Author: Elena Overfield
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Podcast Episode: Reinventing Yourself
21st February 2024Keywords: people, self-sabotage, social media, comparison, job, dream, work, influencer, reinventing, episode, comparison, university, learning, eating disorder, life Episode Summary 1. Reinventing Yourself: Introduction Embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth is a continuous process, marked by the need to reinvent oneself at various stages of life. In this podcast episode,…
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Supporting Loved Ones: How to Be an Ally in Eating Disorder Recovery
Recovery from an eating disorder is a journey that’s not walked alone. For those supporting loved ones in their recovery, being an ally means offering compassion, understanding, and unwavering support. While it may feel daunting at times, being an ally is a powerful role that can make a significant difference in someone’s journey towards healing…
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Eating Disorder Spotlight: ARFID
This year BEAT Eating Disorders UK are focusing on ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Intake of Food Disorder) as their ‘eating disorder spotlight’. What is ARFID? Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), also known as selective eating disorder, is a condition characterised by individuals avoiding certain foods or types of food, restricting overall food intake, or both. ARFID can…
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Behind the Mask: The Hidden Struggles of Eating Disorders
It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2024! Last year, I shared my own experience with eating disorders and since then I have openly spoken about various sub-themes related to disordered eating. This year, I am going to reiterate what I talked about last year, but what’s different is that I have a better understanding of eating…
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JOURNAL ENTRY #5
Happy Sunday everyone! ❤️ I’ve not done a journal entry since the beginning of the month, so here is a big monthly roundup. What have I learnt this month? I’ve said numerous times before about the importance of finding balance in every aspect of life. In regards to my life, the aspect of balance I’m…
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Who Do You Want to Become?
When we are 16 we get asked “What do you want to do after school?” When we are 18 we get asked “What do you want to do after college?” When we are 21 we get asked “What do you want to do after university?” Most of us don’t have an answer, and that’s ok.…
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Working on Yourself Isn’t Selfish
In this day and age, we hear different opinions and beliefs around the topic of self-love. During the self-discovery journey, you may come across a period of time where you have to focus on you, meaning you isolate yourself a bit from friends and family and set boundaries. This period is absolutely crucial for reconnecting…
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FOUR YEARS SINCE PEPETOE LAUNCHED
Can you believe it? Pepetoe has been around for four years. We have grown such an incredible community together and I cannot wait to see what more we can do with this platform. I started Pepetoe as a way to journal my own thoughts, with the intention of ‘if I can help at least one…
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