In this episode, Karen recounts her mental and body image journey and TRIGGER WARNING: her inevitable struggle with an eating disorder. She goes into detail without being too specific (for once) as numbers can be triggering for her and other people in active recovery. She begins by telling her story and how it all started at the young age of 12 years old, where she is now in her journey, and things she has stopped doing over the years for the sake of her mental health. She shares her current fitness routine and what is working for her currently as well as how she feels about this summer and why this summer is different than the rest. 

Thank you all so much for listening and as always, be sure to follow the pod @how.nottobeakarenpodcast and Karen herself @karengiselle28 !!!

Stay golden and healthy this summer! 

If you or someone you know is struggling, please urge them to get help with a mental health professional. 

National Eating Disorder Hotline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline