EP 136 - Orthorexia, "Proper" Eating, Diet, Fitness and Anxiety Issues w/Jenna OverbaughEP 136 - Orthorexia, "Proper" Eating, Diet, Fitness and Anxiety Issues w/Jenna Overbaugh
The Anxious Truth - A Panic, Anxiety, and Mental Health Podcast
Drew Linsalata and Jenna Overbaugh discuss orthorexia, the dangers of obsessive exercise, and mental health support in 'The Anxious Truth'.
34:31•16 Dec 2020
Orthorexia Unveiled: When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful
“We have to, first and foremost, expand our idea of what healthy is, to be above and beyond what we're consuming as far as food goes and ingredients go, and expand it beyond what it just means, like what we're doing in the gym.”
Ever thought that your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle could be harming you? In this episode of 'The Anxious Truth', host Drew Linsalata teams up with therapist and personal trainer Jenna Overbaugh to dive into the complexities of orthorexia. Orthorexia is an obsession with healthy eating and exercise that can ironically lead to severe anxiety and other mental health issues.
Drew and Jenna explore how the pressure to eat 'perfectly' and maintain an intense fitness regime can sometimes drive anxiety rather than alleviate it. They discuss how orthorexia often hides under the guise of healthy living, making it difficult to recognize and address. This episode doesn't just highlight the problems; it also offers practical advice on broadening your definition of health beyond food and exercise.
Drew and Jenna also touch on postpartum anxiety, emphasizing the importance of mental health support for new moms. If you're grappling with anxiety or know someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and coping strategies to help navigate these challenges.
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