50 min

Energy Needs and the Cult of Breatharianism Unsavory

    • Nutrition

In this episode, Becca talks about all the reasons we need food and breaks down some of the ways we measure energy needs. Then Sarah shares what she’s learned about the Breatharian lifestyle (cult*) and discusses some of the lives that have been tragically lost by trying to live on air and sunlight alone. 
If you are struggling with disordered eating, you can seek support at the numbers below.
NEDIC Helpline Toll-Free (Canada)
1-866-633-4220
NEDIC Helpline (Toronto) 
416-340-4156
NEDA Helpline (USA - call)
(800) 931-2237
NEDA Helpline (Canada - call)
(800) 931-2237
 
For all links and references visit our website.
 
This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!
 
If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.
 
Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast
Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky
This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.
Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.
 
Thanks for listening!

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In this episode, Becca talks about all the reasons we need food and breaks down some of the ways we measure energy needs. Then Sarah shares what she’s learned about the Breatharian lifestyle (cult*) and discusses some of the lives that have been tragically lost by trying to live on air and sunlight alone. 
If you are struggling with disordered eating, you can seek support at the numbers below.
NEDIC Helpline Toll-Free (Canada)
1-866-633-4220
NEDIC Helpline (Toronto) 
416-340-4156
NEDA Helpline (USA - call)
(800) 931-2237
NEDA Helpline (Canada - call)
(800) 931-2237
 
For all links and references visit our website.
 
This is an independently produced podcast and your support means a lot to us. Please rate, review, and follow wherever you listen!
 
If you would like to contribute to our show, you can do so on our Patreon page.
 
Follow on Instagram and Twitter @unsavorypodcast
Follow Sarah & Becca on Instagram @sarahdoesnutrition and @thenutritionjunky
This podcast was produced by Geoff Devine at Earworm Radio.
Follow Geoff @ewradio on Instagram or visit earwormradio.com.
 
Thanks for listening!

Get bonus content on Patreon
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

50 min