Mary Jelkovsky is an author, podcast host, and social media influencer who used her toxic experiences with diet culture to create a community where women can feel seen and inspired.  After struggling with disordered eating since her teenage years, Mary finally broke free from the shackles of perfectionism and found healing + self love. In this episode, Mary talks about the dangers of being in the bodybuilding industry as a teenager, how a change of environment provoked a change in mindset, & why the health industry just might be glorifying orthorexia. Follow Real Pod on Instagram!  Follow Mary Jelkovsky on Instagram!  Subscribe to Real Pod on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!    Produced by Dear Media