"Beyond the Mirror: Navigating Body Image and Stigma" | Keri Baker, LCSW | How are you, really?

In this episode of How Are You, Really?, psychiatrist Dr. Faryal Mallick sits down with Keri Baker to explore the deep connection between body image, weight stigma, and mental health. Together, they unpack the influence of diet culture, the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders, and how societal beauty standards shape the way we see ourselves. The conversation highlights the role of intuitive eating, the value of support systems, and the ongoing journey of self-acceptance in a world filled with unrealistic expectations. This episode offers insight and compassion for anyone navigating healing from body shame, food struggles, or the pressure to “look” a certain way.