Julie Allen Showing Up For Eating Disorder RecoveryJulie Allen Showing Up For Eating Disorder Recovery
Showing Up With Asher Gottesman
Julie Allen shares her journey from battling OCD and an eating disorder to founding the Mary Rose Foundation on 'Showing Up with Asher Gottesman'.
21:09•14 Dec 2021
Julie Allen's Battle and Triumph Over Eating Disorders on Showing Up with Asher Gottesman
“Recovering from my eating disorder was the hardest thing I ever had to do.”
Imagine being a young ballerina, where every pirouette is shadowed by the whispers of an eating disorder. That's the reality Julie Allen faced from the tender age of 13. In this gripping episode of 'Showing Up with Asher Gottesman', Julie shares her raw and powerful journey from the depths of OCD and an eating disorder to the light of recovery. This isn't just a story about struggle; it's about the courage to choose life even when it feels impossible.
Julie opens up about her rock bottom moment and the dangerous grip of diet culture that exacerbated her condition. Her candid discussion on treatment and recovery offers invaluable insights for anyone battling similar demons. But Julie's story doesn't end there. She founded the Mary Rose Foundation, a beacon of hope dedicated to funding eating disorder treatment and transforming harmful societal messages. If you're seeking inspiration or understanding, this episode is a heartfelt must-listen.
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