Episode Details

When people hear "eating disorder," they picture a young stick-figure girl in ballet class. But what I see every day? CEOs with anorexia. Lawyers binge eating in office bathrooms. Doctors struggling in silence with exercise compulsion. Corporate executives who haven't eaten lunch in six months because they're "too busy."

73% of women in corporate and professional environments report engaging in at least one disordered eating behavior. And if you're a high-performing woman who feels trapped but can't connect the dots—this episode is for you.

Because your workplace might be feeding your eating disorder. And it's time we talked about it.

You'll discover:

• The chilling parallels between corporate culture and eating disorder logic
• How "dedication" and "discipline" can actually be disordered eating in disguise
• Why corporate wellness programs trigger eating disorders instead of preventing them
• The toxic beliefs high-performer culture promotes that fuel disordered eating
• Signs everyone misses in successful women who are struggling
• How to audit your workplace culture for ED-triggering behaviors
• Why your traits might be symptoms—not personality flaws
• How to redefine success to include your wellbeing

The truth: You can be successful AND recovered. Recovery doesn't mean giving up your ambition—it means reclaiming it.

Corporate Culture Says:

• "I have to earn my lunch—I haven't been productive enough yet"
• "I can't take a break—everyone's counting on me"
• "If I rest, I'm falling behind"

Eating Disorder Logic Says:

• "I have to earn my food—I haven't burned enough calories yet"
• "I can't eat—I have to stay in control"
• "If I eat, I'm losing control"

It's the same framework: Your worth is conditional. Your value is based on performance. And this mindset gets you promoted—while secretly destroying your relationship with food and your body.

"Results over rest" - Your body becomes just a vehicle for performance
"Discipline equals success" - Until discipline becomes rigid food rules