Welcome to the Bizzimumzi podcast, a weekly dose of parenting ups, downs and all arounds with your coffee-infused host, Ashley Verma. Each week Ashley is joined by a fellow striving, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. Think of this podcast as your safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves. We share our humility, relish in the failures and really give the high-fives for the big wins.
The Bizzimumzi podcast is not just about the pretty bits. Ashley and every Bizzimumzi guest is unapologetically At Its Best, even when “At Its Best” has paint on the walls, cries filling the room, and you haven’t washed your hair in forever. Welcome to Bizzimumzi.
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Welcome to the Bizzimumzi podcast, a weekly dose of parenting ups, downs and all arounds with your coffee-infused host, Ashley Verma. Each week Ashley is joined by a fellow striving, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. Think of this podcast as your safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves. We share our humility, relish in the failures and really give the high-fives for the big wins.
The Bizzimumzi podcast is not just about the pretty bits. Ashley and every Bizzimumzi guest is unapologetically At Its Best, even when “At Its Best” has paint on the walls, cries filling the room, and you haven’t washed your hair in forever. Welcome to Bizzimumzi.
S2 / E52: Allison Jacobs , Tik Tok Dancing Sensation & Lipedema Warrior
The Bizzimumzi Podcast
38 minutes
1 year ago
S2 / E52: Allison Jacobs , Tik Tok Dancing Sensation & Lipedema Warrior
In this week's episode of the Bizzimumzi podcast, your host Ashley welcomes a true TikTok sensation and inspirational figure, Allison Jacobs. Allison's journey is nothing short of remarkable, as she candidly shares her experiences and struggles, from her early days as a passionate dancer to her ongoing battle with eating disorders and her recent diagnosis of Lipedema.
Allison's love for dance ignited at a tender age, starting her dance classes at just 2 and a half years old. Dancing quickly became her passion, but the path was not without its challenges. As she grew older, she faced societal pressure to conform to a certain body type for dancers, which led her down a dangerous path of extreme dieting. Shockingly, even adults in her life praised this unhealthy behaviour, perpetuating the harmful belief that "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels."
Despite her unwavering love for dance, Allison couldn't maintain the toxic reality she was living in. Depression and feelings of hopelessness crept in, driving her to fill the void with food. Her journey spiraled from restrictive eating to binging, purging, and more, ultimately hitting an emotional rock bottom in January of 2019.
In this heartfelt conversation, Ashley and Allison delve into the profound impact of eating disorders postpartum and Allison's recent diagnosis of Lipedema. Lipedema is a chronic condition characterised by an abnormal accumulation of fat cells in the legs, thighs, buttocks, and sometimes arms, primarily affecting women. Allison shares her plans for surgeries aimed at eliminating the Lipedema from her body, but she also faces the daunting reality that it might not be something that can be permanently eradicated.
Join us for an honest and inspiring conversation as we explore Allison Jacobs' incredible journey of self-discovery, resilience, and her determination to overcome adversity while spreading awareness about eating disorders and Lipedema. Tune in to gain insights into her story and find strength in her courage to confront life's challenges head-on.
The Bizzimumzi Podcast
Welcome to the Bizzimumzi podcast, a weekly dose of parenting ups, downs and all arounds with your coffee-infused host, Ashley Verma. Each week Ashley is joined by a fellow striving, thriving and surviving Bizzimumzi - who will share their own journey. Think of this podcast as your safe space where we are not too hard on ourselves. We share our humility, relish in the failures and really give the high-fives for the big wins.
The Bizzimumzi podcast is not just about the pretty bits. Ashley and every Bizzimumzi guest is unapologetically At Its Best, even when “At Its Best” has paint on the walls, cries filling the room, and you haven’t washed your hair in forever. Welcome to Bizzimumzi.
