Eating Disorders, Body Acceptance and the Biggest Loser, with Dr Charlotte Ord

Send us Fan MailWow, this week's guest blew me away.Dr Charlotte Ord has featured extensively as a physical and mental health expert across television, radio and print media platforms and advocates a truly holistic approach to health and well-being that celebrates and respects body diversity.Charlotte is a chartered Counselling Psychologist and has an extensive background in health, fitness, and issues around weight and eating.  She works in private practice, both remotely and in person, and is passionate about promoting health at every size. Click here if you'd like to find out more We really got into it in this week's episode and chatted about:Charlotte's experience as a trainer on the Biggest Loser.  How this experience gave her a platform to discuss a different approach to fitness.How Charlotte's career evolved from trainer to counselling psychologist.Why exercise is NOT therapy and why trainers need to hold those boundaries with clients.How weight stigma and discrimination doesn't just affect us on an individual level but is a social justice issue.  How parents can help their children navigate social media and not fall prey to diet culture and the toxicity that can exist in the fitness industryHow genetics and socio-economic environments are our prime determinants of health AND of body shape or size.Phew!  I think this is one of my meatiest episodes yet and I know you will take a lot from it.Lots of love to you allxxxx Support the showPlease reach out if you would like some support with your relationship to food OR movement. Ela currently has limited spaces for Intuitive Eating coaching and if you'd like to reconnect with movement, contact Christine.  If you'd like exclusive access to our supporter-only channel click here.We appreciate you