Eating disorders are everywhere, in conversations about body image, wellness trends, and social media. But despite how common they are, most people don’t actually understand what they are or how serious they can be.
In this episode of Recoverable, psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar from Eating Recovery Center breaks down the truth behind eating disorders, answering the internet’s most searched questions with honesty and depth. One of her most powerful reminders is this— eating disorders are not about vanity or willpower. They are real, brain-based mental illnesses, and they can affect anyone.