#43 - PARIS KONTELJ - Anorexia & Eating Disorder Recovery

Paris Kontelj shares her powerful journey of recovering from anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder, after years of hospitalisations, relapses, and deep struggles with body dysmorphia. We dive into the intersection of autism and eating disorders, how food phobia and addiction play a role, and the psychological battles behind recovery. Paris also opens up about psychosis, PTSD, and how she finally reached her turning point. 

📞 Need Help?
Eating Disorders Victoria: 1300 550 236 9:30am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday.
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🚀 Chapters 👇
03:40 - Introduction
05:28 - Autism & Anorexia
11:59 - Phobia of Food
16:21 - Addiction
28:20 - Where Does Health Cross Over to Obsession?
31:40 - Pregnancy
42:47 - Tantrum Story
47:02 - Body Dysmorphia
54:52 - Hospital
1:03:33 - Psychosis & Anorexia
1:12:43 - PTSD
1:16:14 - Recovery
1:23:04 - Bulimia & Binge Eating Disorder
1:43:04 - The Final Turning Point
1:50:47 - Self Love
1:56:03 - Promotion of ED in our Culture
2:08:00 - Recovered
2:17:02 - Advice for Anyone Struggling with Anorexia or an ED
2:18:56 - Internal Family Systems (IFS)

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🔗 Related Links: The full blog post with resources and references can be found on my website: https://www.planetmew.com.au/blogs/podcast-resources/42-paris-kontelj-anorexia

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