In this episode, we welcome executive function coach Mallory Band to discuss the interplay between ADHD and disordered eating behaviors, exploring her personal experiences and professional insights. Mallory shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming an executive function coach, and highlights the importance of self-awareness and developing coping mechanisms. Listen to learn how ADHD can influence eating patterns, strategies for task initiation, and the significance of modeling positive behavior for children, especially for parents with ADHD.

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• https://bandtogethereducation.com/
• Instagram: @malloryb_adhd

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• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

Have you ever felt dismissed by your doctor because of your weight? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mara Gordon, a weight-inclusive physician based in Philadelphia, to explore the challenges of practicing weight-neutral medicine in a system rooted in weight-centric care. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from traditional medical training to adopting a compassionate, inclusive approach, highlighting the pervasive impact of fatphobia in healthcare and the systemic hurdles doctors face, including the complexities of insurance billing. Along the way, she offers practical strategies to empower patients to advocate for themselves and foster open, informed conversations with their providers.

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Find our guest:

• Substack - Chief complaint : maragordonmd.substack.com
• Instagram: @maragordonmd

Find your hosts:

• millennialbodyimageproject.com
• @millennialbodyimageproject
• @danamonsees_cns
• @cristinahoytnutrition

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On today’s episode we dive into the complex relationship between body image, health, and societal perceptions. We explore how the idea of 'healthy looks' can be misleading and often dismissive of a person’s true mental and physical state, and society’s obsession with tying thinness to health and productivity. What can we do about it? Tune in to learn and discuss!

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Resources mentioned:

• Episode: Do you need a cortisol detox?
• How food and body image impact relationship health with Elizabeth Earnshaw
• Overcoming New Year Body Image “Sunday Scaries”