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Body Image - Along the Road - Part 2

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From the "Along the Road.TV" Podcast we tackle the very important topic of Body Image. Our special guest Kori Hintz is the Executive Director of Renew, an eating disorder recovery organization based in Kansas City. Her web site is www.renewkc.com. According to statistics, some 80% of women in America struggle with a poor body image. If you or someone you know has an eating disorder this show could help in the road to recovery. For more information check out www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

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