Orthorexia: When "Healthy" Eating Becomes Dangerous

In this episode of Shoulders Down Podcast*, Leah takes a deep dive into O**rthorexia* — a form of disordered eating that often hides behind “clean eating,” wellness, and the pursuit of health. Leah shares her personal experience with orthorexia, explains how healthy eating can cross the line into rigidity and anxiety, and breaks down the symptoms, risk factors, and potential health consequences of an having an obsession with nutrition. She also explores how intuitive eating can support healing and food freedom. *You’ll hear about:* What orthorexia is and how it differs from general “healthy eating” Common signs and symptoms of orthorexia How “clean eating” and wellness culture reinforce restriction The physical, mental, and social consequences of orthorexia How intuitive eating supports healing from food fear and rigidity Next steps if you resonate with Orthorexia symptoms [**Webinar / Presentation from Leah’s Dietetic Internship**](   • Webinar: Intuitive Eating as an Interventi...  ) [**Podcast Episode: “Did Diet Culture Hijack Your Values?”**](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) [**Podcast Episode: “Five Studies That Will Change the Way You Think About Food”**](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) [Podcast Episode Featuring Christy Harrison](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) **** [Christy Harrison’s Book: ***The Wellness Trap***](https://christyharrison.com/the-welln...) [**Podcast Episode: “10 Principles of Intuitive Eating in 10 Minutes”**](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) [**Podcast Episode: “Intuitive Eating for Beginners”**](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) [**Podcast Episode about Food, Digestion & Metabolism**](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1961653/ep...) Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1616910063 Apply to 1:1 coaching: https://d7salcpkhwn.typeform.com/to/V... Enroll in my self-paced course, The Return: https://leahkernrd.com/course/?kuid=4... Check out the blog: https://leahkernrd.com/blog/ Join the LKN newsletter: https://leahkernrd.com/newsletter/ Subscribe to my personal writing Substack: https://leahkern.substack.com/ Check out my Instagram:   / leahkern.rd   Email me: [email protected]