#085 -The Impact of Body Shaming and Anorexia On Our Bodies In Midlife

In This Episode

 

Are you struggling with body shaming, dieting, and eating disorders? You're not alone. In fact, according to the National Eating Disorder Association, an estimated 15 million American adults are affected by an eating disorder. That’s why in this week’s episode, it’s time to take control back of your health together with the gut health and food freedom expert Dr. Lauryn Lax who has over 30 years of clinical and personal experience with eating disorders.

 

During the interview, Dr. Lauryn opened up about her experience with an eating disorder that lasted 15 years and how her healing journey led her to become the successful clinician she is today. Through gut health and functional medicine, Dr. Lauryn healed herself from multiple severe health problems and is now helping others get to the root cause of their health challenges. 

 

Dr. Lauryn Lax also highlights the importance of food freedom, having a healthy relationship with food, and tuning in to your body to achieve overall wellness. She delves into the connection between the gut and the brain. Dr. Lauryn stresses that mindset is responsible for 80% of our success, while tactics make up the remaining 20%. She believes everyone deserves a balanced and peaceful life, and focusing solely on tactics and strategies can lead to unnecessary pressure. 

Timestamps

[00:00:02] Gut health and food freedom with Dr. Lauryn Lax

[00:03:36] Overcoming an eating disorder

[00:07:29] Overcoming Weight Struggle and Finding Inner Transformation

[00:10:49] Overcoming Multiple Health Struggles

[00:14:03] Gut microbiome and anorexia discussion

[00:17:59] Eating Disorders and Emotional Trauma

[00:21:15] Eating Disorders in Adulthood

[00:25:00] Exploring the Concept of Food Freedom

[00:28:29] Mindset and Gut Health

[00:32:27] Gut-Brain Connection and Stress Perception

[00:35:57] Trusting Your Gut for Gut Health

Learn More About Our Guest

 

Dr. Lauryn is a former TV news journalist gone “health detective”  who helps clients worldwide take their health back into their own hands and finally feel good in their skin. As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Clinical Nutritionist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr. Lauryn’s work is inspired by over 30 years of clinical and personal experience that has made her a specialist in Gut Health, Food Freedom, & Turning Health Setbacks into Your Biggest Comebacks. 

 

Dr. Lauryn’s personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, CBS, TEDx, and USA Today. She lives in Austin, Texas, where she walks in freedom and peace from the inside out. Check out her podcast or Total Gut Reset Program to heal from the inside out. 

 

Learn more about her work in the following channels:

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• http://www.DrLauryn.com  
• https://www.facebook.com/DrLauryn 
• https://www.instagram.com/DrLauryn
• https://twitter.com/drlaurynlax 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlauryn/

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