From Eating Disorder to Empathy: How Self‑Massage, Science, and YouTube Built a Global Community
About this episode
Rachel Richards discusses her journey from an eating disorder to discovering the healing power of self-massage and building a supportive community through online platforms.
Send us Fan Mail What if relief starts with being seen, not being pressed? Our conversation with author and massage therapist Rachel Richards follows a surprising path—from the isolating rules of an eating disorder and the highs of stage life to a quiet, practical discovery: slow, kind touch can change how pain feels, and a camera can carry that care to people who may never set foot in a clinic. Rachel shares how a tiny, two‑minute breathing-and-touch video went viral, why self‑massage gives ...
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Host: Troy Lavigne
Guest: Rachel Richards
Topics covered
- eating disorders
- self-massage
- empathy
- pain relief
- community building
Keywords
- self-massage
- eating disorder
- pain relief
- empathy
- YouTube
- community
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