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What happens when you're no longer engaging in dangerous eating disorder behaviors, but food still feels like it controls your life? In this episode, Dr. Marianne Miller unpacks the concept of quasi-recovery, a space that can feel both safer than active illness and yet not fully free. Quasi-recovery often includes improved behaviors, such as more regular meals or weight restoration, but leaves behind the deeper work of healing food fear, body shame, and internalized rules. It can be an especially frustrating and lonely experience, because it is often praised by others even when it does not feel like real recovery on the inside. Dr. Marianne explores how quasi-recovery can shape lifelong eating struggles and why people often get stuck there. This episode also considers how neurodivergent and marginalized folks are particularly vulnerable to staying in quasi-recovery when treatment does not address trauma, sensory needs, systemic harm, or body autonomy. This episode covers: What quasi-recovery is and how it shows up in daily life Why healing requires more than just behavior change How fear and food rules quietly persist in this phase Why some people believe they will struggle with food forever What a more liberating vision of recovery can look like If you have ever wondered whether you are truly recovered or just surviving in a different way, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and hope. You do not have to stay stuck in a version of recovery that does not meet your full needs. There is more available to you. CONTENT CAUTION: This episode discusses eating disorder behaviors, body image distress, and systemic oppression. Please take care while listening. RELATED EPISODES ON QUASI-RECOVERY & ORTHOREXIA: Orthorexia, Quasi-Recovery, & Lifelong Eating Disorder Struggles with Dr. Lara Zibarras @drlarazib on Apple & Spotify. Orthorexia Uncovered: Causes, Challenges, & Pathways to Healing on Apple & Spotify. An Orthorexia Recovery Story with Sabrina Magnan, @sabrina.magnan.health on Apple & Spotify. LEARN MORE: Dr. Marianne Miller is a fat, neurodivergent eating disorder therapist and ARFID educator. She supports individuals recovering from ARFID, binge eating disorder, anorexia, bulimia, and quasi-recovery. Her work centers autonomy, sensory attunement, and liberation. It is also neurodivergent-affirming and trauma-informed. She provides Queer-affirming and gender-affirming care. Dr. Marianne is late-diagnosed autistic. For those who connect with this discussion and suspect ARFID may be part of their experience, or for clinicians seeking to better understand this overlap, Dr. Marianne offers her ARFID and Selective Eating Course. This self-paced program provides neurodivergent-affirming strategies and tools to address ARFID, including its intersection with anorexia, in both teens and adults. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Go to my website https://www.drmariannemiller.com Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com
Welcome to the last episode of season 3! In today's solo chat, we're talking about something that comes up for so many of us in recovery: weight gain. I know it can feel scary, overwhelming, and sometimes even impossible to accept. I'll share why weight gain is actually a normal and healthy part of healing, how to manage the fear and emotions that come with it, and some practical ways to cope without letting it derail your recovery. After this, I'm taking a short break and will be back in October with season 4, for more chats, tips, and support for your recovery journey.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
An estimated 70 million people worldwide will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many individuals experiencing these disorders...[…]
An estimated 70 million people worldwide will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime. Many individuals experiencing these disorders...
Why does letting go of food restriction feel unsafe, even when you're ready to recover? In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how restriction can become a form of survival. She discusses the ways restriction may provide a sense of control, structure, or identity, especially for those who are neurodivergent, live in marginalized bodies, or have trauma histories. You will learn about the difference between egosyntonic restriction, which feels aligned with your values, and egodystonic restriction, which feels distressing. This insight can help make sense of your internal conflict and guide you toward a more compassionate approach to healing. This episode offers a perspective rooted in liberation, not compliance. Dr. Marianne invites you to honor the role restriction has played in your life while also creating new ways to feel safe and supported in your body.
If eating disorder recovery was just an easy-peasy walk in the woods, picking bluebells and skipping along beautifully curated paths, then you probably wouldn't be listening to this. Although recovery can lead to some spectacular destinations and a whole bucket of inner peace, the initial routes are often bumpy and tangled with weeds and rocks blocking the way. It can feel frankly quite terrifying. This is not to put you off embarking or continuing along the road. In fact, it is to support you in honesty and reality, and to empower you to keep on going. In this episode, I explore 5 bitter truths about eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist To find out more about my work:- Go to my Website ONLINE COURSES - link to all courses HERE Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating - a course to help you heal your relationship with food. Online Breaking Free from Bulimia - a course to help you break free from bulimia nervosa. Eating Disorders Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with eating disorders. Body Image Training for Professionals - training for therapists in working with clients with body image issues.
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're talking about something that can feel a little overwhelming – interpreting blood lab results during eating disorder recovery. Whether you're getting blood work to check on your health or working with a medical team, it can be tricky to understand what those numbers really mean. I'll walk you through how to look at your results with a realistic lens, how to avoid jumping to conclusions, and why it's important to focus on overall healing, not just a single number. Recovery is about much more than what's on a sheet of paper, but understanding these results is still a valuable part of the process. I hope it helps!Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
Diet culture has a sneaky way of showing up everywhere. From weightloss plans disguised as “lifestyle changes” to wellness trends promising to heal everything from your skin to your soul. In this encore episode, I'm joined by Christy Harrison, MPH, RD—author of The Wellness Trap and Anti-Diet—to unpack how diet culture infiltrates the wellness world and impacts women's health in ways that are anything but healthy.Christy explains how the multi-billion-dollar wellness industry often sells us pseudoscience, dubious diagnoses, and rigid food rules that can lead to disordered eating and body-image struggles. We talk about why so many people—especially women—get caught in this cycle, how eating disorders aren't always obvious, and why scientific literacy is one of the most powerful tools for protecting your health.You will learn... Why diet culture's obsession with weight loss harms physical and mental healthHow wellness trends exploit fear to sell ineffective or harmful solutionsThe connection between restrictive eating, binge eating, and long-term health issuesWhy women are extra susceptible to falling into diet culture and wellness trendsHow social media and our political climate contributes to wellness mis- and dis-informationRemember: Your worth isn't measured by your weight, your diet, or how “well” you follow health trends. Real wellness is about freedom and self-compassion.Christy Harrison, MPH, RD, is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified intuitive eating counselor, and journalist who has been covering food, nutrition, and health for more than 20 years. She is the author of two books, The Wellness Trapand Anti-Diet, and host of the podcasts Rethinking Wellness and Food Psych. Christy's decades of work in journalism, nutrition, and intuitive eating have helped thousands break free from the false promises of diet culture and find a more compassionate, evidence-based approach to food and health. Whether you've struggled with dieting, fallen into the wellness trap, or simply want to support women's health in a more sustainable way, this conversation will help you see wellness culture in a whole new light.Get Christy's latest book: The Wellness Trap: Break Free from Diet Culture, Disinformation, and Dubious Diagnoses and Find Your True Well-BeingLearn more about Christy at christyharrison.com and follow her on Instagram @chr1styharrisonMentioned in This Episode: Fears About Food Additives, article by Christy Harrison Is Red Food Dye Dangerous?If you're enjoying this self-love podcast, share it with the women in your life to combat diet culture, promote body positivity, and spread self-love.
This week's conversation is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about what happens on the field — it's about how we navigate the challenges off it.Brayden Ainsworth burst onto the AFL scene with the West Coast Eagles, chasing a childhood dream and experiencing the highs of professional sport. But behind the scenes, he was battling something few people knew — an eating disorder that was slowly taking its toll on his body and mind.In this raw and vulnerable chat, Brayden opens up about:The reality of life as a professional AFL playerHis personal struggle with an eating disorder and the path to recoveryFinding purpose beyond sport through his work with The Happiness Co. as a mental health educatorWhy vulnerability is a strength, not a weaknessHow he's now helping others prioritise their mental wellbeingThis episode is deep, honest, and inspiring — a conversation that shines a light on the courage it takes to ask for help, the resilience to rebuild, and the joy of finding a new purpose.If you've ever faced your own mental health challenges or know someone who has, Brayden's story will leave you feeling hopeful and connected.Connect with Brayden Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brayden__ainsworthGrab a copy of my new book coming October 1st!"The 1% Good Club" Amazon - https://amzn.to/46ve1i2Booktopia - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e1xrkr
Journalist Mallory Tenore Tarpley provides a new framework for understanding eating disorder treatment and recovery, interweaving poignant personal stories, immersive reporting and cutting-edge science in her new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery." Then, with some 60,000 medicinal plants available in the world, certified herbalist Rachelle Robinett explores modern herbalism as a complement to Western medicine in her book "Naturally: The Herbalist's Guide to Health and Transformation."
Have you ever wondered why recovery feels unsafe if you are autistic, or why masking can look like restriction? In this episode, Dr. Marianne examines the overlooked intersection of autism and anorexia. She explains how autistic masking, the survival strategy of hiding or suppressing traits to “fit in,” can overlap with food restriction and why recovery often feels unsafe in treatment spaces that center neurotypical experiences. Dr. Marianne explores how sensory sensitivities, alexithymia, executive functioning challenges, and monotropism can shape eating patterns for autistic individuals and how traditional recovery models fail to accommodate these realities. She also addresses intersectionality in recovery, highlighting that unmasking is riskier for BIPOC, disabled, fat, queer, and trans individuals whose overlapping identities increase the dangers of being fully visible in systems that marginalize them. She emphasizes why neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, and intersectional recovery spaces are essential. Recovery cannot be one-size-fits-all when it must account for layered oppression, systemic barriers, and the complex ways autistic traits interact with anorexia. Dr. Marianne also discusses the overlap between anorexia and ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), particularly among autistic people, and explains why understanding this overlap is crucial for effective and sustainable healing. If recovery has felt unsafe, Dr. Marianne wants listeners to know it is not because they have failed. It is because treatment often fails to recognize autism, honor intersecting identities, and adapt care to meet those realities. She believes every person deserves support that not only accommodates differences but celebrates them as integral to the healing process.
Most people have experienced what Mallary Tenore Tarpley calls “the middle place,” even if they never had a name for it. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon talks with Mallary, author of “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery”. In her deeply personal and powerfully researched debut, Mallary blends her own story of anorexia and grief, beginning with the loss of her mother, with interviews from experts and survivors. Together, these narratives reveal the often-overlooked realities of recovery. Her concept of the middle place reframes recovery as a living, evolving journey rather than a fixed destination. In addition to her work as an author, Mallary is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other major publications. In our conversation, she shares how recovery can be shaped by grief, personal growth, and the courage to live between sickness and full healing. For more information about “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,” by Mallary Tenore Tarply, please visit: https://bookshop.org/p/books/slip-life-in-the-middle-of-eating-disorder-recovery-mallary-tenore-tarpley/21872676?ean=9781668035016 For more information about Mallary, please visit: https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com For more articles and writing by Mallary, please visit: https://mallary.substack.com Connect with Mallary on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mallarytenoretarpley/ Connect with Mallary on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallary-tenore-6719484/ Connect with Mallary on X at: https://x.com/mallarytenore
In this episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're diving into something that can be pretty confusing in recovery: mental hunger.You've probably experienced that feeling of hunger in your mind rather than your body – that constant thinking about food, even after eating. I'll talk about what mental hunger really is, why it happens during eating disorder recovery, and most importantly, how to respond to it without getting overwhelmed. I know it can be frustrating when your mind keeps asking for more food, but it's actually a sign your body is healing. I'm here to help you make sense of it, find ways to manage it, and approach it with compassion as you continue your recovery journey.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
Dr. Marianne Miller is joined by Chelsea Levy, RDN (@chelsealevynutrition), a certified intuitive eating counselor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and fat-positive healthcare provider based in New York City. Chelsea shares her powerful journey from "diet rock bottom" to embracing intuitive eating and becoming a leading advocate for weight-inclusive and fat-positive care in eating disorder treatment and chronic illness support. Chelsea opens up about her career shift from the art and production world to dietetics, how she discovered intuitive eating, and why she now rejects the weight-centric medical model. Together, Marianne and Chelsea discuss the harms of weight stigma in healthcare, why fat-positive spaces are essential for healing, and how weight-inclusive care improves outcomes for eating disorder recovery, diabetes management, PCOS, and more. Content Caution: This episode discusses eating disorders, chronic dieting, medical weight stigma, and anti-fat bias. Listeners will learn: Why intuitive eating is transformative for eating disorder recovery How weight stigma in healthcare creates harm and barriers to treatment The difference between weight-inclusive care and fat-positive care How Chelsea integrates gender-affirming, fat-affirming, and evidence-based approaches in her practice What it means to dismantle anti-fat bias in medical and therapeutic spaces Chelsea also shares how validating clients' grief around body image and holding space for autonomy are essential parts of her approach. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking liberation from diet culture, professionals wanting to integrate fat-positive care into their work, and anyone navigating recovery in a world steeped in anti-fat bias. Check Out Other Episodes About Intuitive Eating & Fat Positivity: Anorexia, Accessibility to Care, & Intuitive Eating with @the.michigan.dietitian Lauren Klein, RD on Apple & Spotify. Intuitive vs. Mechanical Eating: Can They Coexist? on Apple & Spotify. Fat Positivity, Accessibility, Body Grief, & Emotions with @bodyimagewithbri Brianna Campos, LPC on Apple & Spotify. Diabetes in a Fat Body: Navigating Stigma, Care, & Self-Trust with Amanda Martinez Beck @thefatdispatch on Apple & Spotify.
Journalist and professor at UT Austin Mallary Tenore Tarpley joins Zibby to discuss her groundbreaking new book, SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. Mallary describes her messy, nonlinear path to recovery from anorexia, sharing what it's like to live in the “middle place” between sickness and full recovery. She reveals how she combined personal stories with research, immersive reporting, and cutting-edge science, touching on the emotional toll of revisiting her childhood journals and treatment records. Finally, they discuss identity, grief, motherhood, healing, and how Mallary is raising her own children with compassion and awareness.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/4m8yrm5Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mallary Tenore Tarpley is an assistant professor of practice at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Journalism and Media and McCombs School of Business, where she teaches writing and reporting courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Mallary specializes in a variety of topics, including longform feature writing, creative nonfiction, solutions journalism and nonprofit journalism.A longtime journalist, Mallary's articles and essays have been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Tampa Bay Times, Teen Vogue, Harvard University's Nieman Storyboard and more. She also maintains a weekly newsletter, Write at the Edge, where she shares writing tips and best practices. Mallary's debut nonfiction book, “SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery,” will be published by Simon & Schuster's Simon Element imprint and is now available for pre-order. The book blends immersive reporting, emerging science and social history around eating disorders alongside Mallary's own harrowing journey from a childhood with anorexia to her present-day reality as a mother in recovery. While working on the book, Mallary received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to support her reporting and writing.
What if recovery isn't about being perfectly healed, but about learning to live – and grow – in the messy, in-between spaces? In this heartfelt episode, accomplished journalist and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares the wisdom of “The Middle Place”, a compassionate framework for understanding eating disorder recovery as an imperfect and ongoing process. Drawing from her memoir SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, Mallary takes us through her recovery from childhood to motherhood, offering vulnerable reflections on grief, perfectionism, relapse, and self-discovery. Her honesty helps reduce shame and reminds us that healing isn't linear. With warmth and insight, Mallary invites us to see recovery not as a destination, but as a daily act of showing up. 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/
For many of us, food is one of life's great pleasures. But what happens when that joy gets taken away, and can we get it back?When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.Mallary shares her story in a powerful new memoir titled Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. The book blends Mallary's own compelling story with her research about eating disorders. Mallary teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that, she spent 10 years living in Florida, including working at the Tampa Bay Times, where she and Dalia were both cub reporters. Dalia recently caught up with Mallary to discuss the book.Mallary will return to the Sunshine State on her book SLIP tour. Catch her on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, in conversation with the city's poet laureate, Gloria Muñoz.Related episodes:Dietitian Deanna Wolfe on Wellness Trends, Disordered Eating and Finding Food FreedomFor Pastry Chef Shayla “Chez Shay” Daniels, Life Is BittersweetWUSF's Lisa Peakes on Her Love of Radio, Fitness & Why She's Kept a Food Diary for 20 Years
For many of us, food is one of life's great pleasures. But what happens when that joy gets taken away, and can we get it back?When Mallary Tenore Tarpley lost her mother at eleven years old, she wanted to stop time. If growing up meant living without her mom, then she wanted to stay little forever. What started as small acts of food restriction soon turned into a full-blown eating disorder.Mallary shares her story in a powerful new memoir titled Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. The book blends Mallary's own compelling story with her research about eating disorders. Mallary teaches journalism at the University of Texas at Austin. Before that, she spent 10 years living in Florida, including working at the Tampa Bay Times, where she and Dalia were both cub reporters. Dalia recently caught up with Mallary to discuss the book.Mallary will return to the Sunshine State on her book SLIP tour. Catch her on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg, in conversation with the city's poet laureate, Gloria Muñoz.Related episodes:Dietitian Deanna Wolfe on Wellness Trends, Disordered Eating and Finding Food FreedomFor Pastry Chef Shayla “Chez Shay” Daniels, Life Is BittersweetWUSF's Lisa Peakes on Her Love of Radio, Fitness & Why She's Kept a Food Diary for 20 Years
Over 30 million people in the USA have a diagnosable eating disorder, with many going undiagnosed, and even more having distorted thoughts about food and body issues. Mallary Tenor Tarpley is the author of the new book "Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery," (RELEASED TODAY!) where she shares information about the genetic influences on eating disorders, how our brain changes both while suffering from ED and while recovering, and the under-discussed grey area between being total symptomatic and in active recovery. This month we are highlighting Improving Lives, a wonderful nonprofit helping those in Nottingham, UK, to receive enhanced mental health services and case management. Go to www.improvinglivesnotts.org.uk
Happy Satiated Saturday! Something I've noticed in any body image healing exploration is how private body image concerns are. About 84% of women struggle with body image, yet something so prevalent is often kept hidden. I wonder what could change if how hard it is to live in a body could be openly discussed and supported, where conversations could look like: Person 1: How are you today?Person 2: I'm actually having a really hard time with my body image today.Person 1: Thanks for letting me know. I struggle a lot too. Is there anything you need in this experience today? I want to normalize body image struggles because I sense this might be the first step toward changing the conversations around living in a body. Rather than beginning with body acceptance or body love, sometimes you first just need to be with that, sometimes, because of a million different reasons, it is hard to be in your body and to like the way your body looks. In this week's Satiated Podcast episode, I chat with Anna Sweeney, Nutrition Therapist and Registered Dietitian, about: The complexities of body image healingThe impact of societal messaging and social mediaChallenging body image normsThe GLP-1 craze we're in right nowMedical stigmaFinding safety in the bodyYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: https://www.stephaniemara.com/blog/navigating-the-complexities-of-body-imageI hope you can join me Wednesday, August 27th at 5:00 pm ET for my upcoming Befriending Your Body Image Challenges with Somatic Eating® Practices Workshop. You can learn more and sign up HERE: https://satiated.mykajabi.com/offers/EkFBjX2Q/checkoutWith Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Anna: Website: www.wholeliferds.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiananna/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...
In this episode, I explore the MANTRA flower as an eating disorder recovery tool. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack about the MANTRA flower: https://theeatingdisordertherapist.substack.com/p/a-valuable-tool-in-eating-disorder Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
Eating disorders are not just about food. They often begin as survival strategies...ways to manage overwhelming emotions, cope with trauma, or create a sense of control in a world that feels unpredictable. In this powerful episode of Dr. Marianne-Land: An Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, I sit down with Amy Ornelas, RD (@amyornelasrd), an eating disorder dietitian and somatic therapist, to explore what recovery really looks like beyond behaviors. We discuss how eating disorders often develop as protective mechanisms, why nervous system healing is essential for deeper emotional work, and how somatic therapy helps bridge the gap between body and mind. Amy shares her professional expertise, her personal journey of recovery, and how her own healing has deepened her ability to guide others. Content concerns: This episode discusses eating disorders, trauma, and recovery. This episode also dives into: How eating disorders can be rooted in trauma, sensitivity, or neurodivergence Why recovery happens in layers, not in a straight line The role of nervous system regulation and somatic therapy in healing The importance of safe therapeutic relationships in uncovering deeper wounds Why lasting recovery is about more than “just eating” Amy and I also discuss our own experiences with vulnerability, relationships, and how healing from eating disorders often involves re-learning safety, connection, and authenticity over time. If you've ever felt frustrated by the idea of a “quick fix” in recovery or wondered why healing feels so complex, this episode will validate your experience and help you see recovery as a layered, lifelong journey of coming home to yourself. ABOUT AMY ORNELAS, RD Amy is an eating disorders specialist, yoga teacher, and intuitive practitioner. She is trained in somatic therapy. Amy works with individuals, families, and groups. She has been in the eating disorder field for 18 years. Her own eating disorder recovery really sparked her desire to help others fully heal from diet culture and body image struggles. She lives and practices in San Diego, California. She is able to work virtually with people in many states across the USA. Contact Amy via Instagram @amyornelasrd Check out her website https://www.i-heart-nutrition.com/ Email Amy at amy@i-heart-nutrition.com Check out past episodes when Amy was a guest! 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. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Learn about my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com
The CBT Rewrite We've Been Waiting For: A Weight-Inclusive Path to Eating Disorder Recovery, featuring Drs. Lauren Muhlheim, Jen Averyt, and Shannon Patterson—three psychologists reshaping how we treat eating disorders through a radically inclusive new CBT workbook.This episode of Behind the Bite, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, examines the evolution and shortcomings of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for eating disorders, and unveils a newly developed, radically weight-inclusive CBT workbook. Joined by three expert psychologists—Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Dr. Jen Averitt, and Dr. Shannon Patterson—the conversation provides insight into how culture, weight stigma, and inclusivity must reshape how clinicians and individuals approach eating disorder recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite
Send us a textThis episode invites my special guest, Mallary Tenore Tarpley, who is a Journalism Professor at the University of Texas at Austin and Author of the memoir Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery.Mallary became anorexic after the death of her mother when she was twelve shortly after her mother passed away from breast cancer. She didn't know how to deal with her mother's passing. She showed a strong front facade, however inside she felt her whole life was crumbling the longer she went on the further away she felt from her mom. Somehow she felt that if she stayed the same size as when her mother left her she would be closer to her mother and small and safe.This is a very interesting view of exactly what Mallary speaks to - Life in the middle of Eating Disorder Recovery. I love how she speaks about changing a slip from a slide and building where there is a place where slips will follow, however recovery is possible but does not have to be perfect.It is through treatment and her writing that Mallary found the origin of her eating disorder, what it served, and what to "recognize everything it could take away".Mallary said it is really important to talk about recovery, even if not fully recovered. She writes about what the middle place is like. She explains that it is not a place of stagnancy, it is about recognizing the slips, and to move towards that recovery with being honest. She speaks about immediacy, rather than delaying to remain as a slip instead of going into a slide. Mallory does have her husband and other people who she can rely on. This is so important.We also spoke to even after recovery, are there still signs that remain? Do we still restrict even after recovery? A lingering imprint, is what Mallary said, and I personally do not pay attention to it in general, however, I will say at odd times I do.The book is out today on Amazon, and Barnes and Noble. You can also reach Mallary at www.mallarytenoretarpley.com or on Amazon.comThank you, Mallary, for your insight.Support the show
The CBT Rewrite We've Been Waiting For: A Weight-Inclusive Path to Eating Disorder Recovery, featuring Drs. Lauren Muhlheim, Jen Averyt, and Shannon Patterson—three psychologists reshaping how we treat eating disorders through a radically inclusive new CBT workbook.This episode of Behind the Bite, hosted by Dr. Cristina Castagnini, examines the evolution and shortcomings of traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for eating disorders, and unveils a newly developed, radically weight-inclusive CBT workbook. Joined by three expert psychologists—Dr. Lauren Muhlheim, Dr. Jen Averitt, and Dr. Shannon Patterson—the conversation provides insight into how culture, weight stigma, and inclusivity must reshape how clinicians and individuals approach eating disorder recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behind_the_bite
Please welcome to our show, #MallaryTenoreTarpley, mom, journalism professor at UT Austin, and author of SLIP, Life in the Middle of Eating-Disorder Recovery. Mallary wrote this book to help others struggling with what she calls "the middle," a gray space between sickness and recovery. Her story is a raw one. Having lost her mother at age eleven, she went deep with an eating disorder, being treated for anorexia and spending years in and out of treatment at Boston Children's Hospital and other centers. She said in her book that she felt recovery was not within reach for her, but she works at it every day. There's hope. There's a way to heal, even if you relapse and find yourself in the middle. That's okay. Mallary says she discovered through therapy that she mentally wanted her body to stay at the age she was when she lost her mother. Her father tried everything, fearing he would lose his daughter and eventually had her treated in hospital. But it didn't end there. She talks about the disorder, triggers, treatment, relapse, and brings it to present day, being married with two children. Please join me in welcoming Mallary on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends and family to this important conversation. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here.
In today's episode of the Recover to Flourish podcast, we're talking about something many of us struggle with in recovery: social eating. Whether it's family meals, eating out with friends, or social gatherings, eating in front of others can be tough when you're recovering from an eating disorder. I'll share some personal experiences, tips, and strategies to help you feel more at ease with social eating and break free from the anxiety it can cause.Here's what we'll cover:Why social eating can trigger anxiety in recovery.Practical tips for navigating social eating situations without guilt or shame.How to build confidence in your choices and focus on enjoying the moment.Social eating doesn't have to be overwhelming. Even if it is right now - you can do something about it with a little help and patience.Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
Episode 68 is a very special and tender episode. Listen in to hear my colleague and friend share her vulnerable and important story of navigating infertility in a fat body. Sarah shares not only her experience but also her wisdom, ways of coping and resources for anyone else navigating this difficult journey. Infertility is hard enough, but navigating the weight stigma in the medical field when you just want your child, is brutal. As always, you can find me on my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com or on IG @bodyjustice.therapist.About Sarah:Sarah Jane Thomas (she/her) is a licensed therapist who works virtually with folks navigating body image, trauma, and recovery from diet culture. Her California-based practice centers fat liberation, body autonomy, and the kind of therapy that actually honors your whole messy, beautiful self.Sarah identifies as fat, queer, neurodivergent—and also happens to be in the middle of a solo fertility journey. So when it comes to talking about weight stigma in the infertility world, she brings both personal and professional truth. She's passionate about calling out the harm in “weight loss before care” policies and advocating for inclusive reproductive support that doesn't shame people for their bodies.She's also working on something new: Body Rebel Club, a coaching space and community for folks reclaiming body trust on their own terms—open to people anywhere in the world. It's launching soon, so head to bodyrebelclub.com and follow @bodyrebelclub on Instagram to be the first to know.If you're in California and looking for therapy that honors lived experience and liberation, visit sarahjanethomas.org or follow@embodiedself_therapy on Instagram to connect.**This epsiode is for educational purposes only. It is not individual medical or therapeutic advice.
We're honored to welcome back Dr. Claire Wilcox, a trailblazer in the field of food addiction. Claire is an addiction psychiatrist, former internist, and associate professor of translational neuroscience at the Mind Research Network. She's worked in everything from eating disorder treatment centers to general psychiatry and is on the frontlines of research, clinical care, and advocacy. Her academic textbook Food Addiction, Obesity and Disorders of Overeating has helped shape the professional dialogue—but today, we're talking about her newest book, Rewire Your Food-Addicted Brain: Fight Cravings and Break Free from a High-Sugar, Ultra-Processed Diet—a compassionate, research-informed, and accessible guide for individuals navigating food addiction. And here's the wild part: this book was directly inspired by the Food Junkies Podcast.
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they "literally rewire the brain," decrease brain size, and make it harder to concentrate and to regulate emotions. Malnutrition can slow the metabolism, impact bone density and even lead to cardiac arrest. But Eva says, with the right treatment, people can also recover fully. She's the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and co-founder of Comenzar de Nuevo, a leading treatment facility in Latin America. Today on the show, host Emily Kwong talks about the physical and mental impacts of eating disorders with Dr. Trujillo and Moorea Friedmann, a teen mental health advocate and host of the podcast Balancing Act. Plus, how to recover in a world steeped in diet culture. Want us to cover more mental health topics? Tell us by emailing shortwave@npr.org! We'd love to know what you want to hear from us! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
In today's episode, we're diving into a tough but important topic – the truth about being “skinny” and the impact of the SkinnyTok era. With social media constantly bombarding us with images of a specific body type, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that being thin is the ultimate goal. But is it really? I'll share my thoughts on what being “skinny” really means, how society's obsession with thinness affects our mental health, and how we can shift our mindset to embrace body diversity and self-compassion instead.Here's what we'll cover:The harmful effects of the “skinny ideal” in today's social media culture.Why striving for a “skinny” body can be dangerous in eating disorder recovery.How to challenge the narratives around thinness and focus on health and happiness instead.It's time to challenge what we've been taught about body size and start embracing our bodies for what they are. Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
TikTok claims to have banned “SkinnyTok,” but disordered eating content continues to thrive under rebranded hashtags, edited images, and wellness culture language. In this eye-opening episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, Dr. Marianne Miller is joined by eating disorder prevention advocate and educator Jen Tomei (@askjenup) to unpack the rise of SkinnyTok and its harmful influence on teens and adults alike. Jen, founder of the Jenup Community in the UK, shares firsthand experiences of discovering disturbing content on TikTok—even after reporting and flagging videos, the algorithm continued pushing them. Together, she and Dr. Marianne draw chilling parallels to the pro-ana forums of the early 2000s, and explore how new forms of tech—including AI-edited bodies—are further distorting body image online. They also examine how neurodivergent teens, who are often more vulnerable to extreme thinking and sensory overload, may be especially impacted by these trends. Plus, they critique the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and their potential to normalize restriction—even in pediatric settings. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Why SkinnyTok still exists despite being technically banned How TikTok's algorithm can push disordered content—even without user interaction What “pro-ana” and “thinspo” culture looks like in 2025 The physiological damage caused by overexercise and undereating How social media is shaping disordered eating culture in schools globally The link between ADHD, cortisol, and disordered eating behaviors How weight loss drugs like Ozempic may impact teens' mental and physical health Why media literacy and early intervention in schools are urgently needed CONTENT CAUTIONS: This episode includes discussion of disordered eating, anorexia, pro-eating disorder content, social media harm, and weight loss medications including Ozempic and Zepbound. MEET OUR GUEST: Jen Tomei is the founder of Jenup.com, a UK-based organization providing school workshops on eating disorder prevention, body image, and self-esteem. A survivor of an eating disorder and a late-diagnosed ADHD adult, Jen brings both lived experience and professional insight into the complex intersection of neurodivergence, mental health, and diet culture.
Happy Satiated Saturday! At twenty-one, when traveling abroad, I was so nervous about what to eat and eating around others that I did not nourish myself well. I flew home on an 8 hour flight with a fever of 103. Talking about regulating your nervous system and eating to support your body during travel and vacations is now one of my favorite things to share. So, I knew in this body image series that I wanted to bring someone on to chat about navigating food and body image during vacation.In this week's episode, I chat with Dr. Rachel Evans, Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, and Bulimia Recovery Specialist, about: Food anxiety on vacationsBody image concerns and social judgments while on a vacationNavigating diet culture and post holiday transitionPractical tips to try out on your next vacationYou can also read the transcript to this week's episode here: www.stephaniemara.com/blog/vacations-and-overcoming-body-image-anxietyAs a reminder, my Befriending Your Body Image Challenges Workshop is on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:00 pm ET. You can sign up HERE. With Compassion and Empathy, Stephanie Mara FoxKeep in touch with Rachel: Website: https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phdLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-evans-85504498/Support the showKeep in touch with Stephanie Mara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_stephaniemara/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniemarafoxWebsite: https://www.stephaniemara.com/https://www.somaticeating.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephmara/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephaniemarafoxContact: support@stephaniemara.comSupport the show:Become a supporter: https://www.buzzsprout.com/809987/supportMy favorite water filter: https://www.pureeffectfilters.com/#a_aid=somaticeatingReceive 15% off my fave protein powder with code STEPHANIEMARA at checkout here: https://www.equipfoods.com/STEPHANIEMARAUse my Amazon Affiliate link when shopping on Amazon: https://amzn.to/448IyPl Special thanks to Bendsound for the music in this episode. ...
In this episode, I explore quotes that have inspired me in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Gina Patnoe and Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld to discuss GLP-1s and how the can impact those recovering from an eating disorder.
Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Sober Butterfly Podcast, host Nadine sits down with journalism professor and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley to discuss the nuanced realities of eating disorder recovery—and its often-overlooked intersection with sobriety.Mallary's forthcoming book, Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, explores the idea of the “middle place”—that in-between space where you're no longer in crisis, but not yet fully healed. Together, Nadine and Mallary unpack their personal struggles with body dysmorphia, disordered eating, drunkorexia, and the pressure to appear “recovered.”
What if a single conversation could shift your entire relationship with food?In this episode, I take you inside the Breakthrough Call — a safe, supportive space designed for those who feel ready to move beyond consuming information and finally step into true transformation.You'll learn what actually happens during a Breakthrough Call, who it's for (and who it's not for), and why it might be the first step toward lasting food freedom. I'll also share common fears that hold people back from booking and gently guide you through them, so you can decide if this is the moment you choose to stop struggling alone.Discover what it's like to share your struggle with someone who understands, and gain clarity on your next steps to the freedom you crave.Book your Breakthrough Call today.Want to know why you struggle with food and what to do next? Start watching The Binge Breakthrough Mini Series today.
Valuable insights can be understood through James Clear's work, which talks about three levels of behaviour change. This can be applied to eating disorder recovery. James is the author of the best-selling book, Atomic Habits which has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide. If you haven't read it, I'd highly recommend that you do. He describes three levels of change: - 1. Outcomes 2. Processes 3. Identity Arguably, sustainable change will only occur with a deep shift in identity. I explore these themes more in this podcast episode. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
In this compassionate and insightful episode, Clarissa and Molly dive into the phenomenon of post-event collapse—the physical, emotional, and psychological crash that can follow highly stimulating or meaningful experiences. Whether it's a vacation, a major life event, a group share, or even just navigating a family gathering, many in food addiction recovery find themselves disoriented and vulnerable in the days that follow. They unpack the biology (hello dopamine crash), psychology (emotional contrast effects), and the nervous system's role (freeze/dorsal vagal responses), and they offer gentle, practical strategies for reentry and recovery. This episode is both validating and empowering—for listeners in recovery and for clinicians supporting them.
In this raw and vulnerable episode, Lindsay shares the one truth about eating disorder recovery that no one wants to discuss: it gets harder before it gets easier. She opens up her personal recovery journal from 2007 to give you an unfiltered look at what the healing journey really looks like. If you're struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder, this episode will prepare you for the reality of recovery while giving you the encouragement to keep fighting for your freedom. What You'll Learn The #1 thing about eating disorder recovery that no one talks about Why your eating disorder voice gets louder when you start healing What to expect during the "stuck" phase of recovery How to push through when recovery feels impossible Why zero women who've recovered live with regret The difference between existing and truly living your life Key Takeaways "If it's hard, it's working. If it's hard, it's worth it." "Things tend to scream before they die." - Your eating disorder will fight harder as you get stronger "Maybe life isn't about avoiding the bruises. Maybe life is actually about collecting the scars to prove that you showed up for it." Raw Recovery Journal Entry Lindsey reads from her November 13, 2007 journal entry, revealing her internal struggle with: Trying to restrict while knowing it's harmful Feeling guilty for even thinking about food rules The exhaustion of analyzing every meal and calorie The confusion between hunger and forced eating The obsession with control and letting go Resources Mentioned Her Best Self Society: www.herbestselfesociety.com One-on-One Recovery Coaching: Limited slots available at www.herbestself.co Connect with Lindsey Ready to start your recovery journey? Lindsey has two one-on-one coaching slots available. Fill out the client application at herbestself.co to discuss what personalized recovery support looks like for you. Love This Episode? If this episode resonated with you: Rate and review on Apple Podcasts (85+ five-star reviews help other women find the show!) Share with someone who needs to hear this message Join the private Facebook community for ongoing support Episode Quotes "The world isn't gonna stop for your unhealthy relationship with food. People are going to still experience life - the beauty, the fear, the joy of it all - and maybe you'll be 40 or 50 or 30 or 60 or 89 and you will have just existed. Is that what you want?" "While it may be painful for a while, you are a conqueror, you are a warrior. Hold on one more second, one more day." "The hard is temporary and what you experience on the other side of recovery - that my friend, that's permanent." Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological treatment. If you're struggling with an eating disorder, please seek help from qualified healthcare professionals.
In today's episode, we're talking all about meal plans – how, when, and why to use them in eating disorder recovery. Meal plans can be a helpful tool, but they can also bring up a lot of anxiety and resistance, so I want to break down how to approach them in a way that feels supportive, not restrictive. I'll share when using a meal plan might be a good idea and how to stay flexible with food without feeling trapped by numbers or rules.Here's what we'll cover:Why meal plans can be useful in early recovery to create structure and consistency.How to use meal plans without letting them control you or trigger old habits.When to move away from a structured meal plan and listen more to your body.Meal plans aren't one-size-fits-all, and in recovery, they're just a tool to help you along the way. My Nutrition Guide ⭐️Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
In this episode, I explore the food and feelings diary, as a tool in eating disorder recovery. I hope that you find it helpful. Harriet's Substack: https://substack.com/@theeatingdisordertherapist Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Online Breaking Free from Bulimia https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/bulimia-nervosa-online-course.html Eating Disorders Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/eating-disorders-training-with-harriet-frew.html Body Image Training for Professionals https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html
On today's episode, we'll be continuing Nolan's story of recovery. He'll continue to take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.
In this solo episode, I'm diving into my hot take on CBT — cognitive behavioural therapy — and why, although it's helpful for eating disorder recovery, it's absolutely not enough if you're looking for full, lasting freedom.I'm sharing openly and passionately about:✨ What CBT does well (and why I still use parts of it in my coaching)✨ Why mindset work alone can't heal trauma responses✨ How to translate “I feel fat” into what's really going on underneath✨ What I believe is truly missing in most eating disorder recovery work✨ How to stop relapsing by getting to the root of it all — emotionally, spiritually, somatically✨ My own step-by-step recovery map that combines inner child work, nervous system healing, soul retrieval, and parts workThis one's packed with insight — whether you're in therapy, doing self-recovery, or supporting someone else. It's time to go deeper, and I'm here to walk you through it.
Movement can be one of the most confusing and emotionally charged topics in eating disorder recovery. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne answers some of the most common questions about exercise and recovery: When is it safe to move again? What if movement was part of your eating disorder—or what if it was your only way to self-regulate? What if you're scared of returning to exercise because of past trauma or fear of judgment? You'll hear practical, trauma-informed, and neurodivergent-affirming guidance on how to rebuild a relationship with movement that's rooted in safety, consent, and care—not pressure or punishment. Whether you're in early recovery or re-evaluating movement years later, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and real-world support for finding your own path. ✨ If you're looking for a non-punishing, neurodivergent-friendly approach to recovery, check out Dr. Marianne's binge eating recovery membership: https://www.drmariannemiller.com/binge-eating-101-class-1 LISTEN TO OTHER EPISODES ON MOVEMENT & FITNESS Fitness Culture, Body Image, & Joyful Movement with @thoughtfullyfueled Lisa Schrader, RD on Apple & Spotify. A Bulimia Recovery Story + How Weight-Neutral Fitness Can Help Eating Disorder Recovery with Abbey Griffith @claritydecatur on Apple & Spotify. Just say NO to dieting: A Weight-Neutral Approach to Fitness with Kim Hagle @radiantvitalitywellness on Apple & Spotify. INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller Check out my virtual, self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course Look into my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com
In this episode of the Full of Beans Podcast, Han is joined by Sarah Elder, a registered eating disorder dietitian and advanced clinical practitioner, to explore the real role of dietitians in eating disorder recovery.Together, we unpack what it means to offer trauma-informed, compassionate, and culturally appropriate nutritional care, far beyond simply providing meal plans. Sarah also shares her mission to make ED nutrition education more accessible and effective for all professionals working in the field.Key Takeaways:Why eating disorder dietitians do so much more than write meal plansThe difference between nutrition education and psychoeducationWhat trauma-informed nutritional care looks like in practiceThe impact of GI issues in recovery and how dietitians can helpWhy collaborative, values-based support is essential for long-term healingThe importance of cultural and personal context in meal planningWhy Sarah believes “real food” must reflect real people's livesTimestamps:04:30 – Why trauma-informed, accessible ED nutrition training matters 08:00 – Psychoeducation vs. nutrition education in recovery 13:00 – GI issues during recovery & how to approach them 16:45 – What trauma-informed care means in practice 23:40 – Challenges of restrictive diets & misunderstood advice 27:00 – Collaborating with therapy & OT teams in care 29:00 – Dismantling the fear of seeing a dietitian 32:10 – Standard meal plans vs. individualised support 36:30 – Cultural food practices and integration in recovery Trigger warning: This episode discusses eating disorders and gastrointestinal distress.Connect with Us:Subscribe to the Full of Beans Podcast hereFollow Full of Beans on Instagram hereConnect with Sarah:Sarah's Website Sarah's Instagram (@saraheldernutrition)Read our latest blog hereFurther Resources: First Steps EDThank you for listening and being part of this important conversation!If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might benefit!Sending positive beans your way, Han
New Episode Alert! This week on Vegans Who Lift, we're joined by the incredible Amanda Sevilla! We dive deep into Amanda's journey of going vegan while navigating the complexities of eating disorders, growing up in a Filipino household with strong cultural roots, and how spirituality and yoga have supported her path to healing and alignment.This is a powerful conversation you don't want to miss. Hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode!Special thanks to our sponsors:Vedge Nutrition - The only vegan supplement brand we trust. High-quality, third-party tested, and 100% plant-based. Use code veganswholift for a discount.Green Bites Go - Our go-to high-protein vegan treat! When the sweet tooth hits, these are macro-friendly and delicious. Use code #VEGANSWHOLIFT to save.INSTAGRAM:Follow Brooke: [@miss_meatless_muscle](https://www.instagram.com/miss_meatless_muscle/)Follow John: [@thebodybuildingvegan](https://www.instagram.com/thebodybuildingvegan/)Follow Amanda: [@amandavsevilla] (https://www.instagram.com/amandavsevilla/)
In today's episode, I'm answering some of your biggest recovery questions as submitted over on my Instagram @flourishwithciandra. We're talking about how to navigate recovery in a world that's still obsessed with diet culture, how to move away from an athlete identity, and how to deal with some of the other challenges that come up in eating disorder recovery. I'll share my thoughts, personal experiences, and offer practical tips to help you work through these common hurdles.This episode is all about creating space for you to heal, even in a world that can feel like it's constantly pushing against you. Let's work through these challenges together.Also, I mention my new Nutrition Guide, helping you deep dive into recovery nutrition specifics, purchase yours HERE >>>>Let me know your thoughts! SOCIALS:Instagram: @flourishwithciandra @recovertoflourish_podTikTok: @flourishwithciandraWebsite: https://flourishwithciandra.com/Contact: info@flourishwithciandra.com
Kathryn is joined by Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond, PsyD, to talk about the intersection between eating disorders and ADHD, and how these challenges often overlap. Dr. Paula explains how people with ADHD/neurodivergence may struggle to recognize hunger and fullness cues and offers practical tips for making recovery work. She encourages self-acceptance and working with your unique brain, not against it. Dr. Paula also discusses the topic of perfectionism and toxic striving in our culture, how it fuels disordered eating, and strategies for overcoming it. Get the Brain over Binge Podcast Guide for only $2.99 Get the FREE 30-day Inspiration Booklet Dr. Paula's resources:Toxic Striving: Why Hustle and Wellness Culture Are Leaving Us Anxious, Stressed, and Burned Out―and How to Break Free HumanKind Psychological Services Dr. Paula on Instagram (@mindfuldrpaula) Brain over Binge resources: Get personalized support in one-on-one coaching or group 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.