Episode 36 - Katherine Cimorelli shares her ED story (without Song)

Katherine Cimorelli, singer from the popular band Cimorelli, opens up about her powerful journey recovering from an eating disorder. Though she grew up with a healthy relationship with food, things took a turn when she entered the music industry in Los Angeles at 18.  

The immense pressure to look thin coupled with the prevalent “clean eating” culture led Katherine down a decade-long struggle with orthorexia and disordered eating. It wasn’t until 2020, after getting very sick with mono, that she finally had a breakthrough. 

Stumbling upon the concept of intuitive eating while bedridden sparked a revelation in Katherine - she realised the mental anguish she had been putting herself through for years due to extreme dietary restriction. Her new approach to food gave her a liberation she hadn't felt in a long time.

However, when bodily changes from pregnancy later triggered her, Katherine found she needed help. A diagnosis from a dietitian led her to understand she had an eating disorder all along.  

Now, Katherine focuses her recovery on mental wellness practices like prayer, connections with loved ones, and variety in eating/movement. She hopes that by bravely sharing her story, her music and words can encourage anyone still trapped in disordered eating to seek the help and freedom they deserve. There is life waiting beyond the confines of diet culture.