It’s finally May! Doesn’t it feel like April just went on forever?
Thank you so much for being here! I believe listening to this podcast will leave you feeling excited, educated, and empowered.
We are starting a new series this month. May is Mental Health Awareness month. I am so excited about this series. I hope to debunk myths about mental health issues, provide resources, help you gain insight that will help you understand mental health issues. We’re going to be talking about addictions, bipolar, suicide, and childhood mental illness.
Today we have the privilege to hear from the amazing Whitney Russell. We’re going to talk about Eating disorders. You’re going to hear from an expert about resources, ways to detect eating disorders, and insight into this disorder. I hope this gives you compassion if you know someone with this and grace for yourself if you are struggling in the midst.
Whitney is the owner and founder of Brave Haven Counseling in Richardson, Tx. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor. Her favorite part about being a therapist is establishing relationships with her clients where she is able to help them to see what they have been missing about themselves all along- that they are powerful beings worthy of great love, belonging, and connection.
She is also a wife, mother of 4, and an Enneagram 1. She is a lover of plants, Nutella, thrift stores, and collecting books.
On the show today, Whitney and I discuss some of the following:
- Common myths and assumptions about eating disorders
- Whitney’s personal story with eating disorders
- How our faith can be transformative during the recovery process
Listen now:
Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts
Click here to listen on Spotify
Click here to listen on Stitcher
Resources:
Connect with Whitney
Visit her website: www.bravehavencounseling.com
Instagram: @whitneylpc
Listen to her Podcast: realmessyrealhappy.com and @realmessyrealhappy
Helpful Links
Expert Q & A: Eating Disorders
The Academy for Eating Disorders
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)
Thank you so much for joining me this week on the Thrive: Mental Health and the Art of Living Free! Make sure to visit my website where you can subscribe to the show so you never miss a show. Hey, while you’re at it, help me out by adding some stars to the rating and tell a friend about the show.
Be sure to tune in next week, where we continue our conversation about Mental Health with my special guest, Jenni Hubby.
Have a great week!
Melissa
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