About this episode

Michelle Rogers shares her journey from anonymous blogger to body acceptance advocate, discussing the challenges of eating disorders and the impact of weight stigma.

In this moving episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Michelle Rogers, the creator behind the popular Instagram account @bodyposipower, to explore her transformative journey from an anonymous blogger to a prominent body acceptance advocate. Michelle candidly shares the challenges of navigating an eating disorder while living in a larger body, highlighting the systemic harm of weight stigma and the "not sick enough" myth that often prevents individuals from receiving the care they deserve. From traumatic medical encounters to finding healing through a global online community, Michelle and Dr. Castagnini discuss how sharing one's truth can break down barriers of shame and pave the way for a recovery that celebrates all bodies. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com

People in this episode

Host: Cristina Castagnini

Guest: Michelle Rogers

Topics covered

• body acceptance
• eating disorders
• weight stigma
• recovery
• community support

Keywords

• body acceptance
• eating disorder
• weight stigma
• recovery
• online community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: @bodyposipower

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