Radio Ronin
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
Mallary Tenore discusses eating disorder recovery, storytelling, and parenting in a social media-driven world with Coach Blu Robinson.
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46 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Mallary Tenore shares her recovery journey from eating disorders.
- Discusses the impact of social media on body image.
- Explores storytelling's role in vulnerability and healing.
- Highlights parenting strategies for healthy body image.
Writing authentically about my recovery was crucial, creating a point of relatability for others to feel seen and heard.
In this insightful episode of the Addict to Athlete podcast, Coach Blu Robinson engages in a profound conversation with Mallary Tenore Tarpley, a journalist and author, about the intricacies of recovery from eating disorders. Mallary, who teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin, opens up about her personal experiences and the inspiration behind her upcoming book, which delves into the 'middle place' of recovery—a concept describing the ongoing journey of healing that does not necessarily equate to full recovery but signifies progress.
Mallary emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in storytelling, sharing that writing honestly and authentically about her recovery was critical for her own healing and for providing relatability to others. She challenges common misconceptions surrounding eating disorders, noting that they affect millions of Americans annually, cutting across gender lines. Through her book and personal narrative, she aims to dispel myths and foster understanding.
The discussion also touches upon the impact of social media on body image, with Mallary recognizing its role in exacerbating issues related to eating disorders. She references problematic trends like 'skinny talk' on platforms like TikTok, which can negatively influence individuals' perceptions of body image. Mallary and Coach Blu also explore strategies for parenting in a world where body image concerns are prevalent.
Mallary shares her approach to modeling positive body image for her children, stressing the importance of not critiquing her own body in front of them and fostering open discussions about health and self-acceptance. Overall, this episode provides listeners with a hopeful and informative perspective on recovery, encouraging them to embrace storytelling as a tool for healing and support. Mallary's book, available for pre-order, promises to be a valuable resource for those navigating the complexities of recovery, grief, and parenthood.