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Forget everything you think you know about eating disorders—this episode goes way beyond the old myths about "willpower" and "control." Today, we're digging into the real, science-backed roots of eating disorders with Dr. Erin Knopf: pediatrician, psychiatrist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and co-founder and chief medical officer of Very, a virtual outpatient treatment center delivering high-level care straight to your laptop. Dr. Erin Knopf is a board-certified pediatrician, adult psychiatrist, and child/adolescent psychiatrist as well as an IAEDP Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. Dr. Knopf completed residency training at the University of Kentucky in a combined residency program, the Triple Board program. She previously worked at The Eating Recovery Center and ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. She is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of VERY | Virtual Eating Recovery for You, an outpatient virtual treatment option dedicated to individualized care and grounded in weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and gender-affirming principles. Tweetable Quotes “Binge eating is not just about being undisciplined or impulse control issues. It is actually based in restriction.” - Dr. Erin Knopf “You have to be intentional and really look for ways to create balance.” - Dr. Erin Knopf “It's[SSRIs] not necessarily causing any damage or harm, but it's certainly not going to give them the benefit that they are waiting for.” - Dr. Erin Knopf “There is no medication I can give to make the “nutritional restoration process”, weight gain happen with just a pill. There's no such thing.” - Dr. Erin Knopf “Health biometrics are so much better looked at from a vitals perspective, lab perspective, functionality perspective, quality of life too.” - Dr. Erin Knopf “ There's so many questions when it comes to medications and eating disorders, especially because there isn't a clear cut answer. It's just not that simple.” - Rachelle Heinemann  Resources Connect with Dr. Erin Knopf here! Connect with Dr. Erin Knopf on Instagram! Bergen Mental Health Group Inc. is hiring! If you think you'd be a great fit, check it out! Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? Let's chat! Now accepting new clients! Find out if we're a good fit!    LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com  

Show Notes   What is virtual care and how can it be used in treating patients with eating disorders? What are the limitations or advantages of using virtual care in treating eating disorder patients? In this podcast episode, Kate Fisch speaks with Dr. Erin Knopf about virtual care for Eating Disorders. She discusses the benefits and challenges around virtual care and the role it plays in assisting our clients and developing more effective treatments.   MEET DR. ERIN KNOPF Dr. Knopf is dedicated to treating patients with eating disorders holistically. As a triple-boarded physician (pediatrician, adult psychiatrist, child/adolescent psychiatrist) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, she uses her combined training with intentionality to assess disease severity and devise comprehensive plans to address the eating disorder behaviors as well as comorbid symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and more. She describes herself as the “mechanic of the body” and prioritizes psychoeducation and biological education for patients and families to foster insight and achieve treatment alignment. Dr. Knopf previously worked in an IP/RES/PHP program for almost 5 years and at the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, she served as unit psychiatrist for ten months at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. She is a member of IAEDP, AED, AACAP, APA and AAP. Visit Virtual Eating Recovery For You to find out more.   IN THIS PODCAST Will virtual care replace physical consultations? The challenges faced with treating eating disorders. Childhood obesity, diets and restrictive eating. Lab results and eating disorders.   Do you feel like delivering care virtually gets in the way of connecting with patients? “I will admit, as an extrovert, I don't think there will ever be a way to replace the beauty of in person connection. There are nuances that are missed. But ultimately, would I turn away from virtual care? Absolutely not!” Dr. Erin Knopf   When we think about virtual care, the cons might be pretty clear, but the pros just far outweigh, especially when we're talking about someone getting care versus not. . .   “It's an opportunity to bring care to people who would never have it, it's flexible, convenient. So I think overall, the virtual care frontier is really exciting and we can only do it better with our technological advances.” Dr. Erin Knopf   What is a big challenge you are currently faced with? “Right now we are, unfortunately, private pay, which I know limits access, but that is not our end game. We are currently working on credentialing with three insurance companies.We offer discounted bundles for services. We do super bills, and we even have a single case agreement.” Dr. Erin Knopf   Eating disorders don't discriminate based on socioeconomic status. They also don't discriminate based on geographic location. It is important for all patients to have access to some level of professional care and help.   What are your thoughts on the American Academy of Pediatrics'recently issued a statement on childhood obesity? “The first part is it's still relying on BMI as the measure of obesity. It actually doesn't include in the definition any other medical considerations that people get worried about - type two diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, things like that.” Dr. Erin Knopf   The steps that follow such a statement are extremely drastic, especially when we consider its referral to children. . .   “ It just says if a child's body is 90th percentile for age match, BMI percentage, then they meet criteria for obesity and therefore should be considered for, drum roll, either weight loss surgery, like bariatric surgery, or weight loss medications.” Dr. Erin Knopf   What are your thoughts on why diets and restrictive eating are so common? “Human beings like diet culture because it helps them feel in control and powerful and capable of incredible discipline. Think of how often that's overly valued and praised.” Dr Erin Knopf   When treating somebody. What is your number one concern, medically? “Medical stability and medical fragility are the terms that I consider the most. Everyone is pretty accustomed to picturing an emaciated person who meets criteria for eating disorders and has low heart rate, low blood sugar, low body temperature. But really, only 6% of patients with eating disorders are actually underweight. All it takes is 15 pounds of weight loss in three months and your body is malnourished to some degree..” Dr Erin Knopf   How do we handle clients who have good lab results but may still have an underlying issue? “Your body is miraculous, that it is going to work for you and protect you as best it can by improving the movement of electrolytes, of improving the mobilization of energy molecules from stored tissue in order to meet your metabolic need. But eventually that will give out. And treatment should not occur when you are in the middle of crisis and your body is comping out. It needs to happen sooner than that.  So if the behaviors are there and the weight loss is there or the weight interruption for whatever way it looks is there, yeah. you meet criteria in my book, and I think it is important that we have more early recognition and prevention.” Dr Erin Knopf     The one thing that virtual care provides is access to those patients who may not have thought they were able to get treatment and thus there's motivation to get better. Especially now that virtual care has been supported nationally. Hopefully it continues to get the same support even with laws changing. Now that the Pandemic emergency actions are expiring, this does give us an opportunity to bring that expert care to corners that would never have known expert care mattered, would never have known that they actually do meet criteria for an eating disorder and deserve that expert care. So it's just such a wonderful opportunity to improve health outcomes for so many more This is a fascinating topic and Dr. Erin Knopf and is filled with valuable insights, information and examples throughout the podcast.    To read the articles or find the book mentioned in the podcast, follow the links below. RESOURCES MENTIONED AND USEFUL LINKS Visit Virtual Eating Recovery For You for more on the fantastic work that Dr. Erin Knopf is involved in.   Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, and Spotify.

Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery. Faith compassionately provides framework and illustrations to better comprehend the impact and prevalence of eating disorders, including a broader understanding of the spectrum of behaviors and their place in overall mental health and wellness. In addition to her local work, Faith also consistently advocates on a national level to remove barriers to care, while emphasizing that hope and healing are always possible. Faith and Rachel explore ways to support loved ones facing this journey and the importance of simply believing their lived experiences, even if those experiences can be difficult to understand; Tracy and Faith discuss the power of language surrounding food and movement, particularly as it pertains to children and parenting. Everyone celebrates the power of a great partner and why we all need a handler at one time or another. Episode Mentions: Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Website: https://www.victusrecovery.com/ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Website: https://anad.org/ National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Eating Disorder Statistics: https://anad.org/eating-disorders-statistics/ ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition by Denver Health https://www.acute.org/ Body Dysmorphic Disorder https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938 Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon https://amzn.to/3ZOoLTi Friends Pivot Scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_PWbnHABsM What Are You Loving: Faith: Business partner and co-founder Lauren Cornay, especially her inspiration, joy, and ability to do the impossible Rachel: This Must Be the Place: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Discover Your Purpose Today by Jami Nato; Jami Nato's Instagram: @jaminato https://amzn.to/3ZRY9B5 Tracy: Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Shampooer https://amzn.to/3RTBBxU

Let's talk body stuff.  So much of what happens to someone's body when they engage in eating disorder behavior is individualized. It's based on genetics, as well as other factors that we don't quite understand. The complexities of these effects are multifaceted, and to some extent, the specific causes may not matter.  In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Gaudiani. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic provides weight-inclusive and fat-positive medical care and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in 47 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally and is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs. She is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon. Tweetable Quotes “Virtually every human experiences medical symptoms of their eating disorder, whether they're measurable by labs or vitals.” - Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani “The medical stuff is so vital because we understand when somebody, for instance, simply cannot remain in an outpatient setting. They need to be more intensely monitored.” - Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani  “The true science is that our metabolism is unbelievably dynamic and responsive.” - Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani “Don't tell me you're fine. Don't tell me it's not that bad. Let's talk about what change you can make this week towards nourishing yourself better.” - Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani Resources Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders Book Gaudiani Clinic Website - https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaudianimd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gaudianiclinic   

This is a MUST listen episode for anyone worried about what can happen with your metabolism & health when your period is missing. Join me today as I sit down with the accomplished Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic. In today's episode, we delve deep into missing menstrual periods, discussing not just the hows and whys, but also the medical complexities surrounding it.Together, we unravel some thought-provoking insights:Everyone's metabolism is different, influenced by the energy we derive from our food intake.Behavioral changes in relation to metabolism often have their roots in genetics, dispelling the myth of a "broken" metabolism.Contemplating if one is “sick enough” to seek help is a clear indication that there's a problem that needs addressing.Tune in for a deep dive into understanding our bodies and the mysteries they hold when it comes to Hypothalamic Amenorrhea!Enjoy this episode!Cynthia About Dr. G:Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani clinic provides weight-inclusive and fat-positive medical care and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in 47 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education.Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally and is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Pick up a copy of Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders For more information about Dr. Gaudiani and her clinic - please visit  https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ Connect with Dr G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gaudianiclinic/Apply for coaching w/Cynthia: https://p.bttr.to/3ybjfOb Website: https://www.periodnutritionist.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionistFor the full show notes - please visit my website: periodnutritionist.com

Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani   MCAS Simplified - Mast Cell Activation Syndrome How to listen, treat the client first, chase down the science later It's not “Just Your Eating Disorder” Impact of malnutrition and stress on the body.  Malnutrition and stress will fuel MCAS Some Signs of MCAS Reaction to alcohol (consumed and topical like hand sanitizer) More fatigued than peers after being in heat Artificial Scents - headache, stuffy Reaction to artificial dyes Rashes – flushing, itchy Drippy nose after eating Periods are rough – intense cramps, heavy bleeding Chronic constipation as a kid Plain, everyday food can activate. How to diagnose Mini screener Treatment can be simple Elemental shakes Trigger avoidance OTC meds.   Dr G's Seasonings: Blogs (there are FOUR on MCAS here) Be careful for diet-y talk in Dr Google Show up with fierce joy   Bio: Dr. Gaudiani (she/her) is an eating disorders expert physician and the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale, where she won numerous clinical awards. Dr. Gaudiani moved to Denver in 2007, choosing Colorado with her husband because its emphasis on the outdoors, the incorporation of nature into daily life, and the importance of family activity time as it offered a great way to foster work-life balance. In 2008, she was one of the founding team members of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. After seven great years there, she left as its Medical Director to pursue her vision of outpatient care, founding the Gaudiani Clinic. During her years at ACUTE, Dr. Gaudiani became a recognized internist for her work on the medical complications of eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, was released via Routledge in October 2018.   With your host Beth Harrell IG  @beth.harrell.cedss   @theseasonedrd.podcast Supervision Freebies  

  Dr. Kamila Cass, PhD, CEDS-S, (she/her/hers)  Dr. Cass tells us that our patients can FEEL when we believe them and that they need to know, so strongly, that they have a right to treatment no matter how many times they need it.    They have a right to be wrestling with their eating disordered cognitions- it's not their fault that these thoughts were there it's happening to them they didn't ask for them.     Mechanisms of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)  Fearing consequences of eating (how food will impact the way their body feels, vomiting, choking, how they will feel in their body) Lack of interest in eating – COVID and disruptions of waking and sleeping patterns Malnourished due to sensory sensitivity – unpleasant, narrow variety of food choices   They usually WANT to gain weight.  Let's create a home where they feel safe and very believed.  The full team is used: OT, PT, and RD in service of treating them where they need it most.    EDE-Q doesn't work for ARFID  Why don't clinicians BELIEVE what's happening?   What's happening in the brain?    ARFID – goes back to childhood, maybe infancy, maybe had a hard time eating back then.    Check out this episode of the SesaonED RD with Dr. Jenny Thomas on ARFID.   Dr. Cass' Seasonings:  *Dr. Bulik's research – Eating Disorders as a psycho-metabolic condition.  Dr. Bulik's episode. *This is not just in the head, we need to believe and UNSHAME having a mental illness  *Patients can open up and do the very hard work when they are completely believed.  *Eating Disorders have little to do with poor parenting and everything to do with providing support and being an agent of change.  *Family-based treatment  *Have hope and with the same amount of courage our clients have,   *People do get better, leaning into the support of the community.  *Supervision!    Bio:    Dr. Kamila Cass, PhD, CEDS-S, completed her master's and Ph.D. in clinical psychology at the University of Missouri-Columbia and her predoctoral psychology residency at the University of Colorado at Boulder.  Dr. Cass has worked with eating disorders for many years, in several settings, including private practice, hospital programs, community clinics, and college counseling centers.  Dr. Cass has also worked on a bariatric surgical team, designing the pre-surgical psychological evaluation process, and providing support to patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Dr. Cass has worked as a psychologist at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition for the past four years and is the lead developer of the ARFID Track, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of providers dedicated to providing individualized, evidence-based treatment to patients with ARFID.  Dr. Cass is an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and is active in research and publishing and has been a featured speaker at national and international conferences for eating disorders. Tour of ACUTE  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ With your host Beth Harrell  IG  @beth.harrell.cedss    Supervision Freebies  

Dr. Phillip Mehler, MD, CEDS Eating disorders are mind-body Illnesses and are curable. “Remember, I'm a medical provider not a mental health provider”, however, medical providers can help reduce shame You can no longer applaud any weight loss – medical complications are happening at all sizes. This field is burgeoning – there are new opportunities, new research, and new findings all the time.   Dr. Mehler's Seasonings: It takes several bites of the apple – never give up hope Professional alignments – expect much from each other and share resources. Book: Eating Disorders: A comprehensive guide to medical care and complications, 4th edition ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Philip Mehler founded the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health and continues to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. He began his career at Denver Health more than 30 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine. He was Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for 10 years until he was promoted to its Medical Director, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. He is also the Glassman Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has conducted research into the optimal medical treatment of the most severe cases of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. Dr. Mehler has authored more than 500 scientific publications, including three textbooks published by Johns Hopkins University Press and with a fourth edition slated for release later this year. Dr. Mehler was the recipient of the Academy of Eating Disorders 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award, has been recognized among the “Best Doctors in America” for the past 22 years in a row, and was voted the “Top Internal Medicine physician in Denver” multiple times by 5280 Magazine. Dr. Mehler is a member and fellow of the Eating Disorders Research Society and the Academy of Eating Disorders, as well as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and serves as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Eating Disorders. He has lectured extensively on a national and international level as the leading medical expert on the topic of the medical complications of eating disorders.   Tour of ACUTE

Dr. Dennis Gibson is a certified eating disorders specialist and serves as the Medical Director at The ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health. Dr. Gibson completed his undergraduate training at Albion College in Michigan and earned his medical degree at Southern Illinois University. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of South Florida and is board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Gibson is a valued member of the ACUTE team and has an advanced background in psychology and medicine which has led him to specialize in eating disorders and the resultant medical complications. He has a significant number of publications discussing the various medical complications associated with malnutrition and is constantly thinking up new research projects on the ACUTE unit.  We discuss topics including: What electrolytes can be normal? What is SIDAH? Understanding low sodium levels and high sodium levels The role of Aldosterone Understanding low potassium levels Understanding low magnesium levels The role of phosphorous  SHOW NOTES: (book) Eating Disorders A Guide to Medical Care and Complications 4th edition Visit www.acute.org to meet ACUTE's medical and behavioral experts and downloadable brochures For more information on ACUTE, questions for Dr. Mehler or complimentary CE events: contact Renee Hartmann, Provider Relationship Manager for ACUTE at 720-827-2842 or renee.hartmann@acute.org To make a referral: call admissions at 877-228-8348 (book) The Eating Disorder Trap __________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Tune in to hear part two of Dr. G and I discuss the controversial yet needed conversation around Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in cases of terminal anorexia. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and check out my upcoming live training for ED providers! (see below) *UPCOMING TRAINING REGISTRATION* Please join me and my colleague Dr. Jennie Wang Hall for a LIVE training on Abolitionist Crisis Response in ED Care, a two day (1.5 hours each day) training with recordings, Q&A time and supplemental materials. General Admission: https://calendly.com/jwhrevolution/abolitiontraining?month=2022-09 BIPOC/ Trans reduced fee pricing: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclMewL5eE0AzmST9PEKYSiVM9sH5MOpVABs8keXmC-G4D2qw/viewform Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

You might be wondering what do we do in terminal cases of Anorexia. Terminal Anorexia is different than Severe and Enduring AN- where sufferers do often make a recovery after 20 years (research shows). Terminal AN is diagnosed when the sufferer will die from malnutrition within 6 months. This is an extremely small portion of AN sufferers that often falls through the cracks of dignified, whole person care. Dr. Gaudiani and I talk about how to cope and treat these cases in a way that centers autonomy, dignity and love for one's end of life. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon. Link to article we discussed: https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40337-022-00548-3.pdf This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

In this episode Millie chats to Dr Jennifer Gaudiani. Dr Gaudiani is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders, the top hospital program in the USA for critically ill adults with anorexia nervosa, prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic. The Gaudiani Clinic is a Denver based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating which is a weight-inclusive setting that embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. Dr. Gaudiani has also recently published her first book Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders. They discuss her holistic approach to patient care, the power of a narrative and metaphor in eating disorder recovery, what makes the Gaudiani Clinic unique, the harmful myth of needing to be ‘sick enough' to receive treatment and the importance of connection and relationships in recovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join the Recovery Collective by June 2nd EST: https://recoverycollective.mykajabi.com ABOUT THIS EPISODE Join Meg as she interviews Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani about why you are sick enough to seek treatment, and how medical professionals often unintentionally invalidate our eating disorders with outdated science and training, thin worship and medical fat phobia. Listen to hear Dr. G's advice on how to break free from the "I'm not sick enough" mindset. ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Gaudiani is an eating disorders expert physician and the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. In 2008, she was one of the founding team members of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. After seven great years there, she left as its Medical Director to pursue her vision of outpatient care, founding the Gaudiani Clinic. During her years at ACUTE, Dr. Gaudiani became a nationally recognized internist for her work on the medical complications of eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders During the more than seven years that she's helped run the highest level of care in the country, providing definitive medical stabilization to critically ill patients with eating disorders, Dr. Gaudiani discovered that there are hardly any doctors who understand eating disorders. Even when people have a great mental health and nutritional outpatient team, they almost always lack a medical doctor in their community who has the expertise, time, and interest in providing superb care that motivates recovery and wellness. This may mean that patients have been seen by a physician who doesn't understand the nuances of an eating disorder, either from the emotional or the physical perspective. It may mean that eating disorder treatment professionals have no physician backup to support patients while they continue doing vital outpatient therapeutic work. It may mean that loved ones have not encountered a doctor who can provide families with the reassurance and expertise needed to diagnose, treat, and communicate clearly the medical complications associated with eating disorders. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani wants patients to be safe as they continue outpatient therapy, clinicians to feel supported as they do that therapy, and families to be clear about what's going on medically. Resources: Website: https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaudianiclinic Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456 ABOUT OUR HOST Meg is a CCI certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Founder of The Recovery Collective. She is the host of Full and Thriving: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast. Meg is now accepting 1:1 coaching clients and offers free consultations. Meg's website: www.meg-mccabe.com Meg's Instagram: www.instagram.com/meg_mccabe The Recovery Collective Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_recoverycollective Listen to these free eating disorder recovery affirmations: megmccabe.lpages.co/200-recovery-affirmations Support the show by purchasing anti-diet merchandise here: www.etsy.com/shop/RecoveryCollective

Dr. Philip Mehler founded the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health and continues to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. He began his career at Denver Health more than 30 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine. He was Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for 10 years until he was promoted to its Medical Director, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. He is also the Glassman Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has conducted research into the optimal medical treatment of the most severe cases of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.  Dr. Mehler has authored more than 500 scientific publications, including three textbooks published by Johns Hopkins University Press and with a fourth edition slated for release later this year. Dr. Mehler was the recipient of the Academy of Eating Disorders 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award, has been recognized among the “Best Doctors in America” for the past 22 years in a row, and was voted the “Top Internal Medicine physician in Denver” multiple times by 5280 Magazine.  Dr. Mehler is a member and fellow of the Eating Disorders Research Society and the Academy of Eating Disorders, as well as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and serves as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Eating Disorders. He has lectured extensively on a national and international level as the leading medical expert on the topic of the medical complications of eating disorders.  We discussed the following topics: What is medical stabilization? What is TPN? Understanding refeeding syndrome Understanding Bradycardia The two subtypes of anorexia nervosa   Show Notes: Eating Disorders A Guide to Medical Care and Complications 3rd edition Visit www.acute.org to meet ACUTE's medical and behavioral experts and downloadable brochures For more information on ACUTE, questions for Dr. Mehler or complimentary CE events: contact Renee Hartmann, Provider Relationship Manager for ACUTE at 720-827-2842 or renee.hartmann@acute.org To make a referral: call admissions at 877-228-8348 ________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Our society is sick. Diet culture, the beauty industry, and the media have sold us a narrowly defined ideal and it has warped our views on food, our bodies, and beauty. In this week's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with the incredible Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani all about the fallout of these warped cultural messages.Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani is an eating disorders expert physician and the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Gauidiani completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. In 2008, she was one of the founding team members of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health and, after seven great years there, she left as its Medical Director to pursue her vision of outpatient care, founding the Gaudiani Clinic. During her years at ACUTE, Dr. Gaudiani became a nationally recognized internist for her work on the medical complications of eating disorders. She also wrote a book on this same topic, released in 2018, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders.Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally and is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs. She is one of the only outpatient internists in the US who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor designation and has received the honorable designation of Fellow from the international organization Academy for Eating Disorders. In our time together, Dr. Gaudiani covers so many important topics, including the shocking percentage of people whom she believes have a disordered relationship with food, how diet culture has impacted the medical field, and how most doctors don't understand eating disorders. She also talks about thin privilege, weight stigma, weight-inclusive medical care, and what a balanced relationship with food and our bodies looks like. Dr. Gaudiani's wisdom and compassion are palpable in her work and in this episode. My hope is that her experience and insights might help us identify and shed the harmful messages we have absorbed, so we might move into a more peaceful relationship with food, our bodies, and ourselves.

Join Meg as she interviews Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani about why you are sick enough to seek treatment, and how medical professionals often unintentionally invalidate our eating disorders with outdated science and training, thin worship and medical fat phobia. Listen to hear Dr. G's advice on how to break free from the "I'm not sick enough" mindset. About Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani: Dr. Gaudiani is an eating disorders expert physician and the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. In 2008, she was one of the founding team members of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. After seven great years there, she left as its Medical Director to pursue her vision of outpatient care, founding the Gaudiani Clinic. During her years at ACUTE, Dr. Gaudiani became a nationally recognized internist for her work on the medical complications of eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders During the more than seven years that she's helped run the highest level of care in the country, providing definitive medical stabilization to critically ill patients with eating disorders, Dr. Gaudiani discovered that there are hardly any doctors who understand eating disorders. Even when people have a great mental health and nutritional outpatient team, they almost always lack a medical doctor in their community who has the expertise, time, and interest in providing superb care that motivates recovery and wellness. This may mean that patients have been seen by a physician who doesn't understand the nuances of an eating disorder, either from the emotional or the physical perspective. It may mean that eating disorder treatment professionals have no physician backup to support patients while they continue doing vital outpatient therapeutic work. It may mean that loved ones have not encountered a doctor who can provide families with the reassurance and expertise needed to diagnose, treat, and communicate clearly the medical complications associated with eating disorders. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani wants patients to be safe as they continue outpatient therapy, clinicians to feel supported as they do that therapy, and families to be clear about what's going on medically. Outline of the Episode: [01:28] It is inherent to the disease, not to the state the patient is actually in [05:22] Why Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani named her book, Sick Enough [10:01] Most eating disorders can't be measured [15:05] Doctors almost always approach weight wrong [21:31] The house is on fire – a metaphor [25:10] We need to treat eating disorders like any other disorder [30:03] Its important to keep naming what's wrong [35:39] A Powerful Motivator: An Individual's Own Goals and Values [40:06] Holding hope is sometimes scary [44:12] A list of your current self and your future ideal self Resources: Website: https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/team Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaudianiclinic/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456 Follow Meg McCabe and the Full and Thriving Podcast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meg_mccabe/ Follow Meg McCabe and the Full and Thriving Podcast on: Instagram (@Meg_McCabe) and (@The_RecoveryCollective) About our host, Meg: Meg is a CCI certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach and Founder of The Recovery Collective. She is the host of Full and Thriving: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast. Meg is now accepting 1:1 coaching clients and offers free consultations. Meg's website: www.meg-mccabe.com Join the Recovery Collective: https://recoverycollective.mykajabi.com

Dr Phillip Mehler, MD, CEDS Don't be afraid of IBS these are very real concerns  Trabecular bone score and DEXA together inform treatment  Eating disorders as Metabo-psychiatric illness (along with Dr. Bulik)  If you're in ER Medicine, you're seeing a good number of folx with EDs.  Patterns of the microbiome that predict weight gain.  Why patients can't hear and feel like they are talking in a tunnel, and what's going on in the olfactory area  “Atypical” AN = bradycardia very marked, refeeding hypophosphatemia is very real, a bone disease with rapid weight loss even though BMI is in a normal range.  Amenorrhea is common.  We can no longer applaud drastic forms of weight loss.  The focus at ACUTE includes IBS and cancer cachexia.  Angel Med Flight is a covered service for ACUTE Cross-reference Dr. Voss's episode on differentials. Bio:   Dr. Philip Mehler founded the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health and continues to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. He began his career at Denver Health more than 30 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine. He was Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for 10 years until he was promoted to its Medical Director, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. He is also the Glassman Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has conducted research into the optimal medical treatment of the most severe cases of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. Dr. Mehler has authored more than 500 scientific publications, including three textbooks published by Johns Hopkins University Press and with a fourth edition slated for release later this year. Dr. Mehler was the recipient of the Academy of Eating Disorders 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award, has been recognized among the “Best Doctors in America” for the past 22 years in a row, and was voted the “Top Internal Medicine physician in Denver” multiple times by 5280 Magazine. Dr. Mehler is a member and fellow of the Eating Disorders Research Society and the Academy of Eating Disorders, as well as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and serves as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Eating Disorders. He has lectured extensively on a national and international level as the leading medical expert on the topic of the medical complications of eating disorders.    Tour of ACUTE  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Dr Phillip Mehler, MD, CEDS HOPE becomes a reality with dedication and expert evidence-based care.   How to build hope into your medical practice.  Medical malnutrition looks different for eating disorders than for other illnesses.  ACUTE breaks all the rules of nutrition in the best ways possible – go RD's!  Myth's dispelled about how to treat severe hypoglycemia, about having a baby post-recovery, QTc elongation.  The heart, the liver, the bones – all things medical.  Cross-reference Dr. Voss's episode on differentials. Join us for more of Dr. Mehler next week as he discusses DEXA scans and reveals his new model to treat low-weight anorexia.  Bio:   Dr. Philip Mehler founded the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders & Severe Malnutrition at Denver Health and continues to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. He began his career at Denver Health more than 30 years ago and was formerly its Chief of Internal Medicine. He was Denver Health's Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for 10 years until he was promoted to its Medical Director, a position he held until his retirement in 2014. He is also the Glassman Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and has conducted research into the optimal medical treatment of the most severe cases of Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia. Dr. Mehler has authored more than 500 scientific publications, including three textbooks published by Johns Hopkins University Press and with a fourth edition slated for release later this year. Dr. Mehler was the recipient of the Academy of Eating Disorders 2012 Outstanding Clinician Award, has been recognized among the “Best Doctors in America” for the past 22 years in a row, and was voted the “Top Internal Medicine physician in Denver” multiple times by 5280 Magazine. Dr. Mehler is a member and fellow of the Eating Disorders Research Society and the Academy of Eating Disorders, as well as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and serves as the Senior Editor of The Journal of Eating Disorders. He has lectured extensively on a national and international level as the leading medical expert on the topic of the medical complications of eating disorders.    Tour of ACUTE    With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED gives us tangible take-homes to enhance our practices and to heal the medical complications of eating disorders.  Supervision for doctors is key - Doctors are not taught about their emotional contributions to the patient outcome,.and her approach using Narrative Medicine is evident. She shares her research about weight-inclusive medical care – spoiler – a weight-inclusive perspective is the ONLY thing to do because, in the final analysis, the best way to be well is to nourish throughout the day abundantly, adequately, rest, and move according to joy and interest. Finally, Healthism makes a LOT of assumptions so listen in to hear her approach!  Bio:  Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale.  Dr. Gaudiani has been a leader in the eating disorders field since 2008 and served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating.  The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education.  Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a current member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee, and is a former board member of iaedp. Dr. Gaudiani is one of a very small number of internal medicine physicians who are certified as an eating disorders expert. She is also a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, was released by Routledge in October 2018 and is available on Amazon. www.gaudianiclinic.com    With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

Nuggets from Dr. Laging: *What was super scary as a new physical therapist working with eating disorders *How to use touch medically and therapeutically  *What is a movement professional and what is intuitive movement *What makes exercise or movement dysfunctional *What does a common ED symptom like constipation have to do with physical therapy *https://www.safeexerciseateverystage.com/ Michelle Laging PT, DPT, CPPC, CEDS A Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Michelle is one of few eating disorder-sensitive and informed physical therapists.  She began her career as an inpatient physical therapist at Denver Health in 2008 and began to explore the integration of physical therapy services to individuals admitted to the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health.  It was here that Michelle cultivated her passion to provide excellent physical therapy care to this patient population by coordinating a mobility program and providing individual patient care for approximately 11 years.  Sensing the need for similar services in the outpatient world, Michelle created her private practice, Movement is Medicine Physical Therapy & Wellness, in January of 2019.  Here she blends her background as a yoga and fitness instructor with her physical therapy skills for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and education to encourage clients to participate in movement and “healthy” reconnection with the body.  Michelle has been published in The Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy and was a contributing text editor for Pathology: Implications for The Physical Therapist.  She is a member of iaedp™, an inconsistent member of the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association), and a member of the Global Pelvic Health Alliance (GPHAM).  She regularly lectures to the physical therapy students at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus to provide education on eating disorders and the importance of physical therapy care. She has completed training to become a pelvic health physical therapist and completed her certification as a pre and postnatal coach through Girls Gone Strong.  Throughout her career, Michelle has advocated for physical therapy to be a recognized profession in the field of eating disorders and, in February 2020, became the first physical therapist to become a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) through iaedp™… and hopeful to be among many other physical therapists to hold this designation soon! Michelle recognizes the intersection between dysfunctional exercise, disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and decreased connectedness with the body that can be common within all of us.  She continues to learn about pelvic health and is currently interested in training to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner through the great work of Peter Levine.  In her free time, she enjoys reading and learning ALL the things, participating in classes at her local gym, hiking 14'ers, cycling, and living life with her husband and 2 young kids. Contact Michelle: drmichellept@movement-medicine.com https://www.movementismedicine.com With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram  

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Dr. G is board Certified in Internal Medicine and has been a leader in the eating disorders field for over 10 years and served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At EverySize)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 32 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Dr. Gaudiani is one of a very small number of internal medicine physicians who is certified as an eating disorders expert. She is also a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, was released by Routledge in October 2018 and is available on Amazon. We discuss topics including: Whatever body you show up in you will be safe and cared for How Dr. G educates other doctors How weight inclusive care is the only care for all body shapes and sizes What is healthism? Decolonize medicine _____________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

ABOUT DR. GAUDIANI:Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, Dr. Gaudiani was one of the leaders of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. She left after serving as its Medical Director and as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides outpatient in-person and telemedicine medical care to patients of all genders with eating disorders and disordered eating and to those in recovery. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES®-informed/weight-inclusive provider that cares for people of all shapes and sizes. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a current member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani’s book Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders was published in 2018. Sick Enough offers patients, their families, and clinicians a comprehensive, accessible review of the medical issues that arise from eating disorders by bringing relatable case presentations and a scientifically sound, engaging style to the topic.On a personal note, Dr. Gaudiani is fluent in Spanish and speaks conversational Italian, loves hiking and spending time outdoors, is a voracious reader especially of young adult fantasy fiction, and lives with her wonderful husband and two daughters in Denver. CONNECT WITH DR GAUDIANI: • Visit the Gaudiani Clinic online to learn more about their eating disorder services• Learn about Dr. Gaudiani’s consulting for patients, professionals & organizations• View a list of Dr. Gaudiani’s training for professionals & agencies • Contact Dr. G. to request consulting services or to invite her to speak• Learn more about Dr. Gaudiani’s book Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders • Purchase a copy of Sick Enough on Amazon• Follow the Gaudiani Clinic on Facebook and Instagram• View Dr. Gaudiani’s video, blogs, and press • Listen to more of Dr. Gaudiani:- Dietitians Unplugged podcast- ED Matters podcast- It’s Not About the Food podcast- Listen to more podcasts featuring Dr. Gaudiani＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please consider leaving a review here. Thank you!Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Recovery Bites podcast? If so, please fill out our brief application form to start the process.

An enthusiast for movement, Michelle Laging became a fitness instructor and worked part-time for both 24-Hour Fitness and Curves in 2003. After shadowing a few Physical Therapists, it became obvious that this was the path she needed to pursue to fulfill her professional needs. Michelle graduated from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in 2008 as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and began her career at Denver Health Medical Center in the late fall of 2008. "My 10-years of experience in inpatient care at Denver Health has been robust and extremely rewarding.  Knit within the fabric of my experience on the orthopedic unit, medical-surgical units, and acute rehabilitation, was the development and delivery of Physical Therapy services to individuals with eating disorders.  The past 3-years were solely dedicated to the unique needs of these individuals admitted for medical stabilization at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders by Denver Health. As I reflect back on my wonderful experience at Denver Health, I can truly say that my work both on the ACUTE unit and the acute rehabilitation unit allowed me to live my dream to “make a difference in people’s lives”. So you know she's legit: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)University of Colorado at Denver (Aurora, CO) June 2005 – May 2008 Post-Baccalaureate Coursework (Physical Therapy Pre-Requisites) University of Colorado at Denver (Denver, CO)June 2003 – May 2005 Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) Ball State University (Muncie, IN)August 1992 – May 1997 Professional ExperienceHealthbreak Inc., State of Colorado Wellness Center (Denver, CO) Yoga InstructorOctober 2003 - January 2008 24Hour Fitness (Denver, CO) Group Exercise InstructorJune 2003 – April 2007 Davis Partnership Architects (Denver, CO) Landscape ArchitectJune 1997 - May 2005 Denver Health (Denver, CO)Staff Physical Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation Services November 2008 – May 2016 Eating Recovery Center (Denver, CO) PRN Physical TherapistOctober 2016 – May 2016 ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders by Denver Health (Denver, CO) Lead ACUTE Physical TherapistMay 2016 – February 2019PRN Physical Therapist March 2019 - present

In this episode, Mimi and Dr. Gaudiani talk about medical aspects of eating disorders and weight inclusive care for all. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani has been a leader in the eating disorders field since 2008 and served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES- (Health At Every Size®) informed provider and embraces treating and offering weight stigma- free primary care to people of all sizes. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers worldwide professional consultation, education, and supervision. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, and she is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs. She is a current member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders, the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee, and the Residential Eating Disorders Consortium Ethics Committee. Additionally, Dr. Gaudiani is a former board member of iaedp and is one of a very small number of internal medicine physicians who is certified as an eating disorders expert. She is also a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders. Dr. Gaudiani's first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, was released by Routledge in October 2018 and is available on Amazon. Gaudiani Family Ricotta Filling From a recipe for Cassata alla Siciliana from Meem 1 large or two small containers whole milk ricotta 3 oz cream cheese ½ cup confectioner's sugar ½ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp almond extract Whir together until smooth (Cuisinart or mixer) Add plenty of cinnamon to taste ½-1 cup mini semi-sweet morsels hand-stirred in Eat immediately, or chill and eat, or stuff into cannoli shells and eat Great with biscotti and clementines and coffee

Episode: "Iron Deficiency in Athletes"   Welcome to  the #RunPainFree Podcast.   In this episode, Jessica Leggio, COACH preludes her Marathon Training Summit  interview presentation with Dr. Elissa Rosen on The importance of Iron for athletes .   So if you want to know What Iron is, the role of it plays biologically, and its importance to endurance athletes, tune in now!   In this episode, you'll discover: Episode Title: "Iron Deficiency In Athletes" * What is Iron. * Why we need it as humans. * Plants VS Animal iron - and do they equate * Low Iron, Anemia, Iron Deficient explained * Effects of Iron deficiency   About Dr. Elissa Rosen Dr. Elissa Rosen is an expert in Iron Deficiency in Long Distance Runners whose accomplishments include: * *Elissa Rosen, MD, CEDS-S is a board certified Internal Medicine * *Assistant Medical Director of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, a nationwide referral center * That provides medical stabilization for those with severe, life-threatening medical * Complications due to eating disorders. * *Dr. Rosen is one of a handful of internal medicine physicians in the country * With the designation of Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S) given by * The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). As an avid outdoors * Enthusiast and runner herself, she has enjoyed working with athletes of all levels who may * Be struggling with disordered eating, eating disorders, or relative energy deficiency in * Sports (RED-S). * *Runner   More Information Learn more about how you can improve your results with Iron Deficiency in Long Distance Runners with www.marathontrainingsummit.com #RunPainFree Nutritional Program   Thanks for Tuning In! Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!   If you enjoyed this episode on The importance of Iron for Athletes, please share it with your friends by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "#RunPainFree Podcast!"   And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.   Please leave a review right now   Thanks for listening!

Weight stigma is harmful to human health at all sizes. The medical community upholds weight stigma and harms the very people they should be helping by weighing patients without informed consent, blaming weight on non weight related concerns like earaches and wrist pain, and recommending weight loss based on the unscientific BMI measurement. Medicine must work from the inside out to eradicate the problems they have perpetuated. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani author of the book Sick Enough has made weight inclusive medical care a priority at her Denver based telemedicine clinic and she shares her ideas for why doctors must act to eradicate weight stigma on this episode. --- About Dr Gaudiani Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani has been a leader in the eating disorders field for over 10 years and served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 25 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education. Website | Sick Enough book | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook --- Get the Body Kindness book It's available wherever books and audiobooks are sold. Read reviews on Amazon and pick up your copy today! Order signed copies and bulk discounts here! --- Donate to support the show Thanks to our generous supporters! We're working toward our goal to fund the full season. Can you donate? Please visit our Go Fund Me page. --- Get started with Body Kindness Sign up to get started for free and stay up to date on the latest offerings --- Become a client Check out BodyKindnessBook.com/breakthrough for the latest groups and individual support sessions --- Subscribe to the podcastWe're on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify and iHeartRadio. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! Have a show idea or guest recommendation? E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. --- Join the Facebook groupContinue the episode conversations with the hosts, guests, and fellow listeners on the Body Kindness Facebook group. See you there! Nothing in this podcast is meant to provide medical diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Individuals should consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical advice and answers to personal health questions.

  By day I am a doctor, by night I am getting my hands-on any outdoor adventure. Saw a gap in the care of the health of the female athlete. Found she was able to blend her experience with medical complication secondary to disorder and issues seen within athletic population specifically female athlete. Trying to change the culture of amenorrhea being a natural consequence. The loss of a menstrual cycle is a RED flag! For every year without a menstrual cycle, you can lose 2% bone density Debunks why birth control is not beneficial at protecting or rebuilding bone. Is this an athlete with a good strong heart or an athlete under fueling causing a “starved” heart? Feels there has been a great effort to get the word out on RED-S Under fueling in sport doesn’t just happen in females. Only 37% of physicians in a survey could identify the components of the female athlete triad. In any medical system many times you have to advocate for yourself.     Where you can find Dr. Rosen: So you know she is legit:   Dr. Rosen is a board certified in internal medicine and eating disorders expert physician at the Gaudiani Clinic. Dr. Rosen is the former assistant medical director of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health and has trained and worked with Dr. Gaudiani for over five years. She is excited to expand her care to outpatient medicine and get to know her patients over a longer course of time. Dr. Rosen graduated summa cum laude from Wake Forest University and attended medical school at the University of Florida where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She moved to Colorado to complete her internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine where she has been an assistant professor for the past six years. While at ACUTE, Dr. Rosen was honored with numerous awards in recognition of her compassionate medical care, collaboration, and mentorship. Additionally, she contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications, blogs, and presentations. Dr. Rosen is recognized as a certified eating disorders specialist (CEDS) by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and joins Dr. Gaudiani as one of a very small number of internal medicine physicians with this distinction. Dr. Rosen is also a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), the Society of Hospital Medicine, and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Rosen is passionate about working with recreational and professional athletes with eating disorders or disordered eating and exploring all aspects of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S, formerly known as Female Athlete Triad). In conjunction with working with athletes, Dr. Rosen enjoys treating bone density health issues such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, in addition to working with individuals with regard to their reproductive health. Dr. Rosen recognizes having a doctor with eating disorders expertise is far too uncommon and is excited to be an advocate for patients who are often misunderstood or not heard in the outpatient medical world. In her spare time, Dr. Rosen loves being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with her husband and dog, Archie.

Physician and eating disorder specialist Jennifer Gaudiani joins us to discuss how healthcare professionals are doing harm by perpetuating diet culture, why people with eating disorders are often missed in our medical system, medical outcomes she has seen in some of her patients who have adopted Health At Every Size®, the role of social justice and acknowledging privilege in our work, and so much more! Plus, Christy answers a listener question about whether it’s a contradiction to be an eating-disorder treatment provider who also does bodybuilding and fitness competitions. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder/Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency/chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, she was one of the leaders of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. She left after serving as its Medical Director to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides expert in-person and nationwide telemedicine outpatient medical care to patients of all genders with eating disorders/disordered eating and to those in recovery. The Clinic is a HAES-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. Through a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach, the Clinic cares for the whole person, in the context of their values. She has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs and is a current member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani is one of very few outpatient internists who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation. She is also a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders. Find her online at GaudianiClinic.com. This episode of Food Psych is brought to you by Paribus. Go to GetParibus.com to start saving money when you shop online. This episode is also brought to you by MasterClass. Learn from the best in the world with MasterClass at MasterClass.com/foodpsych This episode is also brought to you by TomboyX. Go to TomboyX.com/foodpsych and check out their special bundles and pack pricing. Food Psych listeners will also get an extra 15% off with the code FOODPSYCH! Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, to start your intuitive eating journey. If you're ready to give up dieting once and for all, join Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course! Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions. To learn more about Food Psych and get full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych.

Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, Founder of the Gaudiani Clinic, an internist, joins us to discuss eating disorders and pregnancy. We talked about: What happens when you have an eating disorder before you become pregnancy How EDs affect fertility Eating disorders and perinatal concerns How parts of pregnancy can be triggering Eating disorders and postpartum concerns Parenting and Mothering while still working on recovery Get your copy of Dr. Anderson’s book, Recover Your Perspective, on Amazon.com! Get a signed paperback on my website. This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS.  Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host.  She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP).  She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.  Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast and for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS.  Interested?  Email for more info: podcast@eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com.  Follow Dr. Anderson’s work here: Facebook.com/DrAndersonAuthor Facebook.com/DrJaneanAnderson Twitter.com/DrJanean Get emails about Dr. Anderson’s writing and other happenings at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com Guest bio: Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, she was one of the leaders of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health. She left as its Medical Director to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides superb outpatient medical care to patients of all genders with eating disorders and disordered eating and to those in recovery. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. Through a collaborative, communicative, multi-disciplinary approach, the Clinic cares for the whole person, in the context of their values. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, and is a former board member of iaedp (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals). Dr. Gaudiani is one of very few outpatient internists in the US who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation and is also a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders. www.GaudianiClinic.com This podcast is sponsored by 'Ai Pono Maui.  'Ai Pono is led by internationally renowned expert on eating disorders, Dr. Anita Johnston.  Located in a home-like oceanfront facility in beautiful Maui, Hawaii, Ai Pono offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders.  Visit aiponomaui.com This podcast is sponsored by EDCare.  EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001.  CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan.  Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher.  EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or (866) 771-0861

  Dr. G’s treatment philosophy for her clients and self: Here were some questions we were dying to ask and hope you feel are answered on the podcast! “Treat the whole person in the context of their values” “Treat mind/body as one and avoid labeling of diagnosis” Align your energy with your values A constant need to keep going, despite recharging of the battery Is your recharging contingent on your “checkbox” list “What happens to the body when the soul is denied adequately recharging chronically?”   Words of Wisdom for those that are only givers and never takers: The old adage ‘To those whom much is given, much is expected’ Self-care can be misguiding accomplishment driven Those that deny self-care, may need it the most!   Fun Facts about Dr. G: G was an English major and this is one of her favorite lines from a quote: Maybe at least, being but a broken man I must be satisfied with my heart Did you know Dr. G is a big young adult fiction fantasy lover?   Where you can find Dr. G: http://www.gaudianiclinic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/gaudianiclinic/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaudianimd https://www.instagram.com/gaudianiclinic/ https://twitter.com/gaudianiclinic     So you know she is legit: Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, she was one of the leaders of the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, the nation’s top medical stabilization center for adults with eating disorders who are too medically compromised to receive care in a mental health setting. She left as its Medical Director to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides superb outpatient medical care to patients of all genders with eating disorders and disordered eating and to those in recovery. The Gaudiani Clinic embraces treating people of all shapes and sizes. Through a collaborative, communicative, multi-disciplinary approach, the Clinic cares for the whole person, in the context of their values. Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, and sits on the board of IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) as the only internist. Dr. Gaudiani is one of very few outpatient internists in the US who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation and is also a Fellow in the Academy for Eating Disorders.        

On this episode of the podcast, national and internationally leading physician, Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, joins us to talk about medical complications of eating disorders. Dr. Gaudiani and I talk about: -Dr. Gaudiani’s passion for treating eating disorders -The role of physicians and internists in eating disorder treatment -Common mistakes physicians make -Medical problems from malnutrition, weight loss, and ED symptoms -How eating disorders force your body into dangerous life-saving measures -How eating disorders can be deadly -Why lab results may not give the full picture of what the ED is doing to your health -Weight and BMI -Differences between weight and wellness Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. From 2008 to 2016, she was one of the leaders of ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at Denver Health, the nation’s top medical stabilization center for adults with eating disorders who are too medically compromised to receive care in a mental health setting. She left as its Medical Director to found the Gaudiani Clinic, which provides superb outpatient medical care to patients with eating disorders and disordered eating, of all shapes and sizes. Through a collaborative, communicative, multi-disciplinary approach, the Clinic cares for the whole person, in the context of their values. She has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, and sits on the board of IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) as the only internist. Dr. Gaudiani is one of the very few outpatient internists in the US who carries the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation. To learn more about The Gaudiani Clinic or Dr. Gaudiani visit www.GaudianiClinic.com This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders. Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast. To learn more, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by 'Ai Pono Maui.  'Ai Pono is led by internationally renowned expert on eating disorders, Dr. Anita Johnston.  Located in a home-like ocean front facility in beautiful Maui, Hawaii, Ai Pono offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders.  Visit aiponomaui.com This podcast is sponsored by EDCare.  EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001.  CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan.  Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher.  EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or (866) 771-0861