This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a contemplative practice called Feeding Your Demons (FYD), based on a secular adaptation of Tibetan Buddhism, in improving psychological well-being, body image, body acceptance, compassion, and self-deconstruction in adult women. Participants will be randomly assigned to either FYD or an active control group practicing mindfulness meditation. Psychological variables will be assessed before and after the intervention, and at a six-month follow-up. Additionally, a qualitative exploration will be conducted through interviews with a subgroup of participants.
Sex assigned female at birth and self-identifies as a woman
Aged between 30 and 60 years
Spanish nationality, or residency in Spain for more than 5 years
Fluent in Spanish
Indicators of eating disorders (ED) or mental health deterioration, determined by the following cut-off points: SCOFF ≥ 2 and PHQ-9 ≥ 10
Formal diagnosis of an eating disorder or any psychiatric condition
Substance use disorder
History of neurological disease diagnosis