Imogen Barnes

IMPOWERED: ED & MH Recovery

Imogen Barnes

  • My Eating Disorder Story, Welcome To IMPOWERED!

My Eating Disorder Story, Welcome To IMPOWERED!

Tuesday 31st August 2021

Imogen Barnes opens up about her fight with an eating disorder, OCD, and depression in IMPOWERED's debut episode.
59 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive

About this podcast

IMPOWERED: ED & MH Recovery
Author:
Imogen Barnes
Overview:
Categories:
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episodes:
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Imogen Barnes: Turning Struggles into Strength in IMPOWERED's Debut Episode

I hope that empowering and this podcast can be a place that you can come and gain a sense of peer support and camaraderie and encouragement to overcome your destructive mind.
Imogen Barnes kicks off her podcast, IMPOWERED, with a deeply personal and heartfelt solocast. She opens up about her battles with an eating disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and depression, shedding light on the often misunderstood challenges of seeking help and treatment. Imogen's story is one of resilience and transformation, as she shares how she's turning her pain into a source of strength and empowerment. In this episode, Imogen doesn't hold back.
She candidly discusses the societal and clinical misconceptions surrounding disordered eating, emphasizing the need to recognize eating disorders as serious mental illnesses. Her journey through inpatient recovery is described as 'ground zero', a starting point from which she began to rebuild her life. Despite not being fully recovered, Imogen has learned to live in alignment with her values and dreams, offering hope and encouragement to others facing similar struggles. Listeners will find solace in Imogen's honesty and bravery.
She speaks directly to those who feel isolated by their mental health challenges, assuring them that there is hope and that things can improve. This episode is not just a story of survival; it's a call to action for creating safe spaces for mental health support and understanding. If you're looking for a podcast that combines raw authenticity with a message of hope and empowerment, IMPOWERED is a must-listen.
Imogen Barnes' journey is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the strength found in shared experiences.
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