Mindful Minds

Mental Health, Disordered Eating, + Body Image in South Asian Cultures with @YourSouthAsianTherapist - Ep. 65

serafina Episode 65

TW: eating disorders (restriction + binging & purging), body image issues, depression, perfectionism, shame, self harm


Welcome back to Mindful Minds! This week we have the amazing Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir (she/her) on the podcast to talk about how South Asian Cultures impact one’s susceptibility to disordered eating and how it impact one’s mental health.


 Fatema brings such nuance and gentleness to such a sensitive and multifaceted topic. I would highly recommend listening to her expertise in this episode. 


If you want to follow Fatema on social platforms and learn more from her, you can find her on IG  @YourSouthAsianTherapist and find her resources and other projects at here. You can also read her amazing blog at fjshakir.wordpress.com . Fatema is also accepting clients in the state of NY! Feel free to message her for more info. 


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