Podcasts about eating disorders

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf and her daughter Dominique Leaf sit down to talk about something neither has discussed this openly before: their own eating disorders, and how one was handed to the other.Caroline counted calories at university, down to 500 a day, until her sister picked up an apple and asked whether she was working out the number in her head. Dominique was diagnosed with anorexia at 13, spent over a year in therapy, and says plainly that she blamed her mother and grandmother for years. What follows is how that pattern moves through a family, what broke it in both cases, and the two exercises Dominique's therapist gave her that still work when the old thinking comes back.They also get into whether we should ever comment on another person's body, what GLP-1s have done to the culture around thinness, and why "she was trying to protect me" changed how Dominique understood her grandmother.Content Note: This episode discusses eating disorders and related topics. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:• National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline: 1-866-662-1235• Crisis Text Line: Text “NEDA” to 741741• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US): call or text 988• International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp): iaedp.com for provider directories• Outside the US: findahelpline.com has country-specific listingsDr. Leaf is not an eating disorder specialist and says so up front. She is a clinical and research neuroscientist, and what she offers here is the mind side: spotting the trigger, questioning the thinking underneath it, and building a new pattern over 63 days with the Neurocycle. If you are struggling, please also speak to a qualified eating disorder professional.Special guest: Dominique Leaf What you'll learn:• Why the calorie number takes up so much mental space that nothing else fits• The difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating• How a pattern passes through a family, and what epigenetics actually means• The eulogy exercise, and what it tells you about what you actually value• Why "I am struggling with anorexia" beats "I am anorexic"• When to say something about someone's body, and how to do it with kindness• Where GLP-1s help, and where the real risk sits  Resources: Dr. Leaf's Website: https://drleaf.com Neurocycle Certification (opens September): https://drleaf.com 1:1 Coaching with Dr. Leaf: https://drleaf.com/coaching-1-1 Neurocycle App: https://drleaf.com/neurocycle-app Momentous  Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine — pharmaceutical-grade, third-party tested, 10x fewer impurities. Get up to 35% off your first order at livemomentous.com with code DRLEAF. Granola  Granola turns your meeting notes into clean, organized summaries automatically — no bots, no new tools to learn. Try it free at granola.ai/DRLEAF. Shopify  Start your business with Shopify — the platform I use to run my own store, checkout and all. Start your free trial at shopify.com/leaf. ElevenLabs (ElevenAgents) ElevenAgents is the AI voice and chat platform helping businesses fix broken customer service. See how it fits your workflow — get a demo at elevenlabs.io/leaf. Betterhelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/drleaf  Subscribe so you don't miss the next one. New episodes every Wednesday.Have you ever had someone ask you the question that made you see it? Tell me in the comments.

Food rationing and scarcity fears can show up in eating disorders in surprising ways. You might save the last few bites even though you're still hungry, carefully make favorite foods “last,” become anxious when safe foods run low, or hesitate to eat something because you're worried you won't have it later. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how food scarcity anxiety can affect people with anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and other eating disorders. Restriction can teach the brain and body that food is scarce, even when food is physically available. Over time, saving food may start to provide a sense of certainty, predictability, or safety. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN You'll hear about why people with anorexia may ration foods they enjoy, how the restrict-binge-purge cycle in bulimia can create a sense of food urgency, and why ARFID safe foods may become especially difficult to use when someone fears running out. Dr. Marianne also discusses how autism, ADHD, sensory differences, executive functioning, and food insecurity can shape scarcity fears. For neurodivergent people, keeping backup foods may actually support eating. The important question is whether those foods remain available to eat or become so protected that using them creates anxiety. ARFID, AUTISM, & SAFE FOODS For people with ARFID and autism, food availability can carry additional meaning. A brand change, discontinued product, altered texture, different packaging, or unavailable restaurant item can eliminate a previously reliable food. Protecting or stocking safe foods may therefore reflect a genuine need for sensory predictability rather than weight or body image concerns. Understanding the reason behind the behavior can help parents, providers, and people with ARFID respond with more flexibility and less pressure. If you want to learn more, Dr. Marianne's self-paced ARFID and Selective Eating course covers ARFID treatment through a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed approach, including autism, ADHD, PDA, autonomy, safe foods, sensory differences, and nervous system regulation. Learn more at drmariannemiller.com/arfid. KEY TAKEAWAYS Food rationing isn't always about restriction. Sometimes you're saving certainty, sensory predictability, pleasure, permission, or tomorrow's sense of safety. Rather than immediately trying to eliminate the behavior, consider asking: What am I afraid will happen if this food is gone? That answer can help identify whether you need more consistent nourishment, greater access to safe foods, support with anorexia or bulimia recovery, practical backup foods, or repeated experiences of learning that food can be eaten today and become available again tomorrow. If you're looking for eating disorder therapy, ARFID therapy, anorexia treatment, bulimia treatment, or neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder support, visit drmariannemiller.com to learn more about working with Dr. Marianne. RELATED EPISODES Food Allergy Anxiety & ARFID: When Safety Fears Shape Eating & Family Life With Tamara Hubbard @foodallergycounselor on Apple & Spotify. Eating Disorders as Safety Systems: Why Letting Go Can Trigger Fear on Apple and Spotify. If Recovery Feels Unsafe Right Now: A Guided Moment for Eating Disorder Recovery Fear on Apple and Spotify.  

Your period has disappeared, but pregnancy and menopause are not the reason. Could stress, underfueling, or exercise be disrupting your brain-ovary connection, and what does your body need before your cycle can recover? In this episode of the As a Woman podcast, Dr. Natalie Crawford explains hypothalamic amenorrhea and the subtler hypothalamic dysfunction that can begin while your period is still arriving. Learn how chronic stress and low energy availability affect ovulation, which symptoms may signal low estrogen, what testing can help rule out other causes, and why recovery requires more than simply eating more. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Why Did My Period Stop? 01:47 What Is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 03:30 What Causes Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 04:00 How Does the Brain Control Ovulation? 06:04 Can Stress Stop You From Ovulating? 07:33 Can Low Body Fat Stop Your Period? 08:42 Hypothalamic Amenorrhea vs. Hypothalamic Dysfunction 10:28 Can You Lose Your Period Without an Eating Disorder? 11:53 What Are the Health Risks of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 13:26 What Are the Symptoms of Low Estrogen? 15:35 How Can You Track Ovulation and Cycle Changes? 16:48 How Is Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Diagnosed? 18:52 What Hormone Tests Are Needed for a Missing Period? 21:44 Do You Need a Bone Density Scan for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 22:34 How Do You Recover From Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 23:38 What Should You Eat to Get Your Period Back? 24:41 Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Help Hypothalamic Amenorrhea? 25:58 Can Reducing Stress Help You Get Your Period Back? 26:26 How Long Does It Take to Get Your Period Back? AS A WOMAN WITH DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLveZDgg3_HZ9m7Wy3C6Vvyrj_NtEOwj_l  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-a-woman/id1449553339  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12IYOLH9liu60gk5D0bRPk  HOST RESOURCES: Order The Fertility Formula: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/book  Newsletter: https://www.nataliecrawfordmd.com/newsletter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliecrawfordmd  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NatalieCrawfordMD  Become a patient: https://www.forafertility.com  Earn FREE CE/CME: https://learnatpinnacle.com/education  This episode is brought to you by The Pinnacle Podcast Network. ABOUT DR. NATALIE CRAWFORD: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, co-founder of Fora Fertility, and author of The Fertility Formula. She helps women understand their hormones, fertility, and reproductive health so they can make informed decisions about their bodies. Disclaimer: Natalie Crawford, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s conversation explores the profound and transformative topic of DELIGHT—what it means to truly delight in God and, perhaps even harder to believe, what it means that God DELIGHTS in you. Our special guest, Stephanie Rousselle of Gospel Spice, is a Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Gospel Spice ministry. With her signature warmth (and lovely French accent!), she unpacks how the Christian faith is meant to be both flavorful and vibrant—not bland, boring, or stale. You’ll learn why delight isn’t merely a fleeting feeling, but a spiritual reality you can awaken to, even in the hardest seasons of life. In This Episode: What is REAL delight?Stephanie Rousseau explains how the French word "délice" weaves together both "delight" and "deliciousness," inviting us to taste and see the goodness of God (04:23). The problem with vanilla testimonies:Heather Creekmore shares how she used to think her story was “vanilla,” and how Stephanie reframes the idea that every faith story is a reason for delight (05:45). Eating disorders & delight:Why is it so hard for many women to see deliciousness as a good gift from God? Learn how our relationship with food often mirrors our relationship with delight, shame, and God (06:43). “Awaken Delight”—Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God:Discover why Stephanie chose the phrase “awaken delight” and how this perspective moves us from duty to genuine enjoyment of God (10:53). Does God really LIKE you?We discuss how Scripture invites us to go beyond intellectual acceptance to heartfelt experience, resting in God’s unwavering delight in us—even on our worst days (18:21). Moving from duty to delight:Are you stuck in a checklist, “onward Christian soldiers” mindset with God? Stephanie Rousselle shares how awakening delight brings you from drudgery to vibrant, embodied relationship (15:41). Practical steps & a special giveaway!Find out about Stephanie’s new book, practical ways to apply delight to spiritual disciplines, and how to get her exclusive 5-day devotional & enter a giveaway for a beautiful jewelry prize (34:51). Resources & Links: Get your FREE 5-Day Devotional & enter the Giveaway:Visit gospelspice.com/heather for your exclusive resource from Stephanie Rousselle and a chance to win jewelry created by survivors of human trafficking. Order “Awaken Delight”Stephanie Rousselle's new book, Awaken Delight: Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God, is available wherever Christian books are sold.** (Amazon affiliate link -tiny portion of your purchase goes to support Compared to Who's ministry) Join the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Check out Heather Creekmore's books here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Key Takeaways: God’s delight in you is not tied to your performance. He loves and enjoys you on your best and worst days. Delighting in God isn’t something you force; it’s something you AWAKEN to. Every story of coming to Jesus is DELICIOUS—never “vanilla” or boring. Understanding delight can transform both your spiritual life and your everyday experiences—the sensory, the beautiful, and even the hard. If you feel stuck in spirituality as duty, or if you wrestle with your sense of “delightfulness,” this episode is for you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We're on Part 3 of our Four Agreements series, sis — and this one might be the sneakiest of them all. So far we've learned to be impeccable with our word, and to stop taking things personally. Today's agreement ties them together: don't make assumptions. Because here's the truth — the eating disorder is a master storyteller. It makes up stories all day long, then hands them to you as if they're facts. Today, we learn to stop believing the lies. (New here? Go back and start with Parts 1 and 2 — they build.) We assume about everything The problem isn't that we make assumptions. It's that we swear they're real. As the book puts it, "we make the assumption that everyone sees life the way we do." She didn't text back — she's mad. He looked at my plate — he thinks I'm eating too much. They went quiet — they were talking about my body. We don't check. We don't ask. We decide it's true and live like it's true. And from that one habit, so much suffering is born — we blame, we react, we misunderstand, we create drama out of thin air. Almost all of our sadness is rooted in making assumptions. The eating disorder is a master storyteller The disorder doesn't deal in facts — it deals in stories. It fills every silence, every glance, every unanswered question with the same story: they noticed. they judged. you're not enough. You have no evidence for any of it. But because the story feels so real, you believe it, react to it, restrict because of it, isolate because of it. We only see what we want to see — and when your lens is a disorder, you'll find "proof" for its lies everywhere. Making assumptions leads to chaos, and the disorder loves chaos, because it keeps you too spun-out to question it. The assumptions that become rules Here's where it gets really sneaky in recovery — assumptions don't just create stories, they create rules. We assume wellness culture knows best — that the influencer, the diet, the "clean eating" plan knows what your body needs better than your body does. So we take on their rules as gospel: can't eat past this hour, have to earn it, have to burn it, never skip the workout. And we never stop to ask: Is this actually nourishing my body? Is this genuinely healthy for me? Or is it just diet culture wrapped in a pretty bow of fake news? Because we don't ask, we obey — and every unquestioned rule makes the disorder stronger. The assumption becomes the cage. My biggest assumption I lived this one, sis. My biggest assumption in my whole journey was: if I eat more, I'll never stop gaining weight. I was convinced that if I nourished myself, my body would balloon endlessly and everyone would look at me and go, "Oh my gosh, look at her." That assumption left me chained. Trapped. Terrified for a very long time — too scared to move forward, but exhausted from the cycle of restriction and over-exercising. I was suffering over something that had never happened and that I had zero evidence for. I just assumed it was true, and let it run my life. The question that cracked it open: "But do you like it now?" Here's the question I want to ask you, gently. You're assuming that if you gain weight, you won't like your body. But sis… do you like it now? The disorder promises that staying exactly like this — restricting, controlling, shrinking — is protecting some peace with your body. But are you at peace right now? Or are you already at war with your body while telling yourself you're staying this way to avoid being at war with it? You don't need to gain a pound to be miserable in your body — the disorder has you doing that today. The peace you're protecting doesn't exist. So you're not actually choosing between peace and weight gain. You're choosing between this war and the chance at real freedom. The antidote: ask The antidote to making assumptions is to ask. With people: "Hey, are we okay?" instead of assuming. With the rules: "Is this actually nourishing me, or a rule I never questioned?" With yourself: "Do I have real evidence for this — or did the disorder just hand me a story?" Asking is how you find your voice. It's how you get to the truth. And the truth is almost always so much kinder than the story the disorder tells. How this ties the agreements together This is why it's the third agreement — it weaves the first two together. When you stop making assumptions, you naturally become impeccable with your word (no more false stories), and you naturally stop taking things personally (you ask what's true instead of assuming it's all about you). The three agreements hold hands. Information isn't enough You can understand every word of this and still stay stuck. Because information isn't what changes your life — action is. Knowing the disorder makes up stories doesn't set you free. Catching the story and choosing to ask instead — that's what sets you free. That's the difference between the woman who listens to recovery podcasts forever, and the woman who actually gets free. A few lines from the episode "The problem isn't that we make assumptions. It's that we swear they're real." "The eating disorder doesn't deal in facts. It deals in stories." "Because you don't ask, you obey — and every unquestioned rule makes the disorder stronger. The assumption becomes the cage." "You're assuming that if you gain weight, you won't like your body. But do you like it now?" "Information isn't what changes your life. Action is." Your work this week Catch the story. Every time you notice yourself assuming — they're judging me, if I eat more I'll never stop, this rule is keeping me safe — pause and ask: "Is this true, or is this a story the disorder wrote?" Then do the brave thing: ask the real question. Question one rule. Seek one truth. Find your voice. Coming up: the finale This is Part 3 of the Four Agreements in Recovery — one to go. Make sure you're following so you don't miss the finale, where all four agreements come together. You don't have to untangle the lies alone If you're realizing how many stories and rules you've been living inside — and you want support separating the disorder's lies from the truth — that's exactly the work I do with women one-on-one and in the Recovery Collective. Connect with Lindsey:

This week is the last of our summer throwback series. Next week, we will be back with an all-new episode. Until then, check out this vault episode. Originally aired as Episode 166, this vault episode takes an honest look at our relationship with exercise and movement, and why it can become far more complicated than it appears on the surface. For many people, movement stops being something that supports well-being and starts feeling like an obligation, a way to earn food, manage anxiety, maintain control, or even punish themselves. In this episode, we explore the warning signs of compulsive exercise, how movement can become intertwined with eating disorders and perfectionism, and what it means when skipping a workout feels emotionally unbearable. We also talk about the physical and emotional costs of staying stuck in that cycle and the first steps toward building a healthier, more flexible relationship with movement. 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

Behind the cocktails and movie stars, stewardesses’ jobs depended on staying under strict weight limits. When Patt Gibbs is suspended for gaining a few pounds, a company doctor hands her diet pills with potentially dangerous consequences. As women push their bodies to extremes, Patt begins to fight back and discovers how costly defiance can be. You heard archive from the documentary The Rise of Labor from the CIA collections of the U.S. National Archives. The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight is produced by Novel for iHeart Podcasts. For more from Novel, visit https://novel.audio/ You can listen to new episodes of The Girlfriends: Flight or Fight completely ad-free and 1 week early with an iHeart True Crime+ subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS United States Mental Health 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988, or chat online - https://988lifeline.org/ NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – education, support groups, and helpline: 1-800-950-6264 - https://www.nami.org/ Eating Disorders NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) – helpline chat, screening tool, and resources - https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ United Kingdom Mental Health Samaritans – 24/7 phone support at 116 123 - https://www.samaritans.org/ Mind – mental health information and support - https://www.mind.org.uk/ Eating Disorders & Body Image BEAT Eating Disorders – helpline, online chat, and resources - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/ Australia Mental Health Lifeline Australia – 24/7 crisis support: 13 11 14 - https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Beyond Blue – mental health support and helpline: 1300 22 4636 - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Eating Disorders & Body Image Butterfly Foundation – helpline + online chat for eating disorders: 1800 33 4673 - https://butterfly.org.au/ Canada Mental Health Talk Suicide Canada – call or text 988 (nationwide) - https://988.ca/ Crisis Services Canada – nationwide crisis support network - https://thelifelinecanada.ca/ Eating Disorders NEDIC (National Eating Disorder Information Centre) – helpline and online chat https://nedic.ca/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when years of hearing that you talk too much turn into the belief that you are simply too much? In this episode, Dr. Marianne welcomes back eating disorder therapist Stacie Fanelli for a conversation about hyperverbalism, ADHD, autism, and eating disorders. They discuss why some neurodivergent people process thoughts and emotions through talking, why hyperverbal communication is often misunderstood, and how repeated messages about being “too loud,” “too emotional,” or “too much” can create lasting shame. Stacie explains how this shame can extend beyond communication and relationships into body image and eating disorder behaviors. For some autistic and ADHD people, the desire to become smaller, quieter, less visible, or less burdensome can become intertwined with food restriction, weight loss, and eating disorder symptoms. They also discuss neurodivergent masking and unmasking, rejection sensitivity, fear of being misunderstood, anti-fat bias, and the vulnerability that can follow sharing a lot with another person. Hyperverbalism does not cause eating disorders or body shame. Instead, this conversation looks at how eating disorders can capitalize on an existing belief that your natural way of existing is excessive. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Stacie and Dr. Marianne discuss how hyperverbalism can show up in autistic and ADHD adults, why talking can serve as a form of processing and regulation, and why traditional expectations about communication can leave neurodivergent people feeling ashamed of how they naturally connect with others. You'll also hear how “I talk too much” can gradually become “I take up too much space,” why eating disorders may offer the illusion of becoming less visible or burdensome, and how neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder therapy can address these experiences without encouraging more masking. They also examine why eating disorder recovery is not about teaching neurodivergent people to communicate more like neurotypical people. Healing can include learning how to navigate relationships, advocate for your needs, and take up physical and conversational space without believing you must become a smaller version of yourself to deserve connection. WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR This conversation may especially resonate with autistic, ADHD, and other neurodivergent adults who struggle with eating disorders, body shame, masking, rejection sensitivity, or the persistent feeling of being “too much.” It may also be helpful for eating disorder therapists, dietitians, clinicians, partners, and loved ones who want to better understand neurodivergent communication and eating disorder recovery. CONNECT WITH STACIE FANELLI Stacie Fanelli is an eating disorder therapist whose work focuses on the intersection of eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and neurodivergence. You can read her blog, including “The Loneliness of Being Hyper Verbal,” and learn more about her work at autonomousmindstherapy.com. Follow Stacie on Instagram: @EDADHD_therapist RELATED EPISODES WITH STACIE “Stuck” Isn't Lazy: Inertia in ADHD, Autism, & Eating Disorder Recovery on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 1) on Apple and Spotify. Recovering Again: Navigating Eating Disorders After a Late Neurodivergent Diagnosis (Part 2) on Apple and Spotify. Minding the Gap: The Intersection Between AuDHD & Eating Disorders on Apple and Spotify. WORK WITH DR. MARIANNE Looking for neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder support? Dr. Marianne Miller is an eating disorder therapist specializing in ARFID, binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. Learn more about eating disorder therapy, coaching, and Dr. Marianne's self-paced ARFID & Selective Eating course at drmariannemiller.com.

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."I thought I was the problem."Chapters:00:00 Introduction and guest background02:17 Paige's early experiences with bulimia04:07 Treatment resistance and self-blame05:27 The impact of medication on her recovery06:56 Understanding the biology of eating disorders07:32 The turning point: trying new treatments13:26 Her upcoming memoir and its purpose16:06 The need for more research and funding17:02 Advice for those struggling with mental health18:04 Connecting with Paige and closing remarks“It's not a willpower thing, it's a biology thing.”More Key Takeaways:*Paige Gordon's personal journey with bulimia*Mental illnesses are complex and not solely a willpower issue*The importance of curiosity and compassion in care*The significance of personalized treatment approaches*Biology plays a crucial role in treatment resistance*Advocacy and awareness are essential for progressSupport 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

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/

Send us Fan MailProject Weight Loss, LLC  ·  @fina.projectweightloss  ·  projectweightloss.org Ever finish dinner, close the kitchen, and somehow still end up back at the fridge an hour later? In this episode, we get honest about night eating — starting with a surprisingly personal family story about where this habit actually began, before digging into five gentle, research-backed strategies (pulled from real peer-reviewed studies, not influencer hacks) to help you feel steady in your evenings, no shame required. Plus, a little fun on the side: the new hobby keeping this host moving on busy weeks — teaching herself line dancing. Quote of the week: “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.” — James Clear, Atomic HabitsLeidy, H.J. et al. Higher-protein breakfast reduces appetite and evening cravings in breakfast-skipping teens. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition / Obesity. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652305462XImpact of breakfast skipping compared with dinner skipping on energy balance and metabolic risk. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916522049085Unfavorable mealtime and meal skipping linked to circadian syndrome, NHANES 2005–2016. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11173982/An updated review of night eating syndrome, including irregular daytime eating as a contributing pattern. Current Obesity Reports. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9713091/Randomized trial of planning tools to reduce unhealthy snacking. PLOS ONE. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0209863Randomized controlled trial of implementation intentions for changing snacking behavior and BMI. Appetite. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666325003629Vujović, N. et al. (2022). Late eating increases hunger and lowers the fullness hormone leptin. Cell Metabolism. https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(22)00397-7Newman, E., O'Connor, D.B. & Conner, M. Cortisol reactivity and distress-induced emotional eating. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22999262/Between- and within-person effects of stress on emotional eating in women: a 49-day longitudinal study. Psychological Medicine. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/psychological-medicine/article/between-and-withinperson-effects-of-stress-on-emotional-eating-in-women-a-longitudinal-study-over-49-days/209D0BC668D45472D4612838FF68D706Perceived stress and sleep quality associated with emotional eating in university students. Nutrients (2024). https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/18/15/2434The time-stamped effects of screen exposure on food intake in adults: a meta-analysis. Appetite (2024). https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0195666324006500Eating while distracted: a systematic review and meta-analysis of concurrent and later energy intake. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41999952/Eating while watching TV linked to higher intake of ultra-processed food in adolescents: a longitudinal study. Frontiers in Public Health (2024). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1423383/fullTwo decades of mindfulness-based interventions for binge eating: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34399197/Sala, M. et al. (2020). Mindfulness and eating disorder psychopathology: a meta-analysis. International Journal of Eating Disorders. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/eat.23247Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

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

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of eating disorders and eating disorder recovery. Today, Clara Henrie bravely shares her story of eating disorder recovery, particularly where it intertwines with her Mormon faith deconstruction. We discuss the ways high-demand religions can exacerbate eating disorders and the specific Mormon doctrines that Clara felt contributed to her experience. Most poignantly, Clara talks about ultimately choosing herself—in leaving Mormonism, in eating disorder recovery, and in the next chapter of her life. Clara's Instagram National Alliance for Eating Disorders Hotline The National Eating Disorders Association Website Join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patreon account ⁠⁠here⁠ for two bonus episodes per month and more. For more Girlscamp content follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠. For ad inquiries please email girlscamp@saucemediagroup.com. 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. 

What happens when you've spent years working on eating disorder recovery, but anorexia or bulimia still shows up? Long-term eating disorder recovery can feel exhausting, especially when you understand your patterns but still struggle with restriction, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise, or persistent food and body image thoughts. Knowing why something happens doesn't always make it easy to change. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores what it means to feel stuck in recovery from chronic anorexia and bulimia and shares five practical strategies for approaching long-standing eating disorder patterns differently. Through the fictional story of Tiana, a woman whose eating disorder has shifted between anorexia, bingeing, purging, and compulsive exercise over many years, Dr. Marianne examines how recovery can continue even when progress doesn't look dramatic. What You'll Learn You'll learn how to recognize eating disorder recovery progress beyond complete symptom elimination, identify smaller places to interrupt the binge-restrict cycle, and create an eating plan that actually works when your capacity is low. Dr. Marianne also discusses why persistent eating disorder behaviors may serve important functions, how neurodivergence can complicate eating and recovery, and why you don't have to feel completely ready before taking a recovery-supportive action. The episode includes practical strategies for mechanical eating, low-lift nourishment, binge eating and restriction, purging urges, compensatory exercise, body image distress, and getting back to regular eating after a difficult day. Chronic Anorexia & Bulimia Recovery Can Still Change Living with an eating disorder for years or decades does not mean every part of your recovery will always look the same. Sometimes getting unstuck means eating breakfast after a binge or purge instead of compensating. It might mean keeping easy foods available when executive functioning is low, eating lunch before extreme hunger hits, or recognizing that one difficult meal does not have to become a week of restriction. For people with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, eating disorder treatment may also need to account for sensory needs, interoception, hyperfocus, executive functioning, transitions, and nervous system regulation. Recovery doesn't always happen through one major breakthrough. Sometimes meaningful change starts with making the next recovery-supportive choice easier to access. Work With Dr. Marianne If you're struggling with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, or a long-term eating disorder, Dr. Marianne offers neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed eating disorder therapy and coaching. Learn more about working with Dr. Marianne, explore the ARFID & Selective Eating course, and find additional eating disorder and neurodivergence resources at drmariannemiller.com. Follow Dr. Marianne on Instagram @drmariannemiller for more conversations about eating disorders, ARFID, autism, ADHD, body image, and neurodivergent-affirming recovery. 

Today, I'm talking to Dr. Allison Ash, a PhD-level eating disorder recovery coach for women and families. Her work integrates her own recovery journey, research, trauma-informed practice, and the holistic RESTORE framework that she developed across twenty-five years in higher education. Dr. Allison is going to talk today about the importance of community, relationships and intentional support systems in recovery. People often leave inpatient treatment or finish an allotted amount of therapy and then are left to manage alone. Dr. Allison passionately believes that having the right support and community in place can be life changing for sustainable healing and she is going to share practical examples of this. In the episode, Dr Allison is going to weave together her personal experience, research on the role of connection in recovery, and lessons from her work with women and families navigating the long road of healing. To find out more about Dr. Allison's work https://allisonash.com/  

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

Amanda Theodore is training for the 2028 Olympic Trials marathon with Pop-Tarts before most runs and a hard lesson about what happens when athletes eat too little instead of too much.   Amanda joins Dr. Andrew Fix for a conversation about marathon training that moves well past splits and mileage logs. She talks openly about the eating disorder she developed at Duke, the femoral neck stress fracture that followed, and why she waited until she had recovered from disordered eating before starting her path toward becoming a sports dietitian. What does recovery actually look like when your sport depends on discipline around eating? For Amanda, it means dropping the all-or-nothing mindset entirely. Dessert most days, a gluten-free Pop Tart before runs, a four-to-one carb-to-protein shake after them. The science stays in place. The rigidity does not.   She and Dr. Fix dig into why under-fueling carries far greater risk than over-fueling, especially for young athletes still figuring out what their bodies need, and why disordered eating patterns often hide behind the language of discipline. Amanda shares how routine bloodwork caught low ferritin levels early in her marathon buildup and how she scaled back training for three weeks rather than push through it. The two also trade notes on the unglamorous habits that keep athletes healthy enough to show up on race day, the warm-ups, cool-downs, and few minutes of mobility work on the living room floor. As Amanda puts it, getting to the start line healthy is sometimes the harder win.   Quotes "If you feel like you need help, you need help." (11:20 | Amanda Theodore) "It's really hard to overeat as an athlete, and it's really easy to undereat, and the consequences of undereating are much greater than the consequences of overeating." (39:51 | Amanda Theodore) "When you're talking about overeating and under-eating, I think society pushes a lot of weight with that. But how are your labs looking?" (44:13 | Amanda Theodore) "You can't just have a supplement and expect that it's going to fix everything." (50:13 | Amanda Theodore) "If you have a goal, don't let anybody tell you that you can't do it." (51:30 | Amanda Theodore)   Links   Connect with Amanda Theodore: Follow Amanda on Instagram Tracksmith Stamata: Team Biographies   Amanda Theodore is an elite marathon runner and dietetics graduate student living and training in Colorado. After competing for Duke University and Florida State University in college, she set new goals at the marathon distance, running a personal best of 2:34 at the 2025 Boston Marathon. She has since qualified for the 2028 US Olympic Trials in the marathon and competes for Tracksmith Stamata. She is passionate about nutrition, with her perspective having been shaped by years of learning how proper fueling and recovery can contribute to a sustainable and fulfilling athletic career.    Mito Red Light (5% off)   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20   Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

What if recovery was never meant to be a finish line?Mallary Tenore Tarpley spent over twenty years writing and rewriting the story that became Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, and what she landed on upends how we're taught to think about healing. She calls it the middle place: the space between acutely sick and fully recovered where most people actually live, and where almost no one gives them permission to stay.Mallary story starts at eight years old, when her mother died of metastatic breast cancer. In the wreckage of that loss, an idea took root that if she could keep her body the same size it was when her mother was alive, she could stop time and stay close to her. That thought, formed by a grieving child in a health class learning about good foods and bad foods, spiraled into anorexia and five hospitalizations at Boston Children's, followed by seventeen months in residential treatment. It is a reminder that eating disorders are rarely about vanity. They're about control, grief, and a body trying to speak what a person cannot yet say out loud.We talk about why Mallary built her memoir as reported journalism as much as personal narrative, weaving in the voices of 700 survey respondents and 175 interview subjects specifically because she didn't want her story, as a thin, white, middle class woman, to stand in as the only face of this disease. We get into what it was like reading her own childhood journals, calorie counts and self-loathing tucked inside Winnie the Pooh covers, and the moment she caught herself slipping back into old behaviors just from transcribing them. We talk about the staggering gap in medical training, the history of women being excluded from clinical trials, and how diet culture, GLP-1 drugs, and AI beauty filters are reshaping an old danger into something that feels newly urgent. And we talk about what it means to write an ending that refuses a tidy bow, because pretending to be fully healed would have made her, in her words, an unreliable narrator.If you've ever felt like you were failing at recovery because you weren't finished with it, this conversation is for you.Share this conversation with someone who needs permission to be in progress instead of fixed.The National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline is 866-662-1235, open 9:00am–7:00pm EST Monday–Friday. It's not a 24/7 crisis line — for after-hours support, they direct people to 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or text "NEDA" to 741-741Connect with Mallary Tenore Tarpley:https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/@mallarytenoretarpleyBooks Referenced:SLIP: Life in the Middle of Eating-Disorder Recovery by Mallary Tenore TarpleyArticles Referenced:We Keep Arguing About Ariana Grande's Body. We're Missing the Bigger StoryWhen I Lost My Sense of Taste to Covid, My Anorexia Stepped In (gifted)Support the show:Buy us a bookBuy cute merchon PatreonSubscribe on AppleSubscribe on SubstackThis episode is produced, recorded, and its content edited by me. Xx, AlexConnect with us and suggest a great memoir!Follow us on instagram! @babesinbooklandpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A major international study is uncovering genetic clues that suggest eating disorders aren't simply about food, weight, or control, opening opportunities for prevention and treatment Behind the devastating reality of eating disorders, scientists are finding clues written into our genes, in a landmark international study that could change treatmentsFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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.

This week on the Full of Beans podcast, Han is joined by Sophie du Plessis, a final-year Master of Nursing student in Adult and Mental Health Nursing at King's College London and founder of ED Informed.Sophie previously studied psychology at the University of Toronto, where she capped off a 15-year career as a national-level swimmer, co-captaining the varsity women's team to a second-place finish at Canadian Nationals.Drawing on her background in competitive sport and her own lived experience of an eating disorder, Sophie set up ED Informed, a campaign calling on gyms and fitness spaces to become eating disorder informed.She's currently working with Beat to develop accredited training for fitness staff to help them recognise and signpost people at risk of disordered eating and compulsive exercise, alongside piloting screening measures at the King's College London campus gym.In This Episode:Sophie's journey from competitive swimming to compulsive exercise and eating disorderSpotting the difference between healthy training and compulsive exerciseWhy disordered exercise can sneak in quietly, unnoticedDiscipline vs wellness culture vs compulsive exerciseSigns gym staff can look out for in clientsSophie's work piloting eating disorder awareness training for gymsRebuilding a healthy relationship with exercise after an eating disorderSophie's vision for ED Informed and eating disorder-informed gyms⚠️ Content note: this episode discusses eating disorders, compulsive exercise, and body image. 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 Sophie and ED Informed via her website or Instagram (@edinformed)Health policy petition: https://www.change.org/EDInformed_HealthPolicy

Today, I have a returning guest to the podcast and I'm talking to Dr. Marianne Miller, an eating disorder therapist, educator, consultant, and host of the Dr. Marianne-Land podcast. She specialises in neurodivergent-affirming treatment for ARFID, autism, ADHD, PDA profiles, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Through virtual consultation, she partners with organizations throughout the United States and internationally to help clinicians build greater confidence in working with neurodivergent clients and to create treatment environments where autistic and ADHD individuals can recover without masking who they are. Today, Dr. Marianne is going to educate us more about neurodivergence, eating disorders and particularly focusing on ARFID. She explores why neurodivergent people are vulnerable to eds and disordered eating. She explains more about relationship with food and neurodiversity. She talks about how treatment can be adapted to support neurodivergent people to heal. I hope that you enjoy the episode. To find out more about Dr. Marianne's work: https://www.drmariannemiller.com/  

Why Food Feels So Regulating: Autism, ADHD, Eating Disorders, & the Nervous System Why can eating feel so calming, stimulating, or grounding? For many autistic people, ADHDers, and people with eating disorders, food does more than satisfy hunger. Eating can provide sensory input, emotional regulation, predictability, stimulation, and nervous system support. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores food as self-regulation, co-regulation, and stimming, including why chewing, crunching, sipping, familiar foods, and repetitive eating experiences may help a neurodivergent nervous system feel more organized. She also discusses how these needs can intersect with autism, ADHD, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID. What You'll Learn You'll learn why autistic and ADHD people may use food for sensory regulation, how eating can function as a form of stimming, and why "emotional eating" doesn't always capture what's actually happening. Dr. Marianne also explains why restriction can feel regulating for some people with anorexia, how food may help an overwhelmed or understimulated ADHD nervous system, why predictable safe foods can provide sensory security with ARFID, and how binge eating or bulimia can become intertwined with attempts to regulate distress. Rather than asking only, "How do I stop this eating behavior?" Dr. Marianne encourages a different question: "What is my nervous system getting from this?" Food, Stimming, & Neurodivergent Eating Food can provide powerful sensory experiences through taste, temperature, texture, chewing, swallowing, crunching, and repetition. For some neurodivergent people, these sensations can help increase stimulation, reduce overwhelm, support focus, or create predictability. Recovery doesn't have to mean eliminating food as a source of comfort or regulation. Instead, it can involve understanding what food provides and gradually expanding the ways your nervous system accesses safety, sensory input, connection, and support. Eating Disorder & Neurodivergent-Affirming Support If you're navigating ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, autism, ADHD, sensory eating challenges, or neurodivergent eating disorder recovery, Dr. Marianne offers a neurodivergent-affirming, sensory-attuned, trauma-informed approach. Dr. Marianne provides eating disorder therapy in California and Washington, D.C., including telehealth and in-person services in San Diego, as well as coaching and consultation worldwide. Learn more about working with Dr. Marianne and find additional eating disorder and neurodivergence resources at drmariannemiller.com.

I was particularly excited to sit down with one of my long term colleagues, psychiatrist Dr. James Greenblatt for an exploration of his new book "Finally Hopeful subtitle". Dr. Greenblatt is one of the pioneers of functional and integrative psychiatry, and it's his fourth interview with the MindHealth360 Show. His first three were about suicide, ADHD and Eating Disorders. This one was about the biological root causes of depression – and why identifying them could fundamentally change the way we diagnose and treat mental illness. Dr. Greenblatt argues that depression is not one uniform condition: ten people with the same diagnosis may have ten different underlying drivers. From vitamin D and B12 deficiencies, amino acids, thyroid and hormone imbalances, to low cholesterol, impaired digestion and chronic infections, he explains why common and measurable biological factors can contribute to depressive symptoms – and why testing for root causes should often come before treatment. But this is not a conversation about replacing antidepressants with supplements. Dr. Greenblatt is equally critical of functional medicine approaches that focus on tests and large supplement protocols without understanding the individual patient. We explore his mantra to "treat patients, not tests", and examine why trauma and chronic stress can impair digestion and nutrient absorption, and why nervous-system regulation, and an understanding of psycho-social factors and relationships must sit alongside biochemical treatment. In this episode, you'll learn: Why ten people with depression may have ten completely different underlying causes. Why clinicians should investigate factors including thyroid function, iron, B12, zinc and vitamin D before automatically reaching for an antidepressant. Why vitamin D deficiency is associated with depression, anxiety and suicide risk – and why testing matters more than simply giving everyone vitamin D. How trauma and chronic stress can suppress stomach acid and digestion, leaving people low in amino acids even when they eat adequate protein. Why commonly accepted B12 "normal" ranges may miss deficiencies relevant to brain and mental health. Why very low cholesterol levels may be an overlooked biological factor in depression, addiction and suicide risk. What new research tells us about lithium orotate and brain health, and why lithium is being reconsidered by mainstream psychiatry. Why "treat patients, not tests" has become one of Dr. Greenblatt's central principles – and why more supplements do not necessarily mean better treatment. Why he considers somatic therapies particularly important for patients whose stress and trauma are held in the body. Why ketogenic diets and psychedelics can be powerful tools, but may still become sophisticated "Band-Aids" if basic biological deficiencies are overlooked. Take the conversation further at IMMH 2026 At this year's Integrative Medicine for Mental Health (IMMH) Conference, Dr. James Greenblatt will take several of the ideas explored in this episode into greater clinical depth across two sessions: Amino Acids as Precursors for Neurotransmitters – exploring how amino acid deficiencies can affect neurotransmitter production, and how targeted testing and repletion may support more personalised approaches to depression. Functional Medicine for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – examining evidence-based nutritional approaches to OCD, including inositol, NAC and 5-HTP, alongside nutrigenomic testing to inform individualised treatment. Join Dr. Greenblatt and more than 50 leading clinicians, researchers and thought leaders at IMMH 2026, October 8–11 in San Diego. Early Bird ticket prices – available until August 31 In-person ticket: $1,045  Virtual ticket: $495  Get tickets here: https://www.immh.org/immh-2026/

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 

The Truth About Ozempic, Wegovy & Mounjaro: Why GLP-1 Drugs Are Dangerous If You Have an Eating DisorderI have been wanting to do this episode for a while. Today's the day.GLP-1 drugs are everywhere right now. The injections your work friends are on, your cousins are on, that celebrities are crediting for their body transformations, that GPs are handing out like paracetamol, that social media is celebrating as if they are the answer to every problem a human body could possibly have.I have a lot of feelings about this. And I am going to share all of them with you.But first: I understand why people take them. I understand the desperation that comes from decades of being told your body is wrong. And honestly, if they had existed when I was in the depths of my eating disorder, I would have taken them without a second thought. I am so grateful they were not an option then. And I want better for you.This episode is for you if:You are considering GLP-1 drugs or are currently taking themYou have an eating disorder history and want to understand the specific risksYou have done recovery work but are still tempted because the old thoughts are thereYou want the full picture that the mainstream conversation is not giving youYou are supporting someone considering them and want to understand the concernsIn this episode, we cover:✨ What GLP-1 drugs actually are, where they came from, and why the pharmaceutical industry is projected to make over 200 billion in profit from them by 2030✨ What these drugs do to appetite and hunger, and why the world's celebration of that is worth questioning✨ Muscle loss: why a significant portion of weight lost on these drugs is lean muscle, and what that means for your metabolism long-term✨ Gut damage, gastroparesis and the side effects that are common, serious and not being spoken about enough✨ What happens to the body when people stop taking them, and why the weight returns✨ Why these drugs never address the why: the emotional and nervous system roots always underneath✨ The body image piece: why losing weight does not heal body hatred, and what actually does✨ Why for someone with an eating disorder history, appetite suppression is not a neutral side effect, it is a relapse trigger✨ The identity work that GLP-1 drugs bypass entirely, and why that matters✨ Why this is the most sophisticated, medically legitimised, culturally celebrated form of diet culture that has ever existed✨ What actually works: the root cause healing that brings genuine, lasting freedom✨ Q&A: the nervous system and eating disorders, going all in versus smaller steps, unintentional restriction during a hard period, and practical tools for taking action when fear is loudestPowerful quotes from the episode:

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 

Anorexia in a Larger Body: How to Talk About Your Eating Disorder When Others Don't Understand Can you have anorexia in a larger body? Yes. Yet weight stigma and stereotypes about what an eating disorder "looks like" can make it difficult to feel believed, receive appropriate anorexia treatment, or talk about your experience with others. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne discusses anorexia in larger bodies from both a clinical and lived-experience perspective. As an eating disorder therapist who has experienced anorexia and now lives in a larger body, she understands the complicated experience of having an eating disorder history that other people may not recognize. Anorexia, Atypical Anorexia, and Weight Stigma Anorexia and restrictive eating disorders occur across the weight spectrum. Body size cannot tell you how much someone restricts, how distressed they feel around food, or how much support they need. Dr. Marianne explores atypical anorexia, weight stigma, eating disorder recovery, and the painful experience of receiving compliments about weight loss when restriction is harming your health. How to Talk About Anorexia With Others What do you say when someone tells you that you "don't look anorexic"? Learn practical ways to talk about anorexia with family, friends, and healthcare providers, set boundaries around weight and body comments, advocate for weight-inclusive care, and respond when people don't understand your eating disorder. Work With Dr. Marianne If you're navigating anorexia, atypical anorexia, restrictive eating, or eating disorder recovery, Dr. Marianne offers neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed, weight-inclusive support. Learn more about eating disorder therapy, coaching, and consultation at drmariannemiller.com.

If you've ever done everything right to protect the people you love from your own pain, only to watch them go through it anyway, this episode is going to hit hard. This week I'm joined by Nicola Colman, an eating disorder recovery coach, who lived through her own eating disorder as a teenager - and years later, watched her 15-year-old daughter go through one too.Nicola's bringing the kind of honesty you can only get from someone who's been on both sides of it: as the one who was sick, and as the mum trying to save her daughter from the same fate.In this episode we'll chat about:What happened for Nicola when she went from "my kid's being difficult" to "something bigger is going on"The subtle behavioural signs around food that are easy to miss (or easy to explain away)... until they're notWhy saying the ‘right' thing matters so much less than parents think it does, and what actually rebuilds trust insteadHow to support a child through recovery without losing yourself in the processWhat it means to break a generational pattern around food and body, even when you're still healing your own relationship with itThe advice she has for any parents supporting a child with food or body strugglesFollow Nicola on Instagram or check out her website.✋

A new international study has, for the first time, linked eating disorders to genetics, challenging the traditional view they are primarily psychological illnesses. The research was published in the UK Journal Nature Mental Health and includes genetic data from more than 500 New Zealand participants, contributed by a team from Otago University. Associate Professor Jenny Jordan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Michelle Wilson, registered dietician with Branz Nutritian, says she recommends people find an expert and look for, 'evidence-based information,' about eating disorders, and stay away from AI answers. 'There's tons of myths about eating disorders,' Wilson tells Megan Lynch.

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.

(TW ED) My ED Caused Heart Failure & Almost Killed Me w/ Kate Avnaim | The Hopeaholics Podcast #354Kate Avnaim's father was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was just 6 months old. When Kate was 13 they found it had spread through his whole brain. He chose quality time over more rounds of chemo. She was furious at him but she just didn't understand yet. He passed away and her mom was laid off right after, leaving Kate stuck in a permanent feeling that there was nothing in her life she could control. But she found 1 thing she could control and her eating disorder started shortly after. When her mom took her to the doctor, Kate hid it, wore a weighted vest under her clothes to fake the scale. They still knew something was wrong. They couldn't draw blood from her arm. She was diagnosed with bradycardia, a dangerously low heart rate, with fallouts happening in her sleep. Doctors told her mom on the spot: she needs to go to the hospital right now. No going home first. No packing a bag. The average hospital stay for what she had is one to two weeks. Kate was there for 35 days, on complete bed rest. After that, an online recovery program at home for 8 hours a day for about a month.Kate has since picked up training and has fallen in love with helping others see the potential within themselves and to hopefully be symbol of hope for others who are battling the same things she did growing up.National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline — 1-866-662-1235Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsGo to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Our Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie06:48 — Dad diagnosed with brain cancer07:53 — Remove the tumor and lose everything, or 7 more years10:43 — The beginning of losing control.11:11 — Mom laid off right after his death15:36 — No prior body image issues17:22 — The eating disorder started17:51 — Wore a weighted vest to fake the scale at the doctor's office18:34 — No blood could be drawn from her arm19:29 — Bradycardia: dangerously low heart rate21:24 — Hating the mirror, isolating from everyone21:44 — 35 days in the hospital22:48 — Online recovery program at home23:13 — Feeling proud of her body for the first time27:05 — ED are addiction. Once you start, you cannot stop29:50 — Screaming at anyone who tried to help.38:07 — Relationship with God39:52 — Got mad at God after dad died50:07 — Eight months recovered52:09 — What would my dad be thinking watching me in the hospital?54:29 — God gave you this body to use56:03 — Exercise as a blessing instead of a punishment1:00:22 — What would you tell someone silently struggling right now?

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

How can harm reduction support eating disorder recovery when full recovery feels complicated, nonlinear, or far away? Dr. Marianne welcomes back journalist, professor, and author Mallary Tenore Tarpley, MFA, for a conversation about eating disorder harm reduction, anorexia recovery, long-term eating disorder recovery, and the pressure to achieve full recovery. Mallary is the author of Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, a memoir that combines her lived experience with extensive research on how people actually experience eating disorder recovery. Eating Disorder Harm Reduction and Full Recovery Eating disorder recovery often gets framed in black-and-white terms: you are either sick or fully recovered. Mallary challenges that binary without dismissing the possibility of full recovery. For Slip, Mallary surveyed more than 700 people with lived experience of eating disorders and interviewed approximately 175 survey respondents, clinicians, and researchers. Of those surveyed, 85% identified with what she calls the “middle place,” the gray area between acute illness and full recovery. Dr. Marianne and Mallary discuss why rigid definitions of recovery can create shame for people navigating long-term anorexia recovery, lingering eating disorder thoughts, slips, relapse, and ongoing recovery work. What Does Eating Disorder Recovery Actually Mean? Recovery involves more than weight, food intake, or eliminating visible eating disorder behaviors. Mallary describes recovery through changes in identity, cognitive freedom, mental bandwidth, and physical well-being. She shares how her eating disorder once consumed her thoughts and identity. Now, eating disorder thoughts may still appear, but they no longer dictate her life in the same way. Dr. Marianne connects this with her own lived experience and discusses how reducing food and body preoccupation can create more capacity for relationships, work, interests, and life outside the eating disorder. Harm Reduction, Slips, and All-or-Nothing Recovery Mallary explains how harm reduction in eating disorder recovery can help someone move forward without demanding immediate perfection. Instead of treating an eating disorder thought or behavior as proof of failure, harm reduction creates room to notice what happened, reduce risk, and make another choice. Mallary shares a vulnerable example involving making grilled cheese for herself and her children. When a lingering eating disorder impulse influenced how she prepared her own sandwich, she noticed it, changed course, and moved forward without shaming herself. Dr. Marianne and Mallary also discuss neurodivergent eating disorder recovery, including how autism, ADHD, perfectionism, certainty-seeking, trauma, and nervous system needs can make rigid treatment expectations especially difficult. Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery Mallary's book, Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery, combines memoir, journalism, and research to challenge simplistic narratives about eating disorders and recovery. Drawing from her own history with anorexia and changing eating disorder symptoms alongside the experiences of hundreds of others, Mallary asks what recovery can look like when it does not follow a clean before-and-after story. Mallary also shares what she is researching next, including optimization culture, the thin ideal, healthmaxxing, anti-aging pressures, body image, and cultural messages that encourage us to treat our bodies as endless projects requiring improvement. If you have ever wondered whether your eating disorder recovery “counts” because you still struggle, this conversation offers a more flexible way to understand healing, progress, and recovery. Follow Mallary on Instagram: @mallarytenoretarpley Go to her Substack: https://mallary.substack.com Related Episodes Check out "The Middle Place in Eating Disorder Recovery: How Slips Can Be Stepping Stones With Mallary Tenore Tarpley, MFA @mallarytenoretarpley" on Apple or Spotify: Listen to “'Slips'” in Eating Disorder Recovery in 2026: Why Setbacks Are Part of Progress, Not Failure (With Mallary Tenore Tarpley, MFA)" on Dr. Marianne-Land Podcast on Apple or Spotify. Work With Dr. Marianne Looking for eating disorder therapy, ARFID treatment, or neurodivergent-affirming eating disorder support? Dr. Marianne works with people navigating ARFID, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, long-term eating disorders, autism, ADHD, and complex relationships with food and body image. Visit DrMarianneMiller.com to learn more about working with Dr. Marianne through therapy or coaching, explore her ARFID & Selective Eating Course for individuals, parents, and providers, and find additional eating disorder and neurodivergent-affirming resources. You can also listen to more episodes of Dr. Marianne-Land for conversations about eating disorder recovery, ARFID, autism, ADHD, body image, and creating a more sustainable relationship with food.

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.

This podcast will discuss a guide to the community management of paediatric eating disorders. The podcast was created by Sahaj Puri, a first-year resident in Pediatrics at McMaster University, in collaboration with Dr. Christina Grant, who works in Adolescent Medicine at McMaster University. There are no conflicts of interest to disclose by the authors.

Fasting is a reduction or total elimination of foods for a temporary time. There are many physical and spiritual benefits of practicing the spiritual disciple of fasting. Fasting is a beautiful gift from the Lord, an opportunity to fully depend on and lean on Him instead of food.  Curious about fasting from food? Today's episode is JAMMED packed with the highlights of my research on the topic of Biblical fasting, as well as wisdom for those who want to fast but are afraid because of a past history with disordered eating or an eating disorder. The Bible mentions fasting 77 times so clearly it's an important topic to not be ignored!What we talk about today: What the Bible has to say about fasting + how often Christians should do it Benefits of fasting listed in the Bible (starts at 42:00) The Biblical definition of fasting (is it food?) Advice for those wanting to fast who have a history with eating disorders A vision God gave me to calm my fears about fasting Conversations I've had with people about how fasting helped further heal their relationships with food How I've been researching fasting Some ideas for safe fasting practices  Modern day miracles that have happened by fasting in faith (infertility reversed, deaf ears opened, eating disorders healed, periods coming back etc.)Podcast episodes mentioned:How Our Relationship with Instagram and Food Can be Similar (also sharing my social media boundaries)

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.

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