In this episode, Karin welcomes Merrit Elizabeth, Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach specializing in the health and wellness of adolescent and young adult women to the show. Through her personal struggle with and recovery from an eating disorder, Merrit came to realize her true purpose in life was in assisting others in finding recovery. She received a specialized certification in eating disorder recovery coaching through the Carolyn Costin Institute, where she now supports clients in making the necessary day-to-day behavior changes necessary for recovery.

Join Karin and Merrit for a discussion on the negative influences of social media, especially for the vulnerable navigating life transitions, such as college, the oscillating cycle between Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa, embracing imperfection in recovery, the toxic college environment steeped in diet culture, the role of early intervention and education, creating “family” systems in recovery, the benefits of an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, how honesty can get one “unstuck,” and much more.

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