Welcome to The Wellness Table, hosted by Dr. Cheryl Bothwell. Join us for candid conversations about body shaming, restrictive dieting, and their profound impact on mental health, particularly depression. 

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl explores the heart-wrenching story of Adriana Theisen, a health and fitness influencer who dies at the age of 49 after sharing her 100 pound weight loss journey with her millions of followers and how she struggled with addiction and depression.  

Dr. Cheryl highlights the story of Selena Gomez and how she pushed back on body shaming after opening up about her health journey.    

We delve into societal pressures, body image, and the critical need for self-acceptance and empathy.  

Discover how to lead a healthier, happier life and reach your healthy weight goals without succumbing to the pitfalls of restrictive diets and feeling deprived or judged.   
Join us on this journey to wellness, one delicious bite at a time.    

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Selena Gomez Body Shaming  Push Back:  

Adrianna Thyssen health influencer:  

Abby Sharp Hunger Crushing Combo: 

Show Notes:

• Introduction (0:00 - 2:22)
  • Dr. Cheryl welcomes listeners and introduces the podcast's focus on body shaming, restrictive eating, and their connections to depression.
  • She shares the tragic story of Adriana Thyssen to set the stage for the episode's discussion on restrictive dieting & depression.  
  • She shares the story of Selena Gomez who pushes back on being body shamed for her weight gain after dealing with serious personal health issues.
• Understanding the Weight Loss Journey (2:22 - 4:42)
  • Dr. Cheryl dives into the societal pressures and judgments faced by individuals grappling with obesity.
  • She examines the motivations behind weight loss efforts and the pursui

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