Bleep Bulimia Episode 20 with Alexis Smith Eating Disorder Survivor and Speaker

Send us a textAlexis shares her experience going through anorexia and her journey towards recovery.Alexis experienced depression at a young age in grade 7, and says at the time she wasn't sure what it was.  She had always been very involved in sports and music.   A year later she felt better, and in grade 9 decided to pursue a healthier regiment with better eating and exercising.  She said it may have even started a year before when she was tracking everything with her Fitbit.  In trying to fit all the goals that the technology set for her, it began to be a decline mentally and physically.Her parents were suspicious and eventually it was revealed that Alexis had an eating disorder, something that Alexis herself had started to realize.She spent time in the Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.  She was there 6 days and had a feeding tube, which followed her home and remained with it for four months.Alexis says she was not rebellious, however she did have resistence against her meal plan, and for some time she didn't want to recover.Her message to listeners is recovery is possible and "so worth it".She is a psychology undergrad and will be applying with clinical mental health programs with plans on opening her own practice specializing in eating disorder recovery.We spoke to parents and how the communication transpired that led to her hospitilization, to Alexis explaining the healing of her body was important before she could heal her mind, and her experience with her therapist.Alexis has her own podcast that covers many aspects of mental health called The Every Ounce Podcast, and she can be found on Instagram where she has resources for people going through recover for all ages @everyounce.ofstrength.#bulimia #bulimiarecovery #bulimiaover40 #midlifebulimia #bulimiaover50 #eatingdisorder #eatingdisorders #bullimiaddict #iamthatgal #bulimiacoach #bingepurge #bingeingandpurging #throwup #deceit #hide #lie #food #overeating #bleepbulimia #podcast #itunes #apple #buzzsprout #amazonmusic #alexa #alexissmith #everyounceofstrength #theeveryouncepodcast For further support you can visit my group on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bullimiaddict Find me on Instagram @bullimiaddict and @bleepbulimia Blog https://www.bullimiaddict.com To sign up as a guest on my podcast visit https://www.bleepbulimia.com You can also visit us on FB at https://www.facebook.com/groups/bleepbulimia New Release Kindle or Signed Copy!How To Have Your Cake & Not Eat It All Too - A Guide To Adult Bulimia RecoveryBE A GUEST/FIND A GUEST Start for Free!PODMATCH is innovative, provides easy communication and dashboard scheduling! My pick of the month!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

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