TW: This episode includes conversation around eating disorders and disordered eating.In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024, Kelsey Wells and Kayla Jessop - Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and an approved supervisor - have joined forces to raise awareness of and provide education on the prevalence of disordered eating and eating disorders in the United States.This episode is real, raw and honest - covering everything from Kelsey’s very personal experience with disordered eating growing up and into the last few years of her career.Kayla also helps sheds light on harmful misconceptions around eating disorders, the early signs and symptoms to look out for, and how individuals or loved ones can reach out for help and begin healing.If you find yourself or a loved one struggling with food or the relationship with their body, just know that you are not alone. Please see a list of resources below that provide a safe space to get help:US - National Alliance for Eating Disorders Website: www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com US - National Alliance for Eating Disorders Free Helpline: +1 (866) 662-1235US - NEDA: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-helpAUS - Butterfly Foundation Website: www.butterfly.org.au  US/Utah - Kayla Jessop Website: www.kaylajessopnutrition.com 1:00 - Introduction to Kayla3:00 - Kayla's background5:30 - How Kayla & Kelsey connected7:12 - Kelsey’s personal experience with disordered eating 10:29 - Kelsey’s personal poem about her experience 22:54 - When life feels out of control24:10 - Kayla’s thoughts as a Dietician on Kelsey's poem 27:25 - Comments & words can last a lifetime28:35 - Being mindful of our words31:00 - Denial33:58 - How you view yourself 36:28 - Amount of mental space negative thoughts take up 42:21 - Impacts & dangers of restriction45:00 - Seeking help45:35 - Difference between eating disorders & distorted eating 48:29 - Dismantling the shame 50:00 - Early intervention is one of the biggest helpers58:00 - Statistics around eating disorders   52:50 - All thoughts are invalid57:54 - Key Statistics 1:02 - Never too late to turn it around1:04 - How to be a good role model for our children