Barriers to Breakthroughs

016. Entering Anorexia Treatment & Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food with Alice Merryweather

August 18, 2021
016. Entering Anorexia Treatment & Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food with Alice Merryweather
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Barriers to Breakthroughs
016. Entering Anorexia Treatment & Developing a Healthy Relationship with Food with Alice Merryweather
Aug 18, 2021

Today's episode features World Cup ski racer and mental health advocate Alice Merryweather! Throughout her career (so far), Alice has had several top 15 finishes in the speed events, placed 1st in the downhill at the 2017 World Junior Championships as well as competing in the 2018 Olympic Games! Through all her success as a ski racer, she has reached her biggest challenge yet with developing an eating disorder during the pandemic. She now is a mental health advocate for athletes that are dealing with eating disorders by sharing her experiences and story! Other topics include;

  • The moment she knew she needed help
  • What she's learned through seeking treatment
  • Dealing with negative thoughts around food
  • Effects of perfectionism 
  • What the most important thing to know about eating disorders
  • What she thinks would have helped her most to discover her eating disorder
  • Advice for those that are experiencing E.D.

Resources

If you want to learn more about eating disorders or need to seek help for yourself or others:
https://nedic.ca
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Links

Alice's Instagram: @aliweather_

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast

Show Notes

Today's episode features World Cup ski racer and mental health advocate Alice Merryweather! Throughout her career (so far), Alice has had several top 15 finishes in the speed events, placed 1st in the downhill at the 2017 World Junior Championships as well as competing in the 2018 Olympic Games! Through all her success as a ski racer, she has reached her biggest challenge yet with developing an eating disorder during the pandemic. She now is a mental health advocate for athletes that are dealing with eating disorders by sharing her experiences and story! Other topics include;

  • The moment she knew she needed help
  • What she's learned through seeking treatment
  • Dealing with negative thoughts around food
  • Effects of perfectionism 
  • What the most important thing to know about eating disorders
  • What she thinks would have helped her most to discover her eating disorder
  • Advice for those that are experiencing E.D.

Resources

If you want to learn more about eating disorders or need to seek help for yourself or others:
https://nedic.ca
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

Links

Alice's Instagram: @aliweather_

Follow the Podcast on Instagram: @barrierstobreakthroughspodcast