The Impact of Eating Disorders on Sexual Health with Bethany Ashley Smith
The Full of Beans Podcast by Hannah Hickinbotham
Episode notes
In this week's episode, Han is joined by Bethany Ashley Smith. Bethany is a psychotherapist who is on a to help people feel more confident and independent in their healing journey. Bethany has spent 20 years combining her own lived experiences, working as a mental health nurse and her professional expertise in trauma, addiction, ADHD, and relationships. As a neurodiverse, mixed-race woman who’s walked her own recovery path, Bethany brings empathy and understanding to her work.
This week, we discuss:
- The similarities and differences between eating disorders and addiction.
- The impact of eating disorders on sexuality.
- How eating disorders impact relationships and intimacy,
- The role of education in sexual health and healthy intimacy.
- Changes in sexual desire post-recovery in a new body.
- Managi ...
Keywords
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