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Bulimia and BJJ

Published on: 27th October, 2021

Disclaimer - In this episode you talk a lot about disordered eating behaviours which includes self-induced vomiting and restrictive eating. We also talk about suicide and other potentially stressful topics.

In this episode of the MyoMinds Podcast, I speak with Teanna, a competitive Brazilian jujitsu (BJJ) athlete. We go in-depth about Teanna's past with bulimia and poor mental health, as well as how she has recovered from some of these struggles.

Listen to the full podcast to hear us discuss:

  • What BJJ is and why you should try it
  • How Teanna got into BJJ
  • Teanna's experiences with bulimia and how she recovered
  • Our opinions on food tracking within sport

The episode's Devils Advocate Question: "Don’t you think teaching people to fight will lead to more violence and have a negative influence on their life?"

To follow Teanna you can go to her Instagram: @teanna_taylor_bjj

Please remember that no episode of the MyoMinds podcast can be used as a replacement for medical advise and/or care

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About the Podcast

MyoMinds Podcast
Demystifying mental health in the exercising community
The MyoMinds podcast is here to start the discussions around disordered eating, exercise addiction, muscle dysmorphia, and everything in-between within exercisers.

Our guests include professional athletes, Experts, Doctors, coaches, experts by experience, and more.

The podcast is hosted by the CEO of MyoMinds, George Mycock. He has personal experience with eating disorders, muscle dysmorphia, depression, and anxiety.

*Disclaimer: The MyoMinds Podcast can not be used as a replacement for medical help. If you are struggling with issues related to the content of this podcast, please speak to a medical professional or one of the many available mental health charities (e.g. The Samaritans helpline: 116 123).*

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George Mycock

I am the CEO of MyoMinds and the host of the MyoMinds Podcast. I'm a fitness enthusiast who has lived experience with eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and body dysmorphia. I want to improve the understanding of mental health within the fitness and sport community.