How a Clean Eating Blogger Became a Psychologist and Found Food Freedom

London: Rachel Evans, a former clean eating blogger, struggled with an eating disorder fueled by misleading online nutrition content. She became an advocate for critical thinking about health information.

Growing up, Rachel was influenced by celebrity diets and social media trends. The clean eating craze took off when she was in university, leading her to follow strict food rules. This obsession caused health issues, including digestive problems and hair loss.

In 2014, while living in Singapore, she started a blog and gained a following, but her relationship with food remained troubled. Therapy helped her introduce more foods into her diet, but she still battled binge eating and purging.

In 2017, Rachel decided to become an eating disorder recovery psychologist. With her background in psychology, she learned to help others while healing herself. She deleted her blog in 2020, shifting to educational content on Instagram.

Now, Rachel emphasizes the importance of skepticism when consuming online health content. She encourages her clients to think critically about what they see and reminds them that everyone’s body is different. Food no longer dominates her thoughts, and she focuses on balance rather than perfection.