Podcasts about eating disorders professionals

We've all experienced picky eaters—whether through friends, our kids, or maybe even you yourself are a picky eater. But when does picky eating crossover to extreme pickiness that could put your health at risk? And is there anything we can do to improve that pickiness? In today's episode, we're talking with registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Kate Sayre, about a lesser-known eating disorder called ARFID. What is it? What are the common signs and symptoms? And how can you actually help someone who has ARFID?   Today's Guest - Kathryn Sayre, MPH, RDN, LDN Kate Sayre is a Registered Dietitian who owns a small private practice in Durham, NC. She specializes in disordered eating and is passionate about helping adults of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kate is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, a member of The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She recently completed Tier I of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders training.   Books & Resources Mentioned: The Picky Eater's Recovery Book    ARFID Collaborative - Website with Resources and Providers   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder   Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions  

We've all experienced picky eaters—whether through friends, our kids, or maybe even you yourself are a picky eater. But when does picky eating crossover to extreme pickiness that could put your health at risk? And is there anything we can do to improve that pickiness? In today's episode, we're talking with registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Kate Sayre, about a lesser-known eating disorder called ARFID. What is it? What are the common signs and symptoms? And how can you actually help someone who has ARFID?   Today's Guest - Kathryn Sayre, MPH, RDN, LDN Kate Sayre is a Registered Dietitian who owns a small private practice in Durham, NC. She specializes in disordered eating and is passionate about helping adults of all ages heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Kate is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, a member of The International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She recently completed Tier I of the Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders training.   Books & Resources Mentioned: The Picky Eater's Recovery Book    ARFID Collaborative - Website with Resources and Providers   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder   Thank you for listening to The Happy Eating Podcast. Tune in weekly on Thursdays for new episodes! For even more Happy Eating, head to our website!  https://www.happyeatingpodcast.com Learn More About Our Hosts:  Carolyn Williams PhD, RD: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfoodreallife_rd/ Website: https://www.carolynwilliamsrd.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealFoodRealLifeRD/ Brierley Horton, MS, RD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brierleyhorton/ Got a question or comment for the pod? Please shoot us a message!  happyeatingpodcast@gmail.com Produced by Lester Nuby OE Productions  

In episode 238, Prep Dish founder Allison Schaaf welcomes Adrien Paczosa, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders and disordered eating. She covers a variety of information on this important topic as it relates to friends and family, from childhood through adulthood, and also give examples of the best ways to navigate discussions on diets, allergies, and food intolerances.   Connect with Allison: PrepDish.com Instagram: Instagram (@prepdish)   Resources mentioned in this podcast: Get your free trial at prepdish.com/mpm for two weeks of free meal plans! National Eating Disorders Website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals : https://iaedpfoundation.com Usenourish.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrienpaczosa/

Emily Hahn, MPH, RDN, CED-S joins me on today's episode! We talk about how she got into the eating disorder field, the multiple hats she wears and practical tips for navigating a girls night out or date when you've been struggling with disordered eating. We talk about the first thing Emily does when trying to help people move from dieting and restriction to peace and freedom with food and what pregnancy and motherhood looked/looks like for Emily. Emily is a WELL of compassion and helpful information -- two things at the core of Gratefully Nourished's mission. It was a joy to talk with her! Enjoy this episode, leave a review and share with a friend :-) Emily's bio: Emily Hahn is an eating disorder, non-diet dietitian in Houston, Texas. She owns and operates a group practice of dietitians called We All Eat Nutrition Therapy. We All Eat is a HAES-aligned practice that specializes in Intuitive Eating and eating disorder recovery. Emily is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Supervisor through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, and is currently serving as President on the board of the Houston Eating Disorders Specialists. Emily is contracted with the Houston Ballet Academy where she provides nutrition education, individual consultations, and sits on multidisciplinary panels. Learn more about Emily's practice: https://wealleatnutrition.com/ Alyssa's bio: Alyssa Pike is Registered Dietitian who cares deeply about helping people make informed and thoughtful food and nutrition decisions. In addition to owning and operating Gratefully Nourished, Alyssa currently works for a science communications organization where works to improve public perception of nutrition through translating nutrition research into digestible content, developing consumer research projects and serving as a sound resource to media outlets. Additionally, she previously worked alongside clients at an eating disorder outpatient center to help them make peace with food and their body. Alyssa would be grateful to work alongside you or your team to help you make sense of all the confusing nutrition (mis)information and to make individualized and evidenced-based nutrition choices. Learn more about Alyssa's practice: https://gratefullynourished.co/ CONNECT ON INSTA: @wealleatnutrition --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-pike/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-pike/support

Transcending Weight Bias and Treating Eating Disorders using a Health at Every Size Model – Interview with Amelia MeachamDid you know that Eating Disorders affect at least 9% of the population worldwide? About 28.8 million Americans, will have an eating disorder in their lifetime. Eating disorders are also among the deadliest mental illnesses, second only to opioid overdose. About 26% of people with eating disorders attempt suicide.There are a variety of different ways of treating Eating Disorders. And today, joining me is Amelia Meacham, who is a Senior at The University of Puget Sound in Washington State. Amelia has a Psychology Major and a Religious Studies minor, she'll be graduating this May with her Bachelor of Arts Degree, and she is also my current practicum student. (Practicum = where Amelia and I create opportunities for her to learn about Eating Disorders and treatment using discussion, session observations, and other creative ways she can learn about individuals who struggle with Eating Disorders).And I have learned so much from Amelia! Today, Amelia will be sharing her thesis about how to treat eating disorders better using a “Health at Every Size” (HAES) model. She will also be my first podcast guest to illustrate what I hope to be a new, shorter format that I'll use with future guests in my next season of Calming the Chaos. Intro to Amelia – Tell us about yourself and about your studiesQuestions1. How did you get interested in treating eating disorders?2. What is a Weight based model of treatment?3. What is a HAES model of treatment? ASDAH has the trademark on HAES, so we'll use this definition in part from the ASDAH website:a. Definition: The Health At Every Size® Principles promote health equity, support ending weight discrimination, and improve access to quality healthcare regardless of size. More info at https://asdah.org/health-at-every-size-haes-approach/4. So what is a “Weight Bias?”5. What barriers to treatment happen when Doctors, Therapists and Dieticians have weight biases?a. Lack of perceived needb. Failure of clinicians to diagnose and refer appropriatelyc. Lack of treatment resources6. How does a HAES Approach to Eating Disorder Treatment help people transcend these barriers and move toward lasting recovery (vs. relapsing)?a. Weight neutral, holistic care …vs. Weight-based careb. Weight inclusive framework, including intuitive eating and self-compassion workc. Intuitive Eating Information can be found at http://www.intuitiveeating.org/d. A non-discriminative type of care that combats the weight-centered approach. The weight-centered approach utilizes the biased BMI measure and discriminates against those in bigger bodies, often intersecting with race, disability, and gender. HAES works to combat this discriminative care. Takeaway: Individuals and organizations that align with the HAES movement advocate against weight bias and discrimination in healthcare. This means that not only is HAES is helping individuals with eating disorders, but it is also combating the issues that influence the development of eating disorders.Resources: ASDAH = Association for Size Diversity and Health at www.asdah.orgNEDA = National Eating Disorders Association at www.nationaleatingdisorders.orgFEAST = Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders at www.feast-ed.orgANAD = National Association of Anorexia and Associated Disorders at www.anad.orgIAEDP = International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals at www.iaedp.com

FEATURED GUESTS: Salicia Mazero MA LPC ATR CEDS-S is a licensed professional counselor, registered art therapist and a certified eating disorder specialist and supervisor practicing in St Louis, MO. Salicia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Over the past 10 years, Salicia has worked in two treatment centers focusing on treating eating disorders before transitioning to private practice. Salicia serves as the president of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals St. Louis chapter. She is also on the board of directors of the Missouri Eating Disorder Association and a presenter for their Feed the Facts program educating students and teachers about eating disorders and prevention in the school system. She presents nationwide annually on art therapy, IFS, and eating disorder treatment. Salicia recently co-authored a chapter on Art Therapy, IFS and EMDR in the book EMDR and Creative Arts Therapies. LISTEN & LEARN: Three concerning statistics about eating disorders. The five types of eating disorders. Common myths about eating disorders. How Salicia engages clients in art therapy for addressing this condition. The importance of grass roots advocacy work with youth in order to raise awareness about and link them with resources. What the Feed the Facts Program is doing in Missouri. RESOURCES MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Salicia's practice www.creatingyourjourneyllc.com Email Salicia at creatingyourjourneyllc@gmail.com Missouri Eating Disorders Association https://moeatingdisorders.org/ Feed the Facts Program https://moeatingdisorders.org/feed-the-facts-program National Eating Disorders Association https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ The National Alliance for Eating Disorders https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals http://www.iaedp.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reina-lombardi5/support

This week, Karin welcomes Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT, marriage and family therapist and recovery coach specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, addiction and trauma, to the show in, “Healing Journey(s).” Tune in to learn about the intersection of eating disorders, trauma, chronic pain, and substance abuse, the freedom that can come with a diagnosis, sobriety's role in recovery, the importance of safe space to work through trauma, the difference between “body image” and “body image disturbance,” and more! Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT is a marriage and family therapist and marketing professional with a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders, addiction and trauma. She is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, President of Southwest Philly IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) and is on the board of SOSORT (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment).Tamie earned her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and has held many positions in the eating disorder field including private practice, outreach, clinician in residential treatment and is currently the Director of Field Marketing and Events at Monte Nido. Tamie utilizes her personal and professional experience to help others and advocate for change and offer support to others.

We're rounding out this season with an episode all about eating disorder care. I'm delighted to introduce (or reacquaint) you to Emily Murray, RD, LDN, CEDS, who shares a little bit about her eating disorder experience and how she got into working with individuals suffering from eating disorders and struggling to find peace with food. We talk about how we each took non-traditional paths in the field of dietetics, discuss some differences between disordered eating and eating disorder care, how to know when it's time for a higher level of care and more! More about Emily Murray, RD, LDN, CEDS: Emily is a certified eating disorders specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp). In her private practice just outside of Nashville, TN, Emily primarily works with individuals who suffer from eating disorders with co-occuring mental health concerns, including but not limited to: emotional avoidance and dysregulation, co-occuring anxiety, OCD, & mood disorders, as well as trauma, addiction, and issues of self-esteem and self worth.Emily is often helping her clients sift through “food & feelings” and invites the deep, emotional work that is required to heal from disordered eating and eating disorders. Connect with Alyssa Pike, RD Instagram: @gratefully_nourished Gratefully Nourished Facebook community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-pike/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-pike/support

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with a private practice in Los Angeles, California. She's the author of the Psychology Today blog, MeaningFULL: Candid perspectives on self-image and mental health, and of the self-help/psychology book, MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues. Alli has published articles in peer-reviewed journals, trade magazines, and online as well as presented educational workshops at international conferences, training facilities, graduate schools, and hospitals. A believer in advocacy and volunteerism, she has co-chaired committees for the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and run an eating disorders friends and family support group for over a decade. She's the creator of #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!® a public mental health event that educates through inspiration, fun, and flash mob dance.   Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, MA, LMFT, LPCC, CEDS-S MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues ------ Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Tamie is a marriage and family therapist and marketing professional with a specialty in the treatment of eating disorders, addiction and trauma. Tamie is an advocate with the Eating Disorders Coalition, President of Southwest Philly IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) and is on the board of SOSORT (International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment).Tamie earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara and, over the past 15 years, has held many positions in the eating disorder field including private practice, outreach, clinician in residential treatment and is currently the Director of Field Marketing and Events at Alsana.Tamie utilizes her personal and professional experience to help others and advocate for change and offer support to others.For Tamie: Tamie Gangloff LinkedInInsta @thescoliosisswimmerFacebook The Scoliosis SwimmerOrthofix Video – Orthofix Helped Tamie Recover from her Spinal FusionSSOL Webinar – Scoliosis, Spine Fusion and Mental Health - listed under FREE webinarsOur Hosts:Linda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote, Emilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. Paperback: and Kindle:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012XAudiobook:https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/B08R6LRPDSLinda and Jack can be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.comEllen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers, a non-profit charity providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com

Fiona Sutherland, APD  Food and eating and the way we regard our bodies can't be disconnected from the other parts of our lives.   Bring questions and a reflective spirit to supervision.   Supervision is a powerful burnout-protective mechanism   Burnout can carry with it feelings of shame, especially for new dietitians. But, it is not abnormal; many professionals experience burnout.   Eating disorder work requires a lot from practitioners. We need to recognize honestly the weight of the work we're doing and acknowledge the help we need to continue to do the work well.   It's not just our clients who are on a journey of healing- we are too. Our nervous systems are both in the room together, and we need to acknowledge this.   Being in a community of dietitians on Facebook is not the same as supervision and it cannot replace supervision.   When we elevate supervision, we set a higher standard of care to expect of ourselves and each other when doing this work.   I can be who I am right now and that is enough. This feeling can be “supercharged” by being in supervision.   Is it enough to just sit with someone and be present for a person as they're telling me something difficult? We are trained to “get to the good stuff,” that is, the action steps towards behavior change for our clients. But that does not always have to be the ultimate priority for time with our clients. We don't always have to be “fix it” people.    Fiona's “Seasonings”  Fiona Sutherland  Fiona & Tracy's  Trauma-informed care workshop  Fiona & Marci's Body Image Workshop   Sumner Brooks at EDRD Pro  Aaron Flores   Marci Evans    Bio:  Fiona is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Director of The Mindful Dietitian, living on Wurundjeri Country in Melbourne, Australia. She has been practising for over 20 years primarily in the areas of eating disorders, body image and sports nutrition. Fiona is a committed Health At Every Size ® and Weight Inclusive Dietitian spending most of her working week supervising other Dietitians, or running training designed for Dietitians and health professionals, including the CEDC – Certified Eating Disorder Clinician, ANZAED's Certification Program for Eating Disorders Professionals.    Thanks to our sponsor:https://www.gpidea.org/program/dietetics  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-plains-idea/  What is Great Plains IDEA?    With your host: Beth Harrell

Anna Lutz and Elizabeth Davenport have a conversation with Signe Darpinian, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, about the importance of boundaries and trust when it comes to helping our children cultivate a peaceful relationship with food and body. Signe is also the co-author of No Weigh! A Teen's Guide to Positive Body Image, Food, and Emotional Wisdom as well as the forthcoming book How to Raise Body Positive Teens: A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise and Body Image. They discuss: The juxtaposition between an overall increase in eating disorder awareness, and the increased normalization of disordered eating behaviors that is inherent within diet culture. How boundary setting is generally challenging, but especially when it comes to food. Emotional regulation with teens & pre-teens, and getting consent before giving advice. A control model versus a trust model. How interfering with our teens' dietary intake breaks down their natural ability to eat intuitively.  When parents make it clear that we trust our children to listen to their bodies it is supportive and creates a sense of safety. Links:  Support the Podcast -- Virtual “Tip Jar”! Signe's Website Therapy Rocks! No Weigh! A Teen's Guide to Positive Body Image, Food, and Emotional Wisdom How to Raise Body Positive Teens: A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise and Body Image Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast  Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition https://thirdwheeled.com/ https://m8.design/ https://www.sonics.io/ Signe Darpinian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Certified Eating Disorder Specialist, host of Therapy Rocks! a personal growth podcast, and public speaker. Signe provides tele-health therapy services in the state of California. Signe holds an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from San Francisco's John F. Kennedy University and a B.A. in Psychology from University of the Pacific. She is the past president of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) SF Bay Area Chapter. 

Signe is joined by her two co-authors, Dr. Shelley Aggarwal and Wendy Sterling to talk about their newly released book Raising Body Positive Teens: A Parent's Guide to Diet-Free Living, Exercise and Body Image. They talk about the importance of taking the morality out of movement, morality attached to weight, and how it seeps into medical care, what sleep has to do with sport performance and Shelley gets up close and personal as she reflects on the writing process for this book as a first generation immigrant who grew up in a taller/larger body. Wendy Sterling, is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Approved Supervisor through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, and a Board-Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has consulted for the Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, NY Jets, and NY Islanders. She is also the co-author of How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder.  Shelley Aggarwal is a physician and is a board-certified Pediatrician and Adolescent Medicine Sub-Specialist. She treats medically complex teens and young adults, and consults on a variety of youth-specific health issues including adolescent development. Dr. Aggarwal has worked with premiere academic institutions and continues to be teaching faculty with Stanford Children's Health and UCSF-Fresno. She is the Medical Director of clinics serving justice involved youth. To learn more about Wendy, visit: http://sterlingnutrition.com, and follow her on instagram @wendy_sterling. To learn more about Shelley visit: https://www.signedarpinian.com/books.

Hi SSUN listeners! We decided to share this episode again because we thought it especially relevant as the prevalence of eating disorders continues to rise. Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Kerri Heckert, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, and Eleanor Benner, a clinical psychologist, about educating and empowering families to help their child recover from an eating disorder. They highlight the importance of modeling food neutrality, normalizing body and weight changes, and that eating disorders affect people of all shapes, sizes, races, ethnicities, genders and religions. We discuss:  The multi-faceted causes of eating disorders, which are biological brain-based illnesses Risk factors for developing eating disorders, including genetics and examples of environmental factors How COVID-19 has impacted sleep, eating, and exercise schedules for children and adolescents  The developmental period in which children are most vulnerable to the development of eating disorders and what parents/caregivers can do to mitigate that susceptibility Warning signs (behavioral, psychosocial, emotional, and physical) of eating disorders  First steps parents/caregivers can take if they begin to suspect that their child has an eating disorder  How Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the gold standard, first line of treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders, in addition to working with a specialized treatment team The benefits of early detection and intervention for recovery prognosis Kerri Heckert, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S, ACSM-CEP is a Clinical Dietitian in the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and an Approved Supervisor (CEDRD-S) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Foundation, a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the American College of Sports Medicine and a certified yoga instructor. She has presented at national and international conferences, universities and to regional pediatricians and healthcare providers on the topic of pediatric eating disorders and adolescent nutrition. She specializes in pediatric and adolescent eating disorders and provides evidence-based clinical care with a focus on Health at Every Size® (HAES®), weight inclusivity and food neutrality. She got her master's degree in Nutrition from Drexel University and lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters. Eleanor (Ellie) Benner, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the Eating Disorder Assessment & Treatment Program and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is a certified Family-Based Treatment provider and specializes in delivering evidence-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders utilizing a Health at Every Size® perspective. Dr. Benner received her master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Benner has presented at national and international conferences, schools, and primary care offices on assessment and evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and is inspired by teaching others to provide exceptional care for pediatric eating disorders. Links: A Letter to Your Child's Doctor A Letter to Your Child's Teacher Regarding History of Eating Disorder F.E.A.S.T F.E.A.S.T's Around the Dinner Table Forum Full Bloom Podcast and The ABC's of body-positive parenting workbook Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast  Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition

Dr. Brewerton is an Affiliate Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston, where he has a private practice and conducts research. He has achieved board certifications in general, child/adolescent & forensic psychiatry, & addiction medicine. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association; Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry; Founding Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders; and Founding member/former president of the Eating Disorders Research Society. Dr. Brewerton has authored more than 170 articles/book chapters on many topics in psychiatry, including eating and related disorders, psychopharmacology, neurobiology, posttraumatic stress, dissociation & the effects of childhood sexual/physical abuse; is Editor of the Clinical Handbook of Eating Disorders: An Integrated Approach (2004), and Co-editor of Eating Disorders, Addictions, and Substance Use Disorders: Research, Clinical & Treatment Perspectives (2014). He has reviewed for more than 50 scientific journals; served on Editorial Boards of the International Journal of Eating Disorders, Eating Disorders: The Journal of Treatment & Prevention, and Eating & Weight Disorders; and has received numerous awards (e.g., 2013 Craig Johnson Award for Clinical Practice & Training by the National Eating Disorders Association, Honorary Certified Eating Disorder Specialist award by the International Association for Eating Disorders Professionals; Best Doctors in America). Dr. Brewerton attended LSU (1971-74) and Tulane University School of Medicine (1974-78); completed a psychiatric internship & residency at the University of California at San Francisco (1978-82); worked for the U.S. Public Health Service at Hawaii State Hospital (1982-84); completed a research fellowship at NIMH (1984-87) & later a child-adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina (1994-96). He served as Medical Consultant at Medical University of South Carolina's National Crime Victims Research & Treatment Center (1996-2001). In today's episode: His professional path Where does Food Addiction fit in with eating disorders Neuroimaging and differences in the brain Differences in eating disorders and Food Addiction How to move forward with the Food Addiction diagnosis proposal Volume Addiction How his textbook: Eating Disorders, Addictions, & Substance Use Disorders has been received Treating comorbid conditions and the roadblocks to helping our clients Our signature question with a twist! Follow Dr. Brewerton Website: https://www.drtimothybrewerton.com/ Textbooks: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-D.-Brewerton/e/B00LDB55KA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-brewerton-59499a16/ The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

Stefanie Boone, MS, RD, CEDRD-S DBT and RO-DBT for the EDRD  Two Opposite Things Can Be True at the Same Time  Radical Acceptance   Mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation  DBT skills are like psychoeducation and are within the scope of practice of the RD  What does it take to reach AND's Expert Proficiency level for eating disorder dietitians?   RDs can't gloss over the feelings in this work  DBT nugget – assumption that all our clients are doing the best they can and that all can do better and can try harder  Acceptance and change – it's ok to want to work on accepting your body and still want to change it. The course through EDRD Pro is VAST  If you're newer to eating disorders work, it's ok to not be an expert     Stepfanie's early learning journey includes:  Motivational Interviewing  Carolyn Costin  Intuitive Eating    EDRD Pro https://edrdpro.com/    Bio:  Stefanie Boone, MS, RD, CEDRD-S is a nutrition therapist for adults and adolescents of all genders with eating and exercise disorders. She has worked with clients in her Private Practice in Santa Monica individually and in groups for the past 20 years, using a combination of philosophies centering around Intuitive Eating, DBT, and RO-DBT to help clients heal their relationship with food, exercise, and body image. Stefanie also has an added specialization in treating eating disorders in those with co-occurring mood disorders and addictions. She has held positions as Lead Dietitian at several treatment centers for Eating Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, and Addictions, including Eating Disorder Center of California, Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers, Kaiser Permanente Eating Disorders Program (Hollywood, CA), Clearview Treatment Centers, and Resolutions Therapeutic Services. Stefanie is Immediate President of IAEDP Los Angeles (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals).  Stefanie received her undergraduate education in dietetics and Masters of Science Degree in Nutrition from California State University, Northridge. She has spoken at numerous professional events, conferences, and panels on Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders in past years. She is currently focusing her time and energy on supervising and training other RDN's on using DBT and Radically Open DBT in nutrition therapy for eating disorders, has spoken on the topic at multiple events and conferences. Stefanie is one of the contributing authors of Real World Recovery: Intuitive Food Program Curriculum for the Treatment of Eating Disorders, and she has written articles for Today's Dietitian, The Behavioral Nutrition newsletter, and The Huffington Post.  stefanieboonerd@yahoo.com  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Margaret Hunter, Registered Art Therapist, joins Signe to talk about Art Therapy as a specialized area of mental health that helps to promote insight and healing through creative expression. Margaret is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Art Therapist (ATR), and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist (CEDCAT) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, and author of  Reflections of Body Image in Art Therapy: Exploring Self Through Metaphor and Multi-Media. To learn more about Margaret Hunter, visit https://www.margaretrhunteratr.com. For “Weekends of Recovery” through Men Healing visit https://menhealing.org.

Dear Listener, Today, join me and the wonderful Cherie Miller for a conversation about the body changes that can often occur alongside antidepressant use. Throughout the episode, Cherie offers advice for those who are in a place of fearing weight gain and feel that the idea of body acceptance is near unattainable. We also discuss how to look out for signs that indicate you or someone in your life is in need of prioritizing their mental health. Cherie is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and Florida. She is founder and owner of Food Freedom Therapy™, a group practice of therapists, coaches and dietitians who help people make peace with food and their bodies. Cherie has 15 years years of experience as an eating disorder therapist, mentor, speaker, and advocate, as well as being recovered herself. She is also a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Association for Size Diversity and Health. Cherie's goal is to help people of all shapes and sizes learn to eat freely and live fearlessly! If you'd like to learn more about Cherie and her work, you can find her on IG @foodfreedomtherapist or on her website at, https://foodfreedomtherapy.com/. Thanks for listening and don't forget to tap those five stars if you enjoy today's episode! Yours Chewly with gratitude, Claire Oh and P.S. If you're listening to this episode when it airs in November 2021, don't forget that our Attitude of Gratitude giveaway is in full swing! Catch full details on the giveaway and how to enter in the intro of this episode

Katherine Godwin, MD    In the medical field, there's a general assumption that our patients are well-nourished, and that the medications we give them will function in their bodies like they would in a nourished body and that's not true in a malnourished body. When a person is malnourished, meds don't work.  Our body assimilates nutrients like a lego system –when we eat, our bodies break down the nutrients to then build up serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine (and more).  Listen in to hear more of this nutrition connection.  Medications can improve brain plasticity and enhance the hard work being done, but what to do if there's medical or medication ambivalence?   Listen in to hear about some of the fascinating research on float tanks, avatars, body image, MTHFR, and more.  Bio:  Katherine Godwin, MD, joined Laureate in 2005. She has served as medical director of outpatient services and of Laureate's independent living program for an outpatient eating disorder care, Magnolia House, before taking over as medical director and attending physician of the Adult Eating Disorders Program. Dr. Godwin is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has a special professional interest in the treatment of eating disorders and psychopharmacology and has spoken nationally about these topics. She is a member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, the Neuroscience Education Institute, and the Academy for Eating Disorders.  With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED  Clinical psychologist Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., FAED is the Founding Director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Professor of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is also Professor in the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics and Director of the Centre for Eating Disorders Innovation at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. She leads global eating disorder genetics initiatives and develops, evaluates, and disseminates evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. Dr. Bulik has been the recipient of numerous awards including the Eating Disorders Coalition Research Award, the Academy for Eating Disorders Leadership Awards for Research and Advocacy, the Price Family National Eating Disorders Association Research Award, and the Don and Melissa Nielsen Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Eating Disorders Association.  Prof. Bulik is past president of the Academy for Eating Disorders, past Vice-President of the Eating Disorders Coalition, and past Associate Editor of the International Journal of Eating Disorders. She serves on advisory boards of several advocacy organizations and is founder and co-chair of the Eating Disorders Working Group of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium. See https://www.cynthiabulik.com.   Dr. Bulik is a prolific writer having penned more than 600 papers and 50 chapters on eating disorders. She is author of seven books including Crave: Why You Binge Eat and How to Stop, The Woman in the Mirror, Midlife Eating Disorders: Your Journey to Recovery, and Binge Control: A Compact Recovery Guide. For more books written by Cynthia Bulik go to https://www.cynthiabulik.com/books/. With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

#106 - Listen to our enlightening conversation with Jennifer Haefele, In our conversation with Jen, we discussed the benefits of having a dietitian's guidance and support as individuals heal their relationship with food and discover new ways to stay on their healing path, despite the pervasive, toxic diet culture that surrounds us. Jennifer Haefele (Hay-flea) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and Intuitive Eating. She is the owner of RDN Jen, her private practice that specializes in helping individuals heal their relationship with food, their body, and themselves. Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts in French, Anthropology, and Communication Media Production from the State University of New York at New Paltz and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology and completed her dietetic internship at the University at Buffalo.She holds an advanced designation of Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian from the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and is currently working on becoming a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. Jen is also active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at both the national and state level as well as the Genesee Dietetic Association. Jen Haefele | RDN Jen - Nutrition Counseling Services Genesee Dietetic Association. website: rdnjen.com     email: jen@rdnjen.comOur HostsLinda and John (Jack) Mazur wrote the book, Emilee-The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia, https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X to honor their daughter's wish, to raise awareness, evoke compassion, and foster change in how eating disorders are viewed and treated. They can be reached through the book website: https://emileethestoryofagirl.com or at Linda.john.mazur@gmail.com Ellen Bennett is the director of KMB for Answers which is a non-profit foundation providing educational and financial support for mental health professionals as well as assistance for families in search of resources. For more information about Ellen Bennett and the foundation founded in memory of her daughter Katlyn, go to: www.Kmbforanswers.com BooksEmilee: The Story of a Girl and Her Family Hijacked by Anorexia https://www.amazon.com/Emilee-Story-Family-Hijacked-Anorexia/dp/170092012X8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorderhttps://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958Understanding Teen Eating Disorders by Chris Halton, Cathie Simpson, Dr. Mary Tantillo https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Teen-Eating-Disorders-Haltom/dp/1138068837Multifamily Therapy Group for Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa, by Mary Tantillo, Jennifer Sanftner McGraw, Daniel Le Grange https://www.amazon.com/Multifamily-Therapy-Adults-Anorexia-Nervosa/dp/113862490XSick Enough by Jennifer L. Gaudiani https://www.amazon.com/Sick-Enough-Jennifer-L-Gaudiani/dp/0815382456Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer https://www.amazon.com/Life-Without-Ed-Declared-Independence/dp/0071422986Resources: Jennifer Haefele: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Intuitive Eating.website: rdnjen.com     email: jen@rdnjen.comWNY Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders;  https://nyeatingdisorders.org/Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness;  https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer, CEDS-S LMFT is a skillful teacher here and in her book MeaningFULL about terminology and acronyms, types of therapists, types of specialties, and more.    She asks us as professionals to stop perpetuating the myth that eating disorders are about control and how setting boundaries brings the safety that is needed for true recovery.    A supervision nugget she received from Carolyn Costin about the importance of being AUTHENTIC.    And her passion for using the multidisciplinary treatment help each other “open our patients up” that brought our workshop to life – “Staying in Your Lane In The Scope of Practice Freeway”    Alli authored a great read, MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues—a book of diverse stories with expert insights that can help readers to feel seen, validated, and hopeful.      Bio:  Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS), and iaedp-approved CEDS-Supervisor with a private practice in Studio City, Los Angeles. Since 2008, she's been speaking and publishing on eating disorders and mental health. A believer in service, she has co-chaired committees for the Academy for Eating Disorders and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, facilitated an ongoing eating and body image support group, and created #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! - a series of public events that educate through fun and flash mob dance.    Inspired by both personal and professional experiences, Alli authored MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues—a book of diverse stories with expert insights that can help readers to feel seen, validated, and hopeful.  Website: Therapyhelps.us   Shake-It for Self-Acceptance Flash Mob    With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Note: The pod is on a short summer break and will return on 9/7! This conversation is a repost of episode #33. Why We Love Melanie: Melainie Rogers is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) and Supervisor and is dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and melainie rogers nutrition, llc. Melainie received her education in Melbourne, Australia where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia. Upon coming to the United States she earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. Melainie developed her passion for treating clients with eating disorders while working at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Columbia Obesity Research Center in New York City. Her understanding of the research behind obesity gave her a unique perspective on eating behaviors and binge eating disorder specifically. In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009. Melainie Rogers MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD is a recognized expert on eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and educator and is the co-founder and first President of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) New York Chapter and currently resides on the Advisory Board with Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), as well as the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA). On the Pod, We Discuss: Melainie's treatment center: the work her team does and who they help How she got into this line of work and the intersection with her own journey in recovering from an eating disorder The Redefining Wellness Project and the catalyst for creating it The #WakeUpWeightWatchers campaign and what makes dieting behavior so dangerous for children Diet culture, the $70 billion weight loss industry, and why there is still a lack of research around genetics, BMI and weight manipulation How wellness and self-care have been co-opted by diet culture and how focus has shifted to perfectionism and aesthetics How disordered eating can directly cause anxiety and how social media + modern imagery may also have potentially contributed What it's going to require to shift away from mainstream messaging around dieting as the solution and why we're only at the tip of the iceberg Melainie's initial fear of openly sharing her own eating disorder struggle and how her personal experience has impacted her ability to support people Diagnosed eating disorders vs. disordered eating The amount of time and mind space dedicated to thinking about food, exercise, diets and calories for people with disordered eating and clinical eating disorders (as opposed to the “average” person with food neutrality) Veganism, food morality, orthorexia, and how restrictive diets may not be as balanced in terms of essential nutrition How Melainie approached creating the treatment options and support services at BALANCE Why health and weight are not dependent upon one another, and the most recent research around BMI used as a health marker The common themes among people coming to seek treatment for eating disorders and what's going on under the surface The goal for Redefining Wellness and what we can do to support the mission and spread the anti-diet message Helpful Links: BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center in New York City The free Redefining Wellness eBook: the diet-free guide for teens and families The #WakeUpWeightWatchers Twitter campaign Melainie's mentor, Carolyn Costin, MA, MED, MFT Follow BALANCE on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter Follow Redefining Wellness on Instagram Follow Melainie Rogers on Twitter Watch our free masterclass to learn 5 Simple Shifts to End Binge Eating Join our private Facebook group Set up a free Breakthrough Session to see if our coaching program is a good fit for you Learn more about Food Freedom Academy, our personalized Intuitive Eating Coaching Program

Dr. Therese Waterhous' Nuggets from today: Should Registered Dietitians be involved in Family Based Treatment? How to find free high-quality trainings for primary care doctors, dietitians and therapists Instilling HOPE Sharing advice to “Learn the family, their story and their fears…and respect.” And do not be afraid Listen in today to hear about the Eating Disorder Treatment Facilitator Therese S. Waterhous Ph.D., RDN, CEDRD-S, FAED is an eating disorder specialist in private practice in Corvallis, Oregon. She has worked with families and their children for over 30 years, having completed a pediatric fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham during graduate school.    Therese was one of the founding board members for the international non-profit advocacy group FEAST-ED (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders) she has worked with the Eating Disorders Coalition during two of its Washington DC lobbying days and she delivers many local talks to various groups, educating them about eating disorders.   Therese coauthored the ADA Practice Paper on nutrition interventions in eating disorders, she served as Director of the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition practice group's subunit on disordered eating and eating disorders. She has served on the Oregon IAEDP (International Assn. for Eating Disorders Professionals) chapter board and currently serves on the national IAEDP Excellence in Practice Committee.    Therese served on the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED) special interest group on Family-Based Treatment and currently is active on the Medical Care Standards Committee and the Experts by Experience Committee of AED. In 2016-2017, she received and has executed work on a grant from the local Coordinated Care Organization to train other health care professionals about eating disorder evaluation and treatment and extend eating disorder treatment to underserved Oregonians.   Contact Therese at  https://willamettenutritionsource.com/   With your host Beth Harrell Follow Beth on Instagram

Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a “CEDS” Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and a CEDS Supervisor. Alli has authored the book, MeaningFULL: 23 Life-Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues; presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; and published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs. Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders, facilitating a support group for carers of people with eating issues, and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!®, a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti recognized July 13, 2017 as “#ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day” in the City of Los Angeles. To find a local bookstore, link mentioned in podcast: https://bookshop.org/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/MeaningFULL-Life-Changing-Stories-Conquering-Dieting/dp/1950730697/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=MeaningFULL&qid=1621491638&sr=8-2 Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/meaningfull-alli-spotts-de-lazzer/1137536357?ean=9781950730698 Unsolicited Press: https://www.unsolicitedpress.com/store/p307/meaningfull.html MeaningFULL links: Website: https://www.meaningfullread.com/ All socials are @MeaningFULLread Instagram: @MeaningFULLread https://www.instagram.com/meaningfullread/ Facebook: @MeaningFULLread https://www.facebook.com/MeaningFULLread Twitter:@MeaningFULLread https://twitter.com/MeaningFULLread Therapist links: https://therapyhelps.us As always, SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. and CONNECT with EM on IG @letsgetem___!

Ovidio Bermudez, M.D. is the Senior Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Services, Chief Clinical Education Officer and Executive Ambassador for Eating Recovery Center and affiliates.  He holds academic appointments as Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.  He is Board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.   Dr. Bermudez is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, the Academy for Eating Disorders, and the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.  He is Past Chairman and currently Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors of the National Eating Disorders Association, Co-Founder of the Eating Disorders Coalition of Tennessee and Co-founder of the Oklahoma Eating Disorders Association.   He is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and training supervisor by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and serves on its Board of Directors. We discuss topics including: No apologies for intervening with a sense of urgency What are sacrifices and rewards of eating disorder treatment Prioritize the therapeutic alliance What is good care? Teaching families to recharge and take care of themselves The benefits of EFFT (Emotion Focus Family Therapy) ____________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Anna L. and Elizabeth chat with Kerri Heckert, a certified eating disorder registered dietitian, and Eleanor Benner, a clinical psychologist, about educating and empowering families to help their child recover from an eating disorder. They highlight the importance of modeling food neutrality, normalizing body and weight changes, and that eating disorders affect people of all shapes, sizes, races, ethnicities, genders and religions. We discuss:  The multi-faceted causes of eating disorders, which are biological brain-based illnesses Risk factors for developing eating disorders, including genetics and examples of environmental factors How COVID-19 has impacted sleep, eating, and exercise schedules for children and adolescents  The developmental period in which children are most vulnerable to the development of eating disorders and what parents/caregivers can do to mitigate that susceptibility Warning signs (behavioral, psychosocial, emotional, and physical) of eating disorders  First steps parents/caregivers can take if they begin to suspect that their child has an eating disorder  How Family-Based Treatment (FBT) is the gold standard, first line of treatment for children and adolescents with eating disorders, in addition to working with a specialized treatment team The benefits of early detection and intervention for recovery prognosis A holistic approach to weight restoration and recovery Kerri Heckert, MS, RD, LDN, CEDRD-S, ACSM-CEP is a Clinical Dietitian in the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and an Approved Supervisor (CEDRD-S) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Foundation, a Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) through the American College of Sports Medicine and a certified yoga instructor. She has presented at national and international conferences, universities and to regional pediatricians and healthcare providers on the topic of pediatric eating disorders and adolescent nutrition. She specializes in pediatric and adolescent eating disorders and provides evidence-based clinical care with a focus on Health at Every Size® (HAES®), weight inclusivity and food neutrality. She got her master's degree in Nutrition from Drexel University and lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters. Eleanor (Ellie) Benner, Psy.D., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Eating Disorder Assessment & Treatment Program and the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She is a certified Family-Based Treatment provider and specializes in delivering evidence-based treatment for child and adolescent eating disorders utilizing a Health at Every Size® perspective. Dr. Benner received her master's and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology from La Salle University in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Benner has presented at national and international conferences, schools, and primary care offices on assessment and evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and is inspired by teaching others to provide exceptional care for pediatric eating disorders. Links: A Letter to Your Child’s Doctor F.E.A.S.T F.E.A.S.T’s Around the Dinner Table Forum Full Bloom Podcast and The ABC’s of body-positive parenting workbook Sunny Side Up Nutrition Podcast  Lutz, Alexander & Associates Nutrition Therapy Pinney Davenport Nutrition

MeaningFULL: 23 Life Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues (Unsolicited Press, 2021) is a blend of motivational self-help, memoir, psychology, and health and wellness. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an expert in eating and body image issues, and a woman on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food and body. A $702 billion global diet/nutrition and weight loss industry shows that people worldwide are devoted to achieving maximum health and their desired bodies. Yet mainstream approaches are failing these individuals, and sadly, science proves this. Intent on gaining the "health" and "happiness" that diets promise, consumers keep trying. They become sad and frustrated, believing they're failing when they're not. They simply need a legitimate, alternative path, which MeaningFULL offers. Through the contributors' diverse, real-life mini-memoirs followed by Spotts-De Lazzer's commentaries, readers will learn about themselves and discover their unique, unconventional formulas for conquering their issues. Along the way, MeaningFULL will also guide them towards more self-appreciation, wellness, and fulfillment. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a CEDS Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, a CEDS Supervisor, and a person on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food battles and body dislike. Alli has presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. For more information you can visit her website https://therapyhelps.us/ Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!(R), a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti declared July 13, 2017 #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day in the City of Los Angeles. Alli feels fortunate to share MeaningFULL with readers. She regards it as the book I needed years ago.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

MeaningFULL: 23 Life Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues (Unsolicited Press, 2021) is a blend of motivational self-help, memoir, psychology, and health and wellness. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an expert in eating and body image issues, and a woman on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food and body. A $702 billion global diet/nutrition and weight loss industry shows that people worldwide are devoted to achieving maximum health and their desired bodies. Yet mainstream approaches are failing these individuals, and sadly, science proves this. Intent on gaining the "health" and "happiness" that diets promise, consumers keep trying. They become sad and frustrated, believing they're failing when they're not. They simply need a legitimate, alternative path, which MeaningFULL offers. Through the contributors' diverse, real-life mini-memoirs followed by Spotts-De Lazzer's commentaries, readers will learn about themselves and discover their unique, unconventional formulas for conquering their issues. Along the way, MeaningFULL will also guide them towards more self-appreciation, wellness, and fulfillment. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a CEDS Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, a CEDS Supervisor, and a person on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food battles and body dislike. Alli has presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. For more information you can visit her website https://therapyhelps.us/ Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!(R), a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti declared July 13, 2017 #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day in the City of Los Angeles. Alli feels fortunate to share MeaningFULL with readers. She regards it as the book I needed years ago.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

MeaningFULL: 23 Life Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues (Unsolicited Press, 2021) is a blend of motivational self-help, memoir, psychology, and health and wellness. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an expert in eating and body image issues, and a woman on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food and body. A $702 billion global diet/nutrition and weight loss industry shows that people worldwide are devoted to achieving maximum health and their desired bodies. Yet mainstream approaches are failing these individuals, and sadly, science proves this. Intent on gaining the "health" and "happiness" that diets promise, consumers keep trying. They become sad and frustrated, believing they're failing when they're not. They simply need a legitimate, alternative path, which MeaningFULL offers. Through the contributors' diverse, real-life mini-memoirs followed by Spotts-De Lazzer's commentaries, readers will learn about themselves and discover their unique, unconventional formulas for conquering their issues. Along the way, MeaningFULL will also guide them towards more self-appreciation, wellness, and fulfillment. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a CEDS Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, a CEDS Supervisor, and a person on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food battles and body dislike. Alli has presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. For more information you can visit her website https://therapyhelps.us/ Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!(R), a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti declared July 13, 2017 #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day in the City of Los Angeles. Alli feels fortunate to share MeaningFULL with readers. She regards it as the book I needed years ago.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

MeaningFULL: 23 Life Changing Stories of Conquering Dieting, Weight, & Body Image Issues (Unsolicited Press, 2021) is a blend of motivational self-help, memoir, psychology, and health and wellness. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, an expert in eating and body image issues, and a woman on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food and body. A $702 billion global diet/nutrition and weight loss industry shows that people worldwide are devoted to achieving maximum health and their desired bodies. Yet mainstream approaches are failing these individuals, and sadly, science proves this. Intent on gaining the "health" and "happiness" that diets promise, consumers keep trying. They become sad and frustrated, believing they're failing when they're not. They simply need a legitimate, alternative path, which MeaningFULL offers. Through the contributors' diverse, real-life mini-memoirs followed by Spotts-De Lazzer's commentaries, readers will learn about themselves and discover their unique, unconventional formulas for conquering their issues. Along the way, MeaningFULL will also guide them towards more self-appreciation, wellness, and fulfillment. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a CEDS Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, a CEDS Supervisor, and a person on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food battles and body dislike. Alli has presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. For more information you can visit her website https://therapyhelps.us/ Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!(R), a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti declared July 13, 2017 #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day in the City of Los Angeles. Alli feels fortunate to share MeaningFULL with readers. She regards it as the book I needed years ago.  Elizabeth Cronin, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and mindfulness meditation teacher with offices in Brookline and Norwood, MA. You can follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/medicine

In this episode we discuss empowering choices, dive into the problem with diet culture, the moving target that beauty standards are, perfectionism, contentment and of course we talk about her new book, MeaningFULL. Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a licensed professional clinical counselor, and a certified eating disorders specialist. She also has had her own decades long struggle with food battles and body dislike and says this is the book she needed years ago. Connect with Alli Meaningfullread.comInstagramFacebook Purchase MeaningFULL Amazon Barnes & Noble Unsolicited Press Support Local Help or Support with an Eating Disorder Book a Private ConsultationGrab the First Steps to Intuitive Eating Guide Get full episode transcript and more information here: https://www.healthcoach4life.com/blog/living-a-life-that-is-meaningfull Resources: Podcast on Instagram  Join My Mailing List Shop Morning Motivation Journal Connect with Jennifer on Social Media @jennifer_healthcoach4life @healthlifeandmoreforwomen The Podcast on Facebook Pinterest     Email: podcast@healthcoach4life.com Alli Spotts-De Lazzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, a “CEDS” Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, a CEDS Supervisor, and a person on the other side of her own decades-long struggle with food battles and body dislike. Alli has presented educational workshops at conferences, graduate schools, and hospitals; published articles in academic journals, trade magazines, and online information hubs; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. Her professional-related volunteerism includes co-chairing committees for both the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals and the Academy for Eating Disorders and creating #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance!®, a series of public events sparking conversations about self-acceptance through fun, motivating messages and flash mob dance. She was named the 2017 iaedp Member of the Year, and Mayor Garcetti recognized July 13, 2017 as “#ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day” in the City of Los Angeles. Alli feels fortunate to share MeaningFULL with readers. She regards it as, “the book I needed years ago. I hope it helps.”

ABOUT ALLI SPOTTS-DE LAZZER:After having dealt with her own 20+ years of eating and body issues ranging from mild frustrations to serious eating disorders, Alli Spotts-De Lazzer became a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in eating and body image issues. Eventually, she became a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist—the only nationally recognized designation indicating a specialty in eating disorders.Alli has been a featured speaker at public events; presented workshops at national and international conferences, graduate schools, clinical training facilities, and hospitals; published articles in trade magazines, online information hubs, and academic journals; and appeared as an eating disorders expert on local news. She has also co-chaired committees for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp™) and the Academy for Eating Disorders. In 2017, she received the iaedp Member of the Year award.As far as public activism and advocacy, in 2014, Alli created #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! - a series of public events sparking conversations about body, soul, and self-acceptance through fun, inspiration, and flash mob dance. This movement has appeared across America. Highlights include appearing on Capitol Hill and at the Los Angeles Staples Center. July 13, 2017 was recognized as “#ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! Day” in the City of Los Angeles by Mayor Eric Garcetti.Throughout the years, Alli has witnessed firsthand that stories of humanness, joy, inspiration, and hope increase people’s receptivity to both considering change and opening up to education. That motivated her to create MeaningFULL.CONNECT WITH ALLI SPOTTS-DE LAZZER: • Learn more about Alli’s therapy and counseling services by visiting Therapy Helps• Follow Alli on Facebook and connect with her on LinkedIn• Check out #ShakeIt for Self-Acceptance! • View Alli’s interviews and events• Book Alli for your next speaking engagement• Visit meaningfullread.com to learn more about MeaningFULL • Follow MeaningFull on Facebook and Instagram• Preorder a copy of MeaningFULL through Unsolicited Press, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please consider leaving a review here. Thank you!Are you interested in becoming a guest on the Recovery Bites podcast? If so, please fill out our brief application form to start the process.

Eating-disorders therapist Haica Rosenfeld joins us to discuss how her father’s binge eating and bariatric surgery affected her own relationship with food and body, strategies for responding to diet talk, the Stages of Change as they relate to anti-diet messaging, bringing HAES to Spanish-speaking communities, and so much more. Plus, in “Ask Food Psych,” Christy answers a listener question about why it’s considered harmful for someone who struggles with an eating disorder to lose weight, but not for their ED-free sibling to gain weight. Dr. Haica Rosenfeld is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Supervisor by the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. She specializes in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Image Healing and has worked with clients at all stages of recovery for over 12 years. Haica has a passion and calling for helping those who struggle with disordered eating, chronic dieting, emotional overeating, and Binge Eating Disorder and believes in prioritizing health-promoting-behaviors without focusing on weight loss. Her work incorporates a non-diet and weight-inclusive approach to wellness and whole health, which aims to honor and nourish the mind, body and spirit. She believes in the power of Mindfulness, Self-Compassion and Body Appreciation practices, and is informed by Health at Every Size® (HAES®) and Intuitive Eating principles. Haica currently works in private practice and has an office in Aventura, FL. She offers in-person and Telehealth psychotherapy to residents of Florida, Vermont and Venezuela, her country of origin. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food, exercise, and their bodies, as well as disrupting the internalized messages they’ve received from diet culture. She also often offers group therapy, as she deeply believes in the healing power of community. Find her online at HaicaRosenfeld.com. If you're ready to break free from diet culture once and for all, come check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course. Christy's book, Anti-Diet, is available wherever you get your books. Order online at christyharrison.com/book, or at local bookstores across North America, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Grab Christy's free guide, 7 simple strategies for finding peace and freedom with food, for help getting started on the anti-diet path. For full show notes and a transcript of this episode, go to christyharrison.com/foodpsych. Ask your own question about intuitive eating, Health at Every Size, or eating disorder recovery at christyharrison.com/questions.

So often the “comparison complex” runs the gamut from being slightly annoyed by a tiny flaw to developing an obsession with a body part that intrudes on one’s every waking moment. Today we’ll be talking about unrealistic comparisons and strategies parents can use to help their teens have a positive body image.Our guest on this episode is Brittany Gilchrist.Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas and is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Brittany’s specialties include working with individuals who are struggling with eating disorders, body image, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, social/relational issues, life transitions, and identity development. Brittany underwent an extra year of training in Biblical Counseling and can offer Christian counseling upon request.For more information on Brittany and her practice go to https://www.peaceandpurposecounseling.com/Equip Online is in partnership with StoneBridge Church and Mosaics of Mercy.www.gostonebridge.comwww.mosaicsofmercy.com

Today's discussion is with Dr. Robin Ross,PhD. Dr. Robin Ross is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in Deerfield where she specializes in anxiety disorders and eating disorders. Dr. Ross has been in practice since 1987. In addition to her work with clients, Robin has taken a leadership role in the professional community. With Dr. Rodney Benson she co-founded a case consultation under the auspices of OCD Midwest for professionals who treat OCD and other anxiety disorders. She was the Chicago Board president of ANAD for 8 years. She served on the Executive Committee of the Heartland Chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals for 8 years as Vice President, President, then Past President.  Dr. Ross also leads the Chicago Area Eating Disorders Network, a group of over 250 area professionals who specialize in treating eating disorders. She hosts 5 meetings a year in which she brings in presenters on topics designed to enhance the work of treating professionals. In 2016 Dr. Ross was given the Compassion Award  for her contributions to client care at the annual Gratitude for Giving ceremony. Area professionals nominate and vote for recipients of the awards at this ceremony.  You can find Dr. Ross at drross@jsrpsychology.com                                           847.405.0220 ext.1 

In today's episode, I interview Kay Sheppard. Kay is the bestselling author of Food Addiction: The Body Knows. Since its publication in 1989, the book has become a primary resource for food addicts, bulimics, and compulsive eaters. She is also the author of From the First Bite: A Complete Guide to Recovery from Food Addiction and Food Addiction: Healing Day by Day. Sheppard is a licensed mental health counselor who conducts five-day intensive stabilization programs, weekend workshops and retreats for food addicts worldwide. She is an internationally known speaker on the subject of food addiction recovery. Kay maintains an active online presence in her Facebook support groups, Breaking Free from Food Addiction and The Kay Sheppard Club. She is a past board member of Counselor Magazine and charter member of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Since beginning her own recovery in 1967, she has helped thousands of people live happy and healthy lives by following her comprehensive recovery program. Learn more about Sheppard and her resources, including her acclaimed food management plan, at kaysheppard.com. Kay lives in Florida and is working on her next books. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode and were inspired in some way, I would love to hear from you. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me @unsweetenedsio. 5 star ratings and positive reviews really help the podcast too! Website: www.unsweetenedsio.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unsweetenedsio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsweetenedsio Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnSweetenedSio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVw0_4Ms1GNE5-p6LT0qlw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siobhan-harris-64663317/

ABOUT MELAINIE ROGERS: Melainie Rogers received her education in Melbourne, Australia where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia. Upon coming to the United States, she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University.Melainie is an internationally recognized expert on eating disorders. Among her many affiliations, Melainie is the founder and past president of the New York City IAEDP Chapter, an Advisory Board Member at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia and a former Board Member of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. She is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University. Her treatment approach derives from a philosophy based on the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size. Melainie has earned a strong reputation among her colleagues for her expertise in the field of nutrition and eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and has been invited to present internationally on the latest scientific discoveries and treatment approaches within the eating disorder profession.In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009.Melainie is a recognized expert on eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and educator and is the co-founder and first President of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) New York Chapter and currently resides on the Advisory Board with Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), as well as the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA).Melainie Rogers and her team at BALANCE originated the popular #WakeUpWeightWatchers social media campaign and have been strong advocates speaking out about weight stigma and promoting weight inclusive values. Melainie is the author of an online eBook, now in print, entitled Redefining Wellness: The Ultimate Diet-Free Guide. The publication is a compilation of writings by eating disorder and body-positive advocates from around the world and is a comprehensive international resource guide.CONNECT WITH MELAINIE ROGERS:• Learn more about BALANCE eating disorder treatment• Connect with Melainie on Facebook• Follow @balancedtx and @redefiningwellness for non-diet inspiration on Instagram• Listen to more of Melainie!╴ The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast╴ The Food Heaven Podcast╴ The Food Psych Podcast• BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ offers an array of free and low-cost virtual webinars to help those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. You can learn more about BALANCE’s Virtual Services here.• Download BALANCE’s Free Recovery Handbook for clients and loved ones on the road to recovery from an eating disorder.ABOUT THE HOST:Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.If you enjoyed the podcast, we would be so grateful if you would please take a minute to leave us a rating/review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you!

We are Made to Move: Exercise and Eating Disorder Recovery    Join us as we speak to Dr. Brian Cook, whose research focuses on the etiological role and therapeutic potential of exercise in eating disorders. We look at the benefit of addressing exercise in eating disorder treatment and treatment tools that can be used.  We don’t have an upper limit to how much we exercise but should there be one? With eating disorders, this is probably a good point to address. Cook believes we must address exercise in treatment just like we do food. We have a professional and ethical obligation to help discern all of the issues that surround exercise and eating disorder treatment. Our bodies are built to move. Intervening on the compulsive aspect of exercise to be able to unlock the potential the benefit of exercise without disordered behavior. We do know that we can use exercise appropriately in treatment to strengthen the body and also the brain and how the brain connects to the body.   You Know He’s Legit Dr. Cook’s research focuses on the etiological role and therapeutic potential of exercise in eating disorders. His education at the Universities of Rhode Island and Florida and an NIMH funded postdoctoral fellowship provided training under experts in the eating disorders field. He has consistently presented research at international level conferences – including a keynote address at the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals conference in 2017, published in leading journals, and written several invited book chapters. These accomplishments provide strong evidence of his passion for improving the lives of individuals and his potential for continued impact in the field of eating disorders. He has translated this research into clinical practice in his role as V.P of Movement, Research, and Outcomes at Alsana Eating Disorder Treatment & Eating Recovery Centers. To find out more about Dr. Cook’s work and the treatment at Alsana Eating Disorder and Treatment Centers Go To:   www.alsana.com

Why We Love Melainie: Melainie Rogers is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) and Supervisor and is dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and melainie rogers nutrition, llc. Melainie received her education in Melbourne, Australia where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia. Upon coming to the United States she earned her Masters Degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University. Melainie developed her passion for treating clients with eating disorders while working at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Columbia Obesity Research Center in New York City. Her understanding of the research behind obesity gave her a unique perspective on eating behaviors and binge eating disorder specifically. In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009.  Melainie Rogers MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD is a recognized expert on eating disorders.She is a dynamic speaker and educator and is the co-founder and first President of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) New York Chapter and currently resides on the Advisory Board with Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), as well as the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA). Melainie recently launched and published “Redefining Wellness: The Ultimate Diet Free Guide” a free e-book and digital resource available to all that contains contributions from 150 experts redefiningwellness.co Find her on Twitter @MelainieRogers and online at Balancedtx.com. Professional Board Affiliations:  Co-Founder, Past President, iaedp NYC Chapter Advisory Board Member, former Executive Board Member, Center for Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB) Board Member Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA) Former Advisory Board Member for Renfrew Treatment Center New York City On the Pod, We Discuss: Melainie’s treatment center: the work her team does and who they help How she got into this line of work and the intersection with her own journey in recovering from an eating disorder  The Redefining Wellness Project and the catalyst for creating it  The #WakeUpWeightWatchers campaign and what makes dieting behavior so dangerous for children Diet culture, the $70 billion weight loss industry, and why there is still a lack of research around genetics, BMI and weight manipulation How wellness and self-care have been co-opted by diet culture and how focus has shifted to perfectionism and aesthetics How disordered eating can directly cause anxiety and how social media + modern imagery may also have potentially contributed What it’s going to require to shift away from mainstream messaging around dieting as the solution and why we’re only at the tip of the iceberg Melainie’s initial fear of openly sharing her own eating disorder struggle and how her personal experience has impacted her ability to support people Diagnosed eating disorders vs. disordered eating The amount of time and mind space dedicated to thinking about food, exercise, diets and calories for people with disordered eating and clinical eating disorders (as opposed to the “average” person with food neutrality) Veganism, food morality, orthorexia, and how restrictive diets may not be as balanced in terms of essential nutrition How Melainie approached creating the treatment options and support services at BALANCE Why health and weight are not dependent upon one another, and the most recent research around BMI used as a health marker The common themes among people coming to seek treatment for eating disorders and what’s going on under the surface The goal for Redefining Wellness and what we can do to support the mission and spread the anti-diet message And so much more Helpful Links: BALANCE Eating Disorder Treatment Center in New York City The free Redefining Wellness eBook: the diet-free guide for teens and families  The #WakeUpWeightWatchers Twitter campaign Melainie’s mentor, Carolyn Costin, MA, MED, MFT Follow BALANCE on Instagram and Facebook and Twitter Follow Redefining Wellness on Instagram  Follow Melainie on Twitter

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

  Amber Parris tackles the complicated concept of body image, how body image forms, and how we can take steps to get to a place of gratefulness and acceptance around our body. Approximately 80% of US women say that they do not like the way they look. 53% of 13-year-old American girls are unhappy with their bodies.   Amber tackles the definition of body image and how we come to feel the way we do about our bodies. Athletes are not immune to body image issues and in some ways, they may have a harder time with body image. We discuss ways that we can begin to take steps to a place of gratefulness or acceptance around our body.       So You Know She Is Legit...  Amber Parris is the Director of Clinical Services for Residential Programming for Castlewood Treatment Centers in Birmingham, Alabama. She is a licensed clinical social worker and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS). Amber has treated eating disorders for more than 10 years. She has had specialized training and experience in body image, EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD. She is a candidate for the Certified Sex Addiction Therapist designation and has a particular interest in issues of intimacy and sexual addiction in eating disorders. She currently serves as Chair of Hospitality for the Alabama Chapter of International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Amber is committed to helping clients rediscover their sense of self and reconnect with their values and purpose to drive them towards recovery.  A BIG Thank You To our Sponsor: Castlewood Treatment Centers:  Castlewood is a Treatment Center in St. Louis, Missouri; Pacific Grove, California, and Birmingham, Alabama offering compassionate, empowering, and professional treatment for Eating Disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. With multiple levels of care (residential, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient) available, Castlewood works with gender diverse clients ages 16 and older. While the eating disorder is a distinct disease, we believe it is also a symptom of an attempt to cope with other struggles. Our treatment starts with a comprehensive conceptualization of how the eating disorder developed, among other related issues and conflicts that led the individual to rely on the eating disorder. Our mission at Castlewood is not to churn out weight-restored clients who merely look healthy to others, but to identify and address the internal wounds of those individuals and work toward a more healthy person, overall. For more information please contact us at 1-888-822-8938 or www.castlewoodtc.com.            

  Dr. Stacy Hunt “Epigenetics of mental health disorders including eating disorders and addictions”. She answers just that on PHIT for a Queen podcast: Her personal journey lead her to career that she shares a passion and common bond with her clients. Work with genetics has shown significant correlation with heritability and risk for eating disorders, & substance abuse. Personality traits put us at risk but the environment pulls the trigger. Looking at the triggers we face: athletic pressure, body image in media, & increased pressure to eat healthy.   Where you can find Dr. Hunt: Main Phone Number: (267) 755-9333  Newtown Therapy & Wellness Center 17 Barclay Street, Building ANewtown, PA 18940  (Mailing address only is 444 S. State St. Newtown PA 18940 Building A)  Fax: (215) 550-6966   So you know she is legit: Dr. Stacy Hunt, Clinical Psychologist, is Co-Director at Bucks Support Service as well a Newtown Therapy & Wellness Center.  She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from New York University and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia, as well as from California State University at Dominguez Hills.   Dr. Hunt is a member of the Psi Chi Honors Society in psychology, American Psychological Association (APA), Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA), and The Behavioral Genetics Association (BGA). She currently serves on the board for the Greater Philadelphia chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.  Several of her academic research papers have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals on various developmental topics.   In addition to her work with patients suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, Dr. Hunt specializes in eating disorders, substance abuse, ADHD, Sport and Performance Psychology, as well as working with people in the LGBTQI community.  She is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, solution-focused therapy, ego psychology, interpersonal therapy and relational therapy.  Dr. Hunt believes in finding the style of therapy that will most powerfully affect change for each individual, while building on the client’s own strengths and resources.   Dr. Hunt did her Doctoral Internship at Ewing Residential Treatment Center and The Department of Children and Families (DYFS) in New Jersey. She did her Post-Doctoral Internship at both Penndel Mental Health Center and at T.L.C. Associates in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hunt has also trained at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the Adolescent HIV Initiative and in the Neuropsychology Department (Psycho-Educational Evaluations), at the Culpeper Juvenile Correctional Center (Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice) in the Behavioral Services Unit, and at the Mary D. Ainsworth Psychological Clinic at the University of Virginia.

Download Episode! Hey, lovely radicals... podcast time! This week on the "Life. Unrestricted." podcast, I get to talk to Erica Leon from Westchester County, New York. Erica holds a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in clinical nutrition from New York University. Erica works with clients all over the globe - by all technical means necessary -, people who struggle with food, their body, and people who want to overcome years of dieting or being stuck in disordered eating. She meets people where they are at and guides them to a better relationship to food and their body with a non-diet approach. She has 25 years of experience under her belt and her career has included working in hospitals, corporations and colleges. Ultimately combining all of her skills and interests, she established a private nutrition practice over 15 years ago. As a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) she also volunteers on the Board of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals, she has written professional articles on nutritions, she frequently gives talks, and she has often been quoted in the media on topics such as eating disorder prevention and childhood weight issues. Today, you’ll hear Erica talk about: – How she remembers being in a body felt like as a child – Where she internalized the message that her body was too big – What the role of her family was in the development of her relationship to food – What counting and tracking points/calories can do to our self-image – Why it is so important to curate your social media feed, and to look at bodies in all shapes and sizes – Why striving for "a flat stomach" is complete BS, and why having belly-fat is, in fact, important for a woman’s overall health as she gets older – Why it is crucial to realize that we are all so much more than a body – How it can be helpful to think about what we would love our legacy to be – How long she lived with her own internal diet-mindset – How she got into the field of nutrition – Why she was working in the marketing department for a weight-loss company (and what memories about her connection to one of Oprah’s many weight-loss incidents still make her cringe) – How she herself unknowingly contributed to diet-culture and its message that "thin is better" – What made her realize that something was not right – How working with eating disorders helped her on her own journey – What she would tell her younger self with the knowledge she has now – Why women often automatically objectify themselves according to what they see in the media and in ads – Why she loves the "Poodle Science" video of the Academy of Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) – The problem with today’s celebrity worshipping culture and the unfortunate influence they have on our children’s self-esteem – How she’s helping one of her clients with exercise bulimia – What the key ingredient is in the journey to give up lifelong dieting, as well as recovering from disordered eating or eating disorders – Why it takes time, self-compassion, patience and community to heal our societally damaged body image and how we relate to food and weight – How she curated her social media feed and left all the groups (and unfollowed/unfriended people) that were repeatedly engaging in of diet- and weight-loss-talk – Why social media opened up a whole new world for her and made her realize that she wasn’t the only one AT ALL who was preaching the non-diet approach to health – Why it is so hard for the old paradigm-believers to change their minds – What kind of transformations she gets to witness in her practice... ... And so much more! Check out Erica’s website: www.ericaleon.com Here’s the link to the wonderful "Poodle Science" video of the Academy of Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H89QQfXtc-k Make sure to support the podcast by becoming a "Patreon", so that I can keep producing it and help as many people as possible. Thank you! Here's the link: https://www.patreon.com/lifeunrestricted If you want this sort of badassery to come to your phone automatically, please DO subscribe on iTunes (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/ch/podcast/life.-unrestricted.-podcast/id1130713233?mt=2 or on Stitcher (Android): http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=93987&refid ********* Don't forget!********* Feel free to join my tribe and meet some of the most supportive, loving and kind people of all shapes and sizes, including great coaches and leaders! We’re right over here at: http://www.lifeunrestricted.org/join/

What mental health challenges lay ahead for American Warriors in 2014? What progress has been made this year to help American Warriors? How can we create more hope among Warriors and families? Dr. Mary Bartlett is a licensed professional counselor, and serves as an independent behavioral health consultant on resilience, risk reduction, and suicide prevention. With a doctorate in Counselor Education from Auburn University, her professional credentials include certification as a national counselor, a certified Alabama counseling supervisor, a certified family life educator, and a military family life consultant. She is an authorized trainer for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center and the American Association of Suicidology, is a qualified master resilience trainer, and speaks internationally on suicide prevention, resilience, leadership, and various mental health related topics. Dr. Bartlett is currently involved in research on the correlation between eating disorders, self-harm, and suicide with Dr. Thomas Joiner, a leader in the field of suicide research, and his research team at Florida State University concurrently with Dr. Tracy Witte at Auburn University. She serves Department of Defense leadership on suicide and resilience-related matters and works closely with the Air National Guard Bureau in Washington, DC; formerly, she served on the Army National Guard Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention Council and the Air Force Resilience Programming and Development Working Group. Dr. Bartlett is a board member of the Alabama chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and serves as a member of the Alabama Suicide Prevention and Resource Coalition and on the ethics committee for the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals. Dr. Bartlett is passionate in her commitment to prevent suicide and advocate for those who have been touched by suicide. She travels to lecture and provide support services to a wide range of organizations, hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is married to a retired military member who served for twenty-five years on active duty.