✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the multifaceted concept of health, discussing cultural narratives, diet culture, the social determinants that impact well-being, and Health At Every Size. We emphasize the importance of understanding health beyond just nutrition and exercise, advocating for a holistic approach that includes emotional, social, and environmental factors, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized and neurodivergent communities, as well as practical applications for redefining health and fostering a more inclusive understanding of well-being.

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• Why this topic is important to our work with eating disorders

• The dominant cultural narratives about health
• Common myths/misconceptions about health
• Ways diet culture shaped the way we think about health
• Social determinants of health and marginalized populations

Timestamps

• 01:40 : Introduction
• 03:48 : Cultural Narratives and Health Misconceptions
• 08:00 : The Impact of Diet Culture on Health
• 12:48 : Introduction to Social Determinants of Health
• 19:47 : Understanding Social Determinants of Health
• 20:13 : Food Insecurity and Its Impact
• 21:55 : Understanding Air Pollution and Health Disparities
• 24:43 : Health Experiences of Marginalized and Neurodivergent Communities
• 26:31 : Equity vs. Equality in Health Care
• 31:05 : Dimensions of Well-Being
• 32:47 : Health at Every Size Movement
• 38:11 : Practical Applications for Health Perspectives
• 42:59 : Outro & Disclaimer

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• K-Pop Demon Hunters: https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621
• Golden by HUNTR/X: https://open.spotify.com/track/1CPZ5BxNNd0n0nF4Orb9JS?si=6bb405a4abbb43e5
• Health At Every Size: https://asdah.org/haes/
• Is It Really About Weight blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/is-it-really-about-the-weight 
• Health At Every Size blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/principles-of-health-at-every-size
• BMI blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/bmi
• Social Determinants of Health IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CisJsj-rTt2/?img_index=2
• 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-and-wellness/eight-dimensions-wellness
• Social Determinants of Health: https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health
• Gleaners Impact Report 2024: https://www.gleaners.org/2024-impact-report/
• Cool Creek Family Health: https://coolcreekfamilyhealth.com/
• Movement House Indianapolis: https://www.mvmthouseindy.com/ 

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• Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/
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