EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 35 MIN
When Healthy Becomes Harmful - Healing from Orthorexia
from Perfectly Broken · host Dani Stedman
In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m getting super vulnerable about something that so many people in the wellness industry silently struggle with— orthorexia. It’s an obsession with eating “clean” or “healthy” that starts with good intentions but can quickly spiral into anxiety, isolation, and fear around food. I know this all too well because I lived it. And the truth is, it’s everywhere— in fitness spaces, spiritual circles, and even among those who seem to have it all together. If you’ve ever felt like your wellness habits might be running the show instead of supporting your life, this episode is for you.Free Masterclass: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned FriendsWhat you’ll hear:Understanding Orthorexia: A deep dive into what orthorexia really is, why it’s so overlooked, and how it often hides behind the mask of wellness.Wellness Culture Wake-Up Call: How diet trends, fitness challenges, and even spiritual communities can unintentionally glorify disordered behavior.Red Flags & Patterns to Look Out For: Subtle signs that your “healthy habits” might actually be rooted in fear, control, or anxiety.The High Cost of Control: The emotional, mental, and social consequences of living in fear of food—and what I lost in the name of being “healthy.”Nervous System & Food Fears: Why true healing requires nervous system regulation and learning how to feel safe in your body again.Reflection Prompts for Awareness: Guided journal questions to help you explore your own relationship with food, control, and self-trust.Freedom on the Other Side: What it actually feels like to live without constant food fear—and how joyful, intuitive living is 100% possible.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
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In this deeply personal solo episode, I’m getting super vulnerable about something that so many people in the wellness industry silently struggle with— orthorexia. It’s an obsession with eating “clean” or “healthy” that starts with good intentions but can quickly spiral into anxiety, isolation, and fear around food. I know this all too well because I lived it. And the truth is, it’s everywhere— in fitness spaces, spiritual circles, and even among those who seem to have it all together. If you’ve ever felt like your wellness habits might be running the show instead of supporting your life, this episode is for you.Free Masterclass: Becoming a Magnet for Soul-Aligned FriendsWhat you’ll hear:Understanding Orthorexia: A deep dive into what orthorexia really is, why it’s so overlooked, and how it often hides behind the mask of wellness.Wellness Culture Wake-Up Call: How diet trends, fitness challenges, and even spiritual communities can unintentionally glorify disordered behavior.Red Flags & Patterns to Look Out For: Subtle signs that your “healthy habits” might actually be rooted in fear, control, or anxiety.The High Cost of Control: The emotional, mental, and social consequences of living in fear of food—and what I lost in the name of being “healthy.”Nervous System & Food Fears: Why true healing requires nervous system regulation and learning how to feel safe in your body again.Reflection Prompts for Awareness: Guided journal questions to help you explore your own relationship with food, control, and self-trust.Freedom on the Other Side: What it actually feels like to live without constant food fear—and how joyful, intuitive living is 100% possible.Join Perfectly Broken: Path to Power Membership Fill out the Contact Me to Work TogetherSoulfully Seen Women's Retreat (September 7-10, 2025)Let’s Connect@danistedman | @theperfectlybrokenpodcast
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