Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
In this episode, psychologist Josh Spell discusses disordered eating in dance. Josh shares insights into the coping mechanisms behind eating disorders and offers advice for directors, teachers, and friends who suspect someone may be struggling with an eating disorder.
YOUR host, as always, is Dr. Linda Bluestein, the Hypermobility MD.
YOUR guest co-host is Jennifer Milner, former professional ballet and Broadway dancer and founder of Bodies In:Motion.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:30 Introducing Josh Spell
01:36 Prevalence of Eating Disorders in Dancers
03:09 The Relationship Between Hypermobility and Eating Disorders
05:08 Understanding Eating Disorders as Coping Mechanisms
08:00 The Intersection of Eating Disorders and Other Mental Health Issues
10:35 The Impact of Social Media and Diet Culture on Eating Disorders
13:25 Self-Image and Body Standards in the Dance World
16:19 The Influence of Social Media and Zoom on Body Image
20:25 Balancing Sacrifice and Suffering in the Dance World
23:00 The Role of Dance Studios and Companies in Supporting Dancers' Mental Health
27:13 Steps for Directors and Teachers to Take When Suspecting an Eating Disorder
32:47 Steps for Friends and Loved Ones to Take When Suspecting an Eating Disorder
36:31 Steps to Take If You Suspect You Have an Eating Disorder
42:18 Hypermobility Hack: Giving the Eating Disorder a Persona
45:12 Where to Find Josh Spell Online
This important conversation with Josh Spell about disordered eating in dance will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and better equipped to handle difficult situations.
Connect with YOUR Bendy Specialist, Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD at https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/.
Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them.
Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/.
YOUR bendy body is our highest priority! 🧬🔬🦓
Resources mentioned during the episode:
Links for show notes:
https://flexiblemindcounseling.org/
https://www.instagram.com/spellbound20/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-spell-msw-licsw-07b17816/
https://www.jennifer-milner.com/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741; Free crisis support, anywhere in US
Eating Disorder Helpline: Call or text 1.800.931.2237
NEDA – National Eating Disorders Association: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness: www.nami.org
Project Heal – https://www.theprojectheal.org/
Find an Accredited Registered Dietitian (RDN) – www.eatright.org/find-an-expert
Find a Therapist: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
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