Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders

On today's episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Nolan, who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Andrea Zuellig to discuss  how eating disorders distort the truth. They may tell us lies about who we are, convince us of myths around food and eating, and create insurmountable barriers to getting treatment. On this episode, we will explore what's behind the lies and expose the truth because recovery is possible. 

On today's episode we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Ceecee, who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Heather Gallivan, clinical director here at Melrose. Heather and Karen will talk about how to find the best eating disorder treatment for you and the importance of specialized care when treating an eating disorder.  While treatment will likely not be easy, it's important that you feel confident and comfortable with the expertise of your team and your plan of care. 

Dr. Karen Nelson will continue her conversation with Dr. Amanda Delsman on the importance of self-esteem, self-compassion, and resilience when healing from an eating disorder.  

On Today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by  Dr. Amanda Delsman, a licensed psychologist here at Melrose, to discuss self-compassion, self-esteem, and resilience. These three emotional supports help not only those recovering from an eating disorder - but truly everyone. We can all benefit by being a little bit nicer to ourselves day by day. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed psychologist here at Melrose. Karen and Amanda will discuss guilt and shame and how these two emotions interact with eating disorders. While guilt and shame are common to the human experience, eating disorders are powerfully impacted by these emotions. We say it at the beginning of this podcast - eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. But when we learn about the source of these feelings we are better able to address, manage, and heal them. 

Parents are the key to a child's recovery from an eating disorder and the recovery journey can be challenging!  On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brian and Lisa who will share their family's journey of recovery.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk, to discuss the intersection between eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder better known as ADHD. Dr. Funk and Dr. Nelson will discuss what diagnostic criteria looks like, ADHD medications and how to manage both ADHD and an eating disorder.

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Bree who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

 On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jude Coughlin to explore how mind-body work can support healing and recovery. 

Eating disorders are complex illnesses and become even more complex when other physical or mental health issues co-occur. On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Gina Patnoe, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist, to discuss the intersection of Type 2 diabetes and eating disorders.

On today's episode, we'll have a conversation with Joelle about her recovery from an eating disorder.You'll  hear how eating disorders can morph and change over time. Symptoms may change and even the diagnosis can change as situations impact our lives. But recovery is always possible. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Alicia Phillips, a registered dietitian here at Melrose.  Alicia and Karen will discuss Orthorexia or the obsessive pursuit of clean eating or living a healthy lifestyle.   Of course, living a balanced and healthy life is important, but when this pursuit starts to feel obsessive and negatively impacts your day-to-day life that's when it could progress into a diagnosable eating disorder. 

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Corey, who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Andrea Zuellig to discuss how eating disorders have changed in the past 20 years. 

On today's episode we will continue our conversation around the seriousness of an eating disorder diagnosis. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined again by Diane, who tragically lost her daughter to an eating disorder, and Dr. Emily Wacker to discuss the importance of taking these diagnoses seriously as well as the need for support for everyone impacted by an eating disorder.

On today's episode, we will have two special guests for a candid conversation about the seriousness of an eating disorder diagnosis. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Emily Wacker, PHD, LMFT licensed clinical therapist at Melrose, and Diane, who tragically lost her daughter to an eating disorder. Eating disorders can be life-threatening and we feel it's important for our listeners to understand the potential impact on the person with the diagnosis, but also on their parents, guardians, spouses, and friends. 

There are so many messages about food in our culture which can create conflicted emotions about eating and nourishment. Oftentimes it impacts not only how we eat, but also how we feel about ourselves and our bodies. On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by George Elliott, a registered dietitian here at Melrose. Together they will discuss intuitive eating, a helpful tool that can support both eating disorder recovery and a healthy lifestyle. 

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt, LMFT here at Melrose.  Karen and Patti will talk about Depression and anxiety - and the impact they can have on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. 

Dr. Karen Nelson continues her conversation with Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, around the importance of cultivating and maintaining healthy boundaries in eating disorder recovery. 

Boundaries are so important - in our lives and in our recovery. This is a two-part episode with Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose.. In part one, we will more generally discuss boundaries - the different types - and how difficult it can sometimes be to practice healthy boundaries.  In part 2, we'll discuss the relationship between eating disorder recovery and healthy boundaries.   

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman - licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose.  For women over 40, eating disorders can be surprising or frustrating - whether it's a first diagnosis or a relapse from a previous diagnosis.   But there is always hope - Karen and Amanda will take you through the journey of finding recovery over 40. 

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will continue to take us through her journey through treatment and what it means to live in recovery. 

On this episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. This episode has been divided into two parts. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jackie Gustafson, NP-PPC here at Melrose.  Karen and Jackie will discuss the impact eating disorders can have on women and their reproductive systems, especially as they enter their childbearing years.

On today's episode, we'll be talking about core beliefs and the variety of ways they can impact how we think about ourselves. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt and together they will also discuss how self-talk can help us affirm our positive core beliefs as well as support growth and healing in our lives. 

On today's episode, we will be discussing food as fuel for our bodies. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jillian Tholen, a registered dietitian at TRIA who will help us understand what it means to balance nutritional needs and exercise as well as how disordered eating can impact athletes.

On today's episode, we'll talk about food—for nourishment, for enjoyment, for ourselves and for our families. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Alicia Phillips, manager of nutrition services here at Melrose to understand how “all foods fit” in the treatment of eating disorders.

On this episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brenda who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Jill Leer. They will discuss the intersection of eating disorders and bariatric surgery.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Kate Kardell, primary care physician here at Melrose. Karen and Kate will discuss what supportive medical care looks like for patients who are suffering from an eating disorder.  

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Lisa Bonahoom, licensed marriage and family therapist here at Melrose. Karen and Lisa will discuss how parents and guardians can support a child struggling with an eating disorder by sharing practical tips and information to help support your child's recovery journey. 

On today's episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Cindy who will take us through her daughter's journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

On this episode, we'll be sharing a recovery story. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jessica who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Dawn Taylor, the manager of our residential treatment facility here at Melrose. Dawn and Karen will discuss when residential care is needed and what a patient can expect if they are admitted.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt, licensed Marriage and Family therapist here at Melrose. Karen and Patti will discuss Trauma - what it looks like, how it is stored in the body and how trauma can intersect with Eating Disorders. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Linda Wondrasch licensed clinical psychologist at Melrose.  Part of eating disorder recovery is having a relapse prevention plan. Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Linda Wondrasch will discuss what a relapse prevention plan looks like, signs of when a relapse may be occurring, and the immense role friends and family play in a person's recovery.   

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Alison Sharpe-Havill, licensed clinical psychologist at Melrose.  Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Alison Sharpe-Havill discuss what it looks like when someone is suffering from both an eating disorder and substance use disorder, as well as the type of care and treatment they will need in order to recover. 

On this episode, we'll be sharing a recovery story. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Hannah Studee who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

On Today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Stacie Frandrup, supervisor of the initial assessment centers and care management department at Melrose. Karen and Stacie will discuss the initial assessment process and the important role care managers play in a patient's recovery. For a transcript of the episode click here.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson will be discussing the DBT skill wise mind. Karen will take you through what wise mind means, how to practice it and a mindfulness exercise to help you access it.

On today's episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery.  Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jason Searcy who will take us through his daughter's journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Kendra Johnson, a registered and licensed occupational therapist at Melrose.  They will discuss occupational therapy and how beneficial it can be when working towards recovery from an eating disorder.  For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Greg Fedio,  Clinical Project Manager at HealthPartners to discuss the impact of eating disorders amongst the LGTBQ+ community.   For a transcript of this episode click here.

On this episode, we'll be sharing a recovery story. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Amy Harms Hoad who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose. Karen and Amanda will discuss a topic that impacts almost everyone... body image. They'll discuss the impact of body image and give suggestions of how someone can start developing a better relationship with their body. For a transcript of this episode, click here. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Ben Meyers, licensed mental health therapist at Melrose Center.  Karen and Ben  will discuss how eating disorders can show up in men and boys, as well as a larger conversation around supporting them through their eating disorder recovery. For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Karen Dieleman, senior physical therapist at Melrose Center.  For many, movement and exercise can become a dangerous extension of their eating disorder behavior.  Dr. Karen Nelson and Karen Dieleman will discuss how this behavior can present itself and the steps one can take to have a more balanced relationship with movement and exercise.    

On this episode, we'll be sharing a recovery story. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Nancy Manther who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live recovery. 

On Today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk, one of Melrose's outpatient medical providers. Karen and Margaret will discuss Health at Every Size, a philosophy that directly challenges diet culture and can be a helpful mindset for those in recovery.  Health at Every Size promotes the idea that all foods fit, we can move our bodies for the sheer joy of it, and that all bodies and sizes are accepted.Health At Every Size® and HAES® are registered trademarks of the Association for Size Diversity and Health and used with permission.