07. Bulimia and Living a Double Standard Life Between Family and Society, with Myrna Ayman

Kun: The Journey to BE with Reem Shaheen

Today’s episode is a conversation with Myrna Ayman, an ex-model who an aspiring pilot studying Aviation Science. Myrna shares with us her journey struggling with the duality of living a life at home different than the one society expected of her, and how a series of circumstances led to her struggle with bulimia nervosa. She takes us through the details of the physical, mental and emotional effects of her mental illness and the work she has done to improve her mindset. ---------------------------------- [00:00] Intro [02:16] Talking is Healing [05:03] The Duality of Growing Up Arab [09:26] How the Story of My Struggle with Bulimia Started - (getting fired on my birthday when I was 17) [13:12] The Seed of Self Doubt [14:13] A toxic manipulative relationship [17:38] Comments on my body shape [20:05] An Ugly Shocking Ghosting/ Break-Up [22:12] Depression, Linking the Break-Up to Weight, Gym is my new best friend [26:07] The Death of an Aunt [27:30] Becoming Bulimic [30:10] Having Insecurities is Normal [31:42] Fear of Sharing Mental Issues with Family [34:56] The Physical Effects of Bulimia [35:56] Society Loves Skinny - Modelling Career Got Better with Bulimia [39:08] Analysis and Lessons of the Bulimia [43:17] Healing is a Journey [48:58] Outro -------------------------------------- Thank you for tuning in. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast and stay tuned for a new weekly episode. For questions and suggestions you can reach the host @kunwithreem and we'll be quick to answer you questions. You can book an appointment with Reem Shaheen at the clinic by emailing [e-mail]. Music Credits "Over The Rooftops by Many Moons Ago"