Weight Restoration - Cultural and Hormonal Impact

In this weeks episode, Han is joined by Larabella (Lara) Myers, a friend of Han's from uni, who has personal experience of anorexia nervosa and binge eating disorder.

In this week's episode, we discuss:

Lara's experience of anorexia nervosa, treatment, and her recovery process.
Lara's experience of a transition to binge eating disorder, and why she felt this transition occurred.
Lara's experience of weight restoration, arbitrary measures set in treatment, and managing a change in body shape.
The impact of prolonged starvation on Lara's hormones causing overstimulated thyroid glands and weight gain.
Lara's move to Singapore and the impact of body ideals, food types, and cultural differences on recovery.
Lara's tips for weight restoration and changing her perspective

To find out more about Lara, you can follow her on Instagram and TikTok @larabellamyers.

Please note that this episode discusses topics that some may find difficult including low weight and weight restoration.

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