hi loves! this episode features my first-ever guest! i'm joined by my dear friend natalie, who is a student juggling a fitness lifestyle, content creation, and life as a young adult. both of us bravely share our stories about our past with disordered eating, growing up surrounded by diet culture. we discuss how social media, influencers, and even fitness content creators are contributing to diet culture today. we talk about the most common fitness industry lies and have a conversation that steers the perspective away from shame + punishment to feeling strong, empowered, energized, and the most feminine both of us have ever felt! tune in to this episode if you want to hear more about a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle rather than the toxic restrict binge cycles many of us find ourselves in.

*trigger warning: we discuss eating disorders + disordered eating habits.*

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