How the Fad Diets Paved My Way to an Eating Disorder—and how I slowly dug my way out 🖤

In this deeply personal episode, I share my journey from normal childhood eating habits to a toxic obsession with calories and weight. I recount specific moments—like my secret food hiding tactics, dangerous purging attempts, and the intense drive that fueled my athletic success—all rooted in a complex mix of societal pressure and internal frustration. Eventually, my desire to control food evolved into an all-consuming battle, impacting my health, mind, and relationships.I never thought I'd talk about my eating disorder so openly ... sometimes, the hardest step is just asking for help. Stay tuned for more unfiltered talk.NOTE: This podcast was originally named Finally Thriving and Seriously Irritated. It has been renamed to The Flavored Word to coincide with the blog it's based on. This is one of three episodes from the original launch in March 2026.YouTube: @ShaunaGabrielPodcast: The Flavored WordBlog: TheFlavoredWord.comFood Blog: TheFlexitarianRx.comInstagram: @ShaunaGabriel_Author#Podcast #BodyImage #EDAwareness #MentalHealthPodcast