Orthorexia is defined as "an obsession with eating foods that one considers healthy". At first glance, this definition could trigger a variety of emotions for those of us in the functional healthcare space. That is, if you've dealt with chronic health issues yourself and listen to a podcast like this one, I'm sure at SOME POINT you'd say you had an obsession with eating healthy foods (and maybe you still do).
The question is, where does the line get drawn between an obsession that could be considered a...
Orthorexia is defined as "an obsession with eating foods that one considers healthy". At first glance, this definition could trigger a variety of emotions for those of us in the functional healthcare space. That is, if you've dealt with chronic health issues yourself and listen to a podcast like this one, I'm sure at SOME POINT you'd say you had an obsession with eating healthy foods (and maybe you still do).
The question is, where does the line get drawn between an obsession that could be considered a passion versus an obsession that could be considered a clinically diagnosable issue? Our guest today, Carly Loewenthal, has all the answers!
Carly Faye Loewenthal is a master-level NLP certified Life Coach, and a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. Carly runs a brain-based, trauma-informed business where she takes her clients on a transformational journey to reclaim the personal power hidden in their layers of symptoms to unlock a future of endless possibilities as they level up on the other side. Carly specializes in supporting women who struggle with disordered eating and uses a variety of support tools like functional lab testing, subconscious reprogramming, and personalized coaching. She is also certified as a master in NLP, Quantum Time Techniques & hypnosis, and holds a Master of Science in Education with 12+ years of experience as an educator.
Where to find Carly:
Facebook: Carly Faye
Instagram: @carlyINfocus
Where to find FDN:
Find all our free resources, workshops, and other channels at fdntraining.com/resources.
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