Healing from Within: Elise Howell on Eating Disorders and Codependency
I think the difference is when healthy connection is when we're validating our needs, validating others' needs, but we're not putting our feelings on them or putting their feelings on us.
Ever wondered how childhood wounds shape your adult relationships? In this episode of 'Flip Your Lid', Kim Honeycutt sits down with therapist Elise Howell to unpack the complexities of Eating Disorders and Codependency. Elise, who works closely with adults and teen girls, brings a wealth of experience in tackling issues like anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and self-esteem struggles. Her holistic approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others.
Elise dives into the importance of reconnecting with oneself to achieve wholeness. She explains how neglected needs can lead to behaviors aimed at avoiding rejection and how these patterns often stem from childhood. Elise stresses the need for validating one's emotions without projecting them onto others. She also sheds light on various eating disorders such as ortho anorexia and bigorexia, and how societal praise for appearance can distort self-perception.
The conversation touches on the significance of implicit bias in communication and the role of healthy connections in personal growth. Whether you're grappling with similar issues or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into cultivating a healthier relationship with your authentic self.