Podcasts about eating disorders

In this episode, Paige Gordon shares her personal journey with bulimia, treatment resistance, and how understanding the biology behind mental health conditions can lead to better treatment options. Her story highlights the importance of curiosity, compassion, and innovation in mental health care.See you tomorrow a 4:00 AM EST for the full show. In the mean time, enjoy this preview and remember, you are never alone.Support the showSubscribe to stay current and share with a friend who could use this episode. All questions for the host or guests: Email PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com.Show Partner: Living Proof TBI Coaching

This week on the show I speak with Dr. Brad Smith, the chief medical officer for Rogers Behavioural Health. We talk about the co-occurence of many conditions with eating disorders: OCD, anxiety, depression, and addiction. We also cover ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) - what it is, how it works and how it can be used for different aspects of recovery.

Earlier this week in Episode 303, we starved the eating disorder voice by getting impeccable with our word. Today, we're coming for the next thing the disorder feeds on — and sis, this one is sneaky, because it feels like just being "sensitive" or "self-aware," when it's actually one of the fastest ways you hand the disorder your power. The one thing the eating disorder loves? When you take everything personally. Because taking things personally leads you straight into the place the disorder thrives most: isolation. Today, in Part 2 of our Four Agreements series, we're breaking that cycle — and I'm sharing the research on why the isolation is so soul-sucking, and so hard to climb out of alone. Here's the truth that stopped me cold: you take things personally because you assume everything is about you. That comment. That look at your plate. The friend who didn't text back. You absorb it and make it mean something about your body, your worth, your not-enoughness. But here's the freeing truth: nothing others do is because of you. What people say, do, and think is a projection of their reality — their beliefs, their wounds, their bad day, their own relationship with food and body. When someone comments on your body, even a "compliment," that's coming from their programming. It's a window into them. It was never the truth about you. Why the eating disorder LOVES this: The disorder is obsessed with making everything about you. It's the most self-focused voice in your head — narrating every glance and comment as they're judging you, they noticed, they know. Why? Because when everything is about you, you turn inward. You shrink. You isolate. And an isolated woman is so much easier to control. When you take things personally, you pull back — you skip the dinner, cancel the plans, avoid the room. You retreat right into the disorder's arms, and it loves that. Taking things personally is one of the fastest ways to hand the disorder your power. This is the part I really want you to hear, because it's backed by real research. Studies show that disordered eating and loneliness feed each other in a vicious cycle — the disordered eating drives you to withdraw and hide your behaviors from people who love you, and that isolation and loneliness then drive more disordered eating as a way to numb and to feel in control. Round and round. The disorder isolates you, and the isolation strengthens the disorder. And here's the part that gives me chills: researchers have found your brain has shared circuitry for hunger and social isolation. Meaning — when you're cut off from people, your brain craves connection the way it craves food. You are literally starving for connection when you isolate. Your soul is hungry, sis — and the disorder keeps telling you to eat alone in the dark. How to take your power back: When someone says or does something and you feel that sting — that is this about me? spiral starting — pause and say: "This is about them, not me." The friend who didn't text back → she's overwhelmed with her own life. The mom watching your plate → that's her anxiety, her generation's diet culture, her wound. The comment about your body → that's their programming, not the truth about your worth. None of it requires you to shrink. Because your worth is not up for a vote. When you stop taking things personally, other people's opinions lose their power over you — you can let a comment pass right through you, like wind through a screen door. It doesn't have to land. It doesn't have to become another brick in the disorder's wall. The faith anchor: Your worth was not assigned by people, so it cannot be revoked by people. You were fearfully and wonderfully made by a God who doesn't make mistakes — and if your worth was settled by Him before you took your first breath, then no comment, no glance, no opinion at a dinner table gets to override it. When you know whose you are, you stop needing everyone else to tell you who you are. A few lines from the episode: "You take things personally because you assume everything is about you. It never was." "When someone comments on your body, that's a window into them — not the truth about you." "An isolated woman is so much easier for the disorder to control." "You are literally starving for connection when you isolate. Your soul is hungry." "Your worth is not up for a vote." "Let it pass through you, like wind through a screen door." Your work this week: When something stings — a comment, a look, a silence — catch the spiral and practice: "This is about them, not me." Let it pass through. Then do the brave thing the disorder hates most: don't isolate. Send the text. Say yes to the plan. Stay in the room. Reach toward a person instead of retreating into the disorder. Coming up in the series: This is Part 2 of the Four Agreements in Recovery. Two agreements down, two to go — and each one takes a little more power back from the disorder. Make sure you're following so you don't miss what's next. You don't have to do this in the dark: If the isolation has been especially heavy — if you're realizing just how alone this disease has made you — that's exactly why I built the Recovery Collective: a room full of women who get it, so you never have to do this alone again. Your soul is hungry for that connection, sis. Let's feed it.

Eating disorders in the military are far more common than most people realize, yet the signs and symptoms often go unnoticed until the consequences become severe. In this eye-opening episode, retired Navy Senior Chief, author, and SEA WAVES founder Leah Stiles shares her lived experience with an eating disorder, including the challenges she faced seeking help. She explains how military culture can contribute to the development of eating disorders, and why so many service members struggle in silence. We discuss the impact on active-duty military members, veterans, and military families, as well as what clinicians, leaders, loved ones, and policymakers can do to better recognize and support those who are struggling. Tune in for a powerful conversation about breaking stigma, saving lives, and shining a light on a hidden crisis.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

399: Everyone needs to hear today's episode! This is by far my favorite interview of 2026! I know I say that every time, but this one tops all my interviews this year because I have Rebekah Heighman with me today. If you don't know who Rebekah is, by the end of this episode you will! She has gone through more health issues than anyone probably will in their entire life. Diagnosed with osteoporosis in 6th grade, she was put on multiple medications including adderall, and many other addictive pills, continuous antibiotics, lost her period for over a decade, was put in an eating disorder unit against her will even thought she didn't have an eating disorder, and doctors told her she wouldn't be alb to reserve her issues....but God had another plan and I can't wait for you to hear her story because not only has Rebekah healed all her conditions and reserved her osteoporosis completely, she did it without any medical intervention and now helps others do the same.   Topics Discussed: → Rebekah's story → Getting of medication naturally → Curing osteoporosis → Discovering the healing power of the carnivore diet  → Is coffee good or bad on the carnivore diet  → Who is the carnivore diet for? → You don't have to be on the carnivore diet forever! As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By:  → Just Thrive | Support your gut health with Just Thrive! Get a FREE 90-day supply of Digestive Bitters (a $90 value) when you start a 90-day Probiotic subscription. Visit https://justthrivehealth.com/digest to claim this exclusive offer. Plus, it's backed by a 100% money-back guarantee. → LMNT | Get your FREE sample pack with any LMNT purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/DIGEST Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:03:04 - Rebecca's Health Journey → 00:06:14 - Benzodiazepine Withdrawal and Keto → 00:08:24 - Chronic C. Diff and Extreme Weight Loss → 00:09:32 - Misdiagnosed With an Eating Disorder  → 00:17:46 - Treating C. Diff and Fecal Transplants → 00:20:28 - Trying the Carnivore Diet → 00:23:44 - The Lion Diet and Healing → 00:30:01 - What Caused Her Osteoporosis? → 00:33:48 - Pregnancy After Chronic Illness→ 00:34:20 - Reversing Osteoporosis → 00:37:36 - Removing Foods to Heal → 00:38:40 - Carbs and the Carnivore Diet → 00:43:24 - Best Foods for Inflammation → 00:44:42 - Dairy and Inflammation → 00:48:54 - When Diet Becomes an Idol → 00:51:20 - Who Is the Carnivore Diet For? → 00:54:18 - How Quickly Did Carnivore Work? → 00:55:56 - Fiber and Digestion on Carnivore → 00:57:20 - Coffee on the Carnivore Diet Further Listening: → Help Hormone Imbalance, Skin Issues, Allergies, & Leaky Gut with One Single Thing | Tina Anderson Check Out Rebekah Heishman : → https://www.tailoredketo.health  → Instagram → YouTube Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book  → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 We Were Taught Eating Disorders Wrong A patient can be purging, restricting, hiding food, or obsessing over their body and still have a “normal” weight and normal labs. That's exactly why eating disorders are so easy to miss.In this episode, I sit down with eating disorder expert and dietitian Jessica Setnick for a conversation that completely challenges the way many of us were trained to recognize disordered eating. We talk about the stereotypes that keep patients from getting diagnosed, the well-intended things adults say and do around food that can backfire, and the subtle signs clinicians should be paying attention to long before the weight or labs change.Key takeaways:Why weight is not a reliable screening tool for eating disordersWhy restricting sweets, controlling portions, or labeling foods can make certain foods even more desirableWhat you need to ask when a parent says their child "sneaks food" Simple screening questions clinicians can use during a well visitWhat to say when a patient discloses purging, restriction, or body image concernsConnect with Jessica Resources Mentioned:Episode 41: Silent BattlesAny Questions? Send Me a MessageSupport the showConnect with Colleen:InstagramLinkedInSign up for my FREE Newsletter - Nutrition hot-topics delivered to your inbox each week.Disclaimer: This podcast is a collection of ideas, strategies, and opinions of the author(s). Its goal is to provide useful information on each of the topics shared within. It is not intended to provide medical, health, or professional consultation or to diagnosis-specific weight or feeding challenges. The author(s) advises the reader to always consult with appropriate health, medical, and professional consultants for support for individual children and family situations. The author(s) do not take responsibility for the personal or other risks, loss, or liability incurred as a direct or indirect consequence of the application or use of information provided. All opinions stated in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Hallmark Channel star Jen Lilley as offers a deeply personal account of her 15-year journey with bulimia and moving forward toward recovery and freedom. She also gives a look at her new book, Wake Up Your Faith, encouraging listeners to overhaul their spiritual life by approaching it with a sense of adventure. Guest’s Links YouTube: @TheJenlilleyFacebook: @jenlilleyofficial Instagram: @jen_lilley Watch this interview on our YouTube channel! https://bit.ly/3M1wDhG ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website TikTok *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media* Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I've been reading a book that wrecked me in the best way — The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz — and I could not stop seeing recovery on every single page. So we're kicking off a brand-new series: the Four Agreements, through the lens of eating disorder recovery. These four simple promises you make with yourself have the power to break the stories and the self-betrayal that keep you stuck — which is exactly why they're so pivotal to becoming free. We're starting with the first, and the one I believe everything else stands on: be impeccable with your word. Because sis, that voice in your head has been holding the pen for far too long — and today, we start taking it back. What "impeccable" really means Most of us hear "be impeccable with your word" and think don't lie, keep your promises to others. But it goes so much deeper. Impeccable traces back to a root meaning "without sin" — without self-betrayal. So being impeccable with your word means your words stand in full integrity with your truth. It means you don't use your words against yourself — not the ones you say out loud, and especially not the ones you say silently, in your own mind. And if you have an eating disorder, hear this: your words haven't been impeccable — not because you're bad, but because the disorder has been writing them for you. Your word has been hijacked The word is the most powerful tool you have. It can create, and it can destroy — and the eating disorder knows it. Think about what you say to yourself in a single day: I'm disgusting. I shouldn't have eaten that. I'll start over Monday. I have no self-control. I don't deserve to rest. That's not you being impeccable with your word. That's you using your most powerful tool as a weapon against your own body and soul. Every time you speak those words — even silently — you're agreeing with the lie, signing a contract that says this is true, this is who I am. The eating disorder voice survives on your word. It cannot keep its grip if you stop agreeing with it. Standing in your truth, no matter what Being impeccable with your word in recovery means you stand in your truth, no matter what the voice says. The voice will come — you don't need to eat, you've had enough, earn it first. Being impeccable means you don't repeat it, don't co-sign it. You catch the word and correct it back to truth: Voice: "I'm disgusting." → Truth: "My body is healing, and I am worthy right now." Voice: "I'll start over Monday." → Truth: "I honor my body today." You are not obligated to believe every thought that passes through your mind. You get to decide which words you agree with — and every time you refuse the lie and choose truth, you weaken the disorder and strengthen her, the recovered you. The words you speak over others boomerang back There's a sneaky layer here: being impeccable also means how you speak about other people's bodies and lives. When you comment on another woman's body — even a compliment, even "she looks so good, she must've lost weight" — you reinforce the very belief system keeping you sick. You're agreeing, out loud, that bodies are for ranking and thinner is better. And that word boomerangs right back onto you. A woman who is free doesn't trade in the currency that keeps everyone imprisoned. This is a faith thing, too This agreement is all over Scripture. Death and life are in the power of the tongue. The word spoke the whole world into being. Your words aren't neutral, sis — they're creative. They're building something every day: either a prison, or a path to freedom. So what are you speaking over yourself? Over your body? Over your recovery? Are your words building the life you say you want — where there's so much more than this, where this cannot be it — or quietly agreeing with the thing keeping you stuck? Why this is the foundation You can't rebuild trust with your body or step into your true identity while your word is betraying you every day. Being impeccable with your word is the daily, moment-to-moment practice of refusing to speak the disorder's language. And I promise you — it is only a matter of time. If you stand in your truth no matter what, catching your word and correcting it back to what's real, again and again? The voice cannot survive in a mind that stops agreeing with it. A few lines from the episode "That voice in your head has been holding the pen for far too long. Today, we take it back." "You're using the most powerful tool you have as a weapon against your own body and soul." "The eating disorder voice survives on your word. It can't keep its grip if you stop agreeing with it." "You are not obligated to believe every thought that passes through your mind." "A woman who is free doesn't trade in the currency that keeps everyone imprisoned." "Death and life are in the power of the tongue — your words are building a prison or a path." Your work this week Catch your word. Every time you notice yourself speaking something cruel — out loud or in your head, about yourself or anyone else — pause. Name it: "That's not my truth. That's the disorder's word." Then speak the true thing instead — even if you don't believe it yet. Especially if you don't believe it yet. The belief follows the word. Coming up in the series This is Part 1 of the Four Agreements in Recovery. Be sure you're following the show so you don't miss the next agreement — because each one builds on this foundation, and together they've been pivotal in my own recovery and in the work I do with clients. You don't have to do this alone If you want support learning to speak truth over your recovery — someone in your corner catching the lies with you and calling you back to who you really are — that's the heart of what I do in one-on-one coaching and the Recovery Collective.

This week, we are continuing with our summer throwback series. Originally aired as Episode 174, this vault episode explores a question many people ask: What's the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? The line isn't always obvious, especially in a culture where restrictive habits, food rules, and body dissatisfaction are often normalized. In this episode, I break down the key differences, the warning signs to watch for, and when seemingly "healthy" behaviors may be crossing into something more serious. Whether you're questioning your own relationship with food or trying to better understand a loved one's experience, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance. More than focusing on labels, we explore why the impact these behaviors have on your daily life is what truly matters. Resources Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter! Brave on Purpose! - Grab my new book here! 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

Ethan Hansen Pearson, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist serving clients across Los Angeles and California with a focus on LGBTQ2PIA+ teens, adults, and families. Ethan practices under the supervision of Isabella Laughlin, LMFT, CEDS, ATR-BC at a South Bay-based private practice specializing in eating disorders. His clinical work centers on the intersection of gender identity, body image, and trauma, with particular expertise supporting transgender and gender-expansive clients navigating complex relationships with food, embodiment, and self-compassion. In addition to his clinical work, Ethan co-founded California Pathways to Practice, a training symposium for early-career clinicians, and has presented on topics involving navigating higher levels of care in clinical practice. His professional mission is to support clients in reclaiming agency, reducing shame, and building lives rooted in authenticity, safety, and embodiment. We discuss topics including: The need to have body image and eating disorder support in the LGBTQ2PIA+ community How online apps harm body image the community Discovering true identity and being able to live life as you truly are Exploring what safety truly looks like Help clients build autonomy, confidence and self reliance   SHOW NOTES https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ethan-hansen-pearson-redondo-beach-ca/1659593 https://www.isabellalaughlin.com/ethan https://nomoregatekeeping.org  ____________________________________________ 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.

What if disordered eating is more than a behavior? What if symptoms are actually stories in disguise and learning to listen to them could change everything? In this thought-provoking conversation, depth psychologist and Eating in the Light of the Moon author Dr. Anita Johnston explores the deeper meaning behind eating disorders, emotional sensitivity, and the journey toward authentic self-discovery. Through powerful metaphors and insights grounded in both psychology and neuroscience, Dr. Johnston explains why eating disorders often develop as protective coping mechanisms—and why recovery is not about becoming someone new, but reconnecting with who you truly are. Together, Dr. Johnston and host Ellie Pike discuss the tension between belonging and authenticity, the importance of emotional literacy and assertive communication, and how learning to listen to our symptoms with curiosity and compassion can help guide the path toward healing. Links: Website: www.dranitajohnston.com Her Book: Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling Light of the Moon Cafe: www.lightofthemooncafe.com  Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com  Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com     Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: https://www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups    Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199 

Join a Paid Support Group -  Coupon Code PLUS30Book It Here *This episode discusses eating disorders, disordered eating, substance use, body image, and other sensitive topics. Please take care of yourself while listening.In Part 2 of Kat's conversation with Nanette Adams, MEd, LPC, LMHC, they have a candid discussion about eating disorders, substance use, and obesity care from both a professional and lived-experience perspective.Nanette is a therapist specializing in obesity and eating disorders, an obesity advocate, and a person living with obesity who has experienced both bariatric surgery and GLP-1 treatment herself. Together, she and Kat explore how our relationships with food, movement, our bodies and other coping behaviors can change throughout obesity treatment, and why eating disorders can be particularly difficult to recognize when weight loss is being celebrated.You'll leave with a better understanding of how eating disorders and substance use can intersect with obesity treatment, why they can be missed in higher-weight bodies, and when you or someone you love may need additional support.Connect with Nanette:Weighted Wisdoms: https://weightedwisdoms.comSubstack: https://weightedwisdoms.substack.comInstagram: @nanetteadamslpcTikTok: @weightedwisdomsFacebook: Weighted WisdomsSupport & ResourcesIf you or someone you love is struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, substance use or mental health, support is available.National Alliance for Eating DisordersTherapist-staffed helpline: 866-662-1235Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ETFind treatment and eating disorder support:https://www.findedhelp.com/https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)Free, confidential treatment referral and information, available 24/7.https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplineshttps://findtreatment.gov/If you are in crisis: Call or text 988 for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are experiencing a medical emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911.Send us Fan Mail!Support the showKim Carlos, Executive Producer TikTokInstagram Kat Carter,  Producer TikTokInstagram 

This episode is for those of you who are working toward something and you're frustrated because you're not there yet. I'm sharing what 12 years of showing up taught me, the difference between commitment and discipline, how to find your zone of genius, and why you just have to keep going.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro0:57 The Valley Mindset2:29 What Consistency Actually Looks Like6:47 You Just Haven't Done It Long Enough Yet11:52 How Far Do You Have to See to Keep Going?15:21 Eating Disorder at 1418:50 Commitment vs. Discipline22:27 Why Big Life Transitions Create the Strongest Commitments27:06 What Is Your Track Record for Finishing Something?30:36 Imagine Where You'd Be If You Just Stayed33:17 Zone of Genius39:35 Keep GoingJOIN MY TRAINING APP:https://my.playbookapp.io/nick-bareORDER MY BOOK HERE: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 25% off FOR LIFE ⁠https://www.bareperformancenutrition.com/collections/performance-nutritionFOLLOW:IG: ⁠instagram.com/nickbarefitness/⁠YT: ⁠youtube.com/@nickbarefitnessThis podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal [health or profession] advice. Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN) is not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. This podcast is not intended to replace professional medical advice.This podcast may not be republished without the written consent of Bare Performance Nutrition (BPN)MB01CJGDSCCQHMO

The more we learn about the addicted mind, the more we uncover the deep connections between trauma, mental health disorders, and addiction. Today, we're taking this exploration personal, guided by the experiences of Janet Whitney—a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, a mother, and a woman who has walked a challenging path alongside her daughter.Meet Janet Whitney!Janet Whitney is a Licensed Family and Marriage Therapist, but her journey extends far beyond her professional title. As a devoted mother, she has stood by her daughter, Hannah, through an unimaginably difficult battle with anorexia and eating disorders—a fight that has spanned years and tested the limits of resilience, love, and perseverance.No parent ever wants to watch their child endure a life-threatening illness, especially one as complex and elusive as an eating disorder. Yet, Janet's unwavering support for Hannah has not only shaped their relationship but also transformed her professional approach to therapy and recovery.From Theory to Personal InsightRecovery from eating disorders and addiction share striking similarities—so much so that Janet has woven her own life experiences into her therapeutic practice. Today, we move beyond theory and dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of healing.The insights Janet brings to the table are profound, born from years of navigating the highs and lows of her daughter's recovery. Her story is a testament to the power of love, patience, and the courage to challenge conventional narratives around mental health.Key Topics ExploredThe Intersection of Eating Disorders and Addiction: How these struggles intertwine and what it means for recovery.Hannah's Story: A mother's account of the struggles, setbacks, and small victories in her daughter's battle with an eating disorder.Changing the Narrative: Breaking down stigma and misconceptions surrounding eating disorders.The Long Road to Recovery: Understanding the time, effort, and emotional toll required to overcome such a complex disease.Trauma's Role in Addiction: How past experiences shape the path to healing.The Conscientious Dissenter Study: A deep dive into the physical and psychological effects of starvation on the body.Self-Care for Caregivers: Navigating your own anxiety while creating a safe space for loved ones.The Path to Hannah's Recovery: The critical factors that played a role in her journey toward healing.A Call to Parents: The importance of tough love in saving a child's life—when and how to step in with strength and compassion.Final Thought:Janet's story is a reminder that recovery is not linear, but with the right support, resilience, and love, healing is possible. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, trauma, or the journey of supporting a loved one through their darkest days.Resources: https://www.janetwhitneymft.com/Want to explore more? Let's dive deeper into the science of addiction, the role of trauma, or share your own story. Reach out and join the conversation!Follow and Review: We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.Supporting Resources:If you live in California and are looking for counseling or therapy please check out Novus Mindful Life Counseling and Recovery CenterNovusMindfulLife.comWe want to hear from you. Leave us a message or ask us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/addictedmindDisclaimerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bryan Kohberger underwent a number of evaluations by mental health professionals as his lawyers prepared to defend him against four counts of murder in 2025. Dr. Rachel Orr, a neuropsychologist, met with Kohberger and conducted a battery of tests. She diagnosed him with a number of disorders including Autism and an eating disorder. Now some of Dr. Orr's findings have been unsealed. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy looks at the findings in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.Host:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guests:Joe Giacalone https://www.youtube.com/@TrueCrimeWithTheSargeMark Weaver https://x.com/MarkRWeaverCRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Van DinhGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Dr Stella Kozmér, an NIHR SPCR-funded Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Exeter, a Researcher at the University of Oxford, and an incoming Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Oxford. Coming from an Eastern European background, Stella's research focuses on the identification and management of binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa in primary care settings, using mixed-methods research to inform NHS clinical guidelines, policy and practice. Her work is driven by her own lived experience, which she integrates into the core of what she does.In This Episode:Stella's personal and professional journey into binge eating disorder researchHow Stella felt in recognising BED after a decade of not having a name for itWhy Stella felt stigma and shame disclosing her mental health issues in healthcareWhy lived experience is a strength in research, not a bias to hideWhy primary care screening tools for binge eating disorder and bulimia fall shortThe problem with SCOFF and other outdated eating disorder screening criteriaHow weight stigma affects whether binge eating disorder gets identified at allWhy GPs are hesitant to talk about BED without services to refer patients toThe real-world cost of untreated binge eating disorder and its comorbiditiesHow to use the diabetes care model as a blueprint without more fundingA review of GLP-1 medications for binge eating disorderWhat the GLP-1 evidence does and doesn't tell us, and the misuse risks to considerWhy treatment for binge eating disorder must be personalised, not one-size-fits-all⚠️ Content note: this episode discusses eating disorders (including binge eating disorder and bulimia), disordered eating, weight stigma, obesity, and prescription medication. Please take care while listening.Connect with us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans PodcastFollow Full of Beans on InstagramCheck out our websiteListen on YouTubeConnect with Dr Stella Kozmér: via LinkedInRead Stella's research via Research Gate

A post-code lottery for residential eating disorder care is leaving some patients feeling stuck and without the help they say they need. Diante Peihopa-Harris who was living in Whangarei finally worked up the courage to seek support for her eating disorder but was told there was nothing available in Northland. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Kathryn talks with Beth about her more than two-decade struggle with bulimia and how she ultimately found freedom. Beth shares how the Brain over Binge approach changed the way she understood her urges, and how her Christian faith gave her additional meaning and conviction, which strengthened her ability to put what she was learning into practice. This is Beth's personal experience, and although faith and spirituality may play very different roles—or no role at all—in each person's recovery, there are broader lessons in her story about separating from harmful thoughts and connecting with what matters most to you. Join the Brain over Binge Group Beth's email address: bduggan7@gmail.com  Episode 101: Recovery Stories, Part I Episode 102: Recovery Stories, Part II Episode 103: Recovery Stories, Part III Episode 104: Recovery Stories, Part IV Episode 106: Recovery Stories, Part V Episode 107: Recovery Stories, Part VI Episode 120: Recovery Stories, Part VII Episode 132: Recovery Stories, Part VIII Ep. 148: Recovery Stories Part IX Brain over Binge resources: Get the FREE 30-day Inspiration Booklet Get personalized support from Kathryn with one-on-one coaching Subscribe to the Brain over Binge Course for only $18.99 per month Get the Second Edition of Brain over Binge on Amazon and Audible, BarnesandNoble.com, Apple iBooks, or Kobo. Get the Brain over Binge Recovery Guide   Disclaimer: *The Brain over Binge Podcast is produced and recorded by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC. All work is copyrighted by Brain over Binge Recovery Coaching, LLC, and all rights are reserved. As a disclaimer, the hosts of the Brain over Binge Podcast are not professional counselors or licensed healthcare providers, and this podcast is not a substitute for medical advice or any form of professional therapy. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences and you are strongly advised to seek medical attention for matters relating to your health. Please get help when you need it, and good luck on your journey.

What does God say about how we see our bodies? Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar begin by discussing the rising prevalence of eating disorders and the cultural pressures that shape self-perception. They explore how social media, comparison, and the desire for acceptance have fueled unhealthy relationships with food and body image, reminding listeners that true identity is not found in appearance but in being created in the image of God. Rather than allowing the world's standards to define beauty and worth, believers are called to see themselves through the lens of God's truth.The conversation then moves beyond physical appearance to the deeper issues of the heart. The guys explain that while eating disorders can have many contributing factors, the underlying struggle often centers on worship, identity, and misplaced affection. They remind listeners that God alone is the source of beauty and that every person possesses intrinsic value because they bear His image. Whether someone feels inadequate, forgotten, or consumed by comparison, Scripture declares that the Lord intentionally created them and that they never exist by accident. The gospel offers a foundation for identity that no shifting standard of beauty can ever provide.From there, the discussion turns to practical wisdom for cultivating a healthy relationship with food and the body. The guys encourage parents to speak carefully about health and self-control rather than appearance, helping children develop habits that honor the Lord rather than chase unrealistic ideals. They also emphasize that food is a good gift from God to be enjoyed with gratitude rather than abused through excess or deprivation. As believers seek first the kingdom of God, they are freed to pursue contentment rather than comparison, recognizing that their bodies ultimately belong to Christ and were created to be stewarded faithfully for His glory rather than used to seek the approval of others.Finally, the guys point listeners back to the hope of the gospel for those who are struggling. They remind anyone battling an eating disorder that they are not beyond God's love, that help is available, and that lasting freedom is found in Christ rather than in changing their appearance. True acceptance is not earned by a number on a scale but received through the finished work of Jesus. Ultimately, this conversation encourages believers to find their worth in the One who created them, redeemed them, and calls them His own.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with therapist, educator, and author Tamie Gangloff to explore the profound intersection of chronic illness, eating disorders, and substance use. After being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and struggling with the shame of being told she had a "deformity," Tamie developed a deeply distorted relationship with her body and food, eventually turning to alcohol as a way to cope with severe self-consciousness. Through an open and honest conversation about her non-linear journey—which involved medical trauma, multiple spinal surgeries, and navigating inadequate insurance coverage—Tamie shares how identifying her underlying medical PTSD was the key to unlocking true recovery. This episode serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand how physical ailments shape identity and why professional, trauma-informed support is essential on the path to healing. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hot flashes, sleep disruption, body changes, shifting appetite, and emotional vulnerability—how do these experiences intersect with eating disorder recovery? Join us as we explore the complex relationship between perimenopause, menopause and eating disorders with registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist Erica Leon. In this episode, Erica challenges the cultural narratives that say we need to fear these changes or cut carbs to fix our symptoms. Erica shares her insights from decades of experience and explains why we need a more nuanced understanding of midlife mental health, conversations around building body trust, and nutrition support during this turbulent time. For those struggling or just curious to learn more, this episode will provide practical strategies for weight-inclusive, compassionate, and recovery-oriented eating disorder care.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Former Olympic boxer Danny O'Connor joins Dr. Joe to share his harrowing journey through a 20-year battle with binge eating disorder, and why he wrote Weight Class to give voice to the millions of men suffering in silence. Get your copy of Weight Class: A Fighter's Life-or-Death Battle with An Eating Disorder! 

In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with therapist, educator, and author Tamie Gangloff to explore the profound intersection of chronic illness, eating disorders, and substance use. After being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and struggling with the shame of being told she had a "deformity," Tamie developed a deeply distorted relationship with her body and food, eventually turning to alcohol as a way to cope with severe self-consciousness. Through an open and honest conversation about her non-linear journey—which involved medical trauma, multiple spinal surgeries, and navigating inadequate insurance coverage—Tamie shares how identifying her underlying medical PTSD was the key to unlocking true recovery. This episode serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand how physical ailments shape identity and why professional, trauma-informed support is essential on the path to healing. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens to eating disorder recovery when the culture around you starts celebrating weight loss again? In this deeply personal solo episode, Dr. Marianne continues sharing her eating disorder recovery story and talks about something that has surprised her: the return of body insecurities during the Age of Ozempic. After recovering from a decades-long history of anorexia, binge eating disorder, orthorexia, and bulimia, she rarely spends much time thinking about her body size. But the rise of Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications like Zepbound and Wegovy has changed the cultural conversation around weight, thinness, and fat bodies. During the height of the body diversity movement, living in a larger body felt different. Plus-size clothing became more visible. Larger bodies appeared in advertising. Conversations about weight stigma, fatphobia, body neutrality, and fat liberation entered the mainstream. Now, many of those gains seem to be disappearing as celebrities become smaller, plus-size departments vanish from stores, and thinness once again becomes something we're expected to pursue. When Eating Disorder Recovery Meets the Age of Ozempic Dr. Marianne shares what it's like to encounter old eating disorder and body image thoughts after years of recovery. Sometimes those thoughts arrive unexpectedly: Look at that celebrity. They did it. Why can't I? Having that thought doesn't mean eating disorder recovery has failed. Recovery doesn't necessarily erase decades of conditioning around weight and body size. Instead, it can help us recognize internalized weight bias when it resurfaces and decide whether we want to listen to it. Dr. Marianne also discusses an important distinction: wanting a smaller body isn't necessarily the same thing as wanting relief from anti-fat bias. Sometimes the thought, Life would be easier if I were thinner, reflects a painful reality about how fat people are treated rather than a genuine desire to change one's body. The World Is Getting Smaller for Fat People Anti-fat bias doesn't exist only in our thoughts. It shows up in the physical world. Plus-size clothing departments have disappeared from many stores, forcing people in larger bodies to shop online. Airplane seats continue to create accessibility barriers for larger passengers. Cars, restaurant booths, waiting-room chairs, theaters, and other public spaces frequently fail to accommodate body diversity. The message can become impossible to ignore: if the world won't make more space for you, you're expected to make yourself smaller. Dr. Marianne explores the mental health toll of repeatedly navigating environments that weren't designed for your body. Constantly wondering whether a seat will fit, whether a store carries your size, or whether a healthcare provider will blame your symptoms on weight creates an enormous cognitive and emotional burden. Defending the Right to Be Fat Dr. Marianne shares a recent dream in which she found herself defending her fatness to another person. When she woke up, she realized how closely the dream reflected the experience of living in a larger body today. Fat people often have to defend their right to exist without pursuing intentional weight loss. They may have to advocate for appropriate healthcare, accessible seating, clothing, travel accommodations, and the basic right to occupy space without apology. That emotional labor takes energy. For neurodivergent people, the burden can become even greater. Autistic people and ADHDers may already expend significant energy navigating sensory needs, executive functioning, uncertainty, masking, and environments that weren't designed for neurodivergent nervous systems. When neurodivergence intersects with anti-fat bias and other forms of marginalization, the cumulative mental health toll can become significant. Internalized Weight Bias Doesn't Mean You've Failed at Recovery Eating disorder recovery happens in the real world, not in a protected bubble. You can appreciate your body and still feel hurt by weight stigma. You can reject diet culture and feel grief when plus-size clothing disappears. You can practice fat acceptance and still have moments when you wonder whether life would be easier in a smaller body. Those experiences don't erase recovery. Sometimes what looks like body dissatisfaction is actually grief, anger, exhaustion, or a desire to move through the world without constantly having to advocate for your right to belong. Dr. Marianne shares the question that helps her separate internalized weight bias from her own values: Do I actually want a different body, or do I want a different world? Related Episodes How a Part of Me Wanted to Take a Weight-Loss Drug on Apple & Spotify. My Eating Disorder Recovery Story on Apple & Spotify. Finding Liberation-Focused Eating Disorder Support If the Age of Ozempic has stirred up old body image struggles, eating disorder thoughts, or internalized weight bias, you don't have to navigate those experiences alone. Finding an eating disorder therapist or provider who understands weight stigma can make a profound difference. Liberation-focused, trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder treatment can create space to examine these experiences without making weight loss the goal. If you'd like to work with Dr. Marianne, she provides eating disorder therapy in California for adolescents and adults navigating anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, body image concerns, and neurodivergence. If you live elsewhere, Dr. Marianne also offers consultations and coaching for individuals, families, and professionals. Learn more about working with Dr. Marianne at drmariannemiller.com.

An eating disorder is often a coping strategy for deeper distress. It can be a way to gain a glimmer of self-esteem, when you don't feel good enough. It can be a way to find a sense of control, when life feels uncontrollable. It can be a way to numb and distract from difficult emotions. It can become part of an identity as the thin or healthy person. It can be a way to communicate, when it is difficult to communicate through words. Time slots: 4:42 Self-worth glimmers. 6:38 A sense of control. 7:59 Distracting or numbing difficult feelings. 9:33 Giving an identity. 12:51 A way of communicating to others, what cannot be communicated through words. I hope that you find it helpful.  

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In this episode, I'm talking about why orthorexia is one of the most misunderstood eating disorders, how wellness culture can quietly reinforce it, and why the biggest warning sign has very little to do with what's actually on your plate. Because when grabbing pizza with friends feels mentally exhausting, that's worth paying attention to. Quotes "The biggest problem isn't what you're eating. It's what happens when you can't follow the rule." "A life controlled by food rules is still a life controlled by rules." "Perfection can become a shield that keeps you trapped." "Movement can absolutely be good for you. The problem starts when you can't stop. When you can't take a rest day, skip a workout, or change your plans without feeling like everything is falling apart." "You don't have to be physically falling apart for your eating disorder to matter. The amount of mental energy spent calculating, avoiding, planning, and worrying is reason enough to take it seriously." "When everyone around you calls your eating disorder discipline, you're fighting more than the disorder itself. You're also fighting a culture that keeps telling you you're doing everything right." "The question isn't whether movement or certain foods are healthy. The question is whether your relationship with them leaves room for flexibility, rest, and actually living your life." "Perfectionism can feel protective. If you do everything exactly right, maybe no one can criticize you. Maybe no one can decide you're not enough. The problem is that eventually those rules start controlling you." "Sometimes the goal isn't eating a different food. Sometimes the goal is proving to yourself that you can break a rule and still be okay." "If going out for pizza takes more emotional energy than almost anything else in your week, that's worth paying attention to. The problem isn't the pizza. It's what the pizza represents." Frequently Asked Questions What is orthorexia? Orthorexia is an eating disorder that's centered around an unhealthy obsession with eating "healthy" or "clean." The food itself isn't the biggest issue. The problem is when your life becomes controlled by rigid food rules, anxiety around eating, and the fear of doing something "wrong." While orthorexia isn't currently a standalone diagnosis in the DSM-5, it is widely recognized by eating disorder professionals as a very real and serious condition.   How do I know if healthy eating has become an eating disorder? A healthy habit becomes concerning when it no longer feels like a choice. If skipping a workout fills you with guilt, eating at a restaurant causes intense anxiety, or your food rules make it difficult to enjoy everyday life, it may be more than simply wanting to eat well. The biggest sign isn't what you're eating. It's how much control the rules have over you.   What is the difference between orthorexia and anorexia? Both are restrictive eating disorders, but they often focus on different goals. Anorexia is typically driven by weight, body size, or fear of weight gain. Orthorexia focuses on the quality or purity of food and following strict health rules. That said, the two can overlap, and both deserve treatment and support.   Can exercise addiction be part of an eating disorder? Yes. Exercise becomes a concern when it feels impossible to take a day off or change your routine without overwhelming guilt or anxiety. It's less about how often you work out and more about your relationship with movement. If exercise starts controlling your schedule, mood, or decisions, it's worth paying attention to.   Why is orthorexia so difficult to recognize? Orthorexia often looks like healthy living from the outside. People may compliment someone's discipline, dedication, or healthy lifestyle without realizing those behaviors are driven by fear and rigid rules. Because the behaviors are frequently praised, many people struggle for years before recognizing there's a problem.   Can you recover from orthorexia? Yes. Recovery is possible. Treatment often includes creating more structure around eating, gradually challenging rigid food rules, and exploring the deeper patterns that keep those rules in place. The goal isn't to stop caring about your health. It's to build a relationship with food and movement that includes flexibility instead of fear.   Do you have to be underweight to have an eating disorder? No. People of every body size can have an eating disorder. You don't have to look sick for your struggle to be real. If food, exercise, or body image are taking over your thoughts, relationships, or daily life, you deserve support regardless of your weight. Resources Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter! Brave on Purpose! - Grab my new book here! Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Looking for a speaker for an upcoming event? Let's chat! 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Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brittany Raven, a licensed mental health provider and clinician at HealthPartners, to discuss OCD and how it can impact an eating disorder. They'll explore what OCD is, how it can show up in eating disorders, and the ways it can affect recovery. With the right treatment and support, recovery is always possible.

Signe Darpinian, LMFT, CEDS, is a public speaker and therapist who specializes in eating disorders and body image across the lifespan. Her books include No Weigh!, Raising Body Positive Teens, and A Woman's Guide to Menopause, Body Image and Emotional Well-Being at Midlife We discuss topics including: The "menopause goldrush" What happens when women's body change during menopause CBT therapy practiced in the menopause space Understanding that the body is trying to help us out Reeducate what a woman's body should like as we age Exploring what a woman values as this stage of life   SHOW NOTES: Website: http://www.signedarpinian.com Book: A Woman's Guide to Menopause, Body Image, and Emotional Well-being at Midlife IG: @noweighguide  ____________________________________________ 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.

When does trying to be healthy cross the line into rigid or disordered eating? Healthmaxxing focuses on optimizing nutrition, protein, exercise, sleep, steps, and other health metrics. But for someone with an eating disorder or history of disordered eating, healthmaxxing can become another way to follow rigid rules, compulsively track behaviors, and disconnect from the body. In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, Dr. Marianne talks with registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist Amy Ornelas, RD, about healthmaxxing, diet culture, protein obsession, fitness trackers, compulsive exercise, and eating disorder recovery. Is Healthmaxxing the New Diet Culture? Healthmaxxing may look different from traditional dieting, but some of the messages sound familiar: eat the “right” foods, maximize protein, hit your steps, exercise consistently, track your metrics, and keep improving. Dr. Marianne and Amy discuss how healthmaxxing can become a socially acceptable form of rigid or disordered behavior. For someone recovering from an eating disorder, relying on an Apple Watch, Oura Ring, calorie tracker, or wellness influencer may also make it harder to rebuild trust in hunger, fullness, fatigue, and other body cues. Protein, Fitness Trackers, & Compulsive Exercise Protein has become one of the biggest trends in nutrition and wellness culture. Amy compares today's protein obsession to previous diet trends, including the fat-free craze of the 1980s and 1990s. Protein matters, but maximizing protein at every meal doesn't automatically make eating healthier. Dr. Marianne and Amy also unpack step counts, exercise goals, calorie tracking, and wearable fitness devices. Fitness data can provide useful information for some people, but it can also reinforce compulsive exercise, perfectionism, and eating disorder behaviors. Your body's needs change. Rest, relationships, sleep, pleasure, and spontaneity matter too. Eating Disorder Recovery & Rebuilding Body Trust Eating disorders can make hunger, fullness, fatigue, emotion, and physical sensations difficult to interpret. That uncertainty can make external rules and health metrics especially appealing. Amy explains how eating disorder nutrition therapy can provide appropriate structure as someone rebuilds nourishment and reconnects with their body. Unlike an algorithm or influencer, individualized nutrition support considers a person's history, eating disorder behaviors, physical needs, and recovery. Dr. Marianne and Amy also discuss what happens when fitness becomes part of your identity. Letting go of compulsive exercise or rigid health behaviors can raise a difficult question: Who am I if I'm no longer the person who always works out, eats a certain way, or prioritizes fitness? Recovery can create room to discover an identity beyond food, weight, exercise, and optimization. What You'll Learn You'll hear Dr. Marianne and Amy discuss healthmaxxing and disordered eating, diet culture and wellness culture, protein obsession and nutrition trends, fitness trackers and calorie tracking, compulsive exercise and step goals, fitness identity, hunger and fullness cues, body trust, and nutrition therapy in eating disorder recovery. They also ask a bigger question: What happens when trying to optimize your health starts taking away from your life? About Amy Ornelas, RD Amy Ornelas is a registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist with more than two decades of experience. She incorporates nutrition therapy, somatic therapy, yoga, and intuitive practices into her work with adolescents and adults. Her own eating disorder recovery helped shape her commitment to helping people move away from diet culture, rigid food rules, body image struggles, and disconnection from their bodies. Instagram: @amyornelasRD Website: i-heart-nutrition.com Related Episodes Have you ever had the experience of suddenly feeling huge in your body, even though nothing about your body has actually changed? That moment of intense body distress is incredibly common in eating disorder recovery. But what if that feeling is not really about body size at all? In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, Dr. Marianne Miller is joined by Amy Ornelas, RDN, an eating disorder dietitian, yoga teacher, and somatic therapy practitioner, to explore what body distress may actually be signaling underneath the surface. Together, they unpack how thoughts like “I feel huge” can often reflect emotional activation, overwhelm, grief, shame, anger, or stress rather than a literal change in body size. Amy explains how eating disorder behaviors such as restriction, binge eating, and purging can alter brain chemistry and disconnect people from their internal emotional world. When those behaviors begin to shift in recovery, many people suddenly find themselves face to face with emotions that may have been numbed or pushed aside for years. This can feel confusing, intense, and sometimes even frightening. Dr. Marianne and Amy talk about how eating disorders can function as powerful survival strategies that help people manage overwhelming emotional states. Rather than demonizing these behaviors, they explore how they often develop as adaptive coping mechanisms in environments where emotional expression was discouraged, dismissed, or unsafe. The conversation also highlights how family dynamics, culture, trauma, and neurodivergence can shape the way people learn to relate to their emotions. Many individuals grow up hearing messages that they are too sensitive, too emotional, or should simply get over what they feel. Over time, these messages can make emotional awareness feel dangerous or overwhelming. Amy introduces the role of somatic therapy in eating disorder recovery and explains how body-based approaches can help people reconnect with their internal sensations in a gradual and supportive way. Instead of forcing emotional processing, somatic work focuses on building safety in the nervous system and slowly increasing the capacity to notice and tolerate emotional states. Dr. Marianne and Amy also discuss how body image distress can function as a powerful distraction. It can feel easier to focus anger, fear, or grief on the body than to confront deeper sources of pain, such as relational conflict, social stress, or systemic injustice. Learning to translate body distress into emotional language can help people understand what their internal system is truly trying to communicate. This episode also addresses an important reality in eating disorder recovery: sometimes people appear more emotionally dysregulated as they begin healing. That increase in emotional expression can actually be a sign that someone is reconnecting with their inner world after years of emotional numbing. Amy shares several practical tools that can help people begin reconnecting with their emotions, including brief emotional check-ins throughout the day, asking simple questions about what feelings may be present when eating disorder urges arise, and using movement to help emotional energy move through the body. Dr. Marianne also brings in a neurodivergent-affirming lens, discussing how stimming, rocking, sensory soothing, and other nervous system supports can help people stay connected to themselves during emotionally intense moments. Together, they emphasize that emotions are not problems to eliminate. They are information from our internal systems that help guide us toward safety, boundaries, authenticity, and healing. In this episode, we discuss How eating disorder behaviors can numb or redirect difficult emotions. Why recovery often brings a surge of feelings to the surface, What somatic therapy is and how it can support eating disorder recovery. Why the thought “I feel huge” often reflects emotional distress rather than body change. How trauma, family systems, and culture shape emotional expression. Why body image distress can act as a distraction from deeper pain. The difference between compartmentalizing emotions and avoiding them. Why increased emotional intensity can be a sign of progress in recovery. Practical ways to begin noticing and naming emotions during recovery. How neurodivergent people may benefit from stimming and sensory supports. About the guest Amy Ornelas, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, eating disorder specialist, yoga teacher, and somatic therapy practitioner based in California. She works with individuals, families, and groups and integrates nutrition care with somatic and nervous system–informed approaches to eating disorder recovery. Connect with Amy Ornelas Instagram: @amyornelasRD Website: i-heart-nutrition.com Listen if you are Experiencing intense body image distress during eating disorder recovery. Trying to understand why recovery can bring more emotion, not less. Curious about somatic therapy and body-based approaches to healing. Looking for tools to help manage urges to restrict, binge, or purge. Interested in understanding the emotional layers beneath body distress. Related episodes On "I Feel Huge" Versus "What I'm Actually Feeling": Translating Body Distress Into Emotions" via Apple or Spotify. On Eating Disorders as a Coping Strategy for Deeper Pain via Apple or Spotify. On Eating Disorders in Midlife & Our Personal Recovery Stories via Apple or Spotify. On Atypical Anorexia via Apple or Spotify On Eating Disorder Recovery, Higher Level of Care, & Renourishment via Apple or Spotify On Reconnecting With Your Body in Eating Disorder Recovery via Apple or Spotify On Trauma, Eating Disorders, & Levels of Care via Apple or Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne If healthmaxxing, compulsive exercise, rigid food rules, body image concerns, or anxiety around eating have become tangled up with your eating disorder, Dr. Marianne offers a neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed approach to eating disorder recovery. Dr. Marianne specializes in ARFID, binge eating, anorexia, and bulimia, including the ways eating disorders intersect with autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and trauma. She offers eating disorder therapy in California and Washington, D.C., as well as virtual coaching for people elsewhere. She also offers a self-paced ARFID & Selective Eating course for adults with ARFID, parents and caregivers, and providers. Visit drmariannemiller.com to learn more about working with Dr. Marianne. Follow @drmariannemiller on Instagram and listen to Dr. Marianne-Land on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

A lack of specialist services for adults with eating disorders in the Mid-West has come under renewed scrutiny after the HSE confirmed there is currently no dedicated adult eating disorder team in the region.     As a result, adults who require inpatient treatment are being admitted to psychiatric units in Limerick and Ennis, while those needing community support are treated through general mental health services.     The situation has prompted calls for dedicated funding and specialist care, with concerns that people with eating disorders are not receiving the treatment best suited to their needs.     To discuss the issue from both a healthcare policy and clinical perspective, Alan Morrissey was joined by Councillor James Ryan, a member of the HSE Regional Health Forum Mid-West, and Fierna Kennedy, Adult and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a special interest in eating disorders. Photo (c) shisuka via Canva

Ashley Bastron just had the best year of her coaching career. Then she quit, and she's never felt more at peace.In this episode, Dominic sits down with the former Wake Forest Associate Head Coach who guided the Demon Deacon women to their first NCAA Cross Country Championships since 2006, coached three All-Americans and two ACC champions in 2026, and then announced in July that she was stepping away to become a full-time clinical mental health counselor. Her reason cuts deep: in an NCAA increasingly built around money and results, she couldn't be everything her athletes needed her to be.What follows is one of the most important conversations we've had on this podcast. Bastron pulls back the curtain on the eating disorder epidemic hiding in plain sight in our sport: how student-athletes are two-to-three times more likely to develop one; how roughly 85 percent of female NCAA athletes admit to some form of disordered eating; and how eating disorders carry the second-highest mortality rate of any mental health disorder, behind only opioid use. She explains why "disciplined" eating is often a red flag, why losing your period is never normal, why male body dysmorphia is rising in silence, and how "amygdala hijacking" keeps today's athletes stuck in fight-or-flight.But this isn't a goodbye. Bastron is still coaching post-collegiates (including Wake Forest legend Elizabeth Whaley), still mentoring young female coaches, and now fighting for athletes from the other side of the table. Her hoped-for legacy says it all: never give up on a kid.Tap into the Ashley Bastron Special. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and giving us a five-star review! I would also appreciate it if you share it with your friend who you think will benefit from it.S H O W  N O T E S   -The Run Down By The Running Effect (our new newsletter!): https://tinyurl.com/mr36s9rs-Our Website: https://therunningeffect.run  -THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClLcLIDAqmJBTHeyWJx_wFQ-My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/therunningeffect/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Take our podcast survey: https://tinyurl.com/3ua62ffzBehind the scenes of The Running Effect: https://youtube.com/@dominicschlueter?si=PM9FjPc92eFUFEZLuminaryThreads: luminarythreads.shop$20 off your next Attuned scan: https://attuned.health/discount/TRE20?ref=TRE20

Pregnancy and Post-partum Tips When You Struggle with Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues Are you pregnant or do you have a new born baby? Are you struggling with body image and food? This is a topic, I haven't talked about before. I don't know why! I have three children myself with first-hand experience of going through two pregnancies and two post-partum periods. My daughter came first and then twin boys second time. Two years apart. It was VERY intense on many fronts! Pregnancy can be hugely challenging – if you have body image struggles and food anxieties. If you've previously used food or a focus on body as a means of coping – you can be placed in the driving seat of stress. Pregnancy and babies bring joy and wonderment but can also bring anxiety, change and life upheaval. You can feel out of control. You might experience isolation or loneliness, a change in your body, a shift in your identity – now being a mother and also readjusting your previous relationship to work and who you are. Having a baby is a huge life transition, it's truly wonderful and it's sometimes incredibly hard. I share 12 tips to support you (based on my personal experience and client shares from the therapy room) including: - Managing weight changes. Feelings about fueling yourself. Managing health appointments and expectations of weight monitoring. How to focus your mind helpfully. Managing negative body thoughts. Clothing issues. Your daily body image habits. Self-care: sleep, hydration and prioritising yourself. Nutrition. The importance of relationships and support. Maintaining a thread of purpose and identity for yourself. Keeping the bigger picture of values and your own alignment in mind. I hope that you find it helpful.

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What happens when your identity has always been tied to being an athlete?In this deeply meaningful conversation, Cynthia sits down with former Division I tennis player, author, speaker, and eating disorder advocate Betsy Brenner to discuss how years of perfectionism, athlete identity, and a lifetime of "earning" food eventually led to an eating disorder in midlife.Betsy shares how returning to competitive tennis in her 40s reignited old beliefs around body image, discipline, and performance. When severe asthma suddenly prevented her from exercising, her fear of weight gain intensified, eventually leading to a diagnosis of anorexia.Together, Cynthia and Betsy explore why so many women unknowingly carry athlete mindsets long after competitive sports end—and why healing requires so much more than changing what's on your plate.In this episode you'll learn:• Why eating disorders don't only happen to teenagers• How athlete identity can shape your relationship with food for decades• The connection between perfectionism, anxiety, and overexercise• Why many women feel they must "earn" their food• How movement can become a coping mechanism instead of self-care• The role vulnerability plays in recovery• Why aging and body changes can trigger disordered eating• How parents can model healthier relationships with food and exercise• Why recovery is about far more than weight restorationOne of the most powerful messages from this episode is that it's never too late to become a work in progress. Betsy's story offers hope for any woman who has spent years believing her worth depends on performance, discipline, or the number on the scale.Connect with Betsy BrennerBetsy Brenner is the author of The Longest Match: Rallying to Defeat an Eating Disorder in Midlife, a speaker, peer mentor, and advocate helping women find freedom from eating disorders and perfectionism.Website: www.betsybrenner.comInstagram: @betsybrennerauthorIf this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that healing is always possible.Apply for Recipe for a Period coaching w/Cynthia: https://www.periodnutritionist.com/applyforcoachingNew to HA? Discover the truth about HA:  click the link to download Cynthia's fact sheet that debunks common myths and misinformation! Trying +3 months to get your period back? Click here to download the Safety WorksheetYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theperiodnutritionist Instagram: www.instagram.com/period.nutritionist

What if one of the toughest battles a service member faces isn't on the battlefield—but within themselves? In this compelling episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with Leah Stiles, retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Founder and CEO of SEA WAVES, to discuss the often-overlooked issue of eating disorders within the military community. For more than 20 years, Leah served her country while privately fighting an eating disorder, a struggle hidden behind the expectations of strength, discipline, and resilience. Today, she has transformed that experience into a national mission, leading SEA WAVES to provide education, advocacy, prevention, and resources for active-duty service members, veterans, and military families affected by eating disorders and mental health challenges. Together, Rich and Leah explore the realities of military culture, the stigma surrounding mental health, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and why asking for help is one of the greatest acts of courage. In This Episode You'll Discover: • Leah Stiles' remarkable journey from Navy Senior Chief to nonprofit founder • Why eating disorders remain one of the military's least discussed mental health challenges • The connection between trauma, military service, perfectionism, and recovery • How leaders can identify warning signs and create supportive environments • The mission and impact of SEA WAVES in the military community • Practical insights into resilience, healing, and breaking the stigma around mental health Whether you're a veteran, active-duty service member, first responder, healthcare professional, leader, or someone navigating your own mental health journey, this conversation offers powerful lessons in courage, resilience, and hope. Learn more about SEA WAVES: https://www.sea-waves.org/ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow The MisFitNation Show, leave a rating and review, and share this conversation to help amplify awareness around mental health and support those who may be struggling in silence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, I talk with Dr Marcy Forta, director of Atzmi. Atzmi's mission is education and support for eating disorders that is evidence based and grounded in Torah values.Find Marcy at atzmi.orgDonate to their campaign at charityextra.com/atzmiReach me at adeeperconversation120@gmail.com

Many people with eating disorders get labeled as perfectionists. Sometimes that's accurate. Sometimes it's only part of the story. In this episode of the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast, I explore the overlap between OCD and eating disorders, perfectionism, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and the cognitive effects of malnutrition. I explain why similar behaviors can have very different underlying causes and why understanding those differences can change the course of eating disorder treatment and recovery. If you've ever found yourself stuck in food rules, body checking, repetitive thoughts, calorie calculations, reassurance-seeking, or endless self-doubt, this episode offers a more nuanced way to understand what's happening beneath the surface. Rather than focusing only on what behaviors look like, I discuss why identifying their function leads to more effective and compassionate care. What You'll Learn In this episode, you'll learn how perfectionism differs from OCD in eating disorder recovery and why the distinction matters. I discuss why intrusive thoughts, compulsive checking, and reassurance-seeking are often mistaken for perfectionism, how anorexia nervosa and other restrictive eating disorders can increase obsessive thinking, and why starvation affects cognitive flexibility and mental rigidity. I also explain how autism, ADHD, sensory needs, and routine dependence can sometimes resemble OCD while reflecting very different underlying experiences. Finally, I share why understanding the function of eating disorder behaviors helps clinicians, individuals, and families choose more effective treatment approaches. OCD, Perfectionism, and Eating Disorders Perfectionism has long been associated with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and other eating disorders. At the same time, many people who believe they're simply perfectionists may also experience OCD, significant anxiety, or both. Looking only at outward behaviors can miss what is actually maintaining the cycle of restriction, compulsions, fear, and distress. In this episode, I discuss why food-related rituals, repeated checking, body checking, calorie counting, and reassurance-seeking may look similar across different conditions while serving very different purposes. Understanding those differences helps people receive more individualized, neurodivergent-affirming care instead of one-size-fits-all treatment. Why Neurodivergence Makes the Picture More Complex Autism, ADHD, ARFID, sensory processing differences, and nervous system regulation can all influence eating behaviors, routines, and food preferences. Predictability and consistency often help neurodivergent people reduce overwhelm and make eating feel safer. Those experiences are not automatically signs of OCD or perfectionism. I explain why clinicians need to understand the role of sensory processing, cognitive load, executive functioning, and nervous system regulation before drawing conclusions about repetitive eating behaviors. This perspective supports more accurate assessment and more compassionate eating disorder treatment. Why This Matters for Recovery Recovery looks different depending on what's driving the behavior. Someone whose eating disorder is fueled primarily by perfectionism may need different interventions than someone struggling with OCD, autism, or multiple overlapping conditions. When treatment targets the underlying process instead of the surface behavior alone, recovery often becomes more individualized, effective, and sustainable. Understanding the "why" behind eating disorder behaviors creates opportunities for greater self-compassion and more meaningful healing. This Episode Is For You If... This episode is for anyone recovering from anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, binge eating disorder, or another eating disorder who has wondered whether perfectionism tells the whole story. It's also for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD individuals, parents, caregivers, therapists, dietitians, physicians, and other professionals who want a more nuanced understanding of OCD, perfectionism, neurodivergence, and eating disorder recovery. Related Episodes OCD & Eating Disorders: Why Food Rules, Rituals, & “Not Feeling Right” Take Over on Apple & Spotify. When Eating Disorders Meet Anxiety, OCD, or Depression: Co-Occurring Challenges & Recovery Strategies on Apple & Spotify. Obsessions, Compulsions, and Control: How OCD Intertwines With Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Food, Fear, & Fixation: How OCD Shapes Eating Disorders on Apple & Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Miller If you're looking for a neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder therapist, I provide therapy for adults and adolescents throughout California and Washington, D.C. I also offer parent consultation and eating disorder coaching worldwide. My practice specializes in ARFID therapy, anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment, binge eating disorder therapy, autism and ADHD, and neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder care. I use a sensory-attuned, trauma-informed, autonomy-supportive approach that honors each person's unique nervous system and lived experience. Learn more about therapy, consultation, my ARFID & Selective Eating Course, and additional resources at www.drmariannemiller.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast, leave a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify, and share this episode with someone who may benefit from a more compassionate understanding of OCD, perfectionism, and eating disorder recovery.

Rerelease of an important episode on eating disorders. Eating disorders and disordered eating can show up in many different ways—and often aren't easy to recognize. In this episode, clinical psychologist and eating disorder specialist, Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar helps us break down the language, the warning signs, and the realities behind these increasingly common struggles. We explore everything from binge eating, purging, orthorexia, and bigorexia to the social, emotional, and biological factors that can put young people at risk. Along the way, we discuss why these challenges are often misunderstood, what parents should watch for, and how to approach conversations about food and body image with greater understanding and support. Show Notes: Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/TISA #rulapod Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/qxx6ozii #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants. Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12. Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Go to Quince.com/AWKWARD for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  Download the FREE Playbook for Getting Your Kid to Talk Order our book This Is So Awkward Check out all our speaking and curriculum at www.lessawkward.com and our super comfy products at www.myoomla.com To bring us to your school or community email operations@lessawkward.com To submit listener questions email podcast@lessawkward.com Produced by Peoples Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we're digging into the tension between wanting to be exceptional and wanting to be ordinary. We talk about why "normal" doesn't always mean what you think it does, how your eating disorder may be protecting you from desires that feel too risky to admit, and why feeling stuck often has nothing to do with food itself. Quotes "When average means stability, you want it. Of course, who wouldn't? When average means invisible, then we're terrified of it." "I'm exceptional because of my relationship to my body, my food, what I do with my food and my body." "Restriction tends to create the chaos that you're trying to avoid." "The eating disorder isn't just expressing the desires. It's actually protecting you from the risk of wanting them directly, admitting them directly." "The eating disorder keeps both desires alive, but completely frozen. Being frozen is not the same thing as being safe." "People can be exceptional and connected. People can be seen and feel safe. People can be ambitious and stable, and the either/or isn't in the wanting, it's what you learned at some point, the wanting could cost you."  Frequently Asked Questions Why do I want to be successful and invisible at the same time? It sounds contradictory, but it's actually incredibly common. Part of you wants to be seen, recognized, and appreciated for what you're capable of. Another part of you wants life to feel quiet, predictable, and safe. Those aren't opposite desires. They just become confusing when your brain starts believing that being noticed will cost you your sense of belonging or security. Recovery often means learning that you don't have to choose one or the other.   Why does my eating disorder make me feel special? For many people, an eating disorder becomes a place to measure worth. It creates an internal story that says, "I'm better because..." Maybe it's because you're more disciplined, more controlled, healthier, stronger, or more committed than everyone else. The specific behavior looks different for everyone, but underneath it often serves the same purpose. It gives you a way to feel valuable without having to ask directly for recognition or validation.   Why do I want to be normal but also stand out? The word "normal" doesn't always mean the same thing. Sometimes normal means peaceful, stable, and free from constant anxiety. Other times it feels like disappearing into the background and not mattering. That's why you can crave an ordinary life one minute and desperately want to be exceptional the next. You're responding to two completely different meanings of the same word.   Why does controlling food make me feel safer? Food often becomes something that feels manageable when everything else feels uncertain. It can create the illusion of stability during stressful or chaotic seasons of life. The problem is that while food rules may offer temporary relief, they rarely create the lasting sense of safety you're actually looking for. They often end up creating even more chaos over time.   Can the same eating disorder behaviors mean different things for different people? Absolutely. Two people can engage in the exact same behavior for completely different reasons. One person may be trying to become more visible, hoping they'll finally be noticed or praised. Someone else may be trying to disappear, feel less exposed, or protect themselves from unwanted attention. The behavior might look the same on the outside, but the purpose underneath can be completely different.   Why does recovery make me feel stuck between two different versions of myself? Recovery often asks you to let go of something that has been solving a problem, even if it wasn't solving it well. You may find yourself wanting a calmer, more grounded life while also worrying that you'll lose the parts of yourself that felt exceptional. Feeling pulled in both directions doesn't mean you're doing recovery wrong. It usually means you're starting to see the deeper beliefs your eating disorder has been carrying.   Can I be ambitious without letting my eating disorder define me? Yes. Wanting to achieve something meaningful isn't the problem. The question is whether your worth depends on achieving it. You can be ambitious, driven, creative, and successful without using your relationship with food or your body as proof that you deserve to be seen. Recovery isn't about becoming less motivated. It's about separating your value from the way you've learned to measure it. Resources Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter! Brave on Purpose! - Grab my new book here! 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! 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Recovery isn't one brave decision or the polished version often shown online. It can involve boredom, grief, uncertainty, louder thoughts and learning who you are without the eating disorder.In this honest episode, I share what I wish I'd known about letting go of control, why your mind may take longer to heal than your body, and how ordinary choices slowly rewire your brain.In this episode, we cover: Why you don't have to feel ready before recovery begins.  Why letting go of control is often harder than weight gain itself.  Why your body can heal before your mind catches up.  The neuroscience behind why recovery feels repetitive and why that's actually a sign your brain is changing.  Why recovery becomes "boring"—and why that's one of the biggest milestones you'll ever reach.  How to build a life that's bigger than your eating disorder.  Why recovery doesn't remove difficult emotions, but changes how you respond to them.  The grief that comes with letting go of your eating disorder identity.  What life really looks like years into recovery.If recovery feels harder or slower than expected, this episode will remind you that you're not failing. The goal isn't perfect thoughts around food. It's building a life where the eating disorder no longer gets the final say.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com

In this episode, author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares her personal journey with eating disorder recovery, insights into different types of eating disorders, and practical tools for healing and self-acceptance. Mallary offers hope and guidance for anyone struggling with disordered eating or seeking a deeper connection with themselves.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mallary's Story and Book02:08 The Roots of Disordered Eating: Control and Emotions04:00 Classic Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Binge, and Bulimia08:54 Signs of Disordered Eating and When to Seek Help15:07 Mallary's Personal Journey: Loss, Control, and Recovery20:00 The Middle Place: Slips, Progress, and Acceptance25:03 Healing Through Self-Love, Spirituality, and Connection30:10 Resources and Support for Recovery41:51 Final Reflections and Hope for the JourneyEpisode Sponsor: Anima Mundi Offer: Anima Mundi is giving Feel Good Podcast listeners there largest discount of the year. It's a great opportunity to treat yourself or a friend to some soothing self-care by going to AnimaMundiHerbals.com and use the code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your purchase. Discount Code: SOLLUNA20 for 20% off your order. Guest Resources:Book: Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery Website: www.mallarytenoretarpley.comSocial Media: @mallarytenoretarpleySubstack: mallary.substack.com/Project Heal: - https://www.theprojectheal.org/National Alliance for Eating Disorders: - https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/Bio: Mallary Tenore Tarpley is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Moody College of Communication and McCombs School of Business. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine, among other publications. She is the recipient of a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant, which helped support her research and writing. Mallary graduated from Providence College and has a Master of Fine Arts in nonfiction writing from Goucher College. She lives outside of Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children. Slip is her first book.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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What happens when you completely reinvent your life at 42? In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I sit down with Beth Feraco to talk about the life-changing decision that set everything else in motion. After quitting alcohol at 42, Beth rebuilt her life from the ground up - finding sobriety, discovering fitness, growing a successful coaching business, and helping thousands of women over 40 take control of their health. This conversation goes far beyond fitness. We get honest about alcohol, menopause, hormones, fat loss, strength training, GLP-1 medications, social media, and what it really takes to create lasting change. Beth shares the lessons she's learned over the past 11 years and why the simplest habits are often the ones that make the biggest difference! If you're navigating midlife, struggling to lose weight, feeling overwhelmed by menopause, or wondering where to start, this episode is packed with practical advice and real-life experience. #WomenOver40 #Menopause #FitnessOver40   Key Takeaways: 00:14 Meet Beth Feraco 02:27 The Moment Everything Changed 04:33 How Fitness Saved Her Life 06:58 Starting a Fitness Journey at 42 08:30 Do You Really Need to Quit Drinking? 11:17 The Truth About Menopause 13:32 Finding the Right HRT Doctor 16:56 The Habits That Actually Work 18:10 Supplements vs. Real Results 18:40 The Truth About GLP-1s 20:43 Portion Sizes Changed Everything 23:39 Why Beth Still Tracks Macros 24:26 How She Grew on Social Media 26:23 Being Yourself Online 28:19 Why She Doesn't Plan Content 30:51 Turning Down Brand Deals 32:59 The Reality of Work-Life Balance 34:30 A Day in Beth's Life 36:35 Growing Beyond 1-on-1 Coaching 39:22 What's Next for Beth 41:18 Get Out of Your Own Way Links mentioned: Connect with Beth Feraco: Instagram: @bethferacofitness TikTok: @bethferacofitness Podcast: Cut the Crap with Beth & Matt Check her out on her website: https://bethferacofitness.com/ Need support? The National Alliance for Eating Disorders offers free resources, treatment referrals, and support for anyone affected by eating disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ Want more? Join the newsletter! Behind the scenes of the pivot, brand partnerships, real life in progress, and the things I'd only tell you in a DM: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter   Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/  Come find me on Instagram and reply to my Stories. I actually read everything and your opinion literally shapes the brand work I do:  https://www.instagram.com/thebossbitchdiane/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro  Are you a brand looking to work with me? I create content for brands I actually use and love. With 19 years of marketing and sales experience and an audience of women over 40 who are done being ignored by the brands that should be speaking to them. View my portfolio and let's talk: https://buffbunny.my.canva.site/diane-flores-ugc-portfolio    Freebies: Fit Girl Gift Guide: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/fit-girl-gift-guide  My Favorite Supplements: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/myfavoritesupplements  Protein Snack List: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/protein-snack-guide  Lower Body Blueprint: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/lower-body-blueprint  Full Body Training Program: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/full-body-gym-program 

Nutritional rehabilitation receives a huge amount of attention, and rightly so. But considerably less attention is given to what comes next: learning how to build a life in which you no longer need the eating disorder.

We talk all the time about the fear of failing in recovery. But today I want to name the fear almost no one says out loud — the fear of actually succeeding. What if I do recover? Then what? Who am I without this? What would my life even become? Sis, that quiet terror is one of the biggest reasons high-achieving women stall out in recovery and never quite go all in. So today, on the heels of a reflective walk, we're talking about perfection, success, surrender — and a completely different way to measure whether you're "winning" at this. My biggest struggle in recovery Wanting it to be perfect. Flawless. Honestly? That perfectionism is what entrenched me in the eating disorder in the first place. Before I ever started recovering, I stayed in denial even longer because it felt safer — I couldn't fail if I stayed stuck. Then once I started the work, the story just shifted from "I'll be like this forever" to "I should be further along by now." And underneath both was fear. Not just the fear that I'd never get better — but the fear of the opposite. What would it mean for my life if I actually succeeded at this whole recovery thing? That's the question I want to ask you: what would it mean for your life if you quit playing small? If you fully surrendered to the process — knowing it doesn't have to be perfect, because you are perfectly flawed? The two sides of the same coin Fear of failure: What if I don't recover? What if this is just who I am? → leads to doubt and discouragement. Fear of success: What if I do recover? Then what? → the fear nobody names, and often the one keeping you stuck. Both are cultivated in control and in fear. And that very thing controlling you is exactly what you have to release to gain real freedom. Redefining success Society hands us a definition of success built on achievements, status, appearance, financial worth, influence — scroll Instagram and you'll feel it instantly. But I want you to shift the whole frame: From what you accomplish → to who you become in the process. Success does not equal full recovery. Success does not mean you checked every box today or "were good." Success equals becoming your best self. That simple. Constant growth leads to contentment — and that's the success you're actually after. So ask yourself: if I'm putting one foot in front of the other, growing my character, softening old behaviors… isn't that success? There's no gold medal for healing Here's the humbling, freeing truth: there's no PhD for recovery. No gold medal. Nobody's clapping (well — maybe your people, and your coach who sees how far you've come). You don't heal "better" than anyone else. It's the daily choices you make when no one is watching that lead to your success. It's not shiny. It's not applauded. It's yours. So if you say you want freedom — what are you actually doing to reach for it? Are you feeding the lie that it's just not available to you? Or are you making the quiet, unglamorous, pro-recovery choice again today? The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake You can't learn a thing from being perfect. It's your failures, your hard days, your challenges that hand you the momentum to bounce back. A client came to me this week and said, "Yesterday was awful. I didn't show up for myself. I let the disorder take over." And I asked her: "Do you want me to sit in that pity party and tell you how bad you were? Or do you want me to ask — where do we go from here? What's next?" She said, "You're right. I just need to put this down and start over. Tomorrow's a new day." The more you surrender and let be, the higher you rise. You weren't called to be perfect. You were called to be better. Let God be perfect — you're allowed to be perfectly flawed. The power of surrender The thing that's controlling you is the very thing you have to release to gain real freedom. Research on surrender in recovery has suggested that people who let go — who anchor their trust in something bigger than their own control — experience greater personal empowerment, more happiness, and stronger recovery outcomes. Courage, acceptance, and trust are required in recovery. So check where your trust is anchored. Is it in you being perfect? In checking every box? In getting it all exactly right today? That's the grip we have to loosen. A few lines from the episode "I couldn't fail if I stayed stuck." "Shift from defining success by what you accomplish to who you become in the process." "Success doesn't equal full recovery. Success equals becoming your best self." "There's no PhD for healing. It's the choices you make when no one is watching." "The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake — you can't learn anything from being perfect." "You weren't called to be perfect. You were called to be better. Let God be perfect." "The more you surrender and let be, the higher you rise." Your reflection this week What does success actually look like for you in recovery? Not materially — in character, in growth, in who you're becoming. Where do you spend your time and energy — inner-focused on becoming better, or outer-focused on looking better? What would it mean for your life if you succeeded? Sit with that one. It's often where the real fear hides. Where is your trust anchored — in your own perfection, or in something bigger than you? Measure the small wins this week, sis. That's the whole game. Ready for support? Connect with Lindsey:

In this powerful episode, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with Olivia Soha, the founder of Uncovery, to discuss the often-invisible line between "wellness culture" and a life-threatening eating disorder. Olivia shares her harrowing journey from an early childhood struggle with ARFID to a medical crisis in her twenties that resulted in a near-death experience and a spiritual vision that changed her life forever. They explore the dangerous way society praises disordered behaviors as "healthy discipline" and the vital role that recovery coaching plays in bridging the gap between clinical treatment and reclaiming a real, lived life. Whether you are struggling yourself or supporting a loved one, Olivia's story offers a profound map of resilience and the unwavering hope that full recovery is truly possible. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the missing piece in every body conversation you've ever had wasn't a new program, a better routine, or the right expert, but a theological foundation you never knew you were missing? In this special Summer Reset episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, we're sharing something a little different: a conversation that was so good, we had to bring it here. This is the premiere episode of Season 11 of The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, where Lisa co-hosted alongside Candace for a full season dedicated to body, soul, and faith. In it, Lisa introduces the concept of whole body theology: a biblical framework that reframes how we see ourselves not as projects to fix, but as whole persons created for God's glory. Both women get vulnerable about their own long and complicated histories with body image and disordered eating, the exhaustion of conflicting health information, and what it actually looks like when the Word of God becomes the foundation, not just another tool in the stack. If you've ever felt exhausted by the endless cycle of health information, or wondered why knowing better has never quite been enough, this conversation is for you. And if this episode resonates, the full season is waiting. Check out all 12 episodes on YouTube! Listen in to learn more: (08:41) Why Candace chose this theme, and the viral moment that started it all (11:36) How Lisa's Body and Soul Bible study came to be  and what it changed for her personally (17:28) Lisa and Candace get vulnerable: their body stories, eating disorder history, and what shame taught them about themselves (25:44) The exhaustion of diet culture, conflicting expert advice, and the needle that never stops moving (31:15) The one kind of rest we're all craving (and why it isn't sleep) (33:55) What is whole body theology? (39:05) The glorious exchange: what Christ's incarnation has to do with how you see your body (40:56) Listener questions: skincare, motivation to move, and practical starting points   Mentioned in the Episode: Bible Study — Body and Soul by Lisa Whittle: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast, Season 11 (full season): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXPIFDUXHLUnAVeI8Frzg-T8zKnExvPL1 Invite Lisa to Speak: https://www.lisawhittle.com/speaking Get the Whole Body Guide: https://www.lisawhittle.com/body-tips   Connect with Candace Cameron Bure: Website: https://candacecbure.com Instagram: @candacecbure The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast Website: https://ccbpodcast.com Podcast Instagram: @candacecameronburepodcast Connect with Lisa:Website: https://www.lisawhittle.comSubstack: https://letsbeclear.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittleFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

On today's episode, we go in on… Bigorexia Nervosa, the body dysmorphia disorder that is on the rise and affecting men globally and also other genders, as well. We discuss the science behind this disorder, how social media is connected and why trying to achieve a ‘healthy' lifestyle can be the culprit behind Bigorexia Nervosa. Drop us a message and tell us your thoughts on Bigorexia, topics you're curious about or anything, Sidenote by AsapSCIENCE, please visit https://www.asapscience.com/chatFor more Sidenote Podcast episodes, check out http://sidenotepodcast.com/Sources:https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-in-men-and-boys/https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/muscle-dysmorphia-anxiety-mens-mental-healthhttps://bdd.iocdf.org/expert-opinions/muscle-dysmorphia/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12294503/https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.726032/fullhttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9433244/#B7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.