But You Don't Look Like You Have an Eating Disorder . . .

Speaker: 
Sarah Thompson
 
27 Feb 2019
 
7:00 PM
 
Sun Room, Memorial Union

Sarah Thompson, a writer, eating disorder recovery coach, and consultant, will share stories from their own recovery after having an eating disorder for 18 years. Their presentation focuses on barriers and access to eating disorder treatment, including fatphobia, homophobia, and transphobia. Thompson, who identifies as larger-bodied and queer, is a thought leader in the Health at Every Size®, Body Trust®, and LGBTQIA+ communities. They author the popular blog Resilient Fat Goddex and have been featured on such podcasts as Food Psych, Do No Harm, and Fearless Rebelle Radio. Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week Speaker


[i]Photo credit: Vivienne McMaster[/i] Sarah Thompson is a Midwestern transplant currently living in Portland, Oregon, who loves Grey’s Anatomy, ice cream, and their friend’s animals. Thompson is a radical and innovative speaker and a Certified Body Trust® provider. Their work seeks to understand the connection between trauma, identity, and systemic oppression.