My ED Story: Healing from Anorexia as a Black Woman

In this episode of Your Body Story with Dietitian Hannah Saenz, Tina opens up about her 20-year battle with an eating disorder, reflecting on the complexity and longevity of her struggle. She shares early signs of disordered eating, the confusion surrounding her diagnosis, and the deep impact of societal and familial pressures on her relationship with food and body image. Tina also sheds light on the unique challenges of being a Black woman in treatment, discussing how cultural and racial factors shaped her experience. She explores the broader systemic issues within the treatment industry, from financial barriers to the limitations of evidence-based practices that often overlook marginalized communities. Throughout the conversation, Tina emphasizes the need for personalized care, compassion, and a more inclusive approach to eating disorder recovery. Whether you’re personally affected by disordered eating, supporting a loved one, or working in the healthcare field, this episode offers valuable insights into the evolving conversation around eating disorders and recovery. Book Recommendations: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings https://a.co/d/g0jCIl5 Life Without ED by Jenni Schaefer https://a.co/d/7Q3MzAe 📩 Get the Help You Deserve: If you are struggling with disordered eating or believe you may have an eating disorder, visit ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/RDtoWellness to work with Registered Dietitian Hannah Saenz. 💬 Join the Conversation: If Tina's story resonated with you, let us know by leaving a review. 🫂Create Awareness: We can all learn something from hearing someone’s story. I invite you to share this episode with someone you know to create an awareness surrounding eating disorders. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. #EatingDisorderRecovery #MyEDStory #YourBodyStory #AnorexiaAwareness #YourBodyStoryPodcast #RecoveringOutLoud #NEDAweek #NationalEatingDisorderAwarenessWeek