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Hosts Joy and Adam discuss topics Eating Disorder related and adjacent

Joy Nollenberg and Adam Pope


    • Mar 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    We're back! Let's finally learn about Joy's LiveJournal posts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 57:31


    Joy and Adam talk about eating disorders, mental health social media. What's changed since they were in treatment and how social media may be important for recovery and community - with caveats. Would the severity or understanding of my eating disorder have been different? Join us for a nuanced discussion.

    Men's Mental Health and Treatment Access with guest Eric Pothen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 58:32


    Joy and Adam welcome guest Eric Pothen to talk about his work as an ED Recovery Coach, how that integrates within the team-based recovery model, and the unique issues men experience in treatment access.

    The "Terminal Anorexia" Controversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 70:53


    This episode we're addressing the problematic proposal of a "terminal" stage of anorexia.  All-star guests Sam and Marissa are with us again to share their expertise about the controversial criteria  and the effects it may have on those being treated. Sam, Marissa, et. al. "Inaccessibility of care and inequitable conceptions of suffering: a collective response to the construction of “terminal” anorexia nervosa"

    Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders with Sam and Marissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 45:02


    Sam and Marissa are back to talk about how treatment centers too often fail neurodivergent patients and how we can better support those struggling to find treatment. Their work and information can be found at:FEDUP - Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective https://fedupcollective.org/

    Intersex and Trans with ED: Treatment Access and Provider Gaps with Sam and Marissa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 41:03


    Joy and Adam talk with guests Sam and Marissa about being intersex and trans. What it means, how they seek equality in treatment and find knowledgeable providers, if any. This is the first episode in our three part series with Sam and Marissa.

    Helpline Staff Continue to Organize

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 56:44


    We follow-up with former NEDA helpline staff and talk about the future of services. We also lampoon a comically out-of-touch internal memo and how enormous privilege can exacerbate the Dunning-Kruger effect

    NEDA's Mental Health Chatbot Wreck: We Interview Former Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 58:32


    Joy and Adam talk about the controversy around union busting and AI job replacement at the nations most notable eating disorder non-profit. We got receipts ya'll! We've also got former NEDA helpline workers with us to share some if that sweet tea you only get from inside sources. 

    Purity Culture and Eating Disorders w Amee Severson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 40:27


    Joy and Adam, with returning guest host Amee Severson, share stories of their religious traditions and how those experiences affected their eating disorder recovery. Processing and overcoming religious guilt as well as adapting to one's body after realizing the harms of purity cultures are discussed. Our hope is for those religious and non-religious among the survivor community better understand each other, and, though we may have similar histories, the outcomes of those stories may be starkly different.

    Raising Intuitive Eaters? but... but... kids need structure! with Guest Amee Severson, RD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 38:58


    Our first of a two part episode with dietitian and author Amee Severson, Joy and Adam discuss her co-authored book, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, and what challenges there have been getting buy in from parents, "my kids will never eat veggies and only candy all the time if i ever tried that!!!". Fun Fact: Kids need to be exposed to a food approx. 18 times before they decide whether or not they like it.A must listen for parents and those asking, what exactly is Intuitive Eating?Part Two, next month, we switch gears and talk about eating disorder treatment while recovering from religion.

    "Can I be Vegan in treatment?" with Jenn Friedman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 49:24


    Joy and Adam talk with Jenn Friedman MA, MHC-LP about her new book, Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery. It's a frank and enlightening conversation about the what harms happen in treatment centers when trauma is not treated, rather, often the individual seeking accommodation mat become a victim of a on-size-fits-all system. In addition to being an author, Jenn in a musician and therapist in private practice in NY State.You can find Jenn's book here at Routledge PressAbout the Book:This book addresses the eating disorder field's misconceptions about veganism with the goal of realigning the discourse about veganism and non-veganism in eating disorder recovery.Veganism and eating disorders are often associated with one another in the eating disorder field, leading to the widely adopted belief that following the dietary component of veganism may inhibit recovery from an eating disorder. Friedman posits that this belief is founded on an oversimplified view and counters it by exploring the ethical dimensions of veganism. In this book, Friedman looks at ideas perpetuated around veganism and recovery, including the potential harm to vegans prohibited from following veganism in treatment centers. Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery culminates in a prospective proposal for a "vegan-informed" eating disorder recovery model, which may be adapted for clients' individual needs.Friedman lays a foundation for an improved discourse on veganism and eating disorders by drawing from a wide range of resources, including academic research, blog posts, eating disorder literature, and anecdotes. This accessible text will appeal to professionals and eating disorder clients alike, enabling them to collaborate under optimal conditions.

    All or Nothing Moderation: Addiction and Sobriety in Eating Disorder Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 44:27


    Joy and Adam talk about the frequent crossover of addiction/ substance use and eating disorders. Why do these two seem so frequently co-occurring? And what does treatment look like for individuals who want to get clean and go to ED treatment at the same time. Adam shares his personal experience doing two treatments at the same time. Joy shares her curiosity at the popularity of drunk mom merchandise and glorification. Also, what's drunkorexia?

    Finding long-term recovery: You can do it, too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2022 45:38


    Joy and Adam share what eating disorder recovery looks like for them. and honestly I don't think we talk about food at all. we also have an update on the survivor coalition!

    The Eugenia Cooney Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 39:19


    We've had a few questions and requests about this one. Joy answers all of Adam's inquiries, like who is Eugenia? How is Eugenia? and WHERE ARE HER PARENTS!??!? Also, Joy regales us (again?) with stories of early LiveJournal pro-ana content and how these seemingly lawless boards created space for individuals to express themselves and share/work through common trauma. 

    Welcome to the Survivor Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 33:51


    Joy and Adam, along with guests Maddy and Hanna, lay out a road map for a survivor advocacy coalition and talk about what they have planned for the community and how we as survivors can achieve a seat at the table where decisions are being made about our future, health, and treatment. 

    Mental Health and Muay Thai with singer songwriter Austin Lucas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 63:58


    Joy and Adam visit with singer songwriter Austin Lucas about coming up anti-fascist in a larger body, struggles with mental health in a changing world, and exploring sexual identity in the folk punk scene.

    Discovering Yourself in Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 48:07


    Joy and Adam share how recovery gave them the opportunity to find and advocate for themselves to live an authentic life. For some that means joining Facebook groups for women who don't want kids, for others it means breaking out of your small Texas town and realizing that you do not have to be the star quarterback your father wants you to be.

    What's in a treatment model: Exploring FBT, CBT, DBT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 49:51


    Adam has a lot of questions. 1. Do I need to choose a treatment model before inpatient? 2. Aren't they all just talk therapy? 3. Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes?Joy.... HELP!

    Listener Questions: Round One!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 49:00


    Joy and Adam address frequently asked questions we receive from listeners and group members. Including: What the heck happens in treatment; Oh crap, I accidentally tried on  clothes, now what; Can I even feel hunger anymore?NOTE: Apologies for episode audio. Our indefatigable engineer is currently working on sound improvements. Subscribers will be updated when changes have been completed. Thank you again for your support.

    Dr. Noom with guest Kai Hibbard

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 79:09


    It's time we talk about Dr Mike and Noom.You may be familiar with both, or neither. Buckle up. Joy and Adam, with returning guest Kai Hibbard, take a deep dive into the influence-sphere of a troublesome YouTube doctor selling a predatory weight loss app.

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    Leeeeeroooooyyyy Jeeennnnkiiiinnnsss!!!! And other game strategies for advocacy.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 56:37


    Are you a Tank, Mage, or Bard. A Soldier, Medic, or Recon?Joy and Adam discuss the importance of choosing combat classes in the advocacy community and how to work as a team and support one another on our mission -- advocate for ourselves and each other. 

    Pop Culture Eating Disorder Tropes

    Play Episode Play 59 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 52:48


    Joy and Adam discuss pop culture eating disorder tropes and try to workshop a better movie and casting. Adam talks about hospital protocol and menstruation and glass tables. Joy probably says some stuff about parents who contribute to their childs eating disorder -- like a good survivor advocate does.

    Navigating the Holidays with an Eating Disorder

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 52:33


    Joy and Adam discuss common holiday issues individuals with eating disorder are likely to encounter and advice on how to get through difficult family situations. Also, BINGO!!Keep an eye on our social media for Dysfunctional Family Bingo cards and prize giveaways.

    Boys Don't Cry - Or Should They? Talking Men's Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 49:15


    Joy and Adam talk about men's mental health. Why men should be encouraged to talk to each other, loved ones, and family about their emotions. Off Topics include Joy's dating history and Adam's love of Iron Man 3

    Chronic Pain and Fat Phobia in Healthcare w/ Kai Hibbard

    Play Episode Play 20 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 71:47


    Joy and Adam talk with advocate and author Kai Hibbard about living with chronic pain in eating disorder recovery. Off topic stories include Kai's time on Biggest Loser and moms (because, of course).

    Parents: The Danger of Minimizing Environmental Factors and Survivor Voices

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 49:01


    Adam and Joy talk about parents and their role in survivor recovery. Joy shares her experience growing up in an abusive codependant relationship.

    Keep Fighting: A Story through the ED Treatment Business with Guest LGBTQ+ Advocate Krista Sturgeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 60:15


    Joy and Adam speak with LGBTQ+ Advocate Krista Sturgeon about her experience as a non-binary individual seeking treatment during the 1990's into early '00s. She has extensive experience fight for treatment for herself and others, as such she's been an outspoken voice for change in the Eating Disorder treatment business.

    Facebook Live Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 58:39


    Joy and Adam join FB viewers to talk about books and films that have influenced their recovery. They also answer listener comments and questions about getting weighed at the doctor's office and how to best deflect nosey coworkers during lunch.

    Clean Lifts: Moral Food Choices and Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 46:06


    In this episode Joy and Adam talk about how difficult it can be to navigate treatment while vegan, and our societies moral attitudes of food. Adam shares his story of bicycle commuting in recovery.

    Do It This Way: Universal Treatments and Intimacy In Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 48:25


    Joy talks about how advocating for the one-size-fits-all approach in ED treatment is a terrible idea and how we need to listen to survivor voices. Adam talks about kissing and touching and having sex with the lights off.

    #SurvivorEnergy: Self-Advocacy and Navigating Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 50:37


    Joy and Adam talk about the importance of self-advocacy during treatment and how it shaped their lives in recovery and being able to help others. How has social media changed ED recovery and what's the deal with before and after photos?

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