9. Shreen El Masry recovered from an eating disorder to become a body inclusive, non-diet personal trainer

Inspirational Tales

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses disordered eating. If you need support, please contact 1 of the organisations listed at the bottom of these show notes. Episode Notes My guest on this episode is Shreen El Masry. Shreen is a non-diet, body inclusive and Health At Every Size personal trainer, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor and the owner of Be You Be Free, a non-diet, body inclusive, fitness and wellbeing community based in Sydney, Australia. Shreen struggled with dieting and body image from a young age, but it wasn’t until she migrated to Australia from the UK back in 2010 that her physical and mental health deteriorated, and she developed depression, anxiety and an eating disorder. Shreen's turning point came when her counsellor warned her that she would hospitalise her under the Mental Health Act. This pushed her into recovery, where she discovered intuitive eating, health at every size and the non-diet community and became educated in all areas. The combination of all these elements ultimately led her to a full recovery. The experience was life changing and this is what inspired her to set up Be You Be Free. Shreen is passionate about changing the narrative that diet culture has ingrained in many women. She helps women break free from dieting and heal their relationship to food, exercise, and their body so they can have fun with movement, find food freedom and body peace through a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate community. Now an upcoming author, Be You Be Free, will be published by Simon & Schuster Australia early 2022. Shreen's DetailsWebsite: beyoubefree.com.auInstagram: @shreen_beyoubefreeSimon and Schuster book press release Podcast DetailsWebsite: inspirationaltales.com.auInstagram: @inspirationaltalespodcast Support ServicesButterfly Foundation- Ph: 1800 33 4673- Website: butterfly.org.auLifeline- Ph: 13 11 14- Website: lifeline.org.au