On this episode of Paved with Gold, Ash debunks the many myths surrounding eating disorders that contribute to the stigma and misunderstanding of these deadly mental illnesses. "Eating disorders are a lifestyle choice" and "aren't they just a rich white young teenage girl thing?" have a (dis)honourable mention, so strap into the debunk-bed cos we're going myth-busting!Recommended reads from this episode:What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat - Aubrey GordonYou Just Need to Lose Weight: And 19 Other Myths About Fat People - Aubrey GordonThe Wellness Trap - Christy HarrisonAnti-Diet - Christy HarrisonFearing the Black Body - Sabrina StringsPurchase Callie's Trauma Immediate Response Plan here!Follow Callie on Instagram @calsann.support and at @ca.supportTo find out more and for more resources visit our website pavedwithgoldpodcast.comSend us an email at [email protected] us on Instagram at @pavedwithgoldpodRESOURCES:For Australia:InsideOut InstituteThe Butterfly Foundation or call 1800 334 673National Eating Disorder CollaborationLifeline: 13 11 14Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 4671800RESPECT: Call 1800 737 732Blue Knot FoundationFor the UK:Beat Eating DisordersNational Centre for Eating DisordersTalkEDFor the US:National Eating Disorder AssociationNational Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC) - CanadaEating Disorder HopeAlliance for Eating DisordersProject HealAsian Mental Health Collective (AMHC)For more links and resources, check out our website. Disclaimer: This podcast is general in nature and has not taken your personal circumstances or medical history into account. We are here to share our own experiences and the things we have found helpful throughout our personal recovery journeys. Please remember that each person's journey and circumstances are different, and not all of the information contained in this podcast may be relatable to you. It's important you consult your own GP or recovery team to seek out tailored advice before making any important decisions relating to your own health and recovery process.

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