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On this week's episode I am super excited to be introducing you to our next special guest Psychologist, Author, Co- Founder and Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Anita Johnston. As an International Speaker, someone with a PhD, a Supervisor and an Eating Disorder Professional Anita has been able to make a tremendous impact in the space of eating disorders. She has worked in treatment of disordered eating for over 35 years where she has been able to support various clients with difficulties with food and body. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs which includes an ocean- front residential program in Maui. She is the author of the best-selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co- creator of the Light of the Moon Café, a series of online interactive courses, workshops, and women's support circles. Over the years Anita has also run various retreats, international conferences, University trainings, written articles, and academic publications.  A little bit about Anita's story into the eating disorder space, in the 1980's while supervising a psychology doctoral student who was studying the incidence of eating disorders in Hawaii, it became apparent to Anita that there was a big problem in the area of eating disorders with no resources available whatsoever. Back then it was also a common theory that trauma led to eating disorders however, through experience Anita learned that there were not always common themes of trauma but instead individual stories. This was also a time when Bulimia had just become diagnosable, and Binge Eating Disorder had not yet been recognised. It was around this time, along with two other women that Anita then founded the Anorexia & Bulimia Centre of Hawaii becoming a Co-founder & Director of the Centre in 1982. Creating a space for women to travel from all over the world in order to receive treatment for disordered eating and body image concerns in beautiful Hawaii. On today's episode Anita will be speaking about the use of storytelling and Metaphor as a way to heal body image. As Anita brings up the discussion around food, eating, the self and how we live our lives in our bodies. A conversation that hopes to bring healing to people's perceptions around body image and opens the doorways for people to look at themselves from a different light. So please on that note, welcome our next lovely guest, Anita!   Podcast summary: 1.  Body sense vs body image 2.  Surfing your feelings 3. Looking at the inner critic 4. Focusing on the experience of being in your body 5. Getting to the root cause of negative body image     Links to Dr. Anita Johnston Website for Anita:  https://dranitajohnston.com/ The Light of the Moon Café and where to learn more about disordered eating and metaphor with a free PDF!: https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ Podcast: Mom Genes the podcast Links to Anita's book: ‘Eating in the Light of the Moon: https://dranitajohnston.com/eating-in-the-light-of-the-moon/ Instagram's: @dranitajohnston, @lightofthemooncafe & @aiponohawaii   Links from the episode: BodyMatters Australasia Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://bodymatters.com.au/⁠⁠⁠ BodyMatters Instagram: @bodymattersau Butterfly Foundation Helpline: Call their National Helpline on ⁠⁠⁠1800 33 4673⁠⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠⁠chat online⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠email

As we close out this year, we are revisiting a fan-favorite and incredibly healing conversation with Dr. Anita Johnston. Listen in as we discuss the magic of metaphors and story-telling in ED recovery, and how we can return home to our authentic selves to find lasting freedom from food restriction and body dissatisfaction. Abbie and Anita discuss why highly intuitive and deeply feeling people tend to be most vulnerable to eating disorders, and how to use those gifts as superpowers. Topics covered: How being highly sensitive impacts disordered eating and healing The safety and security that EDs can provide Anita's childhood in Guam and how that shaped her experience with food, body, and herself Our illusion of control in having an eating disorder Storytelling and metaphor in ED treatment The importance of language in recovery and healing  Disordered eating thoughts and behaviors as a coping mechanism and distraction Following our joy and authenticity to freedom from diet culture Emotional literacy and boundaries Why those who suffer from EDs are the ones that the world needs most Mothering energy versus fathering energy Reparenting ourselves The most essential tools for healing   About Dr. Anita Johnston: Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years. She is the author of the best selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with out-patient programs on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui. Find Anita on Instagram: @dranitajohnston   Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie's website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com   Support the show: Enjoying this podcast? Please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, community engagement, and access to "Ask Abbie" at Patreon.com/fullplate   Transcripts: If you're looking for transcripts, you can find those on Abbie's website, www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/podcast    Social media: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness   Group program: Looking for more support and concrete steps to take to heal your relationship with food and your body? Apply for Abbie's next 10-week group program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching   Group membership: Already been at this anti-diet culture thing for a while, but want community and continued learning? Apply for Abbie's monthly membership: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/circle-monthly-group    Podcast Cover Photography by Anya McInroy Podcast Editing by Brian Walters This podcast is ad-free and support comes from our Patrons on Patreon: Patreon.com/fullplate  

Do you have anxiety? If you do then check out Kate's podcast called "Anxiety Hacks" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026782/shareAs the fireside warms, Kate chats again with the incredibly inspiring Anita Johnson to teach us the Feminine Principles in relation to eating disorders. Be warned it's fascinating!She is an international speak, author, and eating disorder professional. Anita holds a Ph.D., and is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, she has been working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years.She is the author of the best-selling book, “Eating in the Light of the Moon” and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She Developed Hawaii's first in-patient eating disorders program in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with outpatient programs on Oahu and Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui.Kate is the author of Bulimia Sucks! It is an inspiring, practical book written to empower people to break through the barriers stopping them from taking that first step to freedom from bulimia. With astounding new approaches and techniques, to learn how to reprogram their mind to freedom.                                  ********************* ANNOUNCEMENTS ********************Kates's new book  “Anxiety Hacks” Proven Techniques, Tools and Tips to Calmness is out now as an audiobook and it's on all the major platforms.              BULIMIA SUCKS! AUDIOBOOK  HAS ALSO LAUNCHED ON AMAZON, AUDIBLE, AND ITUNES.Kate felt very passionate about narrating the book herself. With her spiritedness for helping others and the subject of bulimia deeply cushioned within her heart. She felt incredibly enthusiastic about the importance of the delicate nurturing and guiding, no one could explain it like she felt it needed explaining.If you would like a free copy of this email Kate at: katehudsonhall@gmail.com and she will send you the free code.Connect with Anita:Website: https://dranitajohnston.com/about/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dranitajohnstonphdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAnitaJ Support the showReach out to Kate at:For all Kate's links: https://linktr.ee/katehudsonhallWebsite: katehudson-hall.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BulimiaSuckIG: https://www.instagram.com/katehudsonhall/Email: katehudsonhall@gmail.com

 Do you have anxiety? If you do then check out Kate's podcast called "Anxiety Hacks" https://www.buzzsprout.com/2026782/share Oh, this cozy warm fireside chat Kate speaks with the incredibly inspiring Anita Johnson.She is an international speaker, author, and eating disorder professional. Anita holds a Ph.D., and is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, she has been working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years.She is the author of the best-selling book, “Eating in the Light of the Moon” and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She developed Hawaii's first in-patient eating disorders program in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with outpatient programs on Oahu and Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui.                                                         ****************** ANNOUNCEMENTS ********************Kates's new book is out now on Amazon.                                                                     “Anxiety Hacks”                                      Proven Techniques, Tools and Tips to Calmness In this conversational and life-changing book, anxiety psychotherapist Kate Hudson-Hall will teach you step by step the techniques, tools, and tips taught to thousands of her anxiety clients. Finally, overcome your fears and anxieties and enjoy a healthy, happy life.  You will learn how to:  •          Take yourself from being completely overwhelmed by your anxiety to showing you easy ways you can learn to cope with your anxiety behaviors and instantly calm yourself, some, in less than 90 seconds. •      Create your own toolbox to manage your stress, worry and anxiety that work. •        Improve your life with the support of the FREE companion course containing downloadable worksheets and bonus videos of Kate demonstrating each powerful strategy revealed throughout the book.  If you or someone you know is struggling with Anxiety, Worry, or Panic Attacks? Then this anxiety book is full of proven, tried, and tested strategies that can help with anxiety, and start to work immediately. Link to all of Kate's books:https://linktr.ee/katehudsonhallbooksConnect with Anita:Website: https://dranitajohnston.com/about/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dranitajohnstonphdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAnitaJ Support the showReach out to Kate at:For all Kate's links: https://linktr.ee/katehudsonhallWebsite: katehudson-hall.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BulimiaSuckIG: https://www.instagram.com/katehudsonhall/Email: katehudsonhall@gmail.com

Episode 34: Dr. Anita Johnston joins me to discuss the root cause of disordered eating and how to heal through story and metaphor. I struggled with an eating disorder in high school. I couldn't afford therapy then and felt ashamed about asking for help. I felt like I should know better. So I spent my free time alone in the library, educating myself about healing and food's role in my life. I slowly untangled the knot inside me and went into complete remission. It was nice to chat openly about my shadow with Dr. Johnston. She is a wealth of information and offers skilled guidance to those who seek it. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages.She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online resource with interactive and self-study courses for women around the world.A pioneer in the field of eating psychology for over thirty-five years, she is currently the Founder and Executive Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii*, which has a residential eating disorder treatment program on Maui.Dr. Johnston provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops internationally. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating and body image.You can find her at:Dr. Anita Johnston:https://dranitajohnston.com/FB/IG@dranitajohnstonInterested in my LIVE group course? Registration closes June 26th 2023. Next group course will start Jan 2024. More info here. https://www.youregreat.com/join-the-bean-protocol

Did you know that your inner child has an inner mom and dad, too?!   Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a depth psychologist, eating psychology pioneer, and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online platform that offers resources, information, and support for women around the world.   She has been working in the field of eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Founder and Executive Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii residential eating disorder program in Maui.    We talk with Anita about: How to work through bad body image moments How to address different types of hunger Your inner child has a mother and father too    Find her on IG @dranitajohnston or visit her website www. lightofthemooncafe.com www.dranitajohnston.com   This podcast is sponsored by GreenPan. Head to GreenPan.us and use promo code FORK and you'll receive 30% off your entire order plus free shipping on orders over $99.  

You won't want to miss this incredibly healing conversation. Dr. Anita Johnston joins Abbie to discuss the magic of metaphors and story-telling in ED recovery, and how we can return home to our authentic selves to find freedom. They discuss why highly intuitive and deeply feeling people tend to be most vulnerable to eating disorders, and how to use those gifts as superpowers in recovery. Topics covered: How being highly sensitive impacts disordered eating and healing The safety and security that EDs can provide Anita's childhood in Guam and how that shaped her experience with food, body, and herself Our illusion of control in having an eating disorder Storytelling and metaphor in ED treatment Language of recovery and healing Disordered eating thoughts and behaviors as a coping mechanism and distraction Following our joy and authenticity to freedom from diet culture Emotional literacy and boundaries Why those who suffer from EDs are the ones that the world needs most Mothering energy and how to provide that to ourselves Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years. She is the author of the best selling book, Eating in the Light of the Moon and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with out-patient programs on Oahu and the Big Island of Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui. Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you're looking for those, head over to Patreon.  Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast  Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness  Abbie's website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com Light of the Moon Cafe: https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ Anita's website: https://dranitajohnston.com/ Find Anita on Instagram: @dranitajohnston  

Today, it is a great honor to host Dr. Anita Johnston on SATIATE.  Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CED-S, is a depth psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages. She has been working in the field of women's issues, eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Founder and Executive Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii, an eating disorders residential treatment program in Maui. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an online workbook and support circle for Eating in the Light of the Moon, providing self-study and interactive courses for women from around the world. Dr. Johnston provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops internationally. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise, and body image. Not only is she an absolute treasure, doing incredible work in the world (you'll know what I mean when you hear her strong and wise voice), she also takes some time to share some of her favorite myths and stories with us, those she uses in her work helping women heal their relationship to food and body. LISTEN AND HEAR: ~ What it was like growing up in the matriarchal society of Guam for her entire childhood, and how matriarchal society deeply influenced her work. ~ The ways in which universal body image messaging in our culture has been delivered up in such a raw and vulnerable way, leaving so many women with struggle and strife. ~ How each of us uncovers what we can relate to within age old myth, folktale, and story, based on our own experiences, stories and struggles. ~ A real life story telling by Dr. Anita Johnston that you don't want to miss.  ~ How sharing our own stories (when we are ready) can be so healing and even become someone else's survival guide. We could all use a little extra TLC these days. Get comfy, sit back and listen to these stories as food for your soul and your own path to wholeness. This is absolutely one of my favorite SATIATE episodes to date, and wow!  I cannot wait for you to listen. You can find her at: Dr. Anita Johnston: https://dranitajohnston.com/ FB/IG@dranitajohnston Light of the Moon Cafe: https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ FB/IG: @lightofthemooncafe Ai Pono: https://www.aipono.com/ FB/IG: @aiponohawaii [Pronunciation note: ‘Ai Pono sounds like iphone, but instead of phone you say pono (oh no with a p)] Sue Van Raes: www.bouldernutrition.com/ Boulder Nutrition Retreats: www.bouldernutrition.com/retreats Follow Me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bouldernutrition/

I am thrilled to interview my friend and colleague Anita Johnston, Ph.D. She is a psychologist, storyteller, eating psychology pioneer, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in seven languages. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive online women's circle, book club or “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. She has been working in the field of women's issues, eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu. And she is the Executive Director of Eating Disorder Programs for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville. We discuss topics including: Being a trained story teller Patterns in other aspects of life related to food The theme of scarcity Tuning into our clients language Invite people to use their “superpower” ________________________________ This episode is sponsored by my ClearStep. ClearStep is on a mission to revolutionize care for clients suffering from eating disorders. They do this by finding a simple, anxiety-free virtual experience for clients and families. Their numberless scales are the first HIPPA compliant solution to provide a blind weigh-in for clients and seamless access to the data for clinicians.    If you go onto their website www.myclearstep.com and type in the promo code “theeatingdisordertrap” to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of a ClearStep numberless scale ________________________________ 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.

Dr. Anita Johnston is a Psychologist, Storyteller, Educator and Author of “Eating in the light of the Moon,” a beautiful book available in 7 languages that uses storytelling, myths and metaphors to help women transform their relationships with food. Anita has been working in the field of eating disorders since the early 1980s, and is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii, a Treatment Center for eating disorders on the island of Maui. In this podcast, we talk about how Anita started treating Eating Disorders Treatment in the early 1980s, and how she uses the language of metaphor in the work she does. We also talk about the ways people can cope with chaos by using food in disordered ways. Anita tells several stories, and also gives us some wisdom about ways to move from chaos and disorder, and back to order again. Introduction to Anita Johnston “Metaphor is how you use one thing to describe another.” The language of metaphor is pictures and storytelling to describe what eating disorders are and how to treat them “It's using the right hemisphere of the brain” to understand Eating Disorders • The left hemisphere = helps you see the trees • The right hemisphere = forest • We see the same things, just from a different view • Our culture has reared us to use mostly the left side of our brain, and that's how the Eating Disordered Brain gets hijacked! When you listen to a story, time is no longer linear! • “Anita's Story,” growing up in Guam influenced her way of thinking • Multi-cultural, indigenous, storytelling has taught her right and wrong • Not good-bad-right-or-wrong…just different! How Anita got started In the early 1980s, she had an interest in women's experiences, and eventually an interest in psychology, and in disordered eating. Remember Karen Carpenter? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyXil9JPn9c Her body of work: • Why is it women and girls? • Why is it a struggle about food and body? • “I decided to listen to their stories and figure out what was going on.” The Emperor's new clothes (Story time with Anita!) Internal and External Chaos “Chaos happens when we disconnect from our authentic self.” We disconnect because we were taught to do so (to survive) Using food to get to peace / regulate when things get chaotic is natural! However, it becomes problematic when food is the only way we know to regulate. It is necessary to learn other ways of coping with chaos. Disorder happens…with chaos We go to disordered eating when we are seeking order outside of ourselves, and not letting it all in! (A lack of receptivity) (An inner experience is lacking) We are taught NOT to tune in to receive…to NOT attune to the energy we receive Example: When there is overeating, there may be “never enough” time, care When we judge ourselves, it is not helpful Those who pick up on the energetic vibes of the universe are highly attuned This is a good opportunity for those “highly attuned” individuals to reflect on possibilities other than “There is something wrong with me.” Resources and Story Time: Be a mindful consumer of news, and explore https://www.positive.news/ Go into the storm cellar when disaster strikes – What is stable? Nothing new comes out of the “status quo.” It always comes out of chaos “If you want to have something new, you have to make friends with chaos” Angelise Arrien: “And that's a story that doesn't need to happen.” Mark Twain: “I've had a lot of horrible experiences in my life, and, it's a good thing most of them have never happened.” The images we create in our mind's eye will be our superpower Worry is a good imagination…creativity. Once you realize this, you can work with it! Visit Anita and see all she has created at the links below: Website: https://dranitajohnston.com/ • Individual Sessions • Workshops and Retreats • Speaking and Trainings Light of the Moon Café: http://lightofthemooncafe.com/ Workbook Interactive online circle...

As the fireside warms, Kate chats again with the incredibly inspiring Anita Johnson to teach us the Feminine Principles in relation to eating disorders. Be warned it's fascinating! She is an international speak, author, and eating disorder professional. Anita holds a Ph.D., and is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, she has been working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years.She is the author of the best-selling book, “Eating in the Light of the Moon” and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She Developed Hawaii's first in-patient eating disorders program in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with outpatient programs on Oahu and Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui.Kate is the author of Bulimia Sucks! It is an inspiring, practical book written to empower people to break through the barriers stopping them from taking that first step to freedom from bulimia. With astounding new approaches and techniques, to learn how to reprogram their mind to freedom.                                  ********************* ANNOUNCEMENTS ********************                                                                           WE HAVE RECENTLY LAUNCHED PATREONIt's so exciting as we have launched with Patreon. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in my podcast and work to see new exclusive content and updates before anyone else. By contributing as little as $5 per month, patrons will enable me to dedicate more of my time to creating by helping cover the many costs incurred from my podcast. Link below.BULIMIA SUCKS! AUDIOBOOK  HAS ALSO LAUNCHED ON AMAZON, AUDIBLE, AND ITUNES.Kate felt very passionate about narrating the book herself. With her spiritedness for helping others and the subject of bulimia deeply cushioned within her heart. She felt incredibly enthusiastic about the importance of the delicate nurturing and guiding, no one could explain it like she felt it needed explaining.If you would like a free copy of this email Kate at: katehudsonhall@gmail.com and she will send you the free code.Reach out to Kate at:Bulimia Sucks book: https://amzn.to/3ycH4CNWebsite:  www.bulimiasucks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BulimiaSuckIG: https://www.instagram.com/katehudsonhall/Reach out to Anita: Website: https://dranitajohnston.com/about/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dranitajohnstonphdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAnitaJ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bulimiasucks)

Oh, this cozy warm fireside chat Kate speaks with the incredibly inspiring Anita Johnson.She is an international speak, author, and eating disorder professional. Anita holds a Ph.D., and is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, she has been working in the field of women's issues and eating disorders for over 35 years.She is the author of the best-selling book, “Eating in the Light of the Moon” and co-creator of the Light of the Moon Cafe, a series of online interactive courses and women's support circles, and Soul Hunger workshops. She Developed Hawaii's first in-patient eating disorders program in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii eating disorder programs with outpatient programs on Oahu and Hawaii, and an ocean-front residential program on Maui.Kate is the author of Bulimia Sucks! It is an inspiring, practical book written to empower people to break through the barriers stopping them from taking that first step to freedom from bulimia. With astounding new approaches and techniques, to learn how to reprogram their mind to freedom.                                  ********************* ANNOUNCEMENTS ********************                                                                               JUST  LAUNCHEDWE HAVE RECENTLY LAUNCHED PATREONIt's so exciting as we have launched with Patreon. If you aren't familiar with Patreon, it's an easy way for those interested in my podcast and work to see new exclusive content and updates before anyone else. By contributing as little as $5 per month, patrons will enable me to dedicate more of my time to creating by helping cover the many costs incurred from my podcast. Link below.BULIMIA SUCKS! AUDIOBOOK  HAS ALSO LAUNCHED ON AMAZON, AUDIBLE, AND ITUNES.Kate felt very passionate about narrating the book herself. With her spiritedness for helping others and the subject of bulimia deeply cushioned within her heart. She felt incredibly enthusiastic about the importance of the delicate nurturing and guiding, no one could explain it like she felt it needed explaining.If you would like a free copy of this email Kate at: katehudsonhall@gmail.com and she will send you the free code.Reach out to Kate at:Bulimia Sucks book: https://amzn.to/3ycH4CNWebsite:  www.bulimiasucks.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BulimiaSuckIG: https://www.instagram.com/katehudsonhall/Connect with Anita:Website: https://dranitajohnston.com/about/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dranitajohnstonphdTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrAnitaJ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bulimiasucks)

— “Eating disorder recovery is the journey home to your true self.” Valeria Teles interviews Dr. Anita Johnston — the author of “Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling”. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a psychologist, storyteller and author. Her book “Eating in the Light of the Moon” has been published in seven languages. She has been working in the field of women's issues, eating difficulties, and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu.  And she is the Executive Director of Eating Disorder Programs for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive online women's circle, book club or “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston, a certified eating disorder specialist, provides virtual individual consultations, trainings, and conducts workshops around the world.  She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise, and body image. Learn more about Dr. Anita Johnston and her work please, visit: https://dranitajohnston.com/ — https://lightofthemooncafe.com/ and https://www.aipono.com/   — This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well. 

Come join us for another AWTR episode featuring Dr. Anita Johnston! Very few individuals who struggle with food, eating, and negative body image understand that there is meaning – often profound meaning – to their struggle. The post AWTR Show #798: Ai Pono Hawaii Eating Disorder Treatment Program first appeared on Army Wife Network.

Anita Johnston, Ph. D. is a psychologist, a storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in 7 languages. She is the co-creator if the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive online women’s circle, book club or ‘workbook’ for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr Johnston has been working in the field of eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of Ai Pono Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatients eating disorder programs in Honolulu. And she is the Executive Director of Eating Disorder Programs for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville. Anita provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops around the world. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical phycologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise and body image. On todays podcast Anita and Nicolette discus different kinds of eating difficulties people suffer, how you are not broken or stupid if these difficulties are effecting you, the meaning behind what kind if foods you are or are not eating and the difference between authenticity and attachment. We are not taught to deal with our emotions and so Anita will help you learn the skills you need to help you give yourself what you need to keep energy in motion, including creating an inner mother so that eating difficulties have no place. Find Anita’s free guide here - www.lightofthemooncafe.com/erh Find Anita at Dr Anita Johnston : www.dranitajohnston.com, FB & Insta: @dranitajohnston Light of the Moon Café: www.lightofthemooncafe.com, FB & Insta: @lightofthemooncafe Ai Pono: www.aipono.com, FB & Insta: @aiponohawaii Discussed on the PODCAST: Book - Eating in the Light of the Moon, Anita Johnston - https://www.amazon.ca/Eating-Light-Moon-Relationship-Storytelling/dp/0936077360 The Karen Carpenter Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wNxaw5j428 Nonviolent Communication -  Marshall Rosenberg - https://www.cnvc.org/ If you are currently battling a Chronic Degenerative Disease, Nicolette is doing one on one consultations again. Go to www.nicolettericher.com to set up an appointment today! Our 22M Bike tour is still happening once the world returns to its new normal. Find out more about and support our 22 Million Campaign here - http://www.richerhealth.ca/ Want to improve your health… Click here to access our FREE resources so you can live your best life! https://nicolettericher.com/free-stuff Find out ways you can work with Nicolette to improve your health here: https://nicolettericher.com/work-with-me Join Nicolette at one of her retreats https://richerhealthretreatcentre.com/ Find out more about our non-profit society Sea to Sky Thrivers - https://seatoskythrivers.com/ Want to know more about Nicolette’s Green Moustache Café’s https://www.greenmoustache.com/ Sign up for the Eat Real to Heal Online Course - https://nicolettericher.com/eat-real-to-heal Buy the Eat Real to Heal Book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Eat-Real-Heal-Medicine-Arthritis/dp/163353782X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1567629190&sr=8-1

In this episode, I interview Dr. Anita Johnston, author of one of my all-time favorite eating disorder recovery books, Eating in The Light of The Moon. We talk extensively about how our relationship with food can give us clues as to what we each need in order to heal. As an Eating Psychology Expert, she walks us through the difference between physical & emotional hunger and what we need to do to address all of our needs. Using metaphors and storytelling, Dr. Johnston brings a new perspective to the podcast. We also explore the Masculine & Feminine energies (not to be confused with gender) in our culture and why that is a huge contributing factor for the rampant nature of Diet Culture. Take the Quiz: The Light of the Moon Cafe Free gift: Food & Metaphor Quiz lightofthemooncafe.com/ck Learn more about Anita: Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in six languages. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive online women’s circle, book club or “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston has been working in the field of eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu. And she is the Executive Director of Eating Disorder Programs for the Integrative Life Center in Nashville. She provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops around the world. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise, and body image. Find Cara @caraskitchen www.caraskitchen.net --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to episode 177 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Anita Johnson. In this episode, she speaks with me about the issues of body shame, how it affects people’s lives and learning to change your relationship with your body from within.      Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in six languages. She is the co-creator of the online course, Light of the Moon Café which is an interactive “workbook” and women’s support circle for Eating in the Light of the Moon, and she is the author of a book chapters and other professional journal articles.     She has been working in the field of women’s issues and disordered eating for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii which has outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and a residential treatment program in Maui.     Dr. Johnston provides individual consultations online, and conducts Soul Hunger workshops and professional trainings around the world, using metaphor and storytelling, along with her training as a clinical psychologist, to address the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, weight, and body image.     In this episode, you will hear:     How body image shame affects people's lives   The way in which young women are exposed to many forms of sex before their first kiss  How we internalize sexual messaging in today’s culture   Knowing that you can set the pace for your sexual life   Why sex gets better as you get older   Learning to change your relationship with your body from within   Why if somebody is making negative comments about you, it’s says more about them than you  How we’re overcoming generations of sexual conditioning      Find Dr. Anita online  http://www.DrAnitaJohnston.com  http://www.LightoftheMoonCafe.com  Schoolgirls; Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap  Episode 42 with Anita     Take the Sex Quiz for Women here:  https://oasis2care.com/sexquiz/ Find me online:    http://www.sexologypodcast.com      Find me on social media:    https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care       Download my new ebook for free here:    https://oasis2care.com/how-to-increase-your-libido/      101 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Hot:  http://www.sexologypodcast.com/subscribe      If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali:  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist       Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio  

Dr. Anita Johnston shares “How stories allow us to have our aha moments to create new neuro pathways” on PHIT for a Queen.   We have evolved from an over emphasis of goal oriented culture vs emotional oriented Our lives out of balance gets played out in food, & our bodies. We are taught to disregard our instincts and intuitions. Emotions are energy in motion. IT is the suppression and inappropriate expression of emotions that cause damage. Food gives us the illusion of control. Writing came as a way to bridge storytelling with a way to explain the complexities of eating disorders. Shares how you can learn to imagine how to sort understand your bodies’ needs (Tank A) versus your emotional needs (Tank B). Where you can find Dr. Johnston and learn more about her words of wisdom: Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in six languages. She has been working in the field of eating difficulties and body image distress for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu and the Big Island of Hawaii. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive e-course, women’s circle, and online “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston provides virtual individual consultations and conducts workshops around the world. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, exercise, and body image. You can find her at: www.DrAnitaJohnston.com www.LightoftheMoonCafe.com or contact her at: anita@DrAnitaJohnston.com Pronunciation note: ‘Ai Pono sounds like iphone, but instead of phone you say pono (oh no with a “p” in front)   free gift link: http://lightofthemooncafe.com/PHIT  Here are some of the questions I would love to have you answer: 1) You use such poetic words to demonstrate the emotional connections between our bodies and food.. can you share more and how this inspired "Eating in the Light of the Moon".    2) You now have Eating in the Light of the Moon cafe and your own treatment center can you share more about this?   3) How do you live out the PHIT philosophy in your life?       

Have you ever felt that your eating was “out of control?” How can we build a nourishing relationship to food and eat intuitively? How can we fulfill our hunger if we don’t even know where it’s coming from or what we’re hungry for..? Today, we dive deep into the realms of soul hunger with Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myths Metaphors, and Storytelling. Dr. Johnston has been working in the field of women’s issues, feminine spirituality, and disordered eating for over 35 years, and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii, which has a residential program on Maui and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu and The Big Island of Hawaii. She is best known for her use of metaphor and the ancient wisdom found in storytelling, along with her training as a clinical psychologist, to address the struggles of women and their bodies. In this episode, Dr. Johnston shares how food challenges begin and steps you can take in addressing your own eating challenges, her own take on the real reason behind self-imposed food restriction and binging, how to crack the hunger and cravings code, and what she believes to be the SINGLE critical skill that is required to recover from eating difficulties/disorder (and Anita has seen thousands of people recover from eating challenges and disordered eating!). I know you’re going to enjoy this magical journey through storytelling and soul food. Show notes at www.wildlyrooted.com/podcast

Welcome to episode 42 of the Sexology Podcast, my guest today is Dr. Anita Johnson. In this episode, Dr. Anita Johnson shares with us how to heal your relationship with your body and reclaim power of feminine energy.  Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in six languages. She is the co-creator of the online course, Light of the Moon Café which is an interactive “workbook” and women's support circle for Eating in the Light of the Moon, and she is the author of a book chapters and other professional journal articles. She has been working in the field of women's issues and disordered eating for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii which has outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and a residential treatment program in Maui. Dr. Johnston provides individual consultations online, and conducts Soul Hunger workshops and professional trainings around the world, using metaphor and storytelling, along with her training as a clinical psychologist, to address the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, weight, and body image. In this episode, you will hear: Why women today are dissatisfied with their image How feminine energy is connected to the earth Understanding your intuition and instinct The resonation people feel with her book “Eating In The Light Of The Moon” How food habits are linked to sexual desires and behaviours The power of feminine energy and the need to understand it better The need to have better support networks around ourselves   Resources www.DrAnitaJohnston.com www.LightoftheMoonCafe.com DrAJ1@aol.com Anita@LightoftheMoonCafe.com  

EB017 Healing Your Relationship with Food Through Storytelling with Dr. Anita Johnston    Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, which has been published in six languages.  She is the co-creator of the online course, Light of the Moon Café, which is an interactive “workbook” and women’s support circle for Eating in the Light of the Moon.   She has been working in the field of women’s issues and disordered eating for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii which has a residential treatment program in Maui, and outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu and the Big Island of Hawaii.   Dr. Johnston provides individual consultations online, and conducts Soul Hunger workshops and professional trainings around the world, using metaphor and storytelling, along with her training as a clinical psychologist, to address the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating and body image.      “In order to heal her disordered eating, a woman must embrace the darkness that precedes the renewal.”   – Dr. Anita Johnston      This Week on the Every Body Podcast:  A story with a metaphor on body image How metaphors and storytelling affect your brain  The biggest changes Dr. Johnston has seen in 35 years working with eating disorders  Why she works with metaphors and myth  How to figure out the symbolic meaning of your food cravings The phases of the feminine principle and archetypal energies available to everyone    Food & Metaphor Guide: http://lightofthemooncafe.com   Connect with Dr. Anita Johnston:  Eating in the Light of the Moon book  Light of the Moon Cafe Online Workbook   www.DrAnitaJohnston.com Email: DrAJ1@aol.com   Rate, Share, & Inspire Others to Love Every Body        Thank you for joining me this week on the Every Body podcast. If you enjoyed this week’s episode, head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave a review to help us spread the word to Every Body!      Don’t forget to visit our website, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and join our mailing list so you never miss an episode!        

We all know the voice of the “inner critic” where nothing is ever good enough and you’re on high alert about… well, most everything. The job of the critic voice (which is not YOU) is to keep you worried and afraid. Anita Johnston thinks worrying is a good use of imagination because it brings transformational change. A pioneer of the use of metaphor in helping people heal, Anita discusses how you can acknowledge your inner critic “voice” without giving her front stage permission to rule your life and all the choices you make around food, exercise, and body. Anita shares an activity from her Light of the Moon Cafe course on “creating the inner mother.” Tune in to practice this activity yourself and get several of her metaphorical lessons that have helped me over the years and embrace them as part of your Body Kindness transformation, including my all-time favorite “The Log”. Plus, you’ll get a story about my surprise dinner with Anita way back in the day when I was just coming out of dieting and how watching her eat a steak really helped me. --- Get to know Anita Anita Johnston, Ph.D., is a Depth Psychologist, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in six languages along with numerous book chapters and articles in professional journals. She has been working in the field of women’s issues for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono* Hawaii which has outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and a residential treatment program in Maui. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive e-course, women’s circle, and online “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston provides individual consultations via teleconferencing and lectures around the world to professional organizations, conferences, universities, medical institutions, and the community at large. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, weight, and body image. Find Anita online Website: http://lightofthemooncafe.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/lightofmooncafe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lightofthemooncafe Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/lightofthemooncafe Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lightofmooncafe Resources Get Anita's free gift, 'Discover the Meaning Behind Your Food Cravings or Phobias' - http://lightofthemooncafe.com/bk Anita's book, Eating in the Light of the Moon - http://amzn.to/2sUQVPv Anita's video on The Log metaphor - http://dranitajohnston.com/log Anita's free Soul Hunger Video series - https://zm239.isrefer.com/go/shvs/rs/ (partner link) --- You can subscribe to Body Kindness on iTunes and Stitcher. Enjoy the show? Please rate it on iTunes! - http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1073275062 Are you ready for Body Kindness? Get started today with my free e-course and on-demand digital training. Learn more - http://bit.ly/2k23nbT The New York Times Book Review calls Body Kindness “simple and true”. Publisher’s Weekly says it’s “a rousing guide to better health.” http://bit.ly/2k228t9 Watch my videos about why we need Body Kindness on YouTube. https://youtu.be/W7rATQpv5y8?list=PLQPvfnaYpPCUT9MOwHByVwN1f-bL2rn1V Did you enjoy the podcast? Please subscribe and rate it. Have a show idea or guest recommendation (even yourself!) E-mail podcast@bodykindnessbook.com to get in touch. 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.

Dr Anita Johnson on using metaphor and stories to bring meaning, insight and compassion into the lived experience. Anita Johnson, author of "Eating in the Light of the Moon" is a very highly regarded Eating Disorder therapist and healer, and someone who uses metaphor and stories to support people in bringing meaning, insight and compassion to difficult life experiences. In this interview, Anita generously shares with us some of her more "famous" metaphors and some incredible pieces of wisdom including: Eating in the Light of the Moon as 10 year project, first published in 1996 Why metaphors are so poweful, lessons from neurocience Storytelling, and "storylistening" Why our body signals are suchpowerful indicators, and how we learn to disconnect Why there is such profound meaning in the way people use food, and what we can discover along the way Finding meaning and themes in eating behaviours beyond the eating disorder Imagination as a highly valuable part of the recovery process The naturally changing body vs cultural pressures People do what they do for very good reasons,there is nothing wrong with you! Seeing the patterns in our behaviour - is restriction or binge eating just about the food? Don't look at the finger pointing at the moon, look at the moon.... (Zen saying) "cracking the code" of food cravings (see your free gift!)   Your free Gift here! www.lightofthemooncafe.com/md   About Anita: Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS, is a Depth Psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor, storyteller, and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationships with Food Through Myth, Metaphor, and Storytelling, which has been published in six languages along with numerous book chapters and articles in professional journals. She has been working in the field of women’s issues for over 35 years and is currently the Clinical Director of ‘Ai Pono Hawaii which has outpatient eating disorder programs in Honolulu, the Big Island of Hawaii, and a residential treatment program in Maui. She is the co-creator of the Light of the Moon Café, an interactive e-course, women’s circle, and online “workbook” for Eating in the Light of the Moon. Dr. Johnston provides individual consultations via teleconferencing and lectures around the world to professional organizations, conferences, universities, medical institutions, and the community at large. She is best known for integrating metaphor and storytelling into her training as a clinical psychologist to explain the complex issues that underlie struggles with eating, weight, and body image.   Pronunciation note: ‘Ai Pono sounds like iphone, but instead of phone you say pono (oh no with a “p” in front)       You can reach her at: anita@lightofthemooncafe.com