About this episode

Kim Booker shares her journey of recovering from body dysmorphic disorder and the challenges of parenting while raising awareness about the condition.

This episode features Kim Booker, whose body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) first emerged when she was just five years old. Now the mum of a two-and-a-half-year-old, Kim is harnessing what she calls the BDD warrior within to raise awareness of the disorder while continuing with her own recovery. She shares many great insights, particularly around the decision to become a parent and the impact of undergoing repeated cosmetic treatments.

People in this episode

Guest: Kim Booker

Topics covered

• body dysmorphic disorder
• mental health
• parenting
• cosmetic treatments
• recovery

Keywords

• body dysmorphic disorder
• BDD
• mental health
• recovery
• parenting
• cosmetic treatments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BDD Foundation

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