Tuesday, March 25th 2025 | 1:00PM - 1:45PM EST 5:00 - 5:45 PM GMT
Eating Disorder Awareness Week and Black History Month remind us to reflect—but the work of equity and inclusion doesn’t end when the month does. Join Eat Breathe Thrive for an Instagram Live conversation about how cultural identity shapes access to care, what accountability looks like in practice, and how to build spaces that honor lived experiences in mental health prevention and recovery.
We'll explore:
How cultural background redefines what “accessibility” truly means.
Repairing harm when stigma or bias shows up in mental health spaces.
Moving beyond physical accommodations to address systemic barriers.
Co-creating environments rooted in trust, consent, and cultural humility.
Shifting language to meet communities where they are—without buzzwords.
Our panelists include:
Shawandra Ford/Brwnskn Yoga: Brwnskn Yoga is more than just a practice—it's a MOVEMENT of self-love, empowerment, and healing. Founded by Shawandra Ford, our mission is to create inclusive spaces where individuals of all shades and backgrounds can experience the transformative power of yoga.
Angela Goens, MS, RDN, LD / Rooted Nutrition Services: The owner of Rooted Nutrition Services, which is geared towards supporting those with marginalized identities who struggle with an eating disorder. In her private practice, Angela provides individual nutrition counseling, peer supervision, and consultation services and facilitates outpatient support groups. She is most proud of co-creating the first ever BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference, which is always held the 3rd week in July for clinicians who are open and ready to learn from an entirely BIPOC lineup of experts in mental health fields.
Melanie Taylor: Director of Education at Eat Breathe Thrive, founder of the Life of Wellness Institute, dedicated to inclusive recovery support.
Date, Time & Location
📅 March 25, 2024
⏰ 1:00PM - 1:45PM EST 5:00 - 5:45 PM GMT
📍 Instagram Live (@EatBreatheThrive)
