🥗 Orthorexia: When “Healthy" Eating Becomes Dangerous
From Shoulders Down by Leah Kern
February 9, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
Leah Kern discusses Orthorexia Nervosa, its symptoms, risk factors, and how it relates to healthy eating.
In this episode of Shoulders Down Podcast, Leah takes a deep dive into Orthorexia Nervosa — a form of disordered eating that often hides behind “clean eating,” wellness, and the pursuit of health. Leah shares her personal experience with Orthorexia, explains how healthy eating can cross the line into rigidity and anxiety, and breaks down the symptoms, risk factors, and potential health consequences of an having an obsession with nutrition. She also explores how intuitive eating can support he...
People in this episode
Host: Leah Kern
Topics covered
- Orthorexia
- disordered eating
- clean eating
- nutrition
- intuitive eating
- health consequences
Keywords
- Orthorexia
- disordered eating
- clean eating
- nutrition
- intuitive eating
- health risks
- anxiety
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Orthorexia Nervosa
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