About this episode

Dr. Erica Faulhaber discusses the differences between body dysmorphia and body image struggles from a Christian perspective.

If you've heard the term body dysmorphia on social media and you're wondering whether what you're experiencing is actually body dysmorphic disorder or body image struggles, this conversation will finally help you understand the difference, and know if you need help. Dr. Erica Faulhaber is a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorder specialist breaking down body dysmorphia. She walks through the four diagnostic criteria for BDD, explains why it often shows up alongside eati...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Erica Faulhaber

Topics covered

• body dysmorphia
• body image
• Christian perspective
• eating disorders
• mental health

Keywords

• body dysmorphia
• body image struggles
• Christian counseling
• eating disorder specialist
• diagnostic criteria

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