About The Guest:

Rachel Goldberg is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Los Angeles, with a specialization in eating disorders, perinatal issues, and infertility. Rachel's background as a certified fitness instructor and trainer enriches her approach to navigating body image, self-esteem, and the societal pressures affecting mental health. 

Summary:

In this conversation, Kendra Scott interviews Rachel Goldberg, a marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorders and the perinatal period. They discuss body image, eating disorders, and the impact of social media on self-esteem. Rachel shares her personal journey and how she got into the field of eating disorders. They also talk about the prevalence of eating disorders in college and the role of genetics and environmental factors. They discuss the influence of social media on body image and the pressure to look a certain way. Kendra shares her own experiences with body image and how she found a healthy balance with food and exercise. In this conversation, Rachel Goldberg and Kendra Scott discuss the challenges of body image and disordered eating in college. They explore the impact of societal pressures, the cycle of disordered eating, and the importance of early intervention. They also touch on the concept of orthorexia and the influence of social media on body image. They emphasize the need for self-acceptance, finding a supportive community, and seeking help when needed. Keywords:

body image, eating disorders, social media, self-esteem, college, genetics, environment, balance, healthy eating, exercise, body image, disordered eating, college, societal pressures, early intervention, orthorexia, social media, self-acceptance, community

Takeaways:

• Eating disorders can manifest during adolescence and college years due to genetic predisposition and environmental factors.

• Social media has a negative impact on body image, leading to comparison and unrealistic expectations.

• Finding a healthy balance with food and exercise is important for mental and physical well-being.

• Body diversity is natural, and everyone's body is unique.

• Education and open conversations about healthy eating and body image are crucial, especially during childhood and adolescence.
• College can be a challenging time for body image and disordered eating due to societal pressures and high expectations.

• Early intervention is crucial in treating disordered eating, as the longer someone has it, the harder it is to recover.

• Finding a supportive community and engaging in activities that bring joy can help improve body image and overall well-being.

• Seeking help from counseling centers or therapists is important for anyone struggling with body image or disordered eating.

Sound Bites

• "Dieting doesn't work. And, you know, it's about just like how restriction is really hard and people who restrict tend to end up gaining weight back."

• "The first time you're alone, right? Freedom. No one's picking for you. You're making your own decisions."

• "It really just in college, like in general, like it's so hard because it's like so many people go with these high expectations of what it's going to be like."

• "If you feel like maybe there is some disorder eating happening for you, go get help."

• "It's not just about like, people think, oh, it's just about my body. I just want to look thin or I just want to look this way. And it's really deep."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:34 The Impact of College on Eating Disorders

13:39 The Influence of Social Media on Body Image

21:24 Challenges of Body Image and Disordered Eating in College

24:52 Understanding Orthorexia

28:37 Building a Supportive Community

43:55 Seeking Help: Counseling Centers and Therapists

Connect:

Twitter- https://x.com/sassy_spy

Website- https://www.rachelgoldbergtherapy.com/

IG-@notthejewelry and @kendra.scott_

Happy Listening,

Kendra Scott