Ep. 26 Overcoming the Painful Struggles of an Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, and Compulsive Exercise

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Martina Gallo. Martina is a 24-year-old living in Italy with a passion for travelling, animals, books, movies, journaling and lots more. She struggled with eating disorders for over a decade and last year decided to commit to recovery and it was the best decision she ever made. As a result of recovery, Martina gained so much knowledge about herself, her real passions, her true desires, what she wants to pursue in life. In addition, Martina came to the realization that the path she was walking was not the right one for her. Martina is a doctor in Veterinary Medicine, however, after graduating, she understood she wasn't feeling aligned with that journey. And after a lot of self-reflection and introspection, she decided she wanted to pursue a career as a Wellness Coach. (00:38) Martina's story of having an eating disorder and recovering (14:41) Excessive exercise, relationship with exercise, and a back injury (19:14) Recovery process and the "comfort zone" of an eating disorder (23:10) Finding purpose and choosing a path that aligns with you (28:24) Changing perspectives and recognizing the need for change (36:04) Martina's pivotal point and subconscious messages (45:55) Body dysmorphia disorder and changing the way you see the world (50:28) Balancing growth and your comfort zone, coming into your authentic self Connect with Martina: @healwithmartina  https://www.instagram.com/healwithmartina/ Connect with Kelly:  https://www.instagram.com/drkellykessler/ https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com