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Podcast: Full & Thriving: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast
Episode: 180. Body Acceptance in a Thin-Centric World with Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, LPC-S, CEDS-S
Description: In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, we are joined by Mary Elizabeth Akinaka, a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor (CEDS-S). As the Regional Executive Director at Alsana Treatment Center, Mary Elizabeth shares her own journey of recovering from an eating disorder, embracing body acceptance, and reclaiming her life in a larger body. Her candid reflections on self-compassion, therapy, and rejecting societal standards provide valuable insight for anyone navigating recovery or struggling with body image issues.Key Themes and Insights from the Episode:Mary Elizabeth’s Personal Recovery JourneyMary El...