Episode 18: joy dorsey
10/10/2024
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Join Ailey Jolie and Joy Dorsey, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, for this episode of In This Body. Ailey and Joy delve into how embodiment can enhance love, authenticity, and transform one's relationship with food and body image. Joy shares her personal journey through disordered eating and substance abuse, emphasizing recovery as a process of learning to trust and listen to one’s body. The conversation provides insights into overcoming the holiday season challenges and family dynamics that often exacerbate disordered eating. They also touch on validating personal experiences, understanding the safety mechanisms behind disordered eating behaviors, and reestablishing a connection with the self. Joy highlights the importance of support, patience, and compassion throughout the recovery journey. We hope you enjoy the episode.
About In This Body: Conversations with leading experts about the importance of embodiment in living an authentic life. In This Body asks the important questions: How does connecting to your body change your life? How will connecting to your body allow you to love better and live more authentically? And how does connecting to your body change the trajectory of our shared world?
In this episode:
00:00 Introduction to 'In This Body' Podcast
01:00 Meet Joy Dorsey: A Journey Through Recovery
06:06 Defining Recovery and the Role of a Coach
09:40 Personal Stories and Insights on Recovery
13:00 Navigating the Holiday Season with Compassion
21:24 Understanding the Deeper Roots of Eating Disorders
30:13 Parental Fears and Eating Disorders
31:25 Supporting Parents and Loved Ones
32:23 Advice for Those Struggling with Food and Body
34:20 Coping Mechanisms and Emotional Regulation
38:42 Family Dynamics and Disordered Eating
41:51 The Journey of Recovery
47:03 Navigating Celebratory Moments
50:46 Final Thoughts and Encouragement