UI@UI S4:E5 - A Conversation with Lauren Young and Kayla Nguyen

Nathaniel Trachimowicz, Martha Smith, and Joe Tibesar sit down with Lauren Young and Kayla Nguyen to discuss National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) week. Both Nguyen and Young emphasized the importance of seeking professional help and support for those who may be struggling with an eating disorder, and they also highlighted the need for greater awareness and understanding of these conditions. They also discussed the fact that eating disorders affect people from all walks of life and can have serious consequences for both physical and mental health. Lastly, Nguyen and Young mentioned the role of social media in perpetuating harmful body image standards and how NEDA Week can help to combat this by encouraging individuals to celebrate their bodies and practice self-love. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sensho/warm-blanket License code: CBFZSUB8PKRYSFMV