Reclaiming Body and Mind: The Role of Floatation Therapy in Anorexia Recovery with Dr. Emily Choquette

The Beautifully Broken Podcast

Join us as we explore the innovative use of floatation therapy for treating body image disturbances in anorexia nervosa with Dr. Emily Choquette, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Laureate Institute for Brain
Research.

In this episode, she dives deep into her groundbreaking research on using floatation to address the complex challenges of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa). Learn how sensory deprivation can dramatically reduce anxiety and foster a healthier body image. Dr. Choquette shares personal insights into her work, including her passion for leveraging technology to improve mental well-being. Prepare to be inspired as we uncover the transformative power of floating.

HIGHLIGHTS:

[4:11] - What Does She Do For a Living?
[5:56] - The History of Floating and Sensory Deprivation
[11:32] - How Does Float-Assisted Psychotherapy Help With Body Image Issues?
[24:55] - Baseline Drop in Anxiety After Five Floats
[29:38] - Adhering to Exercises That Help You Be More Mindful and Accepting With Your Bodily Signals
[39:35] - There Are Certain Things That Click For Certain People. Treatment Therapy Doesn’t Work For Anybody

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