Wellness etc.

#25 | Asking For Help Saved Her Life - with Christina Mollenhauer

Wellness etc.

Show Notes

Christina Mollenhauer is an eating disorder and HA dietician, and this conversation is one of the most honest and beautiful ones I've had on the podcast so far. Because Christina hasn't just studied this work. She's lived it. In this episode she shares her own personal journey with an eating disorder, what recovery actually looked like, how she navigated her relationship with her body along the way, and what life looks like on the other side. This one is for anyone who has ever wondered if things can actually get better. They can. And Christina is proof of that. We cover: Christina's personal journey with an eating disorder and what led her there The turning point that changed everything What recovery actually looked like in practice - the hard parts and the beautiful parts Navigating body image throughout the process What life looks like on the other side What she wishes every woman knew and what inspired her to do this work

Find more of Christina: @christinamollenhauer Find more of me: @wellwithportia

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