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Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues

Friday 5th January 2024

Join 'Blindsight' as Bridget Keunning-Pollpeter shares her journey from vision loss to journalism, battling anorexia, and advocating for body diversity.
44 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative

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Blindsight
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Healing Relationships
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Bridget's Journey: From Vision Loss to Advocacy and Journalism

Episode Overview

  • Bridget's inspiring journey from vision loss to embracing a career in journalism
  • Challenges of parenting while visually impaired and advocating for body diversity
  • Redefining productivity and finding fulfillment beyond traditional expectations
  • Overcoming anorexia and advocating for mental wellbeing
  • Empowering insights on resilience and determination
I think finding something that makes you feel good, that makes you feel productive in whatever way, really helps with all these things, whether it's mental health, living with a disability, or parenting.
Ever wondered how someone can turn life's toughest challenges into a story of triumph? Meet Bridget Keunning-Pollpeter, a freelance journalist whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode of 'Blindsight', host Bill Lundgren sits down with Bridget to discuss her transition from the performing arts to journalism after losing her vision in her early 20s. But that's not all—Bridget also opens up about her battle with anorexia and the complexities of parenting while visually impaired.
Through candid conversation, Bridget shares the importance of mental health, body diversity, and creating a supportive environment for all. Her resilience and determination to break societal norms around body image offer valuable insights for anyone navigating similar struggles. Tune in to hear how Bridget found joy and productivity in unexpected places, and why her story is a beacon of hope for many.
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