Our Free Bodies Chloe Peng

therapy has recently become a major part of my life and with that came a very eye-opening realization: everyone needs to go to therapy. there are so many benefits to including therapy in your support system, and it has been an instrumental part to my eating disorder recovery. I hope this episode gives you many solid reasons to advocate for therapy and possibly include it in your life. 

0.00 updates

5.26 my transition to therapy / my past preconceived notions about therapy

7:54 reasons to go to therapy

I know therapy is a very privileged practice to include in your life, but there are many solutions nowadays. here is a link that will provide cheaper and more accessible therapists:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists 



Alright, see you guys for season 2!

In this episode, I list some practical ways in which you can help Ukraine, including how to stay informed, where to donate, how to contact your congressional representatives, and more. 

Links to resources below (Will also be available in the bio of @ourfreebodies on Instagram): 

masterfile of links/resources gathered by Ukrainian activists: https://ukrainewar.carrd.co/

Places to donate - Razom For Ukraine - https://linktr.ee/RazomForUkraine

Donations to OVD-Info - https://donate.ovdinfo.org/?utm_source=tg&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nowar

UNHCR medical aid infor: https://donate.unhcr.org/int/en/ukraine-emergency?utm_source=gwa%2Fhps&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=HQ_GW_EN_UA

NOVA humanitarian aid donation link: https://novaukraine.org/

Please check them out. 

life lately has demonstrated its worth. I've recently had an experience that has allowed me to internalize THREE important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life and wanted to share it all with you guys. I also talk about a 10-month update on my ED recovery, the Olympics (before the women's event), and how I got out of my depressive episodes. it's a ramble, but an insightful and healthy one. 

an ode to valentine's day – a quick message for you all to take care of those you love, including yourself. reminder: this podcast loves you a lot. 

DISCLAIMER: I am not discrediting veganism or vegetarianism. I am very passionate about animal rights and the environment. But I am here to say that you should not live this lifestyle as a means to hurt yourself in ED recovery.

for those who struggle with eating disorders, is veganism simply a socially acceptable mechanism to encourage food avoidance and restriction? the answer is mostly YES. there are a lot of reasons to become vegan: to advocate for animal rights, to reduce our environmental footprint, to lower the risk for chronic diseases by reducing your cholesterol levels, etc. however, this type of motivation is often coupled with an inherently restrictive eating pathology. it makes recovery way more convoluted than it should be because it motivates disordered eating habits. so how can one live an eco-friendly life without making dietary changes? it's easy! in this episode, I provide many tips that will allow you to help the environment and participate healthily in ED recovery at the same time. 

timestamps below:

0:00 updates on my life 

10:00 the toxic relationship between veganism and EDs

18:53 ways you can live sustainably without food restriction and avoidance

enjoy!

yes, it's the end of January, and I'm making a resolution episode. in this week's light-hearted episode, I am going to tell you guys about 3 major lessons I learned in 2021 and my resolutions for 2022 (timestamps provided below for guidance). I really think this episode will give you guys lessons to keep in mind for the new year and resolutions that you may want to implement into your own lives (that are NOT RELATED TO changing your physical attributes). there are also updates provided at the VERY beginning regarding my mental state, ED recovery process, exercise, friendships, etc. I hope we can all accomplish our resolutions wonderfully with courage and conviction. 2022 will treat us right! I'm excited to see what's to come 3 enjoy.
Timestamps:
0:00 happy and sad updates (my mental state, ED recovery process, exercise, friendships, etc.) 
12:00 3 MAJOR lessons I learned in 2021 
23:30 resolutions!
Thank you guys for listening! this podcast has received a lot of love lately, and I am really grateful.