Body Dysmorphic Disorder

In this solo episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, we’re exploring Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)—a mental health condition that often hides in plain sight. BDD isn’t just about disliking how you look; it’s a deeply distressing experience where perceived flaws in appearance become all-consuming. For many, it leads to rituals like mirror checking, avoiding social situations, or even seeking cosmetic procedures—none of which ease the internal pain for long.

We’ll unpack how BDD shows up, how it differs from eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, and why it’s so often misdiagnosed—especially in fat folks, neurodivergent people, and those with trauma histories. This episode offers clarity, compassion, and concrete ways to begin untangling appearance-based distress.

💛 If binge eating feels like part of your experience too, check out my Binge Eating Recovery Membership—a supportive space to heal your relationship with food without shame or restriction. Learn more here: drmariannemiller.com/binge-eating-101-class-1

CHECK OUT OTHER EPISODES ON BODY IMAGE

How to Improve Your Body Image: An Eating Disorder Recovery Story via Apple or SpotifyBody Grief & Body Peace via Apple or SpotifyBody Acceptance, Size Diversity, & Body Liberation via Apple or SpotifySex & Body Image (Part 1) via Apple or SpotifySex & Body Image (Part 2) via Apple or Spotify

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Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemillerCheck out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating courseLook into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership.Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be!Check out my blog.Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com

Welcome to this mental health and eating disorder podcast by Dr. Marianne Miller, who is an eating disorder therapist and binge eating and ARFID course creator. In this podcast, Dr. Marianne explores the ins and outs of eating disorder recovery. It’s a top podcast for people struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder), and any sort of distressed eating. We discuss topics like neurodiversity and eating disorders, self-compassion in eating disorder recovery, lived experience of eating disorders, LGBTQ+ and eating disorders, as well as anti-fat bias, weight-neutral fitness, muscularity-oriented issues, and body image. Dr. Marianne has been an eating disorder therapist for 13 years and has created a course on ARFID and selective eating, as well as a membership to help you recover from binge eating disorder and bulimia. Dr. Marianne has been in mental health for 28 years. Dr. Marianne is neurodivergent and works with a lot of neurodivergent folks. She has fully recovered from an eating disorder that lasted 25 years, and she wants to share her experience, knowledge, and recovery joy with you! Her interview episodes with top eating disorder professionals drop on Tuesdays. You can also tune in on Fridays when Dr. Marianne’s SOLO episodes that come out. You’ll hear personal stories, tips, and strategies to help you in your eating disorder recovery journey. If you’re struggling with food, eating, body image, and mental health, this podcast is for you!

• No. of episodes: 175
• Latest episode: 2025-07-02
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