Is Shidduch Culture Causing Eating Disorders?

We’ve all heard the whispers, the "well-meaning" comments about weight, and the immense pressure to "look the part" before entering the dating world. But is our community's obsession with appearance creating a silent mental health crisis?In this episode of Live to 120, I’m joined by the incredibly talented Miriam Pascal Cohen (known to many as the @overtimecook). Miriam is famous for her recipes, but today she is sharing a much more personal story: her journey with body image, self-worth, and the toxic intersection of Shidduch culture and disordered eating.We aren’t holding back. We’re discussing why the "perfect" image has become a requirement for marriage and how this pressure is sabotaging the health and happiness of the next generation.In this episode, we cover:The "Shidduch Weight" Trap: Why women feel they need to reach a certain size just to get a "yes" to a date.Faith vs. Food: How to navigate a culture centered around food while healing a broken relationship with eating.The Judgment Problem: Why our community's focus on external appearance is a distraction from true values.Breaking the Cycle: How we can change the conversation for our daughters and sisters.Finding Worth Beyond the Scale: Miriam’s advice for anyone struggling to love themselves in a world that demands perfection.It’s time to stop the judgment and start the healing.Connect with Miriam Pascal Cohen:Instagram: @overtimecookCheck out her cookbooks: overtimecook.comConnect with Bracha & Live to 120:Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on health, longevity, and community.Follow on Instagram: @LiveTo120PodcastIf this episode resonated with you, please share it. You never know who is struggling in silence and needs to hear this message. 🤍#LiveTo120 #OvertimeCook #ShidduchCulture #EatingDisorderAwareness #JewishHealth #BodyImage #JewishPodcast #ShidduchCrisis #MentalHealthMatters