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In this episode of the EZ Conversations podcast, I welcome Dr. Cristina Castagnini, a licensed psychologist specializing in eating disorders. Dr. Castagnini shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder and highlights the profound connection between diet choices and mental health. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding weight and health, the toxic impact of diet culture, and the importance of sustainable, balanced eating habits. Dr. Castagnini provides insights on maintaining a healthy relationship with food and exercise, emphasizing intrinsic motivation and the need to understand one\u2019s body rather than external validation truly. The episode also touches on the complexities of new weight loss drugs and offers practical advice for fostering a positive and balanced approach to diet and mental well-being.\nDr. Castagnini\u2019s clinical expertise comes from her 25+ years of treating patients with various mental health diagnoses, supervising postdoctoral residents, and holding the position as the lead eating disorder specialist at a major hospital for over 15 years. Her continued passion for helping others and spreading awareness about mental health issues led to the opening of her thriving practice and her hosting a weekly podcast, Behind the Bite.\n\n03:25 Welcome to the EZ Conversations Podcast\n04:09 Cristina's Journey with Eating Disorders\n06:51 The Role of Personal Experience in Therapy\n09:46 Understanding Eating Disorders and Diet Culture\n16:43 Balancing Exercise and Mental Health\n24:35 Navigating Body Positivity and Health\n25:44 The Misconception of Health and Body Size\n27:29 The Dangers of Quick Fixes: Ozempic and Weight Loss\n28:44 Understanding the Side Effects and Misuse of Medications\n32:26 Actionable Steps for a Healthy Body and Mind\n33:10 The Influence of Social Media on Diet Culture\n35:11 The Importance of Balanced Nutrition\n38:56 Finding the Right Diet for Your Body\n42:40 Acceptance and Mindfulness in Eating\n43:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n\nSponsors of the Podcast:\n\nBetterHelp: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://betterhelp.com/ez10\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\xa0for 10% off your first month of therapy\n\nWeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans.\n\nAura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial\n\nPlunge: https://plunge.com/ez\n\nMint Mobile: \u2060https://trymintmobile.com/ez10\u2060 for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan\n\nMental: \u2060https://getmental.com/ez\n\n\nIf you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:\n\nInstagram\u2060\u2060:\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.instagram.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\u2060\u2060Facebook\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://m.facebook.com/eunoiazen\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060 \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nYouTube\u2060\u2060: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqBp_zdRiIfBRV4wURSZ2A\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\nLinkedIn: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.linkedin.com/in/furkhan-dandia-macp-mba-072a8a1ba/\u2060\n\nPatreon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060patreon.com/EzConversations\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\n\n\nOr find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1\u2060\u2060\u2060\nSubscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: \u2060\u2060\u2060\u2060https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices