39. The Power of Peer Support + Alternative Paths to Recovery with Akiera Gilbert from Body Reborn

Hear Allyson and Akiera discuss alternative paths to food and body liberation, and how peer support is extremely powerful when recovering from an eating disorder. Akiera is the founder of Body Reborn and is dedicated to helping folks break through oppressive barriers in order to find a place of food and body freedom. Body Reborn is a non-profit, serving BIPOC who struggle with their relationship with food. More from Akiera: For years, we heard other folks of color say “When I talk to therapists, go to support groups, other people’s stories don’t sound like mine. They have different problems — and those problems are real, but I can’t relate. How am I supposed to actually get help?” We couldn't find support in a space that was accessible -- so we built our own. Body Reborn is the place for BIPOC who can’t find their space. Our signature program, The Healing Collaborative, is a peer community designed to heal your relationship with food and your body in a culturally relevant way. Akiera is the Founder of Body Reborn. She has spent her career in the social impact space, supporting underserved communities -- from women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, to incarcerated individuals in New York. Prior to starting Body Reborn, she served as a sponsor for other people recovering from eating disorders, You can find out more about Body Reborn and Akiera on IG @bodyreborn, and at www.bodyreborn.org and as always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com