Colleen Werner, a ballet dancer, writer, and therapist-in-training, joins Nia Patterson this week on the seventh episode of the podcast to talk about her life experiences growing up with an eating disorder in a weight centric family. She talks about her history with dance and how she has started to dance again late in her recovery and since she's become fully recovered from anorexia. We talk about body image and how we can counter it with body neutrality. We also talk about dating while in a fat body as well. Join us as we talk about being fat during our recovery from our eating disorders and ways to make peace/accept your body.Colleen Werner is a ballet dancer, writer, therapist-in-training, and influencer based in Nashville, TN. Her personal experiences of recovering from anorexia nervosa, anxiety, depression, and PTSD have led her to want to devote her life to helping others heal from similar situations. You can find her on Instagram @colleenmwerner or online at www.colleenwerner.comCheck out Nia on Instagram over @thefriendineverwanted and @bodytraumapod You can also find her blogging at thefriendineverwanted.com and you can support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/thefriendineverwanted. Remember, if you have a question about this podcast or want to share your thoughts please email us at [email protected]

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