#16 Breaking the Cycle: Body Shaming, Restrictive Dieting & Depression
09/20/23 • 26 min
Welcome to The Wellness Table , hosted by Dr. Cheryl Bothwell. Join us for candid conversations about body shaming, restrictive dieting, and their profound impact on mental health, particularly depression.
In this episode, Dr. Cheryl explores the heart-wrenching story of Adriana Theisen, a health and fitness influencer who dies at the age of 49 after sharing her 100 pound weight loss journey with her millions of followers and how she struggled with addiction and depression.
Dr. Cheryl highlights the story of Selena Gomez and how she pushed back on body shaming after opening up about her health journey.
We delve into societal pressures, body image, and the critical need for self-acceptance and empathy.
Discover how to lead a healthier, happier life and reach your healthy weight goals without succumbing to the pitfalls of restrictive diets and feeling deprived or judged.
Join us on this journey to wellness, one delicious bite at a time.
Dr. Cheryl invites listeners to explore her website for free resources on health and wellness and her Dr. Cheryl+ membership for affordable nutrition & lifestyle digital program and deeper support and guidance from Dr. Cheryl and a judgement-free wellness community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Selena Gomez Body Shaming Push Back:
Adrianna Thyssen health influencer:
Abby Sharp Hunger Crushing Combo:
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:00 - 2:22)
- Dr. Cheryl welcomes listeners and introduces the podcast's focus on body shaming, restrictive eating, and their connections to depression.
- She shares the tragic story of Adriana Thyssen to set the stage for the episode's discussion on restrictive dieting & depression.
- She shares the story of Selena Gomez who pushes back on being body shamed for her weight gain after dealing with serious personal health issues.
- Understanding the Weight Loss Journey (2:22 - 4:42)
- Dr. Cheryl dives into the societal pressures and judgments faced by individuals grappling with obesity.
- She examines the motivations behind weight loss efforts and the pursuit of ac
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Welcome to The Wellness Table , hosted by Dr. Cheryl Bothwell. Join us for candid conversations about body shaming, restrictive dieting, and their profound impact on mental health, particularly depression.
In this episode, Dr. Cheryl explores the heart-wrenching story of Adriana Theisen, a health and fitness influencer who dies at the age of 49 after sharing her 100 pound weight loss journey with her millions of followers and how she struggled with addiction and depression.
Dr. Cheryl highlights the story of Selena Gomez and how she pushed back on body shaming after opening up about her health journey.
We delve into societal pressures, body image, and the critical need for self-acceptance and empathy.
Discover how to lead a healthier, happier life and reach your healthy weight goals without succumbing to the pitfalls of restrictive diets and feeling deprived or judged.
Join us on this journey to wellness, one delicious bite at a time.
Dr. Cheryl invites listeners to explore her website for free resources on health and wellness and her Dr. Cheryl+ membership for affordable nutrition & lifestyle digital program and deeper support and guidance from Dr. Cheryl and a judgement-free wellness community.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Selena Gomez Body Shaming Push Back:
Adrianna Thyssen health influencer:
Abby Sharp Hunger Crushing Combo:
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:00 - 2:22)
- Dr. Cheryl welcomes listeners and introduces the podcast's focus on body shaming, restrictive eating, and their connections to depression.
- She shares the tragic story of Adriana Thyssen to set the stage for the episode's discussion on restrictive dieting & depression.
- She shares the story of Selena Gomez who pushes back on being body shamed for her weight gain after dealing with serious personal health issues.
- Understanding the Weight Loss Journey (2:22 - 4:42)
- Dr. Cheryl dives into the societal pressures and judgments faced by individuals grappling with obesity.
- She examines the motivations behind weight loss efforts and the pursuit of ac
Never miss a weekly podcast episode when you subscribe to my podcast The Wellness Table and it really helps us grow the show.
Start Your Wellness Journey with my FREE Wellness Score! Learn which habits are holding you back and which ones can propel you forward. Gain the insights on how to create a balanced wellness routine to beat disease, recharge, and adds healthy and joyful years to your life.
Higher score = lower risk. Aim for 18+/20. We're not shooting for perfection here, just progress.
Whether you're looking to prevent disease or manage existing conditions, everything you need is in the Score!
Ready to live your healthiest and most vibrant life and don't want to do it alone? Join my Wellness Membership HERE
New episodes are released every Thursday
Follow on Instagram
Follow on FacebookIf you prefer to watch your podcasts head over to YouTube @drcherylwellness.
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Among the major superpowers of our stem cells is their ability to regenerate and self-renew. Stem cells can also sense damaged cells and tissues and send signals that promote self-healing.
Dr. Cheryl Bothwell reviews Dr. William Li’s Book on Eat to Beat Disease:The Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. I will explore what Dr. Li says about what foods & lifestyle choices enhance, and impair, our body’s regenerative abilities. You will get the full list of which foods made Dr. Li’s list for being scientifically proven to activate our body’s stem cells.
William Li, MD, is a world-renowned physician, scientist, speaker, and author of Eat to Beat Disease: The New Science of How Your Body Can Heal Itself. He is best known for leading the Angiogenesis Foundation. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity. He is an author of over 100 scientific publications in leading journals such as Science, the New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet, and more, Dr. Li has served on the faculties of Harvard, Tufts, and Dartmouth Medical School.
It is very exciting for me to see prominent physicians like William Li, MD, speak out on the power of food as medicine. And I wanted to review Dr. Li’s book and explore his latest research and find more answers on how we can REVERSE DISEASE with food and lifestyle choices. It is very controversial in traditional health care that we can REVERSE Disease. We all agree we can prevent or delay the onset of disease with diet and lifestyle choices, BUT REVERSAL of DISEASE is another matter.
I am an expert in nutrition medicine, a doctor of clinical nutrition and registered dietitian, BUT most of all a highly driven grieving mom who lost my 17 year old to Cancer and on a relentless mission to learn more about healing and reversing disease with food and lifestyle choices... AND of course share it all with you on this podcast.
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Higher score = lower risk. Aim for 18+/20. We're not shooting for perfection here, just progress.
Whether you're looking to prevent disease or manage existing conditions, everything you need is in the Score!
Ready to live your healthiest and most vibrant life and don't want to do it alone? Join my Wellness Membership HERE
New episodes are released every Thursday
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Follow on FacebookIf you prefer to watch your podcasts head over to YouTube @drcherylwellness.
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Welcome to "The Wellness Table" with your host, Dr. Cheryl Bothwell. In this episode, we explore five powerful ways to completely reverse insulin resistance and combat lifestyle-related chronic diseases through simple, daily choices in food and lifestyle.
Insulin resistance, a global health concern. Dr. Cheryl Bothwell, a seasoned expert in nutrition and wellness, combines her clinical expertise and passion for wholesome delicious food to guide you through this transformative journey.
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Join us at "The Wellness Table" as we unlock the secrets to reversing insulin resistance, one flavorful bite and simple step at a time.
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Start Your Wellness Journey with my FREE Wellness Score! Learn which habits are holding you back and which ones can propel you forward. Gain the insights on how to create a balanced wellness routine to beat disease, recharge, and adds healthy and joyful years to your life.
Higher score = lower risk. Aim for 18+/20. We're not shooting for perfection here, just progress.
Whether you're looking to prevent disease or manage existing conditions, everything you need is in the Score!
Ready to live your healthiest and most vibrant life and don't want to do it alone? Join my Wellness Membership HERE
New episodes are released every Thursday
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