Overcoming Body Dysmorphia and Eating Disorders - Self-Acceptance & Yoga : Abbey Morris - Ep.

Abbey Morris shares her personal journey of struggling with anxiety, body image issues, and an eating disorder. She discusses how her unhealthy obsession with exercise and losing weight led her to hit rock bottom and seek help. Through therapy, yoga, and a life-changing hospitalization, Abbey found the strength to choose recovery and rebuild her life. She now uses her own experiences to create a safe and accepting space for others to heal and find self-compassion. Key Takeaways: Abbey's childhood was marked by anxiety and body image issues, leading to an unhealthy obsession with exercise and weight loss. A life-threatening hospitalization served as a wake-up call for Abbey, pushing her to choose recovery and make positive changes in her life. Yoga played a crucial role in Abbey's healing journey, helping her find acceptance, gratitude, and self-compassion. Quotes: "I was constantly working out and eating healthy, but I wasn't happy with the number on the scale." "If you don't stop, you're gonna die." "That was the best practice of my entire life because I didn't miss pushing myself." "I just want everyone to feel accepted because I know what it's like to be so afraid of that." "I couldn't imagine not giving it back. It fills me up like nothing else to be somebody else's cheerleader." Authentic Adveristy Podcast : Hosted by Chris Howe Social | https://www.instagram.com/_chris_howe_/ Website | www.authenticadversity.com Social | https://www.instagram.com/authenticadversity/ Email | [e-mail] Sponsors : Another Road Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Website | https://www.anotherroad.ca Carousel Tattoo & Barber Website | https://www.carouseltattoo.ca IG | https://www.instagram.com/carousel.tattoo.barber/ Twelve Mile Tattoo Website | https://twelvemiletattoo.com IG | https://www.instagram.com/twelvemiletattoo/