For years, junior Chloé Lukasiak has been on a journey toward separating her self-worth from what she sees in the mirror. Lukasiak said she opened up about her experience with body dysmorphia and eating disorders on her social media platforms on video for the first time in September 2021, but she struggled for years before that. In her September 2021 video, Lukasiak said her … [Read more...] about Choosing to Heal: Students’ Relationships with Body Image
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Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You
Art by Carson Vandermade TikTok accounts are not as harmless as they seem; they may be negatively impacting your mental health. A company insider leaked information about how the TikTok algorithm works after the individual was concerned about the algorithm’s push toward triggering content that potentially leads users to engage in self-harming behaviors.The documents the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why Those TikTok ‘For You’ Recommendations May Not Be The Best Thing For You
Support the Body Project
Art by Ally ArmstrongPepperdine's branch of the Body Project is back in session. Throughout the semester, five peer-led groups will meet for a pair of two-hour sessions, which will promote positive body image and equip women to cope with societal pressures. The Body Project is preventative in nature, intended to establish a favorable sense of self esteem among girls and women … [Read more...] about Support the Body Project
Pepperdine Student Discusses Battle with Orthorexia
Written by Caroline LaganasPhotos courtesy of unsplash.comWhile other students worried about what to pack for studying abroad, one student at Pepperdine University, who wished to remain anonymous, had another concern.Doctors diagnosed the student with orthorexia a few weeks before she left to study abroad.“So many things that we think are good for us, like over exercising … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student Discusses Battle with Orthorexia
Students Share their Eating Disorder Stories
Photos by Terra Atwood This isn't about food. This isn't about skin and bones. This is about stories and battles. Every eating disorder is a distinctive experience – these are the accounts of Pepperdine students who live with them every day. Mackie O’Malley, Freshman Freshman Mackie O’Malley ended up at Pepperdine because of her therapist. “Sasha is the … [Read more...] about Students Share their Eating Disorder Stories