Life with ED, the podcast

Season 2, Episode 13: Eating Disorders, PTSD and Trauma with Joelle Rabow Maletis LMFT by Julia Werth, Registered Dietitian

In this week's episode, previous guest Kirsten Ackerman MS RD joins Julia to discuss when and why intuitive eating may or may not be appropriate for individuals with eating disorders as well as other medical conditions. They discuss the misconceptions about intuitive eating and the pitfalls many people fall into on their path to achieving a better relationship with food.

Season 2, Episode 11: Supporting a spouse through ED treatment by Julia Werth, Registered Dietitian

Season 2, Episode 10: What is a Higher Level of Care really like? by Julia Werth, Registered Dietitian

The second 8-part series of Season 2 is here!! Today on Life with ED, the podcast, Julia is joined by Dr. Sondra Bogursky, an internal medicine physician and specialist in Eating Disorders. Julia and Dr. Bogursky dive into the controversial -- and unpopular topic -- of weight. How to talk about it, when it matters and when it doesn't. They discuss the wonderful things and the draw backs of Health at Every Size and how this philosophy has changed ED treatment. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for the show email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com.

Today on Life with ED, the podcast Julia is joined by Mya Dawid, a 15-year old former patient of hers who is recently recovered from anorexia. She has an incredible story and shared with Julia's parent support group last Wednesday evening. If you have any questions, comments or guest suggestions please send them to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com

On this week's episode of Life with ED, the podcast Julia is joined by Hannah from Strategic Solutions in Milford. Hannah is a family systems therapist that works with families where one or more child has an eating disorder. She dives into the role a family systems therapist can play in the treatment team and how addressing the full family can be an essential part of the solution.

Today on the podcast, the first ever guest on Life with ED, the podcast, Tara Humphries, is back! After such a huge response to the first faith and recovery podcast, Julia decided to bring Tara back on to talk faith's role in recovery from the Unitarian Universalist perspective. For Tara, just like Christine, faith was the key to her recovery and she has a lot to share about what faith leaders, as Tara will soon be, want from their parishioners who are suffering from mental illness.

This week on the podcast Recovery Coach Oriana LaFlamme joins Julia to discuss how a coach can make the difference between recovering and being stuck in the treatment cycle. They discuss what coaches do, how they can be a huge asset for parents trying to support their child or young adult and how they allow for at-home recovery.

This week on the podcast Julia welcomes host of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine Flynn, to discuss how faith can help aid and guide you throughout eating disorder recovery. Many individuals, including the first ever guest on Life with ED, the podcast -- Tara Humphries -- have found a faith or religion during treatment. It often gives individuals a purpose and reason for recovery. Christine and Julia dive into how the Catholic Faith in particular can be an incredible source of strength and motivation for those suffering from an eating disorder. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or guest suggestions please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com

This week on the podcast Julia Werth is joined by Nina Gilbert LCSW to discuss the challenges of parenting through eating disorder treatment. The difficult line parents must walk between advocate, friend, supporter and - well - parent. The common pitfalls parents fall into and ways to keep yourself as a parent healthy through it all.

Today on the podcast, Julia sits down with her associate dietitians at Werth Your While Nutrition: Rachael Utstein MS RD and Nataliya Putnam MS RD. They talk all things COVID. From the incredible explosion of eating disorder diagnoses, to younger and younger children exhibiting behaviors to how Telehealth has radically changed how care is delivered. Articles referenced in the podcast: Lancet article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00435-1/fulltext CT Examiner article: https://ctexaminer.com/2021/02/05/social-isolation-takes-its-toll-on-vulnerable-youth-doctors-say/

We are back! After 18 months, Julia Werth is back to podcasting, this time focused on parents. In this first episode of her new season she discusses what she has learned and her top 5 pieces of advice for parents of children, teens and young adults recently diagnosed with an eating disorder. If you're interested in Werth Your While Nutrition's parent programming check out werthyourwhile.com for more information. With any questions, comments or concerns contact Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com

Between 6 and 9 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes and yet there are so many misconceptions especially when it comes to eating and your body during this stressful time. Today on the show, host Julia Werth RD and guest Casey Seiden MS RD CDE try to break these down by discussing the myths and the reality of pregnancy with gestational diabetes. From honoring your cravings to weight gain to dealing with unwanted comments they cover it all. If you enjoyed the episode take a minute to give it a review, rating and share it with a friend! If you have any questions, comments or concerns share them with Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com or on instagram @werthyourwhile.

Ever felt like you were lacking in motivation? Like your therapist, dietitian or doctor weren't quite enough to help you figure out all the pieces of life that go into recovery? Well, that's where a coach can come in. Today on the podcast, Clinical Coach Mollie Birney joins host Julia Werth to discuss the benefits of working with a coach during your recovery and how she came to the profession. From Mollie's own eating disorder journey to finally conceiving and giving birth to her son, they cover it all from the personal to the professional side of life with an eating disorder. Article of the week: https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/quarantine-15-weight-gain-pandemic/?utm_source=YaleToday&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=YT_YaleToday-Students_7-13-2020 Mollie's Story: https://humanparts.medium.com/things-i-learned-getting-punched-in-the-face-b92faed76124

For so many people with an eating disorder, exercise becomes a behavior and integral part of the disorder. It can be incredibly challenging to return to running, biking, swimming or whatever sport it was while in recovery because the mere action of exercising can be a trigger for all those old ED behavirors. Today on the podcast Rochelle Basil, a running coach for Lift Run Perform and Peak Movement Collaboration, joins host Julia Werth to discuss how she did it. Rochelle goes into the nitty gritty of how she walked off a division 1 track team in college and proceeded not to run again for five years before braving the old trigger and learning to find the love for movement alone. If you enjoy the episode please take a moment to leave a rating or review! If you have any questions or concerns contact Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Article of the week (1): https://www.parents.com/baby/health/postpartum-depression/ Article of the week (2): https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/postpartum-depression-increase-risk-ed Connect with Rochelle: https://liftrunperform.com/ Rochelle's Story: http://www.saltyrunning.com/running-anorexia/

Pregnancy comes with a lot of nerves no matter who you are. There are just SO MANY CHANGES. But for those of us who have suffered from an eating disorder, those changes can bring back a lot of old fears. From weight gain to morning sickness, pregnancy can seem like a nightmare. Well, today on Life with ED, the podcast, Julia sits down with Crystal Karges RDN to talk all about it. At 21 weeks pregnant, Julia has spent the last four months trying to navigate pregnancy without bulimia creeping back in. As a specialist in maternal nutrition, mental health and mother of five, Crystal Karges has seen it all. For any questions, comments or concerns email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com.

Most of us have heard about Autism Spectrum Disorders, but many people often don't realize that difficulties eating, severe picky eating or an eating disorder can come along with it. Today on the show, Jenny Friedman RD, joins host Julia Werth to discuss how autism can impact a child's nutritional status and life as well as how she works with clients and families to reinstitute a normal relationship with food. Jenny is known as the @autism.nutritionist on instagram and can be found at www.jennyfriedmannutrition.com. With any questions, comments or concerns please contact Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. To engage with more of Julia's content or work with her check out werthyourwhile.com or @werthyourwhile on instagram. Article of the week: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/2016/05/26/must-know-eating-disorders-autism-spectrum-lisa-geraud

Binge Eating Disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States impacting an estimated 2.8 million individuals. However, it was not recognized as an official eating disorder until 2013. It is often misunderstood and undiagnosed. Today on the podcast, with the help of Jennifer Rollin MSW LCSW, we are trying to change that. Jennifer is the founder of The Eating Disorder Center in Maryland and a clinical specialist in eating disorder treatment. Find her at www.theeatingdisordercenter.com. If you enjoy the show, please remember to rate and review the show on itunes and share it with your friends and family. If you have any questions, comments or concerns email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Article of the week: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2764584 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

After five weeks off the grid at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, host Julia Werth RD is back. Today on the podcast, Julia is joined by Julia Musker LMFT of Walk it Out Therapy. From experiencing an eating disorder first hand to finding healing through a career serving others with eating disorders, Julia and Julia discuss it all as well as how that care has changed during the age of stay-at-home orders. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics you'd like discussed on the show reach out to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com or follow her on instagram @werthyourwhile. Article of the week: https://www.outsideonline.com/2411103/kai-lightner-climber-eating-disorder

Ever gone to the doctor expecting one diagnoses and leaving with something totally different? That's common place at The Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital where student athletes often come in with stress fractures and leave newly aware of their relative energy deficiency or an eating disorder. Today on the show, for episode 3 of the sports series, Boston Children's Nicole Farnsworth RD, joins host Julia Werth RD to discuss the Female Athlete Program and her work promoting awareness about RED-S. If you have any comments, questions or concerns reach out to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating or review! Article of the day: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-disorders-the-facts/202003/coronavirus-disease-2019-and-eating-disorders Resources for those struggling during Coronavirus: 1. NEDA Helpline: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline 2. Eating Recovery Center: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/coronavirus-resources 3. BEAT Eating Disorders: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/coronavirus

Aesthetic sports like dance, gymnastics and figure skating are known to have a higher occurrence of eating disorders and body dysmorphia than many other sports where what you look like isn't the focus. In continuation of the sports series on Life with ED, the podcast - today host Julia Werth is joined by dancer and owner of Enchanted Dance Academy Lindsey McGovern. They discuss the pressures and awkwardness that come from costume fittings and constantly being surrounded by mirrors. They discuss the positives and negatives of a performance sport and how small changes can make a dance environment healthier for teachers and students. If you have any questions, concerns or comments send them along to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please take a moment to rate and review it! Article of the week: http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/mind-body-and-sport-eating-disorders

Many female athletes and coaches will tell you it's normal to lose your period for months at a time. Even some doctors will shrug off a patients lost period and explain it away with exercise. Today, on Life with ED, the podcast, host Julia Werth RD sits down with Dr. Paula Quatromoni RD, a professor at Boston University, to discuss how very wrong and damaging that line of thinking is. Paula and Julia talk about the transition from the female athlete triad to relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS). They discuss getting back into exercise after eating disorder recovery and the benefits that continuing to move your body during recovery can have! If you enjoyed this show please rate and review it! If you have any comments, questions or concerns email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Article of the Week: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2020/02/25/why-lent-can-be-dangerous-time-when-youre-recovering-eating-disorder?fbclid=IwAR2vyPlfyOYL_Ih33hMBki--mlrPTdYZAHm9S8qDLuNSKSklpr3UDjujFME

"Body's are not rubber bands, they don't bounce or snap right back after having a baby," said Rachel Coleman LMFT on today's episode of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Series on Life with ED, the podcast. Today, Rachel joins host and Registered Dietitian Julia Werth to discuss how diet culture impacts mothers and can lead them and their children down the path of disordered eating and a negative relationship with food. To connect with Rachel check out her own podcast - Mom Genes. If you enjoyed the show, please leave a rating and review. With any any questions, comments or concerns contact Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com.

Welcome to episode 3 of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Series! Today, the show is all about ARFID - aka Avoidant Restrictive Feeding Intake Disorder. It's a far less talked about eating disorder that can have devastating impacts on children and families. Today we here from Tiana - a mom raising a daughter with both autism and ARFID - all about her daughter Ryan's journey with the disease. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact host Julia Werth at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com.

Welcome to episode 2 of the National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Series! Today, the show is all about those who have experienced disordered eating or eating disorders and never sought treatment. Alexis Fairbanks, the co-founder of the Lane 9 Project, came on the show to share her story that began when she was interested in gymnastics as a child and plagued her throughout her high school and college running career. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please send them to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. For more content check out www.werthyourwhile.com and @werthyourwhile on instagram. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to rate and review to so that others will be able to find us!

Happy National Eating Disorders Awareness Week!! Welcome to the first series on Life with ED, the podcast. This week is all about raising awareness for those who have, care for and work with individuals with eating disorders. Today on the show the host, Julia Werth RD, welcome back Will from episode 3! He gives an update on his daughter's recovery journey and his journey as a single dad fighting ED alongside his daughter. If you have an awareness story you'd like to share please send it in to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you have any questions, comments or concerns you can email her or DM her on instagram @werthyourwhile. If you enjoyed the show, please take a moment to rate and review it so that others will be able to find us!

More than 1 in 3 people with an eating disorders are men, and yet the diagnostic criteria still includes many female-centric questions and used to require the loss of a period. Today, on Life with ED, the podcast, host Julia Werth RD sits down with Brian Pollack LCSW to talk all things men when it comes to eating disorders. From a focus more on muscle gain than weight loss to protein overdosing to the stigma that surrounds getting treatment this episode covers how eating disorders differ between men and women and why men are so frequently left undiagnosed and without treatment. If you enjoyed this show please rate and review it! If you have any comments, questions or concerns email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. To submit a personal story for NEDA week please email Julia by February 23. Article of the Week: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/11/181129153837.htm More about Brian: https://hilltopbehavioralhealth.com/eating-disorder-therapist-in-new-jersey/

The Q&A episode is FINALLY HERE!!! The long anticipated questions & answer podcast featuring two former and two new guests dives into the twenty most asked questions during this first year of podcasting. Host Julia Werth RD discusses the ins and outs of recognizing and treating eating disorders with therapist Laurie Grunebaum, Dr. Alyssa Bennett and therapist Nina Gilbert. She then delves into the philosophies of intuitive eating, Health at Every Size and a little bit of self love with fellow dietitian Kirsten Ackerman. If you have any questions post episode please send them to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show please take a moment to rate and review it. If you want more content check out www.werthyourwhile.com and @werthyourwhile on instagram. Article of the week: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/7/491

One year of Life with ED, the podcast in the books!! From stories of eating disorder battles to strategies for recovery to a deeper understanding of Health at Every Size (R) and intuitive eating this year's 25 episodes have touched on a lot of aspects when it comes to living a life with an eating disorder. Today on this anniversary podcast, Julia and her first guest Tara Humphries discuss what they learned from each episode, questions that have been sent it and how their lives in recovery from bulimia and anorexia have changed over the past year. Please take a moment to rate and review this show. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or a topic you'd like discussed on the show please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. For more content or to work with Julia in her private practice check out www.werthyourwhile.com and @werthyourwhile on instagram. Article of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaJZeTOwJI4

The road to recovery looks different for everyone. Part of the mission with Life with ED, the podcast is to share some of those roads with you. This week on the podcast founder and host of Rise Run Retreat, Sarah Canney, joins host and Registered Dietitian Julia Werth on the show to talk about her road to recovery from a disorder that lasted for ten full years. Sarah and Julia talk about everything from the moment of realization that Sarah had an eating disorder to when she reached recovery and became a mom. They discuss the running community and how it is beginning to change for the better, especially when it comes to women's sports. If you like the show please leave a rating and review! If you have any comments, questions or concerns please send them to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. For more content check out www.werthyourwhile.com and @werthyourwhile on instagram. Article of the Week: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/05/190514115822.htm Find Sarah: https://sarahcanney.com/

Ever felt like the idea of intuitive eating seems impossible? That having no set meal plan is terrifying? If so, this week's show is for you! In this episode Jennifer McGurk RDN CEDRD, joins host Julia Werth RD to discuss the transition from disordered eating to intuitive eating. Jennifer has worked as a private practice eating disorder dietitian for more than 10 years and can attest that making the transition is possible, although it can take a lot of work, patience and support. Julia and Jennifer dive into how they made the leap and also how to do it even if your family and friends are not on board with intuitive eating and Health at Every Size. If you have any comments, questions or concerns email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. For more content check out werthyourwhile.com and @werthyourwhile on instagram and facebook. Article of the week: https://elemental.medium.com/whos-considered-thin-enough-for-eating-disorder-treatment-4be7f98e4d98 More from Jennifer McGurk: https://eatwithknowledge.com/ and https://pursuingprivatepractice.com/

Recognizing an eating disorder in a loved one - or yourself - isn't easy. Eating disorders do not look just one way and do not impact just one type of person. They come in all shapes and sizes, and therefore, support and treatment needs to as well! This week on the podcast, the director of programs of the National Eating Disorders Association, Lauren Smolar, joins me on the podcast to dive into all the resources and programming that NEDA provides to help individuals and families fight ED. From broaching the topic of a potential eating disorder to finding the right treatment for you Lauren's information is priceless. If you like the show please leave a rating or review and tell your friends to subscribe too! If you have any comments, questions or concerns please send them to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Article of the week: https://jech.bmj.com/content/early/2019/11/24/jech-2019-213216?fbclid=IwAR3-vPrZpwnLklqlkL1a6vefSpcfUteOqdIFozvb6ww9WkfKiiXRB1K9D4I More from NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

Have you ever felt like you need to be perfect? Have you ever not done something because you're worried you won't be perfect? It's the classic all or nothing approach and that's what this episode is all about. Getting past this feeling is KEY to eating disorder recovery. On this week's episode, Rebecca Clyde MS RDN joins host Julia Werth RD to discuss how living alone - and especially cooking for yourself - can be the start of so many problems. It's often easier to care and cook for others than it is for yourself. People often lose motivation when it's only them they have to worry about. On this episode Rebecca talks about how she works with clients to get them back on the caring for yourself train without making it all or nothing. It's OKAY to order out and it's OKAY to cook for one. With any questions, comments or concerns send them to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you're interested in working with Julia email her there too! If you enjoy the show please rate and review it to help others find it too. For more content follow Julia's blog at werthyourwhile.com and instagram @werthyourwhile. Article of the week: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/pet-therapy-eating-disorder-treatment-benefits?fbclid=IwAR0NWADmWdgHPmFrKvGZ5D62qz5vJFp5lulhOERafhsGnDo8z0_fM-V5IA4 More about Rebecca: https://nourishnutritionblog.com/

So you have a history of an eating disorder and now you want to have a baby...it can be daunting to think about your body changing and gaining weight and losing control if any of those ED behaviors or thoughts are still around. I get a lot of questions and comments from women who found pregnancy to be a time when their life with ED all came back to light. This week on the podcast Registered Dietitian and author of Expect the Best, Eating Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy - Liz Ward - joins me to talk all things pregnancy. From what to expect your body to do to how to care for yourself and baby during this time of change. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please send me (Julia Werth, your host) an email at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you enjoy the show please rate and review it to help others find it too! For more content check out werthyourwhile.com and follow Julia on instagram @werthyourwhile Article of the week: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/nike-running-mary-cain.html More about Liz: https://betteristhenewperfect.com/

Ever gone wedding dress shopping (or frankly any kind of shopping) and absolutely failed to find something that fit? Ever been shamed by a sales person? Ever been confused why "plus sizes" are in different sections of the store, if they're in the store at all? If so, this episode is for you! This week on the show two bridal boutique owners - Allison Eng of Ruby Bridal Boutique in New Milford, Connecticut and Amanda Cover of Bombshell Bridal in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. They delve into the worries, concerns and comments that brides come in with. They both discussed the difficulty of the fashion industry and how diet culture has ingrained itself into the wedding industry. This week your host is getting married and she is so excited to share with you this special, one of a kind episode. Please share, rate, review and email all comments and questions to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Ruby Bridal Boutique: https://www.rubybridalboutique.com/ Bombshell Bridal Boutique: https://www.bombshellbridal.boutique/ Article of the week: https://www.waldeneatingdisorders.com/blog/what-is-the-latest-eating-disorder-research/

Eating disorders can drive a wedge in between the sufferer and those who love them. ED can destroy dinner time, family time, fun time...honestly he can pretty much make any time miserable. This week on Life with ED, the podcast Lauren Muhlheim Psy D. joins host and Registered Dietitian Julia Werth to discuss just how families can tackle these times. Lauren is the owner of Eating Disorder Therapy LA and the author of "When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder." From family based treatment to old school approaches that should not be used this is the episode for parents to check out. If you have any questions for the Q&A episode coming this January please send them to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Remember to rate, review and subscribe to Life with ED to help bring other listeners to the show. Article of the week: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/sites/default/files/2019.10.03%20Final%20Signed%20Letter%20to%20WW%20re%20Kurbo.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1cMKPI70qTwcH0JYDoQlySh2dd4exACsfH_AHOoJ05mvfBeijbt7dZMn0 Eating Disorder Therapy LA: https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/

Ever wanted to attend a National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) walk? Well, on September 15th host of the podcast - Julia Werth RD - did and brought along a couple of recorders too. Listen in to Dr. Doug Bunnell, a psychologist who has worked with eating disorders for more than 20 years share his expertise as well as personal stories from Alex Helmes, Kyle Davis and tidbits from walkers on the course! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review this podcast. If you have any questions for the Q&A episode send them in to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow @werthyourwhile on instagram, facebook and check out werthyourwhile.com for more. Article of the week: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/09/21/deaths-five-women-eating-disorders-linked-coroner-amid-growing/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_tw

Ever wanted to be surrounded by others who truly get it? To be in a crowd of people out to support research, education, awareness and treatment for those suffering from eating disorders? Join me (and the guests of this show) this Sunday, September 15 for the NEDA walk Fairfield. I'll be walking (and recording) with team Life with ED. Show up, wear orange and donate at my page below! This week on Life with ED, the podcast Oriana LaFlamme and Olivia Grella the organizers of the National Eating Disorder Association walk in Fairfield, Connecticut and professionals in the eating disorder field joined me in my new home office to discuss everything from difficulties navigating insurance to how to be a supportive family member and many other challenges that NEDA has resources to help with. We discussed why this walk - why raising awareness and funds - for eating disorders is so important and much more. Article of the Week: https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/anorexia-nervosa/news/20190906/mens-eating-disorders-often-not-recognized NEDA Walk Life with ED team page: http://neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/site/TR/NEDAWalk/General?team_id=42000&pg=team&fr_id=4609 If you have questions please send them in!! The Q&A episode is coming this fall. If you enjoy the show please give it a rating and review to help others find the show. And share it!! Share. Share. Share.

The other side of recovery can seem like an impossibly long, difficult and scary journey away, but this week on the podcast both my guest Julie Graham NDTR and me (your host Julia Werth RD) realized how much better it is to be on the other side! I now happily smile at myself in mirrors again and Julie hasn't touched fat free versions of food in years. Julie Graham is a Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered and the owner of Nx by Julie, LLC: a virtual coaching practice, based in Bristol, CT. She is personally recovered from Binge Eating Disorder, and now helps clients recover from dieting and dysfunctional eating patterns, using Intuitive Eating & a HAES approach to food & movement. She is an aunt to 4 nephews and 1 niece, and believes that practicing body acceptance holds the possibility for us to collectively achieve a future free from the encumbrances of dieting & eating disorders. If you'd like to hang out with me and Julie please join us at her Body Positivity Happy Hour at Lift for Women in Watertown, CT on Thursday, September 27: https://www.facebook.com/events/414268932772087/ If you're interested in joining me and the Life with ED team at NEDA Walk Fairfiled check out our team fundraising page here: http://neda.nationaleatingdisorders.org/site/TR/NEDAWalk/General?team_id=42000&pg=team&fr_id=4609 If you enjoy the show please share it! Like it! Tell a friend. We want more listeners and more people to know what a life with ED (and without it!) is like. Article of the week: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/parenting/2019/08/23/weight-watchers-kids-app-kurbo-slammed-makers-defend-proven-weight-loss-system-childhood-obesity/2084580001/ With any comments, concerns or questions for our upcoming Q&A episode please email werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com

Have you ever been told something by a doctor that just didn't seem right? It didn't seem to fit with what you know about your body? If so, you're definitely not alone at all! This week on the podcast, Registered Dietitian Mariah Staley joins me to discuss the power of truly knowing what is best for your body. As someone who always grew up on the bigger side, but still loved sports she always knew that as long as she was taking care of her body it could do amazing things no matter what size. We also delve into the differences between us that are undeniable even though health professionals and the media sometimes like to pretend otherwise. If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes. Also, if you would like to contribute a questions for the upcoming Q&A episode please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com . 67% project: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/67-percent-project-plus-size-body-image/ Research article of the week: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/06/090611142407.htm

In the realm of eating disorder recovery, the coordination of care from doctors to dietitians to therapists to coaches and family is INCREDIBLY important. If all parties are not on the same page it can leave an individual confused and potentially less likely to get on track for recovery. This week on the show, Carolyn Robin, track and cross country coach at Quinnipiac University joined host and dietitian Julia Werth for the second time - but this time, Dana White, a sports dietitian and athletic trainer at QU came too! Together they discuss the importance of coaches and medical professionals being on the same page. Dana has so much to say about the importance of recognizing that an athlete has a problem, but also recognizing when that problem is bigger than an outpatient team can support. If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find it. Also, if you would like to contribute a question for the upcoming Q&A episode please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com or send her a message @werthyourwhile on instagram or facebook. Article of the week: https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a28380503/amelia-boone-eating-disorders-discussion/

Despite sharing my story with thousands of people, the most difficult person to tell above all was my mom. For most people suffering from eating disorders telling those closest to us can be the most challenging thing of all. This week on the podcast author, runner, coach and advocate for eating disorder awareness in sport, Rachael Steil, joins me to discuss everything from this incredibly challenging moment to the difficulties of supporting others through the recovery process. Rachael's book, Running in Silence, is a wonderful resource for everyone trying to understand what life with ED is really like. The book takes you inside her thoughts, realizations and the toughest days of ED recovery. Check out her blog and website here: https://www.runninginsilence.com/ If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find it! Please send any questions, concerns, comments etc. to werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow me @werthyourwhile on instagram and facebook. Life with ED, the podcast is now ranked #9 in eating disorder podcasts. Check out the rankings here: https://blog.feedspot.com/eating_disorder_podcasts/ Article of the week: https://www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/dietnutrition/81074

Part of the mission of this podcast was to figure out how to end, or how to recover from, eating disorders. I've spent much of the first 11 episodes just discussing what they are, where they come from, why they are on the rise and factors that influence the development of eating disorders and disordered eating in our society. This week, Elizabeth Rathbun LPC Psyc D joins me on the show to begin the discussion of strategies for recovery. We dive into mindfulness, strength based approaches and the parts of eating disorders that are incredibly difficult to give up. Elizabeth has been practicing in the field for 15 years. She completed her post doctoral studies at the Yale School of Medicine Stress Center and today runs a private practice in both New Haven and Westport. If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find the show! If you have any questions, comments, concerns or things you'd like me to discuss on upcoming episodes contact me at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow me on instagram @werthyourwhile and facebook @werthyourwhilenutrition. Article of the week: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/18/magazine/fertility-weight-obesity-ivf.html

One of the most common misconceptions about eating disorders is that it's all about food, weight or body image. People often think that curing somebody of ED is as easy as telling them "to just start eating." In reality, helping someone recover from an eating disorder is SO MUCH MORE. This week on the podcast, Clinical Psychologist Dr. Laurie Grunebaum joins host Julia Werth RD to discuss the ins and outs - from the root of the disease to steps toward recovery - of eating disorders from the psychology perspective. Laurie has over 25 years of private practice experience with eating disorder patients and is an assistant clinical professor at Yale School of Medicine were she supervises psychology trainees. If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find the show! If you have any questions, comments, concerns or things you'd like me to address in upcoming episodes contact me at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow me on instragram @jbwerth, twitter @jboelwerth and facebook @werthyourwhileutrition.

Ever gone on a diet? Ever gone on two? Three? Four? Feel like you're always on a diet? Chronic dieting has become normalized in our society today but it can destroy your relationship with food and your body. Dieting behaviors have been shown to be a gateway drug for eating disorder development. This week on the podcast Beth Rosen RD MS CDN owner of Goodness Gracious Living Nutrition in Southbury, CT joins me (Julia Werth RD) to discuss chronic dieting at length. We touch on everything from how parents can influence a child's relationship with food to how digestive disorders are related to EDs and much, much more. If you're interested in how to get off the diet cycle, Beth Rosen offers a course called the Inner Girl Power Challenge. Download a free copy here: https://goodnessgraciousliving.com/take-the-challenge/ If your listeners do have digestive issues, they can use my free Tell Your IBS Story template to advocate for themselves and get treated quickly: https://goodnessgraciousliving.com/ibs-story/ If you enjoy the show please remember to rate and review it on itunes in order to help others find the show! As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns please contact me at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com and follow me on instagram @jbwerth, twitter @jboelwerth and facebook @werthyourwhilenutrition Studies Referenced in the show: The study about the connection between digestive disorders and eating disorders: Jannsen, P. Neurogastroenterol Motil (2010) 22, 1267-1269.

Anyone who has ever played a sport can probably recite at least five things their coaches said to them. I know I can! I'll never forget that my cross country coach in high school told me running is 97% mental, which is all well and good until you're injured... Anyway, the things our coaches tell us stick! For better or worse, what they tell us can make a big impact on our lives. This week on the podcast former NCAA athlete and current Cross Country and Track coach from Quinnipiac University Carolyn Robin joins me to discuss all this from the coaches angle. How does she talk to her athletes when they are the most at risk population for eating disorders. Please take the time to rate/review this podcast! Follow me @jbwerth on instagram, @werthyourwhile on facebook and my blog at werthyourwhile.com. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or are interested in working with me, please email me at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com

Ever searched something on google and suddenly all your ads are for that thing...try searching wedding, suddenly all your ads will be for how to make yourself "perfect" for your "perfect day." Happy May and Happy wedding season! As promised, this episode is all about weddings and specifically the pressure the wedding industry puts on brides to lose weight in order to look good for their wedding day. It's just me - Julia Werth - on the show today so prepare yourself for a little bit of a rant... If you enjoy the show please take the time to rate and review this episode and podcast. Follow me @jbwerth on instagram, @jboelwerth on twitter and @werthyourwhilenutrition on Facebook. For more content and my services check out werthyourwhile.com If you have any questions, concerns or a topic you'd like me to cover email me at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Sources for this show: 1.http://news.cornell.edu/stories/2008/01/wedding-day-weight-wishes-lose-more-20-pounds 2.https://www.eatingdisordertherapyla.com/sweatin-for-the-wedding-say-i-dont/ 3.https://www.theknot.com/wedding-diet-workout 4. https://www.verywellfit.com/the-best-diet-for-a-bride-to-be-3495415 5. https://www.marthastewartweddings.com/381349/21-day-pre-wedding-diet-plan?slide=771848 6. https://www.fitnessmagazine.com/weight-loss/plans/wedding/get-in-shape-for-your-wedding-day/

Ever heard of intuitive eating? Or Health at Every Size? Ever been confused about what they mean or skeptical about the science behind them? If so, you are not alone! Growing up surrounded by diet culture combined with a pervasive use of weight management tactics in medical practices makes it hard to understand why more and more practitioners are turning away from standardized meal plans and even scales as tools to help their clients. But don't worry, Registered Dietitian Kirsten Ackerman known as the Intuitive RD on instagram is here to help! This week on the podcast Julia sits down with Kirsten to discuss all things HAES, intuitive eating, the potential problems with bariatric surgery and much more! If you have any questions, concerns, comments or feedback please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. If you have a chance please rate, review and share this podcast! Happy Monday!

By age 14, (right in the middle of puberty)girls are dropping out of sports at twice the rate of boys according to the Women's Sports Foundation. Girls often feel less confident about their bodies, less able to be active and that what they look like is more important than their health and happiness. How do we stop this? Is there any program out there trying to tackle this issue? Well...this week on the podcast host and Registered Dietitian, Julia Werth, sits down with the Executive Director (Nancy Woodward) of Greater Hartford Girls on the Run - an international program that is trying to do just that! Listen in to hear how Girls on the Run is teaching girls to be more confident, positive about their bodies and stay active no matter what! Nancy shares some great suggestions for keeping the kids in our life out of the trap that for many grown women has lead to eating disorders and years of hating their own body. If you're interested in learning more about Girls on the run or finding a team near you check out girlsontherun.org. If you have a moment, please rate and review this show!! It will help bring in more listeners and spread the message about ED and the need for change in the way we view our bodies. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or feedback on the show please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Follow Julia on social media at: Facebook: @werthyourwhilenutrition Instagram: @jbwerth Twitter: @jboelwerth If you're interested in more Werth Your While content or working with Julia check out werthyourwhile.com!

Ever wondered what people mean when they say "different levels of care"? Ever been curious about inpatient verse outpatient treatment? Well in this episode of Life with ED, the podcast Rebekah Bardwell Doweyko, the Assistant Vice President for Clinical Operations in the Connecticut Region for Walden Behavioral Clinic has you covered. Rebekah will take you behind the walls at Walden to help you better understand the different types of treatment the facility offers. Rebekah, who has worked in the ED recovery field her entire career, is also a wealth of knowledge about binge eating disorder. The "newest" classified eating disorder in the DSM5. If you have a moment, please take the time to RATE AND REVIEW this show on itunes! Please help me get up in the charts so more people can find the show and learn about what life with eating disorders is really like. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or feedback on the show please email Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com. Follow Julia on social media at: Facebook: @werthyourwhilenutrition Instagram: @jbwerth Twitter: @jboelwerth If you're interested in more Werth Your While content check out werthyourwhile.com!