Thank you so much for tuning into season 2 of Journey With Jess! In this final episode of the season I sit down with Ashley Arter. While not a mental professional, Ashley has an immense amount of knowledge regarding mental health and in particular, eating disorders. Having dealt with anxiety, depression, PTSD, undiagnosed ADHD, as well as disordered eating, Ashley has come on to share important insights with me and with all of you.

Some of the topics we dive into are:

• Beauty standards and their effects on our perception of ourselves
• The different types of eating disorders
• Her personal eating disorder journey
• Eating disorders as a means of control
• The obsession with “healthy”
• Why getting an official diagnosis can be a battle
• And why checking in with yourself is so important
  

This interview is extremely honest, raw, and I think, helpful to anyone who has or still is struggling with body image, confidence, or an eating disorder. 

Additional Resources:

Project Heal: https://www.theprojectheal.org/

Eating Disorder Hope: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/

***** My goal is to educate, uplift, share inspiring stories, and show people who want to build and live their best, most fulfilling life that with a bit of support, accountability, and positivity, anything is possible! Some episodes will have heavy topics such as mentions of s*xual ass*ult, su*cidal ideations, and more. 

Please listen at your own discretion, take breaks as needed, or listen with a friend. 

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