The presence of certain genes may bias an individual towards developing anorexia, but it does not determine behavior. Social factors such as parental attitudes towards food can also play a significant role in the development of the disorder.
Diet culture can lead to negative habits surrounding food and disordered eating behaviors in children, as they are often taught to restrict certain foods and view them as "bad" or off-limits from a young age.
In this podcast, the guest explains how her addiction to food was really an addiction to feeling a connection to her mother and how letting go of that emotional dependency helped her overcome her eating habits.
This podcast discusses the importance of understanding biology and psychology to support individuals with eating disorders. It also highlights the therapy-based models approach used by some families to navigate through the disorder.
The speaker reflects on the effort it takes to distill important information from lengthy books and acknowledges that most people will not have the time or desire to read a 900 page book in full. Despite this, important points are often buried deep within lengthy texts.