How to Recover from an Eating Disorder, Be Plus-sized AND Happy - Once Upon a Binge Podcast - Ep. 30

In Episode 30 of the Once Upon a Binge podcast, Katy and Becca talk to guest, Sharon, about her experience of recovering from binge eating disorder and being in a plus-size body.   Sharon from The BED Post Blog – poet, blogger, speaker, activist, and expert by lived experience - was diagnosed with binge eating disorder (BED) in 2013 after over 30 years of disordered eating.   We appreciated so much how vulnerable and open Sharon was with us in this episode - she really embraced the essence of the podcast!    Sharon shared with us:  - Her experience growing up around diet culture and fatphobia as a larger child  - How Princess Diana's helped with her recovery  - Being diagnosed with BED and the treatment that followed  - The power of community and being around people who "got it" for the first time  - Weight stigma from medical professionals  - Mechanical eating and learning about food portions - How recovery led to activism and advocacy  - Why body neutrality feels more realistic than body positivity   It's a long one but it is definitely worth the listen!    We LOVED recording this episode - thank you so much Sharon.    💜 Connect with Sharon: - https://thebedpost.blog/ - Instagram: @thebedpostblog    Connect with us: - Instagram - www.instagram.com/onceuponabingepodcast - Email - [email protected]     Connect with Becca: - Instagram – www.instagram.com/bingefreeandbeautiful   - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccarobinson/ - Email - [email protected]   Connect with Katy: - Email – [email protected] - Instagram - www.instagram.com/knacoaching