Eating Disorders Explained with Kat Yiannakis: Part 1 - Diagnosis, characteristics, short and long term implications

In this episode, Kat and I discuss the ever growing prevalence of Eating Disorders and the impact it can have on people. Kat explains and defines the differences between Disordered eating habits and Eating Disorders. We delve into Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in depth and explore the diagnosis, the characteristics, the acute and long term effects and the impact that BED can have mentally, psychologically, socially and financially on people. We also touch on the stigma behind ED's and some of the resources available for help.Kat is an Occupational Therapist, Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Fitness Expert and Accredited Nutritionist based in New York City. Kat has worked around the world in the health and fitness industry as a Coach, Therapist and Trainer for over 13 years.Kat works on improving the relationship that athletes and members of the community have with food, body image and nutrition, through her online business, Macros, Muscles & Mindset.Kat has featured on the podcast numerous times in the past, and shares her story behind why she is passionate about helping others identify and address eating disorders, and that is through her own lived experience.Find that episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1082945/5496457-interview-with-kat-yiannakis-of-macros-muscles-mindset.mp3?download=trueIf you, or somebody you know is potentially suffering from a form of eating disorder, or you are picking up some signs that are leading down that path, please follow some of the links provided to seek the help required.Resources:https://butterfly.org.au/https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://brainoverbinge.com/category/podcast/         Your host - Shaun Koberhttps://www.instagram.com/coach_kobes/https://www.facebook.com/performancefunctionaltraininghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOpTWXi1xKdamDBgzlfaPwYour guest - Kat Yiannakishttp://www.macrosmusclesmindset.com.auhttps://www.instagram.com/macrosmusclesmindset/https://www.instagram.com/fitsnax/ Rate and Review https://lovethepodcast.com/livetrainperform Shaun Kober is a Mindset & Performance Specialist, with a unique skillset forged in the trenches, through the various stages of life."I shouldn’t be in the position I am right now."The odds were stacked against me:●       Poor family on welfare, eldest of 6 kids, parents didn’t work, abusive step-dad, no electricity or running water for a 6 years period of my life●       Caught up with the wrong crowd, stealing, drugs, skipping school●       At 14 years old, I sat on a bus for 3 days with $50 in my pocket, to travel to the next State over West, to begin a new life in the workforce - 200014 - 20: I grew up and learned how to become a man through work and rugby20 - 26: I lived, trained and fought as a professional soldier, at a high level26 - 32: I became a personal trainer, after failing in my pursuit to become a firefighter32 - 38: I worked with, and won world titles with some of the best athletes on the planet, as their strength and conditioning coach38+: The next evolution begins #coachedbykobes#livetrainperform#mindsetandperformanceLive Life To The Fullest.Train To Your Potential.Perform At Your Best!https://www.coachedbykobes.com/