The Anorexic in the Room - A Personal Story with Eating Disorders With Tricia Copeland

Tricia was literally the anorexic in the overeaters anonymous room. We chew the flab on the common elements of eating disorders from both ends of the spectrum.

“I brainstorm directions for my life after reading the daily meditation, which is

We are all here for a purpose. Meditate on your mission, and then use your gifts and talents to live your life with purpose. In doing so, you will become an unending magnet for miracles.”

Tricia Copeland has a number of book series in categories including romance, young adult fiction, dystopian and short stories, and my favourite, the being me series from which the quote was and includes the books Is this me?, If I could fly, Think you know me, Being Me. 

Tricia understands the feelings of body dysmorphia and shaming and has walked her own journey recovering from anorexia. She writes to be a light for those in need, to help others know they are not alone and to show the way to recovery and healing through sharing her own story. She explains how there were many who carried her through her own recovery when she could not walk on her, and she is giving back to you a different perspective. 

Now this show is called what the flab, all about weight loss with and without surgery -  and some of you may be wondering why I have asked Tricia to be on the show and she has never had obesity. 

I asked Tricia to discuss her journey through losing weight and the mental side of weight loss and body dysmorphia, as these are often the same journey at opposite ends of the scale where food has become something that is viewed as “bad for us”. 

Where people with obesity desperately want to lose weight because of they are fat, someone with anorexia desperately wants to lose weight because they feel they are too fat. 

"II felt as though I were dying. And you know what the doctor said to me? That they couldn’t help me, that I’d done this to myself. Harsh.  And not true.  Yes, I started out “in control” of my dieting but it took on a life of its own. I couldn’t stop the thoughts in my head that told me I needed to starve to stay skinny anymore than I could make the earth stop spinning. " Tricia Copeland.

Eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses are serious diseases. In this episode, we explore what was behind Tricia's struggle with her body and food and how the book series Being Me are helping people on both sides of their weight journeys.

You can contact Tricia on her website and social media. As tricia Says "Each of us are magical. Whether transforming hearts, lives, numbers, ideas, art, music, or simply enjoying nature, we emanate magic every day. I aim to write stories that show what is possible when one commits to finding their own version of magic."

#findthemagic #inspiringstories #inspiringlovestories #lovestories #inspiration #eatingdisorders #recovery

Do you know the difference between and dream and a goal? 

Spoiler alert! It's the movement! The action you take. That's the big secret. 

That's where the WhyMeMovement is all about the actions we take including the decisions we make - discovering the opportunities to grow and learn through adversity. Vera-Lee has a special interest in helping people on a weight loss  journey, particularly those who relate to morbid obesity, former/forever athletes, pre or post weight loss surgery, chronic illness and disability. Vera-Lee understands how to help you with the emotional and mental side of weight loss and conditioning, using a combination of techniques and allied professionals to best support your unique needs.

She is a  coach who applies techniques for calm yet powerful sessions to help you achieve goals and improve your personal and professional confidence in every area of your life.

If you really want to achieve results in your life and you are ready to commit to the process with Vera-Lee, who understands what it is like to overcome adversity, time and time again, you can book your discovery call now by clicking this link  to find out how she can help you overcome your obstacles and rediscover passion and confidence to set and achieve those goals you desire. 

Vera-Lee hosts the WTF.lab and WhyMe podcasts as a woman who has gone through so much herself she is often referred to as "the adversity queen". Vera-Lee is from Australia and has an extensive background in Education, Sports Coaching and Business Administration, Management Consulting. She is a survivor of sexual assault and domestic violence, and a number of life threatening disabilities including severe vocal cord dysfunction.

Find out more at the website whymemovement.com and all the good work being done for the WhyMe Movement.

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