Opal is a clinic in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington committed to helping those experiencing food and body concerns as well as eating disorders. Opal offers partial hospitalization (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm), intensive outpatient and traditional outpatient programming. opalfoodandbody.com/
I had to stop listening because the first host laughs at times for just a few seconds but it’s inappropriate. There is nothing funny being talked about.
Obese folks are best avoided especially if they are gender confused as well. They have zero self control and accountability. Know any old obese folks? Not many...
Thank you for this very interesting and enriching talk! I just starting to find the different ways I can release my body's energy. Which was locked since I can recall. This is truly eye-opening!
this.........ughhhh......... ... person....... is dangerous. I can feel her creepy eyes bugging out in this conversation. I've heard from many people that know them and none have flattering things to say about their ego. someone turned controversial ideas into a goldmine, on the already burdened backs of others. sad misrepresentation.
Just found Dr Bacon. Wow. I'm so looking forward to more. I'm a cis, hetero woman. My goddaughter is queer and I've watched how she's explored who she is and her sexuality. She is way braver (she's 18 now) than I was and probably still am. She has never been gender conforming since I've known her despite a lot of pressure from her family and society. I'm lucky to know and get to support her. Thanks for sharing! ❤️
Making friends is all but IMPOSSIBLE in our culture. People are grossly self sbsorbed and don't WANT to hear you be vulnerable! They only want you to listen to them without any reciprocation. Your solution is overly simplistic
Making friends is all but IMPOSSIBLE in our culture. People are grossly self sbsorbed and don't WANT to hear you be vulnerable! They only want you to listen to them without any reciprocation.
Vicki-- It's not too far-fetched a suggestion, sure, but I would argue that that viewpoint itself comes from a "fixed mind" sort of perspective ("fixed mind" and "fatalistic mind" are two RO DBT concepts worth looking into). Surely not everybody is as grossly self-absorbed as you describe?
I have recently begun to understand myself as leaning pretty OC-heavy. An important goal for me is initiating and deepening relationships. I agree with you that this is very difficult. I feel a need to have goals that I can "control" by a rigid plan to "achieve". A relationship goal, by definition, involves someone outside of my "control", and is therefore scary. It get even scarier when RO DBT skills are used skillfully by me, but the connection just fails anyway [rinse/repeat]. As a OC my inner script cries out, "See! I told you this relationship BS won't work".
I agree, it is very hard for distance runners to toe the line without falling into the traps of anorexia and exercise addiction. We compromise our entire lives In order to excel in our running careers. Our definition of health becomes twisted and has the potential to lead us down a deadly path. Another elite distance runner who has shed light on body image is highly respected distance runner: Kim Conley. Thank you for sharing your insight, wisdom and personal experiences.
