How Anorexia and Bulimia Work

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In this episode we break down the psychology behind eating disorders - from anorexia to bulimia and binge eating disorder. Amalie Lee, the Host of the Recovery Talk podcast joins us to discuss her own experience with anorexia and as an eating disorder recovery coach as we break d ...  Show more

If you or someone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, you’ll know how crippling they can be. And yet medical communities have almost no understanding of these conditions. Eating disorders include far more than just anorexia and bulimia and are shockingly common. Listen ...  Show more

What is an eating disorder? One of the most important things about anorexia and bulimia is understanding that they are caused by a complex interplay of genetics, epigenetics, early development, and current stressors. They can lead to dangerous outcomes because of how the eating d ...  Show more

In this episode, I discuss what drives hunger and satiety, and the role our brain, stomach, fat and hormones play in regulating hunger and turning off the desire to eat more. I also address how protein is assimilated better early in the day than it is later in the day, and why th ...  Show more