Dr. Sarah Pegrum | ACT, Loss, and Body Image Struggles

My guest today is Dr. Sarah Pegrum. Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist and ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer who has been working in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. Dr. Pegrum is the outgoing president of the Atlantic Canada Chapter of ACBS. She is also the author of the new book, Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Some of the topics we explore include: 

- Dr. Pegrum's move from Australia to Canada
- How she was first introduced to ACT
- How ACT helped Sarah moved through loss and grief 
- Challenges people face related to body image and weight stigma
- Some of the unhelpful messages we receive about our bodies
- And how seeing our bodies as problems can keep us from what is most important

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Dr. Pegrum's Website: https://drsarahpegrum.com/

Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: https://a.co/d/9jq1A5L

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