Interview with Reem Shaheen – Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023

https://youtu.be/4WjtBAuqars

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2023 is taking place Monday, February 27 - Sunday, March 5. Check out the latest interview on the subject of ED.

Matleena Vanhanen and cofounder of Hoopfull, interviewed counseling psychologist director of Be Psychology, Reem Shaheen.

As Reem explains ED’s are widely misunderstood and it’s not just about “wanting to be thin.” In addition she explains 1 in almost 3 individuals with ED have experienced sexual abuse in childhood.

Reem talks about the importance of cultivating a healthy relationship with our bodies as well as food. Reem reminds us that our bodies are constantly changing and how our bodies are going to be there for us in some situations but also betray us at times.

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