Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/BwhDhcV9mvM.
Ashley McHan, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, shares key insights in a clip from her full interview, Episode 031: Understanding Eating Disorders. She introduces the metaphor of the "bad roommate in our head," describing the critical internal voice that often plagues those with eating disorders, perpetuating shame, guilt, and self-doubt.
This analogy helps individuals externalize and challenge these harmful thoughts, shedding light on the daily mental and emotional struggles of living with an eating disorder. In the full interview, Ashley explores the origins, impacts, and strategies for overcoming eating disorders with compassion and practical advice.
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Connect with The IPS Project:
WEBSITE: theipsproject.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheIPSProject
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/innerpathseekers
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About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project):
The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more.
Start your journey today: theipsproject.com
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#eatingdisorder #mentalhealth #eatingdisordertreatment
Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/BwhDhcV9mvM.
Ashley McHan, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, shares key insights in a clip from her full interview, Episode 031: Understanding Eating Disorders. She introduces the metaphor of the "bad roommate in our head," describing the critical internal voice that often plagues those with eating disorders, perpetuating shame, guilt, and self-doubt.
This analogy helps individuals externalize and challenge these harmful thoughts, shedding light on the daily mental and emotional struggles of living with an eating disorder. In the full interview, Ashley explores the origins, impacts, and strategies for overcoming eating disorders with compassion and practical advice.
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Connect with The IPS Project:
WEBSITE: theipsproject.com
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/TheIPSProject
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/innerpathseekers
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About The Inner Path Seekers Project (The IPS Project):
The IPS Project is an educational platform on life. Here, you can find knowledge about life topics such as mental health, relationships, the workings of the mind, the body & brain, etc.—topics we learn little to nothing about growing up. Learn more about these topics through countless practical articles, animated videos, a book library, online courses, events, a podcast, and more.
Start your journey today: theipsproject.com
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#eatingdisorder #mentalhealth #eatingdisordertreatment
