Yes, Black Women Get Eating Disorders Too

Guest Spotlight: This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Alishia McCollough - a North Carolina based therapist, author, poet, and social justice worker. We discussed: Her journey and experience as a Black Therapist Eating Disorders and Disordered eating in Black and Brown communities Racial disparities in diagnosing eating disorders in marginalized communities The importance of having and enforcing boundaries for mental health Tips/coping strategy for the anxiety inducing news Where to find Alishia on the web: Instagram Alishia’s Book Recommendations:  Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor Blossoming by Alishia McCullough __________________________ Join the tribe!  Be Well, Sis Current Favorites Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies : The world’s first apple cider vinegar gummy; packed with powerful antioxidants and infused with superfoods.  Natural Annie’s Essentials: Non-toxic, homemade Soy wax candles with 35-50+ hour burn times.    Be Well, Sis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.