therapy 22:51 Moderation vs. Sobriety: A Therapist's Perspective 25:51 The Role of 12-Step Programs 28:53 Referrals and Specialization in Therapy 31:34 The Ozempic Debate in Body Image Therapy

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