EP 89 RE-BROADCAST of From Darkness to Love and Light | Lynda Hugessen
Struggles to Self-Love
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In this deeply personal and empowering episode of Don’t Trust the Mirror: From Struggles to Self-Love, we take a journey through Maureen Kritzer-Lange's transformative story. From grappling with body image issues and an eating disorder to becoming a trusted psychoanalyst and podcast creator, this episode dives into how one woman turned her pain into a passion for helping others. Starting with her early years, she shares how journaling became her lifeline and first love, leading her to pursue journalism at Syracuse University’s prestigious Newhouse School. With dreams of combining her love for writing and fashion, her path took a significant turn after finding a life-changing therapist through an article in Glamour magazine. Her recovery inspired her to study social work at NYU and dedicate over 25 years to helping women overcome eating disorders, build self-esteem, and develop positive body image.
Drawing from her own experience, she created the podcast My Secret Life with an Eating Disorder, which has evolved into Don’t Trust the Mirror—a safe space for honest conversations about anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and self-acceptance. In this episode, she reflects on her journey, and offers practical advice for listeners striving to embrace their authentic selves.
Key Takeaways:
The healing power of journaling and self-reflection.
How to navigate the challenges of eating disorders and body image issues.
Tips for improving self-esteem and creating a positive relationship with food.
The importance of trusting yourself over societal beauty standards.
Stories and strategies from experts and guests to help you on your journey to self-love.
Resources Mentioned:
Maureen Kritzer-Lange MSW, LCSW Don’t Trust The Mirror Movement maureen@dontrustthemirror.com
Visit us at: www.DontTrustTheMirror.com
Listen To Maureen Kritzer-Lange on iHeartRadio PODCAST: My Secret Life With An Eating Disorder http://bitly.ws/ehbm
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Maureen’s life mission is to help women be all that they can be – by improving self esteem,help them find their voice and find freedom from shame, guilt and negativity.
“I change women’s lives by empowering them to trust THEMSELVES not the mirror.”
This podcast represents the opinions of Maureen Kritzer-Lange and her guests to the show and website. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.
Views and opinions expressed in the podcast are our own and do not represent that of our places of work. While we make every effort to ensure that the information we are sharing is accurate, we welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors.
Privacy is of utmost importance to us. All people, places, and scenarios mentioned in the podcast have been changed to protect patient confidentiality.
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