Blu Robinson
Blu Robinson
Middle Place of Recovery with Mallary Tenore
Middle Place of Recovery with Mallary Tenore
Middle Place of Recovery with Mallary Tenore
Tuesday 29th July 2025
Explore the 'middle place' of recovery with Mallary Tenore as she discusses eating disorders, vulnerability, and body positivity with Coach Blu Robinson.
46 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Mallary Tenore shares her journey with eating disorders.
- The importance of vulnerability in storytelling.
- Social media's role in shaping body image perceptions.
- Teaching children healthy body image and food relationships.
- Understanding the 'middle place' in recovery.
It's important to write honestly about where I'm at in my recovery and open up points of relatability for others to feel seen and heard.
In this insightful episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson delves into the complex topic of recovery from eating disorders with journalist and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley. Mallary, who is preparing to release a book on the subject, shares her personal journey and the concept of the 'middle place' of recovery—a state where one is not fully recovered but is actively progressing toward healing.
The conversation opens with Mallary discussing her background as a journalist and the impetus for writing her book. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, especially when discussing deeply personal experiences like eating disorders. Mallary's approach aims to foster a sense of relatability and understanding, helping others feel seen and heard in their own recovery journeys.
A significant portion of the discussion focuses on the misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, stressing that they are not confined to any specific gender or age group. Both Mallary and Coach Blu highlight how societal pressures, often exacerbated by social media, contribute to distorted body image perceptions. They discuss trends like 'skinny talk' on TikTok, which can negatively influence individuals struggling with body image issues.
Mallary also touches on the critical role of parenting in shaping children's perceptions of their bodies and food. She advocates for teaching children to respect all body types and to dissociate body size from moral value, combating pervasive societal fat phobia. Throughout the episode, the dialogue remains hopeful and supportive, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique recovery paths. Mallary's forthcoming book promises to offer readers an inclusive perspective on recovery, intertwining themes of grief, loss, and parenthood.
Listeners are encouraged to explore Mallary's work further through her Substack newsletter, which expands on the topics discussed. With plans for future collaborations, this episode marks the beginning of a meaningful dialogue on mental health and recovery that resonates with many.