Should I order a good-vibes-only poster now? Is it better to always look for that silver lining or to remind myself the cup is actually half full? Surely, trying to think more positively about my body is better, right?

Raquel and Lee share how individuals can begin to answer the titular question for themself, tying in past discussion points on the role of avoiding thing that are unpleasant to us. Not all avoidance is created equal— our intention or the function of the avoidance is important to consider. And at the end of the day, whether or not something is working for you or helpful, is very individual.

They share some helpful reflection prompts in sussing the “workability” of trying to “focus on the positive” and Lee ties in a personal example related to body image as a transmasculine person.

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Is talking to a doctor about my eating issues really necessary? What is a doctor going to do? What would I actually say? What if I don’t even have a family doctor?

The gold standard for eating disorder treatment is having experts in your circle of care for nutrition, medical, and mental health. Courtenay and Lee sit down and discuss the various scopes of practice on a care team when disordered eating is happening and why it might be important to specifically have a medical professional involved. They also chat ideas for how to access medical support in a healthcare system where “just see a doctor” is easier said than done. They review what medical monitoring can look like, what types of tests a doctor may do or order, and some examples of what to actually say or ask for when you’re in the doctor’s office.

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Can we really “just stop” feeling bad about our bodies?

Our guess is that you probably already know, deep down, the answer to this question. What we can or can’t control can be a hard truth to face.

Raquel and Lee explain why we can’t “just stop” feeling whatever we’re feeling, how avoiding “feeling bad” about your body actually backfires, and identify the power struggle we get in with difficult things we can’t control often brings more pain.

Want to know what beach balls or social media algorithms have to do with the concept of acceptance? Give this episode a listen to find out!

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