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Rivky sits down with a Rachel Heinemann, LMHC, to talk about disordered eating. They discuss the socially acceptable nature of disordered eating, where it differs from an eating disorder, and a different frame of mind for when a doctor wants to prescribe weight loss. Plus they talk about Ozempic. Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor (NY), licensed professional counselor (NJ). She specializes in working with individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety and relationship issues. In addition to her practice, Rachelle is an educator and speaker. She has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and as continuing education for clinicians. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. Rachelle is part of executive leadership at IAEDP NY (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals). @rachelleheinemann rachelleheinemann.com Click here for an episode of Understanding Disordered Eating on GLP-1 medications. Click here for an episode of Be Impactful with Elyse Resch. Click here to see the Impact Fashion collection of dresses. Click here to get an Impact Fashion Gift Card Click here to get the Am Yisrael Chai crewneck. Click here to join the Impact Fashion Whatsapp Status Click here to take a short survey about this podcast and get a 10% off coupon code as my thanks
Rachelle Heinemann and I talk about going DEEP in therapy for eating disorder. Both of us discuss what it means to dive beneath the surface instead of focusing on only behavioral changes. We explore psychoanalytic influences on our therapy approaches and how we love the beautiful complexity of working with humans. ABOUT RACHELLE HEINEMANN Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York. She specializes in working with individuals with disordered eating and eating disorders as well as depression, anxiety and relationship issues. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and as continuing education for clinicians. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. Rachelle is part of leadership at IAEDP NY (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals). Rachelle lives in New Jersey and is licensed to practice therapy in New York and New Jersey, in the United States. You can contact and follow Rachelle through the following links: Website: https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/ Instagram: @rachelleheinemann Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast: https://pod.link/1580296341 Email: rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelle-heinemann-lmhc-ceds-9614b15b/ INTERESTED IN HANGING OUT MORE IN DR. MARIANNE-LAND? Follow me on Instagram @drmariannemiller In the US, UK, Canada, or Australia? Chat with me about my online binge eating program that provides 1:1 virtual coaching support and online curriculum. It is called the Elite Binge Eating Recovery Method. Need a place to start? Check out my self-paced, virtual, anti-diet, subscription-based curriculum. It is called Dr. Marianne-Land's Binge Eating Recovery Membership. Live in California, Texas, or Washington D.C. and interested in eating disorder therapy with me? Sign up for a free, 15-minute phone consultation HERE or via my website, and I'll get you to where you need to be! Check out my blog. Want more information? Email me at hello@mariannemiller.com
Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are... lurking. If the thought of putting on your swimsuit and being invited to a pool party sends shivers down your spine, you're not alone. There's an often misunderstood world of intuitive eating. Sure, it's all about “all foods fit” and “no food rules,” but let's get real—sometimes you need a bit of structure, especially when that party-size bag of chips starts whispering your name. Tweetable Quotes "We do need some rules and one of those rules is the party bag or the serving plate is not your plate." - Rachelle Heinemann "If you go and get a scoop or two of ice cream when you're out with your friends as your afternoon snack, that's a great way to teach yourself I can have the two scoops of ice cream and then move on and I'm okay." - Rachelle Heinemann "First of all, still put on the bathing suit." - Rachelle Heinemann "Fill your plate and eat it.” - Rachelle Heinemann Resources Grab my Journal Prompts Here! Grab the Replay of the Resistance in Treatment Webinar Now accepting new clients! Find out if we're a good fit! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor, eating disorder and analytic therapist. She works with clients in New York City and Brooklyn to make sense of life's messy emotional experiences. In this episode, we dive into society's intricate dynamics surrounding body image, self-care, well-being, and networking. Rachelle addresses societal pressures, personal struggles, and strategies for navigating them effectively. From exploring the impact of beauty standards and restrictive diets to redefining self-care beyond its spiritual connotations, Rachelle offers nuanced insights into fostering personal growth and fulfillment. She emphasizes the interconnectedness between behaviors and their underlying causes, advocating for a balanced approach to achieve sustainable well-being. We chat about building self-esteem, cultivating genuine connections, and viewing networking as personal enrichment rather than mere professional advancement. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and challenges, offering encouragement for fostering holistic growth and authenticity in today's complex world. Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Learn More About this Episode Here Full Focus Planner Use the promo code "GORDON" to get 2 months of Therapy Notes free Start Consulting with Gordon The PsychCraft Network The Practice of Therapy Community Instagram Mental Health Templates Mental Health Wear Rachelle's Website Rachelle on Instagram Rachelle's Podcast
Dear Listener, On this month's episode of the pod I'm joined by special guest Rachelle Heinemann! Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with individuals with disordered eating, eating disorders,depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. In addition to her practice, she's an educator, speaker, and has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and as continuing education for clinicians. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating and part of executive leadership at IAEDP NY (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals). In our conversation, we dig into some of the lesser known signs of disordered eating, the benefits of deep work therapy, and discuss the emotional work involved in healing your relationship with food + body. I'm so excited for you to listen in! If you'd like to learn more from Rachelle, you can find her on Instagram (@rachelleheinemann) and tune into her podcast, Understanding Disordered Eating. To learn more about her services or sign up for her free newsletter, check out her website: https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/. Thanks for *Chewning* in and don't forget to tap five stars (+ leave a review!) if you enjoyed this episode. Until next month… Yours Chewly, Claire Work with me 1:1: https://clairechewning.com/work-with-me The self-paced, online Intuitive Eating Discovery Course: https://clairechewning.com/intuitive-eating-course (Use code “PODCAST” at checkout for 10% off of your enrollment investment
Everybody has emotions. This isn't a new concept. However, in more recent years, we've started to give names to everything as a way to “label” each other or give an overall meaning to how someone may feel, act, etc. (Labels are usually meant to organize things, not necessarily bad.) So somewhere along the way, we started to label certain individuals as “highly sensitive people”. Everyone is sensitive to a certain extent, but some are more sensitive than others, hence, highly sensitive. The question is, how did it come to be that somebody might be highly sensitive and the next person is just not? Why do we assume people are just born this way? Is it genetic? Is it because of their personality? Tweetable Quotes "Sometimes it's like all thoughts and all logic completely go out the window because you're just seeing red or feeling so, so hurt and really impulsive."- Rachelle Heinemann "You are just sensitive and having emotions like a human does. There's nothing wrong with you." - Rachelle Heinemann "Everybody has emotions. Everybody is sensitive to a certain extent, even if you don't want to be." - Rachelle Heinemann Resources Grab my Journal Prompts Here! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Let's get controversial. Can the concept of medical assistance in dying be used for individuals who are suffering from “severe” and persistent eating disorders, as it is for patients who have terminal cancer? Now, before we go anything further, please know that I acknowledge the sensitivity of this topic and if it feels too heavy and overwhelming, please skip it. But the question is, why is this a controversial topic? MAID is not a new construct. It has been utilized around the world with different controversies for many years as a way of ethically, compassionately, and humanely allowing people to have a dignified way of dying. Tweetable Quotes “Even when there are hard conversations to have or complicated emotional conversations or even technically difficult conversations, these are not black or white topics. In any way that you look at this, if you look about the ethics, if you look about even the definitions of the words that we're using, none of it is black and white.” - Rachelle Heinemann "Higher levels of care serve a very specific and limited function. They are not going to solve all of your problems." - Dr. Anita Federici "We have to be really clear about what you're going for and what you're not going for." - Dr. Anita Federici "Why is this controversial? I mean, medical assistance in dying is not a new construct." - Dr. Anita Federici "You can't separate that from the history of how eating disorder treatment has evolved and what it is and what it isn't." - Dr. Anita Federici "The limitations of the current system can leave individuals feeling hopeless, invalidated, and blamed." - Dr. Anita Federici Resources Grab My Journal Prompts Here! Annita's Email: Anita@MidlandDBT.com Anita's Website: www.psychology-emotionregulation.ca Canada MAID Policy Update: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-services-benefits/medical-assistance-dying.html LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
How do we define binge eating? In this episode, we're diving into all things binge eating and emotional eating. We're breaking down what these terms mean, what they don't mean, where they come from, and the underlying factors that contribute to these behaviors. Tweetable Quotes "When someone says that they suffer from emotional eating or binge eating, I think first and foremost, we have to take the person's subjective experience into account." - Rachelle Heinemann "Whether or not we call it binge eating, emotional eating, a binge eating disorder, officially, is irrelevant." - Rachelle Heinemann "Binge eating, as well as every other eating disorder, is a way of regulating emotion. That is why it's happening, that is why it started, and that is what is maintaining it." - Rachelle Heinemann "Not all emotional eating is bad. I think that when we're having a rough time, our appetite is going to fluctuate." - Rachelle Heinemann "It's okay, you can feel these ways." - Rachelle Heinemann "If somebody has difficulty regulating emotion, put those two together. Insert disordered eating. Insert eating disorder." - Rachelle Heinemann
Calling all clinicians - this conversation is for you. How do you handle someone giving you feedback, as a therapist? How do you handle a situation where the feedback is negative or hurtful? As clinicians, we have an obligation to explore whatever the person in front of us is bringing up with. We have to put our feelings aside during this conversation, despite it being an almost impossible thing to do. In this episode, I'm diving into the hard situations that you may face as a clinician. Tweetable Quotes "The hope is that over time, once you get used to it, and once you understand a little bit more of how you respond in these situations, you can get better at this." - Rachelle Heinemann "So what we're doing is slowing things way down. What was it about what I said that made you angry? What was it about what I said that really hurt you? This allows them to start getting curious about their own anger and about the way that they express their anger." - Rachelle Heinemann They are learning that they can trust people to be able to hear them when they just communicate with words. They don't have to get super loud. They can learn that the other person will hear what they have to say." - Rachelle Heinemann
Starting off with a loaded question I keep asking myself (& you keep asking me): Did we take intuitive eating too far? Today's episode is a follow-up from last week's with Dr. David Wiss, all about ultra-processed foods. I stand by the content of the information and data shared last week, and I know David only speaks about information he can completely back up. However, I do want to reiterate the intent of the conversation. It was not to make more rules in your brain or tell you to be more restrictive. We were mostly talking about issues with policies and the general food industry, the research, and the biases in research. We highlighted where some information out there may actually be false. This is a much larger conversation— not just about me or you. Seeing how this problem will not be solved by just myself or any individual was eye-opening. Which means that the answer is not to change the way you as an individual eat (IE cutting out all UPF.) To reiterate, I very much agree with the idea of all foods fit model, food neutrality, and listening to your cravings. However, I think when we end at that, it feels like something is missing. Tweetable Quotes "I very much agree with the idea of all foods fit model, food neutrality, and listening to your cravings." -Rachelle Heinemann "For someone with a restrictive eating disorder, relearning means eating more regularly, eating more types of food (especially UPF), and challenging food rules." -Rachelle Heinemann "I always say this, and I'll say it again, intuitive eating doesn't start at honoring hunger and fullness and cravings. It starts at relearning to eat and then, and only then, reintroducing the rest. " -Rachelle Heinemann Resources Christy Harrison's Books Episode 87 LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
As difficult as your circumstances may be, don't let them define your or become your identity. You are not your adversities, your job status or bank statement or messy divorce nor anything that has ever happened to you. Anything. Who you are is far beyond any external measure, situation or experience. Avoid putting a label on yourself that hems you in or casting yourself as a victim of life. As pioneering psychiatrist Alfred Adler wrote in What Life Should Mean To You, “We determine ourselves by the meanings we ascribe to situations.” The more uncertain our future, the more prone we are to turning our forecasts into fearcasts, conjuring up all array of imagined troubles. Yet because our brains are wired to focus more on potential loss than on potential gains, most of our fears laden worst-case outcomes never actually eventuate. So live your worry once. Focus your attention on what is in front of you today. Tomorrow, repeat. “Emotions don't go away if we ignore them. They come out later and in ways that we don't quite understand,” explains Rachelle Heinemann, a mental health counselor in Brooklyn, New York. “The best thing to do when the going gets tough is to acknowledge your emotional experience and allow yourself to feel.” JUST KNOW WE ALL HAVE TOUGH TIMES. This playlist edition is so special because these are songs chosen by the audience and now shared with the world. You know I had to add my two cents in it. So I hope you enjoy just being perfect the way you are now. TAP INTO THE TOUGH TIMES PLAYLIST VOL3 on iheartradio and all major platforms ‼️‼️‼️ The VIBEZ are set and unmatched ‼️‼️ #goodpods #amazonmusic #iheartradio #spotify #amazonmusic #podcast #podcasting SONGS: 1. Zro (happy alone) 2. Lauren Hill (peace of mind) 3. Michelle Williams (if we had your eyes) 4. Never Scared by bone crusher 5. Hero by Mariah Carey 6. All my life-Whereisalex Remix 7. Forever by 6lack n Jessie Reyez 8. Sharp Dialect -Grounded 9. Yolonda Adams- I'm gonna be ready 10. Yolonda adams-open my heart 11. I believe by James Fortune FIYA ft Shawn Mclemore and Zacardi Cortez 12. Liberation by Outkast 13. FBD (Young Dro) 14. Lianna La Havas- bittersweet ***Bonus: Juice World: Hear Me Calling & Lucide Dreams*** LEARN MORE: https://psychcentral.com/health/how-to-get-through-hard-times
Health at Every Size is a hot topic right now. But what exactly does HAES or HAES-aligned actually mean? Health at Every Size (HAES) is NOT at all suggesting that someone is healthy at every size. In fact, if someone says that HAES stands for “Healthy at Every Size,” then they really don't understand what they're talking about. Yes, the one letter makes a difference. Now read this paragraph again. DEFINITION: Health at Every Size is a framework that talks about access to healthcare. It states that everybody has the right to work toward health and have equal access to healthcare. That's the main point. So what does that even mean, and how can you apply the framework of HAES? I'm breaking it all down in today's episode. Tweetable Quotes “Health at Every Size is not at all suggesting that somebody is healthy at every size.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Health at Every Size is a framework about access to healthcare for everybody.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Health is something that everybody on this earth gets to pursue.” – Rachelle Heinemann “A lot of people don't go to doctors because they're expecting their doctor to say ‘lose weight,' which is totally unhelpful… they miss routine checkups, and people die.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources Understanding Disorder Eating podcast episodes: 45. The Basics of Intuitive Eating 71. Tapping Into Your Hunger and Fullness 72. Examining the Harmful Implications of the AAP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S The Health at Every Size Approach LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Advice is never universal or one-size-fits-all. This episode is for you if you're the kind of person who reads or hears someone give advice and you think, “Should I do that?” and you always implement it (or think you should). Let's be real: how many of you are searching online for “how to be healthy” or “ways to lose weight” and read about that one secret food that will change EVERYTHING? Yeah, so many of us have fallen trap to that. The truth is that this is going to happen your entire life. Everyone is going to have an opinion – especially the internet and marketing people – and you'll get advice about food, money, relationships… everything. So what kind of advice should we take, and what should we ignore? Tune in to find out! NEWSLETTER UPDATE: If you're not already signed up for my newsletter, then you need to – I'm ✨obsessed ✨ with it. In an effort to keep things fun and fresh, we're going to monthly newsletters rather than weekly. If you have any feedback on what you want to see in the newsletters, reply back to one or send me a message! Tweetable Quotes “You might go to a doctor, or any provider, and whatever advice they give you is not etched in stone.” – Rachelle Heinemann “If you know your relationship with food is either spot on, or it leaves a lot to be desired and you need less structure as opposed to more rules… you are the first person that needs to say what goes and comes. Not anybody else.” – Rachelle Heinemann “You need to know you… and your personal situation. Unless they have some sort of eye into how your brain works… will not be able to tell you you're doing something wrong.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Recommendations and advice are never universal.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources Understanding Disordered Eating Episodes: 42: How You Relationship with Money and Food are Connected with Lindsay Bryan-Podvin 55: My Signature Approach to Eating Disorders 72: Examining the Harmful Implications of the APP's Guidelines on Weight Loss Medication and Surgery for Children with Jessica Setnick, MS, RD, CEDRD-S LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
When you feel like bingeing or restricting “just happens,” how do you begin to uncover how you got there… so you can take steps to make it stop? Believe it or not, an eating disorder has a purpose. That purpose might be to manage emotions that feel intolerable, whether that's anger, sadness, or yes, even desire. But how do you begin to name WHAT you're feeling, and resolve it? How would you even recognize desire as something that's playing out in food for you? Dr. Judith Brisman and I got to talk about exactly that today. Dr. Judith Brisman opened the first center in the country for bulimia. She is known for taking a psychoanalytic approach with eating disorders, and for writing a book for the family and friends of those struggling with eating disorders entitled Surviving an Eating Disorder: Strategies for Families and Friends. In addition to discussing how eating disorders relate to desire, she also gives us some insight into Family-Based Treatment and how families can seek help to support their child suffering from an eating disorder. Tweetable Quotes “Families all get into patterns, some of which work, some of which don't work. An eating disorder in the family is an opportunity to say, okay, what might need to be changed right now? What might need to be inspected?” – Dr. Judith Brisman “We don't just see a parent in their role, and a child in their role; we see everybody in their roles, and how the dynamics come together.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Knowing [your emotions and patterns] allows for choice.” – Dr. Judith Brisman “It's not so important to identify the cause of the eating disorder… maybe it's interesting, but that's not going to end all or be the key… it's more about what's happening today, the identification, and what choice that provides.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources Dr. Judith Brisman's Website Surviving an Eating Disorders: Strategies for Families and Friends LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
This is the breakdown you need to begin to understand your hunger and fullness cues. If you've had a long history of dieting and disordered eating, chances are this isn't something you've paid that much attention to. So how the heck do you do so? Stay right here! Before we get started with today's episode, I wanted to take a second and let you know that although there are a couple of weeks left in December, this will be the last episode of 2022. The reason for that is I'm going to be starting maternity leave right after this. I'll take a couple of months off, and then I'll update you exactly what I'll return – most likely the first week of March 2023. I'll update my mailing list on the exact details of my return as I know them more, so be sure to sign up here! You'll get updates about when we're coming back, along with my best tips, thoughts, and journal prompts each week. Okay, back to today's episode on hunger fullness cues! Even though it seems like a simple concept, there are plenty of misconceptions that come along with hunger and fullness. Like when to start relying on them and how to identify each nuance. Let's break down the whole mystery so you can avoid mistakes that make this process feel ineffective. Tweetable Quotes “If you've tried to focus on hunger fullness before you've [focused on reconditioning your body to eat consistently], it will not work. 100%, I am sure of this, whether you've tried it or not, it will never work.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Everyone is going to have their own version of a hunger fullness scale… and I want to encourage you to create your own. No matter what anyone else says, this is your body and you're getting in touch with your body. You create the rules.” – Rachelle Heinemann “The last place a lot of people want to be is in their body. I think we need to give space for the fact that there's a reason this isn't natural for you anymore and that it's going to take a lot of time, and that's okay. That's expected.” – Rachelle Heinemann “What feels so difficult about being in touch with your body? What feels so threatening about looking inward and seeing what's going on?” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources Understanding Disorder Eating Episodes: Starvation Study: The Extreme Psychological and Behavioral Effects of Malnourishment Basics of Intuitive Eating Intuitive Eating Gone Wrong with Leah Kern, RD When Intuitive Eating Isn't The Answer with Laura Pumillo MA, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Why do we get angry? What's the point of anger, and how do we deal with it when it feels SO overwhelming and intolerable? This week's episode was born out of an idea that popped into my head while reading an emotions book for toddlers. I know, right? The book identified four different emotions: anger, sadness, frustration, and happiness. The whole premise of the book was teaching children to recognize when they're having those emotions, and to figure out how to put words to them– so they can better communicate with others, get what they need, and then move on. This fundamental message is so important. Although it's perhaps too sophisticated for a toddler to understand why their emotions are happening, bringing this type of awareness in is the beginning of putting those pieces together. Our emotions are here for a reason. They're not here to annoy us, and they're not here so we will suffer. They're here for a VERY specific reason. (Well, maybe they're here to annoy us for the purpose of us paying attention to them. Kind of like a baby's crying is not pleasant to listen to for a reason.) And if we can tap into what that reason is, then we can interact with the world in a way that's closer to our values, that is more communicative, and that feels better to us. Tweetable Quotes “An emotional danger is something we may perceive the same way as a physical danger.” – Rachelle Heinemann “When we feel angry, it lets us know where that boundary is drawn. Otherwise, we have no idea where we start and end. Anger is the tool that lets us know where that line is drawn.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Beyond the information that [anger] provides for us to let us know what our boundaries and values are, it enables us to get what we need, to actually implement change.” – Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Are you the friend who has it all together? Does it seem to you that since you know others have it worse, you can't possibly need help? If you're listening to the episodes in order, this episode is a very interesting juxtaposition to last week's episode on the neurobiology of recovery with Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo, where we scratched the surface on Severe and Enduring Eating Disorders (SEED). In contrast to that, this week we're discussing what it looks like when someone actually functions very well in their daily life, but still suffers from an eating disorder. The interesting thing about high functioning eating disorders is that I'd say it accounts for a large majority of eating disorders. Because despite popular belief, you really can't tell if someone has an eating disorder just by looking at them. Or maybe you know that already because I say it all the freaking time. Listen to learn what high functioning eating disorders really are, and how to know when it's time to get help. Tweetable Quotes “You cannot possibly tell whether someone has an eating disorder by looking at them.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Part of a really, really big aspect of diagnosing an eating disorder is the level of distress it causes in someone.” – Rachelle Heinemann “When we exclusively call the people who are really, really sick to be the only ones with eating disorders, then we're excluding everyone else – and again, that's a large percentage of the population of people who struggle with any form of eating disorders or disordered eating.” – Rachelle Heinemann “There's always gonna be someone who is sicker than you. Point is, where you are right now, if you have a complicated relationship with food and it's upsetting you, you deserve any and all support that you're willing to receive.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources Understanding Disordered Eating Episode 68: The Neurobiology of Recovery with Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo Information on Virtual Therapy and Individual Therapy LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
“Why don't you endorse intentional weight loss?” This is a question I get SO often – from random people, from clients, and in messages from you guys (by the way, keep the questions coming in my DMs and by replying to the newsletter! I'd love to do podcast episodes answering your questions!). The entire world has seemed to endorse weight loss, and especially as a means toward health. It's become so normal and, sadly, is the root of a lot of people's disordered eating. To put it plainly, intentional weight loss is counterintuitive to healing your relationship with food. Trying to do both at the same time can't work. Sure, you can heal your relationship with food a little bit. You can increase your consistency with food and tap into a little bit more of your hunger and fullness cues. But really, when we're looking at healing the last bit of your relationship – like the obsessions, food rules, and food anxiety – that is NEVER going to go away if we are intentionally trying to lose weight. Hear exactly why in this week's episode! Tweetable Quotes “Every single person has a set point, or a range, of weight their body settles at when they're eating enough food. It's not what we decide it to be… but it's what our body decides it to be.” – Rachelle Heinemann “We know the diet failure rate is so high that we know pursuing intentional weight loss will not work.” – Rachelle Heinemann “When we're looking at our health, we really have to take a bird's eye view… and think about how I can incorporate new things that can help me as opposed to taking things away.” – Rachelle Heinemann “When we focus on diet and weight loss, we completely miss the point of health.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources: Understanding Disordered Eating episodes: The OG Intuitive Eating Author Basics of Intuitive Eating LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
We talk about positive body image all freaking day. But how do we actually get there?? Body image is something so many of us struggle with, and it's no wonder: we live in a world that is obsessed with thinness. But it's so much deeper than just how you see yourself in the mirror and how you feel in your skin. It's really intertwined with self-esteem. And it can be representative of deeper dynamics that we aren't even aware that we struggle with. It may reveal how we feel about ourselves, and how we feel about the space we take up. As you start thinking about your body image, some questions you might ponder include: How does it feel to take up space in the world? Do you feel like you CAN take up space? Do you want to take up more space… or less of it? All of these deeper questions concerning how we feel about ourselves, and how we feel about ourselves in relation to the world, come into play with body image. Even if you have all of the knowledge in the world about body image, it doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to implement those tools. But deepening your understanding about yourself AND using these tips IS a really good place to start in your personal body image journey. Tweetable Quotes “Every person has their own set point [of optimal health]. You are not meant to look like the person on Instagram, you are not meant to look like the person on TV. You are meant to look like you… period.” – Rachelle Heinemann “The 25-year-old body is NOT supposed to look like a 40-year-old body. If it does, there's something wrong.” – Rachelle Heinemann “We want to expand our focus to me as a person as opposed to me as a body.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources: Understanding Disordered Eating Episodes: The OG Intuitive Eating Author: Elyse Resch Finding Joy in Your Relationship With Food Basics of Intuitive Eating Intuitive Eating Gone Wrong Virtual Therapy Information LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
When you know in your gut that something isn't working in therapy how do you approach the conversation so you get what you need? You're feeling stuck. You've been seeing your therapist for a while or perhaps just a short time, and maybe you don't know what it is, but you KNOW something isn't working. Maybe they're just not getting you. You've heard of just “not clicking,” but maybe this goes beyond that. Is it not the right fit? Or is it a bit more complex than that? Did something happen that turned you off? Now, I'm a therapist, so I'm talking about this from a therapist perspective. You can replace “therapist” with anyone – psychiatrist, dietitian, doctor, and so on – but we're going to be zeroing in on the therapist-client relationship today. Whatever it is, and whomever it is… this is your episode to help you figure out what to do and how to get through it… even when it feels terrifying. Tweetable Quotes “The interpersonal dynamic between you and your therapist is the key to your recovery, your healing journey, to really getting anywhere that you need and want to go.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Honestly, you owe it to yourself to talk about it. Otherwise, you're wasting your time and energy.” – Rachelle Heinemann “Let's think about any sort of disagreement. If there's respectful disagreement, then what you have is a beautiful debate.” – Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me on Instagram @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor based in New York. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image struggles. She also works extensively with those challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and career stress. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and as continuing education for clinicians. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. Rachelle is part of leadership at IAEDP NY (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.) We discuss topics including: Understanding our emotional experience Learning how to begin connecting to our emotions Bridging the gap between our mind and body Exploring the fear of the emotion The difference between the head to toe scan and the hunger fullness scale What makes it so hard to allow oneself to experience emotions? SHOW NOTES: https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rachelleheinemann/ (podcast) “Understanding Disordered Eating” ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE “Maximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder”. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn's new online course for navigating your loved one's eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn's book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on Amazon.
Intuitive Eating is a highly popular framework that seems perfect on the surface… but is it always the right fit for those struggling with eating disorders? Laura Pumillo is the owner of Nutrition for Every-Body, a nutrition practice in Manhattan. Laura has over 25 years of experience working with people suffering from eating disorders. Right now, she treats every type of eating disorder: anorexia, bulimia, binge eating… everything. Laura is really good at what she does. When someone comes to her, she looks at them as an individual. She has a knack for putting all the pieces of their unique experience and situation together and helping people work toward whatever recovery means to them. I love the way Laura's brain works. It is her understanding that the people who come to her know a lot, but her work is trying to bridge the gap between what people know and behavior change. She wants everyone she works with to cultivate a positive relationship with food and their body, and to feel comfortable in their body. Both of us really appreciate and subscribe to intuitive eating. But part of what's been going on currently is a very boxed way of thinking – meaning, for example, that intuitive eating is the only way to live and if you're not eating intuitively, then you're on a diet and have a messed up relationship with food. Keep in mind that this conversation is based on nuance. We have to understand that every person is an individual, and intuitive eating is a framework. It will look entirely different for each person. We're not saying it's bad or good. We're saying to be honest with yourself and use it in a way that works for you. Disclaimer: this episode is very generalized. Please understand that when we talk about some of the limitations of intuitive eating, this is not to say that intuitive eating does not work; it's just to say intuitive eating might not be the answer for every single person out there. I am SO excited for this conversation. So, let's dive in! Tweetable Quotes “We've got early data – but compelling data – about the fact that it is very related to the reward system in the brain. People who meet the criteria for anorexia nervosa have a brain reward system that is actually rewarded by the absence of food.” – Laura Pumillo “Many, many, many people [in the US] never have intuitive eating skills. Were they born with them? Yes, most likely. But science shows that they can lose them by the age of 4.” – Laura Pumillo “It's going to be an individualized process. Anything you hear on a podcast or read in a book – any generalized information might not fit your personal life. So really looking at your situation and what makes sense for recovery at that point is going to be the only way to go.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources: Nutrition for Every-Body, Laura's practice LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
We know that the onset of eating disorders very typically begins in the teenage years and that teens are particularly vulnerable to disordered eating… so how can we create an environment that fosters a healthy relationship with food and body for teens? Whether you are a teen, have a teen, or just want to understand your teenage self, Danielle Swimm, LCPC, provides enlightening answers for us. Danielle is a good friend of mine and is a certified eating disorder specialist in Annapolis, Maryland. She has a group practice, Collide Behavioral Health, that focuses on helping women heal their relationship with food and their body. She's really into mental health and female empowerment, and she's a business coach for therapists – which is the coolest! When she's not working, she's doing yoga or outside with her toddler and puppy (and her puppy is pretty adorable!). It's really important to talk about this stuff because so often teens are left struggling without getting help. But when we do have someone who reaches out for help sooner, recovery is so much more likely. What we've noticed is that over the pandemic, the amount of inquiries – especially for teens – skyrocketed. Danielle has a few insights on why that may be and she's sharing them with us. We talk about why eating disorders affect teens, how the pandemic exacerbated it, and how to approach conversations with teens around food and body image. Let's just jump right in! Tweetable Quotes “You're trying to set your kid up for a healthy relationship with food… for their entire life. Today, they're 13, 14, 17… but their body's going to continue to change in 10, 20, and 40 years… especially for girls when they're women, and they go through pregnancy and menopause – you have to have these skills, because otherwise, you're totally screwed.” – Rachelle Heinemann “In our culture, that isn't talked about. It's just assumed you go through puberty and your body stays the same for 50 years. It's not accurate at all, and it's very unattainable. The body isn't meant to do that.” – Danielle Swimm “If [a teen] is making comments [about their body], they're asking for help. They want you to know. They're not going to say things to you that they don't want you to know – teens know how to be very secretive – so if they're saying something to you or doing something in front of you, they're waving a flag to say, ‘I need some attention in this area.'” – Danielle Swimm “If they say, ‘I'm so fat,' and you say, ‘No, you're not' or ‘You're so beautiful,' what really you're saying is, ‘I actually disagree with your perspective' and that's really invalidating… or you're almost saying ‘Yeah, you're fat, but I also think you're beautiful.'” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources: Collide Behavior Health, Danielle's practice Health at Every Size LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
When gut health issues, chronic illness, and disordered eating meet at a crossroads, how does someone take steps towards healing? That's the subject we tackle today with Gianna Michalak, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and specifically gut health nutritionist. She works with women who have chronic illnesses to optimize their digestion and improve their quality of life. If you're an Instagram person, Gianna puts out TONS of information that's both entertaining and informative on her Instagram and she has a new program out: The Gut Restore Program. Normally, when you go to someone for this issue, the solutions you're offered are going to involve a pretty heavy dose of restriction – but Gianna understands that when somebody has a chronic illness, there's so much that has to do with your immune health and mental health, and sadly, very often, people struggling with this also struggle with eating disorders. So her goal is for you to expand your quality of life – which I love. What a breath of fresh air! I do want to add that if you're in the throes of your eating disorder and you struggle with chronic illness, it would be beneficial for you to work with a dietitian who specializes in eating disorders and gut health/chronic illness; some of Gianna's specific suggestions might not apply to you. Just take all of this with a grain of salt and see what works for you. So, without further ado, let's jump right in! Tweetable Quotes “The major myth in the gut health space is that you have to eliminate foods to restore your gut health – and that is simply not true.” – Gianna Michalak “Let's say you are reactive to gluten right now. There may be a way that, a year from now, if you focus on optimizing your gut health and your digestion, you CAN have gluten a part of your diet and have peace and satisfaction.”-- Gianna Michalak “[Mindfulness] actually allows your body to digest food better and it allows you to also restore your relationship with food because while you're consuming it, you're activating a brain mode of safety.” – Gianna Michalak Resources: Gianna's Instagram Gianna's Newsletters and Gut Restore Guide The Gut Restore Program LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
The 12 Step Program and Overeaters Anonymous have been around for a while… but is there a side to it that might be harmful to some people? We'll explore that… or at least, we'll explore my opinions on that. But first, a couple of disclaimers. First of all, I am by no means an Overeaters Anonymous or a 12 Step expert. I've been to one meeting and it was for an assignment at school. So, in no way have I been part of the 12 Step Program nor do I claim to have the expertise here. If that's enough for you not to want to hear what I have to say, I totally respect that. You can skip to the next post! Don't read something that'll just piss you off for no good reason. Secondly, if you attend OA and this works for you, I am so glad. You do not need me to agree with you – if it works for you, it works for you! Who am I to tell you not to go? (I know I tend to be sarcastic a lot but I am totally not sarcastic here. I am dead serious.) That being said, this episode is about my thoughts on OA – and as you might've guessed, why I don't particularly love it. We'll talk about the 12 Step Program in general, the things I like and don't appreciate in OA… so here we go! Tweetable Quotes “There's so much more to your relationship with food than managing it.” – Rachelle Heinemann “I've seen people walk through the door with an eating disorder and come out the other side with no eating disorder. If that's an option for you, why wouldn't we entertain that?” – Rachelle Heinemann “The idea that you're born with a character defect as opposed to, there's a reason why we're the way that we all, removes all aspects of increasing our awareness, increasing our empowerment to make changes, and our hope that we can make changes.” – Rachelle Heinemann Resources: Overeaters Anonymous Website LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
There are so many different types of chronic illnesses, from IBS to Crohn's Disease, that make healing your relationship with food infinitely more complicated. It's not as simple as “read the intuitive eating book, eat when you're hungry!” (let's be real – that's a boiled-down version of intuitive eating, anyway). When someone's body responds differently to different foods due to a chronic illness, how do they navigate recovery from disordered eating and heal their relationship with food? Anita Dharwadkar talks with me today about just that. If you struggle with a chronic illness and want to heal your relationship with food, then this episode is for you… but even if you don't, this is a really interesting conversation that will allow you to pick out pieces that do apply to you – and help you understand that recovery and intuitive eating is not a one-size-fits-all process. Anita is a Registered Dietitian who practices in the Boston area. She's an anti-diet dietitian who practices Health at Every Size. She's been trained to work with eating disorders and has worked with all levels of care. Right now, she's working as an outpatient nutrition therapist in Cambridge, Massachusetts with Marci Evans (who was actually on the podcast a few weeks ago!). Anita has a passion for working with the intersection of eating disorders and chronic illness, specifically in adolescents. Listen now to our discussion about the complexities of navigating recovery from an eating disorder with a chronic illness. Tweetable Quotes “Be gentle with yourself. Know that this isn't going to happen overnight. You didn't develop disordered eating… overnight, it's going to take time and that's frustrating.” – Anita Dharwadkar, RD, LDN “Every time that you are choosing to eat, you're making a good, nourishing choice and getting yourself one step closer.” – Anita Dharwadkar, RD, LDN Resources: Anita's Instagram, @Dietitian_Anita Anita's Email, Anita@marcird.com Anita's practice website LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann, on Instagram at @rachelleheinemann, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
In this episode, I'm excited to talk about dancers and how dancers, specifically, are athletes. Dancers, specifically, can work towards a healthy relationship with food. Even in a world that might be, you know, thin-obsessed. Or, obsessed with what kind of foods to eat. Or, making sure that you eat specific types of food in order to fill your body. But, that is not an oxymoron for developing a healthy relationship with food. This episode provides so much information on how you can build a healthy relationship with food, even if there are messages telling you otherwise. Even if your schedule is really busy. Even if you're on the go all the time. Jump right in! [00:01- 03:52] Introductions [03:53-07:44] A Walkthrough of a Day in a Life of a Dancer Different types of dancers The mental and the physical toll of conquering a day in their lives Achieving sustainable habits through a balanced life [07:45 - 13:21] Breaking Down Why Food Can Be a Tricky Aspect to Dancers Prevalence of privileged ideals and the exacerbation of toxic messaging and culture The requirement of performance nutrition - meal plans and other food items [13:22 - 18:15] Dancers and The Demanding Nature of Dancing The intervention of cross-training - what for? How does nutrition help injury prevention for dancers? [18:16 - 22:21] Nutrition and Health - Going Beyond Diets for Dancers The commonality of misinformation about nutrition, restrictive dieting, and physical movement, in general, affects a dancer's relationship with food. Eliminating the impact of restrictive eating that affects other aspects of their lives The importance of establishing sustainable eating habits and making sure they're eating enough [22:22 - 25:25] How Can a Dietitian Help a Dancer Establish a Sustainable and Healthy Relationship with Food? The two-fold rule on determining whether you need a dietitian and when's the right time to reach out. [25:26 - 30:15] Rachel's Message to Dancers who may be Struggling with Body Image Issues The importance of a supportive environment. Dance isn't all aesthetic, it's also physical. [30:16 - 32:14] Outro Where can you find Rachel? Tweetable Quotes: "It's 2022, there are plenty of environments out there that are now, thankfully, opening their arms to diversity.” - Rachel Fine, RD “Remember the science that, at the end of the day, even though dancing, as we think of it as aesthetic or a visual art, that should have no reflection on body weight.” - Rachel Fine, RD “Dancing techniques are not a product of body weight. It is a product of hard work and how your body moves. - Rachel Fine, RD Resources: Rachel's Website Rachel's Course LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Intuitive eating has become a hot topic in the media. I'm glad it's become popular, but that comes with a danger… diet culture has adopted intuitive eating for its own purposes. So, as people who actually want to heal our relationship with food and not subscribe to diet culture, how do we approach intuitive eating? During this week's episode, we discussed just that. This episode is with my dear friend, Leah Kern. Leah is an anti-diet dietician. She's an RD and a certified intuitive eating counselor. Her practice specializes in helping people heal their relationship with food using intuitive eating. [00:01- 02:15] Introductions [02:15-07:53] Principles of Intuitive Eating How intuitive eating came to be. The framework of intuitive eating - how it can become another "diet." The basics of intuitive eating. [07:54 - 10:34] Leah's Advice for Someone Who Wants to Work on Their Intuitive Eating Identifying whether it's a diet or not. How do social media, mobile apps, and society impacts one's relationship with food? [10:35 - 13:38] The Difference with Eating Disorder Care It's temporary The long-term goal of being able to stabilize one's relationship with food. Trusting your body's cues - the end goal of eating disorder recovery. [13:39 - 28:57] How Leah Integrates Science into the Framework of Intuitive Eating? Introduction of gentle nutrition. Intuitive eating comes from a place of self-care. The importance of balancing nutrition and variety for the body. Leah elaborates on the true essence of balancing - not a salad and burger kind of balancing. Society's impact on diet culture made it more like a business venture. [28:58 - 36:38] The Fusion of Movement and Exercise in Intuitive Eating What is movement in the intuitive eating perspective? Understanding what it means to be strong and finding the inspiration in its meaning before indulging in exercises. [36:39 - 38:08] Outro Where can you find Leah? Tweetable Quotes: "Intuitive eating is eating for the way you want to feel in your body, not the way you want to look in your body." - Leah Kern, RD “If you are eating and exercising with the intention of wanting to manipulate the size and shape of your body, you are probably going to end up disappointed.” - Leah Kern, RD Resources: Leah Kern's Website Leah Kern's Instagram Shoulders Down Podcast LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
We reference intuitive eating all the time, but we haven't discussed it in depth. In this episode, I talk about the basics of intuitive eating. Please take note that this is not in lieu of reading the book. In fact, I am encouraging you to read the book or listen to the audiobook to understand the principles enumerated even more. Let's dive in. [00:01- 01:40] Introductions [01:41-22:53] Principles of Intuitive Eating Reject the diet mentality. Honor your hunger. Make peace with food. Challenge the food police. Discover the satisfaction factor. Feel your fullness. Cope with your emotions with kindness. Respect your body. Movement, feel the difference. Gentle nutrition. [22:54-24:12] Closing Segments Tweetable Quotes: "Intuitive eating is not dieting. It is self-care." - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
It's hard to determine whether a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder or not. The good thing is, that there are signs that you can look out for that can help you know when to start a conversation. In this episode, I talk about red flags and warning signs. If you see someone you love who might be experiencing any of these, you can go way back to episode 9 about what the heck to do. Spoiler: unconditional support and love go a long way. Keep in mind that you can also look out for these warning signs in yourself. If you notice yourself ticking most of these off and saying “yep, yep, yep”, perhaps it's time for you to get support for yourself. Also keep in mind that even if you or your loved one doesn't “meet the criteria” for an eating disorder, it doesn't mean you don't get help. The earlier you see a therapist or dietitian, the better. The more support you get, the better. Trust me, it'll never be an opportune time. Do it now. [00:01- 00:44] Introductions [00:45-03:00] A Background on How I Conceptualize Eating Disorders or Disordered Eating Seeing it beyond the spectrum of black and white. Take my professional opinion with a grain of salt. The need for support for anyone struggling with disordered eating or eating disorders [03:01-04:33] It's Okay If You Don't Agree with Me - Here's Why The importance of understanding yourself and your tendencies before identifying yourself as someone who suffers from an eating disorder or disordered eating. [04:34-15:14] Red Flags You Need to Watch Out For Shifts and emphasis on food, nutrition, or weight talk about a person's life. Negative self-talk about body image. Overworking or excessive exercise/movement. Constant body-checking (whether the tummy looks flat, etc.). Suddenly emotionally-withdrawn. Avoids eating out in public. Skipping snacks and meals. Significant weight loss or weight gain. Feeling shameful or hiding food. Constantly running to the bathroom after eating. Irregular menstruation flow. [15:15-15:40] Closing Segments Tweetable Quotes: “If it's not a problem for you, and you're doing everything fine, then, I'm not saying anything about it. You do you.” - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
You know me. I'm the first person to roll my eyes at the idea of breathwork. And mindfulness. I'm so quick to laugh at the seemingly preposterous idea that using our breath can really help in recovery. Or maybe I should say, used to be that person. Talking to Erin kind of changed that. She is a Certified Eating Disorder/Anxiety/Breathwork, NLP Practitioner, and Trauma Coach. She also is the kind of person who totally rolled her eyes at the idea of breathwork. But then she tried it. She will introduce the unbelievable benefits of breathwork, how it can help individuals with eating disorders, and how she came across such a unique modality. We also talk about how tricky this gets when someone who is experiencing poor body image or has a history of trauma would want to be the furthest place from their body and brining awareness to it. Tune in and don't forget to join in the discussion by signing up for my weekly newsletter. [0:01-04:00] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [04:01-07:53] How Her Childhood Trauma led her to the Discovery of Breathwork The story of her eating disorder How did she use food to alleviate pain and anger? The tragic effect of her relapse from treatment and how it continued to spiral out of control. [07:54-13:01] Going into Treatment for the Sake of Others - How Did It Affect Her? She narrates the devastating feeling she experienced when her son witnessed her battle against an eating disorder. Erin stresses the importance of treatment in a heart-wrenching and mother-son-centric analogy. Putting herself first and valuing herself first to be a fitting mother to her son. [13:02-24:08] The Voluntary Decision of Inserting a Nasal Tube to Gain Weight Erin discusses how this last-ditch effort brought her body to a place of basic functionality - and save her life. The essence of following through for long-term recovery with the step-down treatment despite it being uncomfortable. Erin emphasized the importance of understanding your whys and a reliable support system for a continuous inner struggle with eating disorders. Listen to Erin's testimony of recovery as she recalls how she progressed, how she stumbled, and how she regained herself. [24:09-40:46] Debunking the Eyeroll Topic of Breathwork What is breathwork? The differences between short and long breathwork. Breaking down the "journey" - guided and meditative breathwork. What are the possible bodily effects of being immersed in guided breathwork? How does breathwork affect people with eating disorders? In the midst of the life-threatening events and the relief brought by breathwork, where is Erin now? [40:47-36:54] Outro Where to find Erin Reiland? Tweetable Quotes: "I need to do this for me. I need to be okay with me." - Erin Reiland "Recovery from an eating disorder is not a linear process and that's okay." - Erin Reiland "Triggers are teachers." - Erin Reiland Resources: Erin Reiland's Website Erin Reiland's Instagram LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Lindsay Bryan-Podvin is a social worker-turned-financial therapist, author, and speaker. She has a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan, and a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Michigan State University. She authored the book, “The Financial Anxiety Solution” which is a self-paced workbook that integrates therapy techniques to improve your relationship with money. I've been talking about how our relationship with food and money are so connected since the dawn of time. Okay, maybe it feels like it to me. But the way we relate to food and the way we interact with money are so so similar. Take the restrict-binge cycle. The food part is obvious. You restrict and binge on food. But what about money? Ever feel super calculated about how you use your money? Ever say, I can't have that it's too expensive, even when it really isn't? Ever find yourself spending lots and lots of money on things you can't understand why? As if there was a lapse in judgment for a second? Listen to this episode for more on all this and what to do if this feels like you. [0:01-04:40] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [04:41-08:53] Delving Deeper into Financial Therapy – How is Money Stuff Connected with Emotions? Lindsay answers the question, “what is a financial therapist?” She elaborates on why financial therapy is 80% emotions and 20% numbers. [08:54-15:52] The Similarities Between One's Relationship with Money and Food She shares her personal recovery experience and how she soooo relates to this idea. How labels, rules, restrictions, guilt, and shame apply to both food and money. How does financial anxiety manifest itself? [15:53-22:04] What are the Main Struggles Lindsay Sees in People Nowadays? How do one's childhood interactions with money shape the way people handle money now? The most common themes and behaviors that occur in people who are struggling with money – are procrastination and perfectionism. [22:04-35:36] Working Towards Healing in Either Food Concerns or Money Woes The impact of practicing self-compassion and working on one thing at a time. What is a good first step for somebody who's feeling anxious about money? Listen to Lindsay's tips for taking note of your emotions while interacting with money. A bit about scarcity and abundance mindset. How do you separate financial value from your self-worth? [35:37-36:54] Outro Where to find Lindsay Bryan-Podvin? Resources: Lindsay Bryan-Podvin's Website What's Your Financial Archetype Mind Money Balance Podcast Lindsay Bryan-Podvin's Instagram Tweetable Quotes: “Yes, we can cut all day but at the end of the day, what really helps is to advocate for better wages.” – Lindsay Bryan-Podvin “Practicing financial self-care is so important and it affords us the ability to take care of so many things in our life.” – Lindsay Bryan-Podvin “The tricky piece with money is that if we procrastinate on engaging with it, we really harm ourselves in the long run.” – Lindsay Bryan-Podvin LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Marci Evans, RD has dedicated her career to counseling, supervising, and teaching in the field of eating disorders. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Supervisor and certified Intuitive Eating Counselor. In addition to her group private practice and adjunct teaching positions, Marci launched an online eating disorders training for dietitians and co-directs a specialized eating disorder internship at Simmons College. She volunteers for a number of national eating disorder organizations including the IAEDP certification committee and is serving as an eating disorder resource professional for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has spoken locally and nationally at numerous conferences and media outlets. Sweets, spice, and everything nice! Sugar really does have an amazing effect on our food journeys. It creates a distinct taste that makes everything feel so irresistible. If you feel like you're struggling with sugar addiction and would like to be enlightened about this matter, this episode will surely do wonders for you! Tune in as Marci Evans shares her knowledge with us in this sweet episode. [0:01-05:54] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [05:55-29:34] What is Sugar Addiction and How Does It Differ From Other Food Addiction? Marci elaborates on her role as a registered dietitian and how she uses her scientific knowledge Redefining addiction and how it affects every aspect of the human anatomy How science cannot necessarily pinpoint what a sugar addiction is What are the proponents of the food addiction model? The neuro-responses of mice who have undergone restrictive or intermittent access to sugar in comparison to mice who have unlimited access to it The psychological impact of labeling food as “bad” or “good.” [29:35-38:45] Fake Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners Digestive concerns that arise from misuse of artificial sweeteners Sugar recommendations – what could this mean? [38:46- 53:00] Marci's Advice for Those Who Feel that They're Suffering From Food Addiction The importance of validating one's emotions, feelings, and experiences to navigate through the concern. How a person's medical history can help Marci's personalized approach. The value of curiosity in understanding food behaviors and other factors that encourage particular actions. Marci elaborates on what it's like working with her and an example of her approach to a hypothetical concern [53:01-54:39] Outro Where to find Marci? Resources: Marci Evans' Website Marci Evans' Facebook Page Marci Evans' Instagram Tweetable Quotes: "The process is not necessarily linear. It can get quite messy. It can go on all sorts of direction.” – Marci Evans, RD “Know what your vulnerabilities are.” – Marci Evans, RD “The answer is different everyone.” – Rachelle Heinemann, LMHC LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
I know that I talk quite a bit about the deeper meaning of different eating disorder symptoms and behaviors. But sometimes, especially right after a binge, what you need is tips to help at the moment. In this episode, I share 5 tips to keep in mind after a binge. That obviously doesn't mean that we forget about the function of the binge. The binge is there for a reason. It is there to help us manage really difficult emotional experiences. Chances are if you are still bingeing, it's actually doing so effectively. Except that now the binges have become their own problem. So now you got the underlying stuff and the binge itself. If you're not yet in a place to try to understand the function of your binges, or if you've just binged and don't feel like thinking about anything else, be sure to listen to the end to get all 5 tips. [0:01-1:15] Intro The uncomfortable feelings that we feel after a binge [1:15 – 2:22] The Reality of Bingeing as An Emotional Thing Thinking about the underlying function of a binge [2:23 – 3:29] Facing the Guilt After a Binge How guilt affects our emotional state and how it shapes our actions after a binge [3:30 – 11:12] 5 Tips You Can Follow After a Binge Get physically comfortable Doing things that will distract your mind (try a sensory distraction) Drink water or do a light stretch Journal, journal, journal Continue eating as normal [11:13 – 12:43] Closing Reminders Some thoughts to help you get through this difficult moment Tweetable Quotes: “It's okay to eat past your fullness level. The discomfort will pass. It passes every single time. Allow yourself to feel uncomfortable. But, remind yourself that it's okay, it will pass.” – Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
This episode is a breath of fresh air. How often do you meet a medical doctor who practices from a weight inclusive perspective? On this episode, Dr. Dodell shares how the endocrine system works (it's really cool!) and why weight loss isn't necessarily the golden answer the world has been looking for. He talks about how you can actually work towards a healthier experience and how harmful dieting can be. Dr. Gregory Dodell is a board-certified endocrinologist who received his medical degree from Albany Medical College. He completed his internal medicine and endocrinology fellowship at St. Luke's Health Center affiliated with Columbia University. He is now in private practice at Central Park Endocrinology. [0:01-02:58] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [03:06 - 08:22] What is an Endocrinologist? The basics of the endocrine system. Dr. Dodell explains how medications affect hormones and their overall effect on the body. [08:23 – 18:05] Debunking the Myths Surrounding Type – 2 Diabetes Does being in a large body cause type 2 diabetes? Listen to how insulin resistance may begin to occur before a person's body starts to change. What does pre-diabetes mean? The role of genetics in a person's health condition like diabetes. Does medication work for type 2 diabetes? [18:06 – 28:21] Weight Cycling, Movement, and Health The impact of stigmatizing discussions around food and diet. Sustainable tips for health. The importance of sleep. Setting the record straight on carbohydrates and elaborating on the essence of pairing food. The scientific basis of why restrictive dieting doesn't work and how blanket statements regarding weight do more harm than good. [28:22 – 38:00] The Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Dr. Dodell differentiates the treatments and the conditions of type 1 and types 2 diabetes. [38:01 – 39:50] Outro Where to find Dr. Dodell? Resources: Dr. Gregory Dodell's Instagram Dr. Gregory Dodell's Website Tweetable Quotes: "I call it movement. It could be anything like chores, gardening, dancing, or playing with their kids. Whatever movement there is that you enjoy can be beneficial." - Dr. Gregory Dodell "No matter what someone's weight is, sleep is important. No matter what someone's weight is, managing stress is important." - Dr. Gregory Dodell LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Unlike any other disorder in the DSM (diagnostic bible for mental illness), eating disorders have become glamorous and even enviable. “OMG how do you eat so little?” and “You're so good. You work out at the gym all the time.” Robyn and I talk about how in the world this happened and what to do about it. Robyn also shares some possible impacts of restriction on the body. Robyn is a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian and Supervisor in private practice in Los Angeles, CA and has been in the field for 25 years! She is a contributing author and is a nationally and internationally known registered dietitian nutritionist. She has been quoted in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vogue, The Fix, Shape Magazine, Fitness, Oxygen, Pilates Style, Diabetes Forecast, BH Weekly, and Life & Style. She has been on national television as the eating disorder expert on The Insider. Robyn is the author of the new book The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones and the host of the podcast The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast. [0:01-01:51] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [01:52 – 03:56] Why are eating disorders glamorized? How the media plays a role in this societal acceptance. How society downplays the effects of eating disorders. [03:56 - 09:50] Eating Disorders: A Socially-Acceptable Form of Self-Harm? Robyn discusses what it's like to live with an eating disorder. The horrible yet familiar effects that people tend to downplay. [09:51 - 11:20] What are Macronutrients and their Impact on the Body? Why does our body need macronutrients? Robyn illustrates how macronutrients help the body [11:21 – 20:55] The Dangers of Restrictive Eating How do people find themselves in the depths of restriction? Why restriction is bad for you. The fad of restrictive eating in society. [20:56 - 25:16] Offering Support and Understanding: How to Do It? Steps to take to offer support and understanding to family members or friends who are suffering from eating disorders [25:17 - 26:40] Protecting Yourself and Creating Boundaries How to create boundaries for yourself and encourage a supportive environment [26:41 - 29:09] Outro Where to find Robyn? Resources Mentioned: Robyn's Website Robyn's Book Tweetable Quotes “If one food provided everything we needed, there wouldn't be so many other types of foods out there.” – Robyn L. Goldberg Listen, validate, ask questions, really understand the other person's perspective and if you can't do that, ask how you can better understand.” – Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. Be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter here! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
In this episode I am joined by Rachelle Heinemann a licensed mental health counsellor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She also works extensively with those challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and career stress. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and high schools. She is the host of the podcast Understanding Disordered Eating. We discuss: Eating disorders as protection Finding the root cause of eating disorders Processing emotional experiences How to tap into your emotions Understanding the WHY behind your eating disorder Why symptom reduction shouldn't be the only factor How there is not just one way to recover Identifying your values as a recovery tool Connect with Rachel. Dr. Rachel Evans is a psychologist, hypnotherapist and eating disorder survivor. She brings together academic knowledge and theories, therapeutic skills and personal experience for a unique perspective on eating disorder recovery. Rachel helps ambitious women to stop restricting, bingeing and purging. and to feel comfortable in their body. https://eatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.evans.phd/ https://www.facebook.com/rachel.evans.phd Connect with Rachelle. https://www.instagram.com/rachelleheinemann/ https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachel-evans8/support
Yaffi Lvova is an experienced Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a proud mom of twins plus one. She earned a BA in Religious Studies and a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Arizona State University and went on to complete the Iowa State University dietetic internship. Yaffi is a published author of several books on feeding kids and is the creator of Toddler Test Kitchen. Yaffi supports parents through her social media, public speaking, and Nap Time Nutrition podcast and YouTube channel. In today's episode, Yaffi shares what she has learned from working with closely kids. Kids have a simple way to approach life. They are full of vigor and energy and excitement. They also soak everything up so whatever is in their environment is internalized. By listening to this conversation, we can better understand, perhaps, why we have a certain running narrative in our head and what we can do to reverse that narrative. [0:01-1:55] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [1:56 - 12:30] Starting Them Young: Establishing Healthy Food Relationships at an Early Age Breaking the chains of food fear from one generation to another The scary statistics about children and their inclination towards unhealthy dieting What's the wrong perception about dieting that children learned from adults? [12:31 - 19:50] Embracing a Relationship with Food Starts with Appreciation How to take the first step towards finding the joy and comfort in food rather than being afraid of it Listen to some ways you can work your own joy and set an example to your kids in establishing a healthy relationship with food [19:51 - 35:40] Taking the Eyes Away from the Table Understanding the impact of food pressure and how cooking together can help to address that concern Ways you can make food preparation fun for kids and yourself DOR: Division Of Responsibility Breaking down the process of eating as an intimate act [35:41 - 45:08] The Influence that Society Has Over Children's Eating Habits The continuous evolution of food philosophies and how we can teach adults, teachers, and school administrators to embrace changes. How to communicate varying food and lifestyle philosophies in different settings [45:09 - 46:20] Outro Where to find Yaffi Lvova? Resources Mentioned: Baby Bloom YouTube Channel Baby Bloom Website Yaffi's Instagram Page Yaffi's Book: Beyond a Bite @kid.food.explorers Tweetable Quotes “Society is not an alarm clock with cogs. We can be different shapes, we can be different sizes and we were meant to be.” - Yaffi Lvova “The more we focus on our food, the less we end up being actually healthy.” - Yaffi Lvova LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
In today's episode, Stephanie and I chat about running. We cover what a healthy relationship with running looks like and how to tell if that may be a problem for you. We talk about what may be behind your running and what function it may be serving you. Stay tuned until the end when we share tips on what you can actually do if your running is complicated for you. Stephanie Roth-Goldberg, LCSW, CEDS-S is a psychotherapist/psychoanalyst in New York City. She operates a small group practice focusing on treating eating disorders through an anti-diet, HAES lens. Stephanie's niche is working within the intersection of eating disorders and sports, particularly with folks who participate in endurance sports. Stephanie herself is a runner and triathlete and is passionate about incorporating movement into eating disorder treatment to help folks feel empowered and connected to their bodies. Stephanie teaches on the subject of eating disorders and exercise at the William Alanson White Institute in NYC. When Stephanie is not working, she can be found running around with her two small children, or her running group. [0:01-3:24] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [3:25- 11:44] A Healthy Relationship of the Body, Movement, and Food Differentiating a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship between exercise and food What is excessive exercising? Understanding why excessive exercising as a means of mood regulation is unhealthy How one's perception of a runner's body scares them to pursue running How can you tell between pain and discomfort? [11:45- 23:22] Drawing the Line Between Disconnect and Dissociation Defining physical dissociation and disconnection Untangling the “mind over matter” belief in connection to emotional, physical, or mental aspects of life. Benefits of having a therapist walk you through the holistic integration of movement and well-balanced nutrition. Examples of a balanced combination of movement and food that will result in body acceptance [23:23-35:32] When to Take a Pause Especially on Structured Exercise? Conditions where a pause is necessary Breaking down a person's sense of self to understand the attachment to movement and relationship with food Understanding the “whys” behind a person's movement and how listing your goals can help [35:33–36:42] Outro Where to find Stephanie? Resources Mentioned: Intuitive Psychotherapy Website Stephanie's Instagram Tweetable Quotes “A runner's body can be anybody. You don't need to look a certain way.” – Stephanie Roth-Goldberg “If your identify is made of slices of pie, it should be a pumpkin pie not a blueberry pie.“– Stephanie Roth-Goldberg LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
Glenys Oyston, RDN is a Texas-based Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and body image coach who helps recover from eating and body image issues created by toxic diet culture through the non-diet approach. She was the co-host of the Dietitians Unplugged Podcast and is a co-creator of the Haes-aligned online program, Self-Care for Diabetes. You can find Glenys at daretonotdiet.com. [0:01-3:50] Introductions Introducing our guest [3:51- 15:26] Understanding Diabetes and its Effect on the Body Differentiating type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes Identifying other types of diabetes How does type 2 diabetes occur? Trying to understand the correlation between diabetes and weight gain The “pre-diabetes” category [15:27 - 43:44] Debunking the Myth of Weight Loss to Resolve Diabetes Debunking the myth that weight loss is the ultimate solution for diabetes Emphasizing the importance of values to guide movement Examples of exercises for an active lifestyle How sleep helps the body regulate sugar levels Stress, anxiety, trauma, and other areas that you can work on to improve the overall health [33:46 -] Managing and Eliminating Diabetes Diagnosis Shame Breaking down the stigma of diabetes diagnosis Is there such a thing as reversing diabetes diagnosis? Explaining the tragic yet common cycle of starvation to keep blood sugar levels low How non-diet restriction works best for people with diabetes Eliminating the fear of medication to mitigate effects of diabetes [43:45 – 45:40] Outro Where can you find Glenys Oyston? Resources Mentioned: Glenys Oyston's Website Glenys Oyston's Facebook Page Self Care For Diabetes Self Care For Diabetes Free Guide Tweetable Quotes: “People get to pick how they take care of themselves.” - Glenys Oyston “The truth is, diabetes is a progressive condition, you will probably need more medication as times go by.” - Glenys Oyston LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com
How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings?In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the ways therapists can address the root of the issue.Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcastVisit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com
How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings? In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the ways therapists can address the root of the issue. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com
How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings?In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the ways therapists can address the root of the issue.Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery.SHOW NOTES: Click hereFollow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcastVisit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com
How do you decode the “clues” behind eating disordered behaviors? Are eating disorders external symptoms of internal struggles? What are some of the first steps to learn how to organize your feelings? In this podcast episode, I speak about the inner workings of eating disorders with Rachelle Heinemann. We draw a separation between the symptoms of the disorder and its cause and consider some of the ways therapists can address the root of the issue. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow me on Instagram @behind_the_bite_podcast Visit the website: www.behindthebitepodcast.com
Dr Lara Zibarras is a psychologist and food freedom coach. She helps women create a healthy and happy relationship with food, without guilt or emotional eating. She is the founder of the Health Mindset Matters program which helps women discover the science and psychology behind their eating struggles and binges. She teaches women how to tune into their bodies and rediscover how to eat for both nourishment and enjoyment - creating a mindset for sustainable health. [0:01-1:46 ] Intro Introducing our guest for today. [1:47-12:29] Dr. Lara's Journey with Food Dr. Lara shares her story from struggling with an eating disorder to food freedom How images in media can have an affect on you and your body How did she get sucked into the wellness culture? Sharing her struggles with Orthorexia Training as a health coach introduced her to intuitive eating and Health to Every Size [12:30-17:08] What was her experience as a health coach? She learned how to neutralize food and practiced different approaches that helped her in her recovery When she got immersed in the wellness culture, she began eating less and less food Talking about the Health to Every Size and Intuitive Eating [17:09-21:11] Her Take on The Wellness Diet Wellness Culture has become more palatable to consumers because of its good marketing strategy but that's not necessarily a good thing If you don't dig below the surface of diet culture, you could get pulled in There's always this underlying assumption that to be healthy, you must look a certain way and be a particular shape [21:12-27:34] How Could People Notice That There's Something Wrong in The Wellness-Diet Culture Industry? How the Wellness-Diet Culture is Promoting Disordered Eating When immersed in wellness culture, you don't see it as disordered eating because their marketing strategy is fooling you so well. Wellness Culture is so sneaky, and it makes you feel like you're doing the right thing for your health, but it's the opposite Why does society continue to normalize something disordered? [27:35-37:33] Laura's Tips in Starting to Work Towards Food Freedom Labeling your food as healthy or unhealthy is harmful Permit yourself to enjoy all sorts of foods Learn the difference between food rules and food preferences. Think about food as more than just fuel; it goes beyond that. Stop following accounts that demonize food. [37:34-] Outro Where to follow Dr. Lara? Resources Mentioned: Dr. Lara Zibbaras' Instagram Dr. Lara's YouTube Dr. Lara's Website Anti Diet by Christi Harrison Tweetable Quotes “People don't need to follow such extreme rigid rules to their health because they continue down that route. It would probably have a massive impact on their mental health.” - Dr. Laura Zibarras LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Today's talk will revolve around research. Yes, I know it may sound boring, but trust me, you'll learn things that you haven't heard before (come back and thank me later). Sitting with us today is Molly Fennig, an author and clinical psychology student dedicated to eating disorder research. Her book entitled Starvation has received multiple recognition and has inspired many. Molly is always one step ahead in impacting the world by using quantitative and qualitative strategies to back up her interest in eating disorder treatments. She's now pursuing her Ph.D. at Washington University in St. Louis. And has done multiple studies in the eating disorder field. In this episode, we'll be on the lookout for interesting topics like incorporating evidence-based research, fact-checking studies, interpreting subjective research, and the fundamentals of how we become better critical thinkers when we hear the famous term “research shows.” Tune in to this episode and discover more. [0:01 -1:35] Intro [1:36- 9:23] What is Evidence-Based Research? Molly works with evidence-based treatments for eating disorders and utilizes digital technology to increase the efficacy What is implied when we say “research shows”? How to make sure that your research is accurate? Looking into Qualitative and Quantitative studies [9:24-15:04] Interpreting subjective research Going over validated measures to back up your research Looking at the research limitations When looking at research you need to think critically [15:05-28:06] The Idea of Weight Loss vs. Anti Diet Culture Studies It's important to have research that you're passionate about and is something applicable to modern day world What are some eating disorder research projects that she's working on? [28:07-29:05] Outro Where to find Molly? Resources Mentioned: NEDA Starvation by Molly Fennig Molly's Website Tweetable Quotes “Learning to read research is a skill that you have to learn with practice.” - Molly Fennig LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
After sobbing in her boss's office 15 years ago, Julie Duffy Dillon, registered dietitian and PCOS expert, taught her last diet. Once she saw the anti-fat bias, she couldn't unsee it. Now Julie helps people with PCOS confidently tackle health concerns moving forward without shame and blame. She teaches them how to burn their PCOS diet books while bringing clarity into their relationship with food and body. Listen as we debunk common “weight gain” misconceptions together and break down the intricacies of how diets could bring risk to someone diagnosed with PCOS. Julie will guide us through finding the exact tools that could give us relief when dealing with these hormonal shifts. Add more value to this episode by paying it forward to someone who needs it. ❤️ [0:01-1:42] Intro Introducing our guest speaker [1:43-9:05] Navigating the Depths of PCOS What is PCOS? The Rotterdam Criteria: Absent Periods, Higher Endocrine Levels, Evidence on UltraSound How does one get diagnosed with PCOS? Distinguishing PCOS and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Eating enough food will help you distinguish between the two (PCOS/Hypothalamic Amenorrhea) People with PCOS often will not ovulate. [9:06-17:28] Does PCOS cause weight gain? People can now go on medications to help them have a stronger egg. You can have PCOS of any size; it's a condition passed down through the family. For some people, weight gain happens as their PCOS progresses. The result of an endocrine disorder. [17:29-22:36] PCOS and Eating Disorders Dealing with hormonal shifts that makes intense cravings How could diets harm someone who has PCOS? Inflammation predicts disease Long term dieting can make insulin and inflammation worse [22:37-35:44] How can you treat PCOS? Finding the right tools (whether it's food or medication) that could help you lower insulin levels The side effects of birth control pills Make sure that you eat enough food In terms of food, add more in that helps you feel more energized and better. Working with your PCOS cravings. Sleep is a big issue in PCOS Self-care is a tool that could help you relieve PCOS symptoms [35:45-37:03] Outro Where to find Julie? Resources Mentioned: Julie's Website Find Your Food Voice Podcast Julie's Instagram PCOS Roadmap Tweetable Quotes: “Always listen to your own in-person health care provider.” - Julie Duffy Dillon “Instead of taking things away, experiment on what you can add in eating that could help you.”-Julie Duffy Dillon LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
In this episode, we will be unpacking Alexis's Diet Free Revolution. We talk about incorporating mindfulness (insert eyeball if you feel like it, we'll talk directly to you soon) and compassion and why they are so important. We'll talk about some major problems with diet culture, society's obsession with wellness and thinness, and how you can break free from the ridiculous standards. Alexis Conason, PsyD, CEDS-S, is a clinical psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist in private practice in New York City. She is the owner of Conason Psychological Services, a Health At Every Size ®-informed group therapy practice specializing in the treatment of binge eating disorder, disordered eating, and body image. She is the founder of The Anti-Diet Plan, a weight-inclusive online mindful eating program and is the author of The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet-Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self-Acceptance (North Atlantic Books, 2021). She was previously a research associate at the New York Nutrition Obesity Research Center in affiliation with Columbia University. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, she is a frequent speaker at conferences, and she has been featured widely as an expert on the topics of mindful eating, body image, and diet culture in the media. 0:01-2:38 Intro Introducing to you our guest speaker 2:39- 7:02 Why Diets Don't Work? Talks about her book and how she wrote Why don't diets work? Research that backs up the idea on why diets don't work Our bodies go into crisis mode when we try to restrict ourselves Diets are the way to get healthy, and sometimes it's hard to shift gears 7:03-11:40 If Diets Don't Work, How Do You Get Healthy? Start disentangle weight from health Internalized weight bias can add increased risk for metabolic syndrome We can impact our health by making changes that are entirely independent of losing weight and dieting When we think of health, we often narrow it to diet, exercise, and losing weight which is entirely false because health goes beyond that Health includes physical, emotional and mental well-being Some healthy steps that work that are not related to weight loss 11:41- 22:10 What Determines Our Health? Factors in determining our health Why do genetics and wealth impact our health? How could mindfulness help have a healthier lifestyle? Mindfulness can sometimes happen in the context of chaos, and that's okay Meditation practice is linked to mindfulness What is Hunger-Fullness physiologically, and how do we respond to it to better our relationship with food? 22:11- 36:41 Communicating and Listening to Our Bodies Through Food Why do we feel disconnected from our bodies? We can use mindfulness to tune in with our bodies more The use of hunger and fullness scale to connect more to your body Your body has cues for some reason The trends in nutrition change overtime Tuning in to our body is more reliable Enjoying your food and connecting to it in a more profound way Emotional eating isn't necessarily a bad thing Food isn't a one size fit solution for our emotional needs Recognizing our emotions instead of using food as a coping mechanism 36:42-42:50 Body Positivity and Body Acceptance Judgment vs. Observation Acceptance is a core piece of mindfulness Accepting our body and recognizing how messed up the world around us is, and changing the systems of weight biased Body positivity is an outgrowth of the body acceptance movement Our body is an instrument, not an ornament 42:51-43:49 Outro Connect with Dr. Conason Resources Mentioned: The Diet-Free Revolution: 10 Steps to Free Yourself from the Diet Cycle with Mindful Eating and Radical Self-AcceptanceBook by Alexis Conason, Psy.D. The Anti Diet Plan Website Dr. Alexis Conason's Website Conason Psychological Services Website Dr. Alexis Conason on Instagram Tweetable Quotes: “ I think the way that we connect emotionally is through stories. And stories about people.” -Dr. Alexis Conason “Our bodies were designed to stay alive and survive; part of that is keeping a stable body weight.” - Dr. Alexis Conason “If you care about people's health, let's work at changing capitalism.” - Dr. Alexis Conason LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Dr. Danielle Novack is a pioneer in the world of psychoanalysis and eating disorders. She's the one who writes the papers I use for myself. She has a profound way of understanding one's relationship with food and is sharing some of that with us here. If you're into unconscious processes, this is your episode. Danielle talks about the topic of dissociation, how it happens, why it happens, and how it comes out throughout our lives. We break down how we see the mind-body disconnect in various ED symptoms. And most importantly, we identify how in the world a person can work through it. A bit more about her: Dr. Danielle Novack is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Manhattan. She has over 20 years of experience working with eating disorders and concerns related to food, weight and body image. She has written scholarly articles and chapters on the psychoanalytic treatment of eating disorders, and she serves as a clinical supervisor for psychology doctoral students. Dr. Novack is currently completing her psychoanalytic training at the NYU Postdoctoral Program in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis. [0:01-1:54] Introductions Introducing our guest speaker [1:55- 12:44] The Mind and Body Connection: Conceptualizing Eating Disorders Eating disorders develop as a mean of protection and also maintain a sense of protection Dissociation and how does it happen? What is trauma? Eating disorder behaviors are often stagnant feelings that cannot be felt as feelings Eating disorder symptoms can be used to dissociate from feelings [12:45- 19:07] Eating Disorder and Restrictions How some people discover that restricting allows them to feel less Dissociation in the binge-purge cycle Temporary relief is not necessarily addressing the problem Other ways to address bingeing Inserting a pause between the urge and act Slowing the cycle down and giving yourself a moment to reflect [19:08-25:44] Ability to Tolerate Emotional Experiences Often people don't learn how to regulate emotions Becoming aware of your emotional experience Shifting consciousness and losing yourself in the process What happens when a person continues to engage in dissociation and why is it harmful? [25:45- 41:34] Challenges in addressing dissociation and disconnect What causes the dissociation to develop at the first place? It's the symptoms that will bring the person into treatment Address the symptoms first How do we begin the healing process? Be aware of the symptoms and reflect where it's coming The symptoms can also be a substitute for meaningful relationships Building relationships with your therapist and team is part of the treatment process Get to the root of the problem and the underlying issues [41:35-42:25] Outro Where to find Dr. Danielle Novack? Resources Mentioned: Dr. Danielle's Website Tweetable Quotes: “I see eating disorders as failed attempts to self-regulate.” - Dr. Danielle Novack “Not knowing what's going on in our body, we can't possibly create connections” -Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.co
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. Today we are talking to Dawn Lundin, MS, RD, CNSC. She is a registered dietitian, endurance athlete, and full-time mom. She also runs a virtual private practice focusing on eating disorders and sports nutrition. She aims to help clients achieve nutrition and athletic-related goals and shift their mindset into a happier and healthier manner. Join us in today's discussion as we dig deeper into how you can manage your relationship with exercise so that it serves you. Dawn also shares some first-hand insights on how one can reframe their thoughts and break food/movement bondage. We break down how athletes and non-athletes are different yet similar. Feeling chaotic in your relationship with movement? Feeling anxious about not working out? This one is for you. [0:01-3:38] Introduction Dawn's background She got into athletics and an active lifestyle Worked w/ clients with ED and Sports Nutrition [3:39- 10:07] Relationship with Exercise Overriding your body's intuition is detrimental Working out to lose weight and with rules attached Equating movement with health Finding balance with life and workout There are a lot of identities wrapped around a movement that isn't always a good thing [10:08-16:24] What does movement look like for athletes and non-athletes? Handling athletic clients in their Eating Disorder Equating eating less and movement to a healthy lifestyle is a false mindset Social media influence health and body image Honoring our body's hunger fullness cues Honoring movements that we enjoy As control increases, enjoyment in food and movement decreases Using food and exercise as a coping mechanism [16:25- 25:33] Using Exercise and Diet As An Escape to Your Emotional Baggage and How it Affects Your Lifestyle Binge-purge cycle in exercise Exercising as a form of self-harm Running away from our feelings through movement Movement and Managing Anxiety Making a positive impact on your eating disorder recovery Dangers of using excessive exercise and diet culture [23:34-42:03] Calculating Your Workout and Food Intake Might not Be the Best Solution The calculations circulating throughout media may be underestimating one's nutritional needs Misinformation can lead to an unsustainable relationship with food and exercise Unrealistic expectations take away the ability of our bodies to heal Finding appropriate movement Red flags to look out for when exercising The pursuit of strength How prevalent are eating disorders in athletes? [42:04-42:45] Outro Where to reach Dawn? Resources Mentioned: Dawn's Instagram Dawn's Website Tweetable Quotes: “Just because you could, doesn't mean you should.”-Dawn Lundin LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.co
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. I am so excited for this session because with me is Courtney Dowdell. Courtney is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Certified Eating Disorder Creative Arts Therapist in Midtown, Manhattan, concentrating on depression, anxiety, trauma, disordered eating, and body image challenges. She aims to bridge healing and therapy with theatre and arts. She has substantial experience working with other treatment professionals to set up a personalized treatment plan to support recovery. Courtney brings warmth, compassion, and insight, offering clients an avenue to examine their thoughts and feelings in a nonjudgmental space. And it's been a privilege to talk with her in this episode as we go over the idea of metaphors and how we can use arts and drama therapy to incorporate them into our food healing mission. [0:01-4:13] Intro I introduced you to our guest I met Courtney when I was in higher level of care Courtney's background Licensed creative arts therapists, specifically drama therapy in NYU [4:14- 7:22] What does drama therapy actually look like? Drama therapy brings a very embodied approach How individuals can build trust in themselves , in their own bodies and be able to really listen and tune in to their physical and emotional internal cues Eating disorders often cause individuals to fluctuate between rigidity and chaos Role Theory Approach in Drama Therapy Drama therapy in groups Attuning to the bodies of other people Building apathy and seeing different perspectives [7:23- 15:38] The Idea of Metaphors Decoding behaviors by using metaphors Being able to create reflections on the things in your life Movements and intentions Divide your energy and bring more joy Embracing compassion to where you're at right now What are the things that are coming in our way? Nourishing meal plans on a metaphorical level The process of not enough or too much (and finding that middle space) [15:39- 24:40] Hunger Fullness Internal Cues , Building Security, Body Image and How to Approach These Aspects Metaphorically? Developing cues as time goes by Addressing the psychodynamics underneath the issues Wanting certain aspects of the eating disorder The freedom of not engaging with eating disorder thoughts Finding ways to build safety in yourself How to embrace the unknown? Body Image: Everybody is Unique Embracing diversity and individuality [24:41- 35:10] Using Our Voice and Encourage Diversity Allowing your body to be what it is The Set Point Theory Living in a Standardized Diet Culture Unlearning negative experiences Wherever you're at is valid Utilizing creative approaches [35:11-36:11] Outro Where to find Courtney? Resources Mentioned: Courtney's Instagram Courtney's Website Tweetable Quotes: “Our relationship with food our symptoms is an encoding of basically all the pain, all our experiences and memories in behavior form” - Rachelle Heinemann “The groupie becomes a holding container to be seen and for individuals to be able to contain their emotions” - Courtney Dowdell LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. In this episode, we're talking to Courtney Vickery. Courtney is a licensed dietitian, part-time Nutritional Science instructor at The University of Georgia, and a certified intuitive eating counselor. She is also the founder and owner of Vickery Wellness, where its primary goal is to help clients break free from the bondage of fad diets and eating disorders. In addition, she also works with young adults and college students who yearn to achieve eating disorder recovery. Today, Courtney and I will be discussing everything you need to know about the prevalence of eating disorders in college students and how important it is to get the support that they need—proving to the students that there is more to life than counting calories and carbs. What are you waiting for? Let's jump right in and deep dive under the surface. [0:01-2:53] Intro I introduced you to our guest for this episode Works a lot with college students She works with adults and college students who struggles with eating disorders and people who are interested in intuitive eating What brought her to this world? [2:54-6:04] Getting into college with an eating disorder From political science to certified dietitian The prevalence of eating disorder in college students Going to college and jumping off a new start can be scary When you're 18 and things are unraveling [6:05- 8:20] Breaking down things: What happens and What is particularly stressful when you're in college? Moving away from home to go to college There is no perfect balance Finding time to eat and nourish their bodies while doing college duties How do college students find meal times that work for them? [8:21 -12:08] Food accessibility for college students How could they make a meal that fits the financial situation that they're in? Which foods can they eat, what recipes to make and materials that they have access to when meal prepping College activities can hinder them from having meals Everyday is different and taking that into account has become more challenging for college students Food and financial choices [12:09-16:21] Peer Pressure and Pressure to Fit In Undertones and Comparing yourself to others Judging each others food choices can be detrimental What works for them might not work for you Fad diet effects Toxic Environments Having a support system is key [16:22- 22:03] Bodily Changes and Other Factors Freshman 15 Accepting the changes in your body Intense Spiral Downs Family Cultures Commenting on body figures Drinking and Drugs Restrictive Habits 4 to 10% men suffer from college eating disorder and 10 to 20% of women in college [22:04 -30:50] Eating Disorders Happen to Everyone Intention behind things and your relationship with food Reading self help books Getting some help from an Anti-Diet Dietitian What parents should do to support their child's recovery Finding the right treatment centers Life is not a timeline [30: 51-33:59] Outro Where to find Courtney Resources Mentioned: National Eating Disorder Association National Eating Disorder Parent Toolkit How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder Rebuilding Healthy Relationships with Food When Your Teen Has an Eating Disorder: Practical Strategies to Help Your Teen Recover from Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating Courtney Vickery's Website Signup for monthly newsletter! Courtney's Instagram Courtney on Facebook Courtney on Pinterest Tweetable Quotes: “The idea that time management has to be “perfect” but that's not possible” -Courtney Vickery “Be careful of the words that we use because we don't know what people are struggling with” -Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Jeffrey DeSarbo, D.O. is a physician, psychiatrist and Medical Director of ED-180 Eating Disorder Treatment Programs in Garden City, N.Y., one of the largest private treatment centers in the country. His personal practice manages about 400 patients with eating disorders and related conditions. Dr. DeSarbo is an IAEDP certified supervisor overseeing the specialized training of other clinicians in the eating disorder field. He is the host of the podcast Translating ED and the producer of the free YouTube series The Brain and Neurobiology of Eating Disorders. Join us in this episode to discuss important topics such as the relationship between eating disorders and neurobiology, biological predisposition, and the science behind irregular eating patterns. If you've ever thought “I just have to rewire my brain”, this episode is definitely for you! [0:01-5:06] Introductions I introduced our guest speaker for today His background and why he got into the medical field [5:07-14:48] Neurobiology and Genetics in Eating Disorders Understanding the physiological-biological process specifically the neurological aspects of the brain How does electrochemical energy manufacture a thought or a feeling? Eating disorders caused by genetics A person cannot develop an eating disorder if they are not really prone to it [14:49-32:59] Biological Predisposition for Eating Disorders The ability of the brain to change itself Addictive eating patterns Rewiring your brain What restriction looks like neurobiologically Why is intelligence affected less when you have an eating disorder? Common trait of anorexia is perfectionism Bulimia nervosa: self induced vomiting [33:00 -49:39] Neurobiological Changes: Understanding the Nature of Eating Disorders Most people feel invincible when they suffer from eating disorders Compulsive exercise and its neurobiological component Body image distortion and distress Repairing the brain's central nervous system How do these changes affect recovery? Confronting your biggest fears [49:41-51:12] Closing Segments Where to find Dr.DeSarbo? Resources Mentioned: ED180 The Brain and Neurobiology of Eating Disorders Translating ED Nora Volkaw Tweetable Quotes: “Eating disorder is not a choice, it's something that happens” -Dr. DeSarbo LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. Today I am happy to welcome Jennifer McGurk to the show. Jennifer is the CEO of Pursuing Private Practice, which empowers dietitians to integrate nutrition counseling skills and business education. She is also the owner of Eat With Knowledge, a group private practice in New York. On top of that, Jennifer is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a heart. Her mission is to aid every client to be one with food, help them in their eating disorder recovery, and as well as to get support and accountability in building a business. In this episode, we will be navigating the relationship between success, business, wellness, and diet culture. Tune in to today's session and find out more. [0:01-2:53] Opening Segment I introduced the guest for this episode [2:54-5:15] Why non-diet dietitian? Her journey towards becoming a nutritionist How Jennifer work through her own treatment and build business Eating disorder recovery and business coaching [5:14-9:25] Parallels with food and relationship with money How does an eating disorder show up in business culture? Biggest lessons that she learned as she grows her business Putting her insights into practice Healing from an eating disorder is not linear Everyone's process is different [9:26-14:49] Behaviors with Food and Business Food restrictions and binge eating in business Actions are reflective of our mindset Scarcity mentality Laying boundaries in your business Grow a business that prioritizes self-care. [14:50-23:38] Impostor Syndrome in Business In uncomfortable moments, business growth happens If you stay in your comfort zone there is no possibility for change Everyone's definition of success is different [23:39-29:52] Working in your zone of genius Leaning to people in recovery and in business Getting support from others Heal from the inside out Spending money and investing in resources for your own recovery is key Using given privileges to take care of ourselves and prioritize self-care [29:53-42:52] Investing in yourself The more we invest in ourselves the more that we can focus on the things that matter in business Not everything has to get done at once The more value that you add the bigger your network Book recommendations [42:53-43:58] Closing Remarks Where to find Jennifer? Resources Mentioned: Pursuing Private Practice Podcast Pursuing Private Practice Jennifer McGurk on Instagram It's the Manager We should all be Millionaires Tweetable Quotes: “Don't be afraid to do challenging things. your journey is gonna be full of twists and turns and ups and downs. you have every right to pivot if something is not working for you.” - Jennifer McGurk LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. I am so grateful that you are here with me as together, we welcome another year. Today we will be retrospecting as we look back to our journey towards food freedom in the course of 2021 . I will also walk you through what to consider putting in your new year's resolution, should you decide to make some. Join me, and let's all reflect on our accomplishments, mistakes, progress, and focus on our goals for the next upcoming chapter of our food journey. [0:01-1:07] Intro Saying Thanks [1:08- 2:26 ] New Year's Resolution Taking down memory lane Looking back to 2021 Wishing for a better version of ourselves [2:27- 5:03] Achieving Goals Focus on consistency, not inspiration We need to do whatever we need to do to accomplish our goals Diet culture and Wellness culture Don't dwell on empty promises [5:04-7:11] Living a better and happier life The restrictive diet have unsustainable goals for you Physical and Psychological restriction makes it impossible to maintain long term How to make a difference Working on your relationship with food Tackling disordered eating Reframe what we want from this year in a way that it gets you what you need How to create goals? [7:12-14:16] SMART GOALS Specific goals: specific behaviors with your relationship with food Measurable: checking off your list of goals Achievable: Be realistic with your food goals Relevant: what are the goals that make sense in your life? Time-bound: time-sensitive [14:17-14:40] Closing Segments Tweetable Quotes: “What does work is slow and steady consistent work, the hard work, the work toward recovery, the work towards actually understanding what's going on with you, never hurt.” - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. In this segment, I happened to speak with Sumner Brooks, a registered dietitian (RDN), mom, and eating disorder specialist who spent 15 years working in nutrition. Her involvement includes providing nutrition therapy for adolescents and adults, public speaking, and pursuing advanced training in trauma-informed, weight-inclusive healthcare. Today, Sumner shares her knowledge working with clients at all levels of the eating disorder spectrum. Which includes the following: Why she decided to divert into intuitive eating, the journey of writing her book, as well as some tips on how to create a supportive environment that helps support children with their food relationships. I hope that this episode will shed light on your food journey. [00:01-5:30] Opening Segments Introducing our guest speaker Sumner shares her experience with her first job Why did she become interested in intuitive eating? Why did she decide to specialize in eating disorders? [5:31-11:46] Raising Intuitive Eaters Co-writing a book and raising awareness How did they structure their book? Her take on weight stigma Risks and consequences of eating disorders Understanding the food problems within the status quo [11:47-16:00] Creating a Supportive Environment that Supports Children Helping kids fall in their natural ability Supporting children as they follow their internal body cues Allowing children to give opportunity to act out to their internally driven biology [16:01-27:01] Consistent Feeding Structure How do parents deal when their child is a picky eater? Associating eating time that is calm and safe Opinion on nutrition classes in schools [27:02-35:36] How important is it to focus on your relationship with food? Sumner's take on public health and food accessibility How important is it to educate parents on how to deal with their child's eating habits? Dealing with fat phobia as a parent Pathological dieting [35:37-42:30] Parenting styles that will help their kids find their place and development Helping parents to think critically Parents-children communication There's always opportunity for repair and healing Encouraging parents to ask food inputs to their children Giving children choice and opinion [42:31-43-26] Outro Where to find Sumner? Resources Mentioned: Sumner on Instagram Amee on Instagram How to Raise an Intuitive Eater Division of Responsibility Tweetable Quotes “There's not a right way to feed a child, everyone is coming from their own cultural heritage, their own traditions, their own preferences and differences due to economic situations.” - Sumner Brooks LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today we are joined with Rachel Goodman, a registered dietitian, nutritionist, entrepreneur, public speaker, and a full-time mom. Who aims to empower women by helping them to stop their binge eating habits, diet restrictions and have a guilt/stress-free relationship with food. Today Rachel will navigate the realms of intuitive eating. She is walking us through the guidelines that will help us untangle the chains of food restrictions and false diet culture. She also highlights the importance of eating consistently, recognizing hunger fullness cues, and redefining one's health to achieve a happier lifestyle. Tune in to this new episode and find out more! [0:01-8:28] Opening Segment I introduced the guest speaker for this episode Rachel's background on achieving food freedom and where she's at Her struggles with food Personal experiences that led her into becoming a dietitian [8:29-19:05] From focusing on weight loss to intuitive eating Shifting careers Making peace with food Why is dieting detrimental to your happiness? A framework in intuitive eating FAQs for intuitive eating [19:06-40:46] How do you know you're eating enough? Bingeing vs. Restricting Body diversity Hunger fullness cues Logic and self-care Honoring your hunger Redefining your health [40:47-42:24] Outro Where to find Rachel? Resources Mentioned: Rachel's Instagram Rachel Goodman 3 Steps to Stop Feeling Out of Control with Food More Than What You Eat Podcast Intuitive Eating Book Tweetable Quotes “What people really want is happiness and they believe that focusing on weight loss and losing weight and being on a diet is gonna give them happiness. When they really take a moment to assess their life and do an inventory of how the food rules , the restrictions and the overthinking, this whole obsession around food and body size, how is that making you happy?” - Rachel Goodman “A lot of the struggle between binge eating, food rules or body image happened because we don't understand why they happened and then we blame ourselves for them.” -Rachel Goodman LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today I teamed up with Catherine Silver, a licensed clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and body image concerns. She was also the previous Senior Team Leader at one of the nation's leading eating disorder treatment centers. Join the conversation as we talk about higher levels of care. Catherine shares her insight on diet culture, the different care levels, recovery process, eating disorder red flags to consider, and more. Catherine has a knack for breaking ideas down to be really easy to listen to and understand, I hope you will learn from this episode! [00:01-3:24] Introductions The backstory of how we met. Her background in psychotherapy. How do you recognize your relationship with food and eating disorders? Hallmarks to assess that a person needs guidance in their eating habits. The diet culture. [3:25-8:07] Different Levels of Care Out-patient care IOP/ Intensive out-patient PHP/Partial hospitalization program Residential In-patient care [8:09-11:15] Breaking Down: What is the eating disorder recovery process? Having an established eating disorder treatment team. Why out-patient provide a lot of flexibility? Make sure that everyone in the team is an eating disorder specialist. IOP: group, meal, group process. [11:14-13:37] Prioritizing safety The importance of asking for help Why you need to seek an eating disorder therapist or center for assessment. Symptom swamping [13:38-22:46] Overcoming fears and putting yourself first. Eating disorders are built on shame. Taking time off and seeking treatment. What's the line between supporting and enabling clients? You are not alone. [22:47-27:07] Closing Segment How to seek help amidst financial issues Free mentorship programs Catherine's field experience and reflections Resources Mentioned Catherine Silver National Eating Disorder Association Project HEAL Tweetable Quotes: “Just because somebody might not “hit” the eating disorder mark, it doesn't mean that they don't deserve help or that they shouldn't get help. It just depends on what level it is appropriate for each person.” – Catherine Silver “Even if someone is medically stable, they can still have an eating disorder. And I've seen that constantly. Sometimes it's just one piece of the puzzle. “ – Catherine Silver LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today, I have the honor to speak with the OG Intuitive Eating Author, Elyse Resch. Elyse is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills, California, with thirty-nine years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size. She is the coauthor of Intuitive Eating, now in its 4th edition, The Intuitive Eating Workbook, and The Intuitive Eating Card Deck—50 Bite-Sized Ways to Make Peace with Food (upcoming, 2021). In this episode, Elyse walks us through how she was able to overcome her own eating disorder when she was younger without enough resources about intuitive eating. She also shares with us her definition of intuitive eating, the importance of honoring our autonomous wisdom, and how deprivation causes all diets to fail. I had such a fun chat with her, I hope you'll learn and enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 12:59] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Elyse Resch shares about the idea of intuitive eating Having an inkling that there was something off with diet culture and nutrition science Started to look into the psychology aspect of dieting Letting go the orthorexia she had led to her healing from eating disorder [13:00 - 42:48] Understanding Intuitive Eating Defining Intuitive eating The dynamic interplay of instinct, emotion, and thought Addressing the emotions and use the cognitive part of our mind to calm our emotions How we are intuitively driven to survive and can zoom into the intuitive signals that each of us has The importance of helping people who have not been nourishing themselves Helping them understand that they can't trust their hunger signals The underlying foundation of intuitive eating is our quest for autonomy as healthy psychologically healthy individuals Autonomy is the bases of intuitive eating Honoring each one's autonomous wisdom [42:49 - 51:41] Closing Segment Words of wisdom from Elyse Connect with Elyse through the links below Final words Share this episode to those who might need to hear it! Connect with me through the links below Resources Mentioned: Intuitive Eating Research Studies Within Health Anti Diet Tweetable Quotes: “Deprivation is one of the major psychological principles behind why diets don't work or any kind of deprivation doesn't work.” - Elyse Resch “Feed yourself enough today. And the more nourished you are, the more you're going to be able to do some of the other things.” - Elyse Resch Connect with Elyse through Instagram or checkout her website at www.elyseresch.com/. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today, we will be sitting down with Dr. Mark Kirshenbaum who is a board certified pediatrician based in Brooklyn, New York with over 10 years of experience. He graduated from Tourocom, which is Touro colleges medical school, and sees all types of pediatric pathologies, which includes babies from day zero through adulthood throughout their development. He is also your go-to guy for any mental health concerns. In this episode, we will dive right into how pediatricians deal with eating disorders, how parents can foster healthy relationships and environments for their children, and the importance of consulting a primary care doctor. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 08:17] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Dr. Mark talk about his background How a pediatrician got into eating disorders Dealing with mental health Dealing with more eating disorders [08:18 - 24:40] Fostering Healthy Relationship Between Food and Children Being aware of the teenager's attitude and behavior Communicate and get to the nuances of the relationships Establish a judgement-free environment Don't shut the kids down Establish an environment where people can speak freely Check ourselves as parents Role modeling to your kids Younger siblings look up to older siblings Things to lookout for as red flags Different red flags in different communities The way we define “unhealthy” is defined by social norms Utilize the professionals in schools like teachers, counselors, older friend [24:41 - 42:15] Experience with Specialists and Hospital Regular adult nutritionists will do at times significant damage Working with someone whose specialty is weight loss will not be the person that's going to help somebody who's struggling with their relationship with food Knowing the end goal Importance of conducting a risk assessment Exhaust other options before going to the hospital [27:29 - 51:41] Closing Segment Final words Share this episode to those who might need to hear it! Connect with me through the links below Tweetable Quotes: “As a doctor, I'd say the one of the biggest knots that we get as a don't sit down, and listen, we just talk so much. And it makes it hard for parents to feel like their concerns are being addressed.” - Dr. Mark Kirschenbaum “Never try to shut down a kid who's opening themselves up to you for guidance.” Dr. Mark Kirschenbaum “When you talk about laying the groundwork for mental health and eating disorders, in particular, it's about open lines of communication and modeling for your kids.” - Dr. Mark Kirschenbaum LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today, we will be chatting with Gila Glassberg who is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and podcast host of Get into it with Gila. Gila is very passionate about building a healthy relationship between her body and food, and today she helps other women reclaim the joy in eating and learn to respect and appreciate their bodies. With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah just around the corner, we thought about having a conversation about food and family during the holidays. Because while this could be refreshing to most people, to some it can be very stressful. So make sure to stay tuned until the end because we will be diving right in into how you can navigate the holidays! [00:01 - 06:53] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Gila talks about the challenges that come with the holidays Tendency to consume more fried food on holidays Troubleshooting the things that you can anticipate Being a gracious host or guest to ensure that there's food for you to eat [06:54 - 30:36] Navigating The Holidays Challenging yourself Having food that you are comfortable eating Can your family be part of your recovery? What to do when you're overwhelmed with food The overwhelm of cooking Importance of eating regularly and informing the host Having a positive experience with friends and family Knowing your satisfaction factor Developing boundaries and knowing that you don't need to go [30:37 - 39:31] Closing Segment Making sense of intuitive eating Exercising as an enjoyable practice Connect with Gila through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Just make sure that you're taking care of yourself, first and foremost, because you will not have a good time if you don't have food.” - Gila Glassberg “And think like, you know, I shouldn't be stressed out about my food, you really shouldn't do that.” - Gila Glassberg Connect with Gila through her website at www.gilaglassberg.com or send her an email at gilaglassberg18@gmail.com. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today we will be chatting with Linda Watts. Linda is a licensed social worker and a CASAC, which means that she works with substance abuse and alcoholism. She has been practicing for over 25 years where she specializes in eating disorders, addiction, substance abuse, and she also provides individual, couple, and family therapy. In this episode, we dive right in about her background in Gestalt therapy and Internal Family Systems or IFS, and we also talk about her personal experience and how that has led her to her professional experience and where she is today. So make sure to stay tuned until the end because we will be talking about what true recovery actually looks like and how to get there. [00:01 - 06:03] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Linda talks about her recovery journey Started with “growth groups” Learned how to train while in recovery [06:04 - 23:20] Recovering While Helping Other People Recover Learning that the struggle can help other people Having humility to admit that she does not know some aspects Importance of self disclosing The 12-Step Method Experience with Gestalt therapy Holistic and very relaxed About going inside and being present Having chair work Being self-led and going into the intuitive part Having the decision Connecting with your wisdom Moving towards lifelong recovery Healing and going to the root Experienced it through IFS [23:21 - 28:44] Closing Segment Replacing exile with joy, courage, connectedness, freedom, peace, and love Love heals Connect with Linda through the links below Final words Resources: Transcending TraumaGestalt and IFS Tweetable Quotes: “I believe that you can just go so far with therapy, and then everything else is more of a spiritual recovery.” - Linda Watts “It all is about that when you have no agenda, you're there and you witness, and being self led in the parts, we can work with them.” - Linda Watts Connect with Linda through her website at https://lindatwatts.com/ or send her an email at ltwcsw@comcast.net. You can also reach her through her phone number at 347-256-6242. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today we will be chatting with Allie Landry, the owner of Make Life Peachy. She is a non-diet dietitian, and she's the owner of her virtual private practice which is where the Make Life Peachy comes in. Her mission is to help women stop obsessing over food, become confident in their skin, and make healthy eating easy so they can stop dieting and start living their dream life. In this episode, Allie talks about the idea that a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to be restrictive or complicated and she is also going to share with us her 4-step framework to being an intuitive eater. You're going to love her can-do attitude and positivity, and her passion for helping women find freedom in food. Let's dive right in! [00:01 - 06:56] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Allie talks about her dieting experience Learned to count calories in school Focusing on intuitive eating Eating without tracking calories How meeting a dietician inspired her to be a dietician [06:57 - 12:30] Food and Grief Emotional eating and grief Emotional eating is normal Food as part of the grieving process Mindless emotional eating can lead to feeling guilt Eating as a coping tool and mindfully eating food Your body still needs energy Eat at least 3x a day even if you don't have appetite [12:31 - 21:35] 4-Steps to Being an Intuitive Eater Ditching Diet Letting go of the dieting mindset first step towards food freedom Food Freedom Encompasses multiple of the principles of intuitive eating Approaching nutrition from a place of gentleness and flexibility Gentle Nutrition Having permission to eat all foods Learning how to eat in a way that feels really good Body Love/Body Respect Focusing on body image body acceptance Improving your body thoughts Incorporating movement from a place of body respect How Allie works with her clients A lot of mindset reframing Misconceptions about intuitive eating Redefining health [21:36 - 28:44] Closing Segment Process of working toward body respect The hardest part of the journey Challenging these thoughts Digging deep into the eating/dieting belief How to navigate the world of losing weight Having compassion Connect with Allie through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “What I would emphasize is, food can be a coping tool. We don't want it to be our only coping tool. and we also want to make it a mindful experience that actually helps our feelings rather than makes it feel worse.” - Allie Landry “What if being healthy meant focusing on what to add and removing the good and bad labels?” - Allie Landry “A lot of people feel like eating whatever you want can't be healthy. But that's often because they might be in a dieting mindset where they feel out of control around whole foods.” - Allie Landry Connect with Allie through her Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok! You can also checkout her website at www.makelifepeachy.com! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today we sit down with Harriet Frew, who I met as a mutual podcaster. She is the host of the Eating Disorder Therapist podcast, and is a really experienced counselor in the UK. Besides offering individual therapy and her podcast, Harriet has online courses, trainings, and break through days, which we'll talk a little bit about in our conversation. Harriet specializes in the treatment of bulimia binge eating disorder, and OSFED (other specified category), and she really focuses on the psychology of disordered eating or eating disorders. Harriet is a BACP accredited counselor and eating disorder practitioner and has worked on adult eating disorders since 2003. In this episode, Harriet brings a ton of experience and knowledge and I'm really excited to share our conversation. Let's dive right in! [00:01 - 05:31] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Harriet talks about specializing in bulimia Experiencing bulimia firsthand Triggered by different stresses Importance of having support [05:32 - 23:55] Let's Talk About Bulimia What is bulimia? Symptoms are usually not obvious Binge eating, losing control, keeping it a secret, being ashamed Binge cycles, restrictive cycles, and the purge Relationship of exercise and the binge Feels like a compulsive thing after the binge “Compensating” for the eating episode No longer a joyful experience Simple dieting vs. Eating disorder Treatment and recovery process Breaking the cycle of binging and purging Understanding the triggers and why it was developed Part of a larger picture Examples of somebody with these underlying issues Having a lot of inner conflict A small part is genetics [23:56 - 32:23] Closing Segment What is a breakthrough day Giving people more time for reflection Not a quick fix How body image plays into eating disorders Connect with Harriet through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Every sort of struggle, no matter how small or large or whatever it looks like, should all be taken seriously.” - Rachelle Heinemann Connect with Harriet through her Instagram and checkout her website at www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
How is your relationship with food? Is it complicated? It is stressful? New York Therapist Rachelle Heinemann explores the spectrum of disordered eating and says many of us fall somewhere on it. However, she says "You can learn to accept your body. Life can and will be so much more. Imagine all the brain space and energy you will free up. "Imagine all the dreams you can chase."
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. Today, we will be sitting down with one of my dear friends and one of New York City's best therapists, named by New York Magazine, Jennifer Glass. Jennifer did her master's in social work for her post grad training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, and has her private practice all in the city. In this episode, we will dive right into how our curiosity can bring us awareness, and how this then provides us with intentional choice. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment Thank you for listening to the podcast Click the link below and leave a review! I introduce our guest for this episode Jennifer talks about being seen, heard, and loved Knowing what these mean Importance of being vulnerable in our relationships [05:57 - 37:08] Looking at the Process of Healing Compassionate inquiry Being compassionate is central to therapy Being willing to question something Allowing ourselves to be curious The dangers of comparison Feeling small and positioning ourselves as losers Knowing when to step back Relationship we have with ourselves Most impactful Tuning our dialogues with ourselves How to strengthen relationship with self There should be intent Recognize that you have a choice Rewriting the narrative [37:09 - 47:44] Closing Segment Talking about feelings Cultivating compassion and kindness to ourselves Connect with Jennifer through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “When we put space between something that affects us and our response to it, we allow for the possibility of curiosity, right?” - Jennifer Glass “There's a lot of governance that happens. There's a lot of empowerment that happens when we actually recognize the truth, that we have a choice as to how we see ourselves and feel about ourselves.” - Jennifer Glass Connect with Jennifer through this Link! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Our recent episodes have been all about understanding some of the eating disorders better, and I thought to bring in another certified eating disorder specialist, Rachelle Heinemann, on the podcast to shed some light on what certified eating disorder specialists do. If you suspect that you may be experiencing an eating disorder or suspect someone you know may suffer from this condition, this episode is for you.
In today's episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast, we will be sitting down with Rachel Tuchman, LMHC. Rachel is a licensed mental health counselor with over 10 years of experience. She has worked with many diverse populations, and now is in private practice in New York. She works with kids, teens, adults, and most importantly for our conversation is a HAES-aligned clinician. So it stands for Health at Every Size, and she dedicates a lot of her time to educating parents and kids on the importance of body respect, and the behaviors that truly honor our health. Rachel does a ton of speaking for schools and various community organizations, and is very active about this topic on social media. In this episode, Rachel tells us what health actually means and how it differs for each person. She also educates us about the anti-diet and body positivity culture, and shares how society has contributed to having poor body image and disordered eating. [00:01 - 20:02] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Rachel talks about her practice What health actually means mental health, financial health, relationships, quality of living, access to medical care, jobs, spiritual connection focusing on two tiny factors that contribute to health: what we eat and how we move healthy is different for every person Defining “anti-diet” pro-health take the focus off of food, recalibrate and focus on living and taking care of your health about healing the relationship with food Defining “body positivity” Movement started by black, queer, and Jewish women Challenge how society views the body About respect for everyone [20:03 - 46:31] Society's Contribution to Poor Body Image Disordered Eating Society dictates what is beautiful Misery in keeping the standard Huge influence from celebrities and social media We are led to believe that there is a beauty standard Diversify your feed Getting out of the black and white mindset Check in with yourself How Instagram is toxic for teen girls Check out the link to the article below The importance of learning about diet culture especially for parents Encouraging people to learn more about it together Rachel's reference recommendations Check out the links below Importance to listen and understand people with bigger bodies Importance of being willing to learn [46:32 - 47:44] Closing Segment Connect with Rachel through the links below Final words Resources Mentioned: Wall Street journal article Intuitive Eating Book HAES and Body Respect by Lindo Bacon Anti Diet by Christy Harrison Food Isn't Medicine by Joshua Wolrich What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat Tweetable Quotes: “I would love for people to free up that mental energy, that physical energy, that emotional energy, for other things that could bring them real joy, and that could really make them happy and healthy.” - Rachel Tuchman “So when people talk about health, they're really focusing on two tiny factors that contribute to health, what we eat, and how we move.” - Rachel Tuchman Connect with Rachel Tuchman on Facebook, Instagram, or LInkedIn. You can also check out her website at www.racheltuchman.com. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. In this episode, I wanted to share with you six tips if you suspect a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder. These tips will help us be more educated and be better support for our friends or family who might be experiencing an eating disorder. Make sure to tune in until the end and check out the links below for more resources. Hope you'll learn something from this episode and I hope these tips will help! [00:01 - 01:35] Opening Segment I introduce our topic for this episode Helping our friends/family who might have an eating disorder Identify the kind of relationship you have with this person [01:36 - 11:51] 6 Tips First: Ask them, talk to them Tell them what you see but not in a judgemental way Be specific and reassure that you are supporting them Second: Ask them if are open to getting more help Ask them how you can help in the process of finding a provider See resources in the links below Feel free to reach out to me through the links below Third: Be the support system Fourth: You are not the treatment team Being upfront if there are concerns Stay as their friend Fifth: Do your own research Sixth: Practice what you preach [11:52 - 12:32] Closing Segment Reach out to me if you have questions Check out links below Final words Resources mentioned: NEDA hotline https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline Alliance for Eating Disorder Awareness findedhelp.com Relief Resources https://www.reliefhelp.org Psychology today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Project heal https://www.theprojectheal.org/treatment-access Tweetable Quotes: “The main point is that we want to help the person struggling and not make them feel uncomfortable or defensive. So we have to do this kind of strategically.” - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. In this episode, we will be diving deeper into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment or the Minnesota Semi Starvation Experiment. This study was conducted by Ancel Keys, who was a professor of Physiology at the University of Minnesota. During World War II, he was a consultant to the War Department, and wanted to study the effects of starvation most significantly for those who were in the war, and how to provide post-war rehabilitation. Though this study is being cited all the time, it is important to note that it only had a total of 32 participants. And while it has a very small sample size, the information that we learn from the study is still significant and important. [00:01 - 2:17] Opening Segment I introduce our topic for this episode Let's talk about the Minnesota Starvation Experiment [02:18 - 14:33] The Minnesota Starvation Experiment The stages of the experiment Initial stage - 3 months Semi starvation period - 6 months Rehabilitation period - 3 months Participates talked about their experience Effects of the semi starvation period Physical change Psychological change Social changes Behaviors related to food Re-feeding period Participants are put in 1 of 4 categories Did not feel relief [14:34 - 19:38] Implications of the Study A lot of this sounds familiar for those with disordered eating Re-feeding process must be done really carefully Biological pressure to look for food Final words Tweetable Quotes: “By learning about the effects of starvation, we can avoid attributing all of these symptoms to some other causes that aren't connected to just a significant calorie deficit.” - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. Today we're talking to Marissa Sappho, who is the founder and clinical director of Aurora Center in New York City which is an outpatient mental health clinic specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Marissa is a Board Certified psychoanalyst, a certified eating disorder specialist, and supervisor. She is part of the faculty, supervisor, and member of the board at the Center for Study of Anorexia Bulimia in New York City, the oldest nonprofit training and treatment center for eating disorders in that country. She has also presented on eating disorders nationally and internationally at major conferences, and is the co-chair of the special interest group, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through the Academy for Eating Disorders. In this episode, Marissa helps us further understand the importance of setting boundaries and how we can effectively assert ourselves to help improve our relationship with people and food. [00:01 - 5:11] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode The importance of setting boundaries Physical boundaries Emotional boundaries Time boundaries Sexual boundaries Intellectual boundaries Material boundaries So many more types of boundaries [05:12 - 48:14] The Importance of Asserting Your Own Boundaries Setting a separation between people Setting limits and avoiding people taking advantage of us Asserting your own needs is not mean Difficulty of parents tolerating feelings Parents must have a good sense of self Must learn when to separate from their child Most parents have intolerance for separateness and different opinions Sometimes results to disengaged families, emeshe families Overly rigid boundaries vs. not having boundaries The importance of being self aware in setting boundaries Boundaries are correlated with the level of trust Self esteem is part of your sense of self The concept of Stonewalling Communicate that you need space Do not shut people out Find a way to communicate your frustration Do not threaten the relationship [48:15 - 49:12] Closing Segment Connect with Marissa through the links below Final words Resources Mentioned www.gottman.com Tweetable Quotes: “Without those boundaries, we have no idea where we start and stop; where the other person starts and stuff. And then this contributes to a whole host of problems.” - Marissa Sappho “What I find a lot of times with folks with eating disorders, is they experience that in a hyper vigilant way, and in a way filled and loaded with guilt and responsibility that they have to constantly be attuning themselves to the other person to make sure that that person's okay.” - Marissa Sappho “People have a really hard time being tasked to be their own gatekeepers of their emotional space and emotional time.” - Marissa Sappho Watch the Mother's Day video in appreciation for mothers. Connect with Marissa Sappho on Twitter and Instagram, or check out her website at www.auroracenternyc.com LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
This is a special TAKEOVER episode where we've invited our friend Rachelle Heinemann to come in and take over the show! Check out EP 037 of The Low Carb Hustle podcast as Rachelle drops 8 tips to develop a healthy relationship with food. Be sure to check out Rachelle's podcast: Understanding Disordered Eating Connect with Rachelle: https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/
In today's episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast, we will be sitting down with Jill Lewis. Jill is a licensed clinical social worker and is a certified eating disorder specialist, supervisor, and a certified group psychotherapist. She has a group practice in Atlanta, and they specialize in eating disorders and some other things like anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, family dynamics, etc. Jill works relationally, and offers individual couples family and group therapy. She also supervises other clinicians, is an active member of the American Group Psychotherapy Association where she serves as the private practice co-chair. She is also involved in the Atlanta Group Psychotherapy Society, where she is the social chair and is an active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. In this episode, Jill is going to dive deep into working with her clients relationally, how it looks like, how it works, and how a person can form an interpersonal working group. [00:01 - 8:40] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Jill explains the meaning of psycho relational cognize that the therapeutic relationship is a parallel process to relationships outside discussing the emotional experience that comes up What transference looks like vs countertransference Transference: the feelings of the client and their reactions toward the therapist Countertransference: how the therapist feels towards the clients [08:41 - 33:52] What you Need to Know Interpersonal Working Groups How people with eating disorders have relationships that got fractured They tend to withdraw in their relationship when they're more entrenched in their eating disorder Avoidance of the world and connection interpersonal process groups and the interpersonal relational helps clients connect Helping clients show up as themselves How an interpersonal working group can help It's all about how we connect through relationships group work is the primary modality that tends to help even more so than individual Working with clients in group or in individual therapies How having different energy from clients that aren't your own can help What usually happens in a process group Requirements to join a process group Must show up for 3 months Informing the group if you cannot join the group Roles of the therapist in the group Helping bridge between the individual sharing Subgrouping, linking people together Steps to join a group Check out American Group Psychotherapy Association Ask the advice of dieticians Have 10-minute phone conversation to assess if the group is the right fit Schedule a consultation Therapist who want to incorporate process groups in their practice Join trainings and webinars [33:53 - 43:34] The Importance of Supervision for Therapists How Jill approaches supervision and group therapy Shoutout to Morgan Connect with Jill through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Most of the experiences that clients are struggling with when it comes to disordered eating and eating disorders is avoidance of the world, and avoidance of connection.” - Jill Lewis “I don't think [people with disordered eating] can probably heal in the way they need to, without getting to some sort of relational work.” - Jill Lewis Connect with Jill Lewis on Facebook, Instagram, or send her an email at jill@jlewistherapy.com. You can also check out her website at www.jlewistherapy.com. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast! Today, we are sitting down with Kimberly Meehan, an ANCC board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has a private practice in New York City, and works with adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, eating disorders and OCD. Kim works with an integrative and holistic approach, offering lifestyle changes meditation, mindfulness and psychotherapy. In addition to medication management. Kim also coaches solopreneurs who are feeling stuck and also advises several mental health startups. Right now, she is working to launch a social media page, focusing on bringing more balance to your life in pursuing the life of your dreams. She loves spending time at the beach and is currently busy training for the 2021 NYC marathon. In this episode, Kim shares about the medication's role in a person's treatment, the importance of finding the right fit between the person and the medication, and the common misconceptions about it. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 7:37] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode Kim talks more about her training and her journey How she was exposed to therapy How her experience developed her mission to treat clients in a certain way [7:38 - 33:52] Using Medication as Part of Someone's Treatment Approach Medication's role in treatment Treating eating disorders along with its comorbidity Being educated about nourishing our bodies the right way Things to consider in assessing for medication Prescribing as an art and a science Knowing the person's needs Finding the right fit between the person and the medication Right combination of medications Right dosage How genetic testing can provide helpful information Types of medications Sleep issues being tied up with eating disorders The mechanisms of these medicines Dopamine vs. Serotonin [33:53 - 43:49] Understanding Eating Disorders on a Neurobiological Level MRI vs. FMRI Understanding the parts of the brain that light up during mealtime vs. when restricting Connection between reward and value of food Decision-making is impacted when a person is malnourished Effectiveness of the medications How long before medication works Recommendation to stay on the medicines for at least 9 - 12 months Lessen chance of relapse Being on medication during pregnancy Medications to avoid when a person has bulimia or anorexia Weight gain as a side effect of the medication Misconceptions about medication Connect with Kim through the links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “In a nutshell, the choice to start a medication is really the severity, functionality, and the extent of the symptoms that are impacting their life.” - Kimberly Meehan “It's not going to be the quick fix. It can help you feel more functional, it can help you get back on your feet and turn down the volume of some of the symptoms you might be experiencing.” - Kimberly Meehan “While these medications are not happy pills, they are medications that can help you use other tools of like more effectively and see more benefit from.” - Kimberly Meehan Connect with Kimberly Meehan on Instagram or send her an email at kimberly@kimberlymeehannp.com. You can also check out her website at http://kimberlymeehannp.com. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
In today's episode of Understanding Disordered Eating, we will be sitting down with the one and only Melainie Rogers. Melainie is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and supervisor and is accredited by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals as a clinical supervisor in the treatment of eating disorders. She is the founder and CEO of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center™ and Melainie Rogers Nutrition, LLC in New York City. She is also the co-founder and former president of the New York City chapter of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals or IAEDP, advisory board member at the Center for the Study of Anorexia Bulimia or CSAB in New York City, and the co-chair of the Nutrition Special Interest Group with the Academy of Eating Disorders. On top of all that, she is also an active member of several dietetic associations, an author, and a professor. Make sure to tune in until the end because we will be diving deep in to the misconceptions and the correlations between weight and health. [00:01 - 9:11] Opening Segment I introduce our guest for this episode The importance of having a conversation about disordered eating Melainie talks about the brief history of the BMI and how it is being used at present BMI as a misleading tool to measure health [9:12 - 35:01] Improving Health Without Weight Loss Obesity as a risk factor of COVID An offensive and lazy way of categorizing people The stress from obesity discrimination poses a higher risk than the weight Differentiating between correlation and causation Dangers of recommending weight loss to improve biomarkers Improved biomarkers can be achieved without weight loss Being in a respectful environment without pressure to lose weight The importance of having healthy relationship with food and your body Educating the people about the bad effects of unhealthy dieting Losing muscle mass Increase in hunger Binge eating Messing up your natural metabolic rate Aesthetics vs. Actual Health It's not about how much fat, but where the fat is located Be more careful about visceral fat The importance of looking at health at every size Incorporating joyful movement Improving sleep Weight is not only the indicator of good health [29:07 - 43:49] Other Tools to Treat Eating Disorders Bariatric surgery as a necessary tool for some individuals Must have a lot of understanding in the procedure's pros and cons Important to bring more knowledge about food and health to the general public Neutralizing relationship with food Understanding intuitive eating Tuning eat with what your body feels Replenishing your body with food that it wants and needs Will make you feel more in control of your relationship with food Connect with Melainie through the links below Quick information about Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center™ Final words Tweetable Quotes: “We know from a health perspective, that pure weight doesn't really tell us much about someone's health. It may suggest, but it doesn't tell us definitively.” - Melainie Rogers "I think the problem with our healthcare system and with how society has been told, is that society has been told to believe that weight is the number one indicator of health and it is absolutely simply not true.” - Melainie Rogers “What we want to look at then is health at every size, which is no matter what our body shape and size and weight, we can be healthier from that point.” - Melainie Rogers Connect with Melainie Rogers on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. You can also check out her website at www.balancedtx.com or call them at 212-645-6903. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome back to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. Today's episode is going to be different from the last 2 episodes because today we're going to be sitting down with Kate, and try to learn from her story. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 2:48] Opening Segment I introduce the topic for this episode Importance of storytelling Ask yourself “why” [2:48 - 16:39] The Story of Kate I describe Kate Kate is very self conscious Kate feel empty Has poor body image Feels the need to change her body to get attention Treats food as something to earn She was emotionally abandoned [16:40 - 17:33] Closing Segment Thoughts about Kate's life Final words Tweetable Quotes: “By exploring how our past is driving the present and working through what we haven't wanted to look at, we regain control and get into our own driver seat.” - Rachelle Heinemann LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast! I am your host, Rachelle Heinemann, a licensed mental health counselour, eating disorder expert, and deep work therapist. In this podcast, we will talk about how we can uncover the secrets that are encoded in your relationship with food so you can move toward health, healing, and growth Each week, we will be talking to experts in the field of eating disorders and psychoanalysis to explore all of these mysteries. We'll be talking to analysts, therapists, dietitians, doctors and lots of others to help you get to the root of your fears, patterns, ways of thinking, and emotions. If this resonates with you, I invite you to get listening so we can get on this journey together! You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome to the first episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. Today, we're sitting down with certified eating disorder registered dietitian and supervisor, Dina Cohen. She is a nutrition therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, chronic dieting, women's health, and pediatric nutrition. She is also the founder of Eat Well Soon, a nutrition counseling practice in Lakewood, New Jersey where she's dedicated to helping individuals and families develop lifelong healthy habits and a positive relationship with food. In this episode, Dina helps us understand the definition of eating disorders, the importance of prevention, and why we should be careful in trying to achieve an "ideal body image." Let's dive in! [00:01 - 7:01] Opening Segment Welcome to the first episode of Understanding Disordered Eating Dina defines what a eating disorder is Mix-up of food and feelings Causes an individual so much distress Affects an individual's physical and mental health Characterized by anxiety Severe disturbance to a person's eating behavior Disordered Eating vs Eating Disorder [7:02 - 11:38] The Importance of Preventing Eating Disorder Causes of eating disorders Biopsychosocial Clarifying the definitions of eating disorder concepts Weight change as a symptom Restriction results to binge eating Dina talks about the eating disorder categories [28:06 - 33:59] Achieving the Ideal Body Image Weight loss as social currency Follow us in our social media pages and give us a review See links below Final words Tweetable Quotes: “Just because it's normal doesn't mean that it's ok. But it [eating disorders] is getting normalized because it's so common.” - Dina Cohen “We want to see the weight as a consequence of a healthy lifestyle.” - Dina Cohen Check Dina's website at www.eatwellsoonrd.com. You can also send her questions through this email eatwellsoon@gmail.com. LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Welcome back to another episode of Understanding Disordered Eating. Today, we're sitting down with Meredith Glidden who is a licensed creative arts therapist and psychoanalyst. She is a psychotherapist with a private practice in New York City, and works with adolescents and adults with a specialty in substance use. She has presented on intersections of psychoanalysis and creative arts therapy and she's currently a board member of the Institute for Expressive Analysis where she also serves as their Director of Admissions. Meredith is going to walk us through the meaning and impact of a psychoanalysis and let us in on the definitions of the important terminologies in relation to the psychotherapy. Make sure to stay tuned ‘til the end because she will also touch on the idea of attachment. Let's dive in! [00:01 - 7:01] Opening Segment I introduce the topic for this episode Meredith further defines Psychoanalysis Going in and going deeper A vulnerable commitment to yourself Understanding the why instead of changing it [7:02 - 35:01] Defining Psychotherapy, Psychodynamics, and other Terminologies Psychoanalytic work happens more frequently compared to psychodynamic therapy Breaking the stigma of psychotherapy Defining the unconscious mind Drives our behaviors Driver seat metaphor Defining free association Verbalizing thoughts that come to mind Not a linear thought pattern What it means when we say “defenses” Something that safeguards our mind that would cause anxiety Meredith talks about examples of defenses Significance of Dreams Taking note of the images and story lines of our dreams Understanding transference Helps recognize patterns [35:02 - 39:44] Understanding the idea of Attachment How we interact and connect with people Final words Tweetable Quotes: “I believe that it's really the relationship that heals. It's the relationship that is the repetitive experience.” - Meredith Glidden “It is such an incredible gift to yourself to think more deeply about your own mind.” - Meredith Glidden Connect with Meredith Glidden on Psychology Today! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who may need this podcast by sharing this episode. You can connect with me, Rachelle Heinemann on Instagram, through my website www.rachelleheinemann.com, or email me directly at rachelle@rachelleheinemann.com.
Today, I'm talking to Rachelle Heinemann, a licensed mental health counsellor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specialises in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She also works extensively with those challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and career stress. Rachelle is trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She works with her clients to find meaning in their lives and attain long lasting results. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and high schools. She also provides consultation and education to members of the community. As a psychotherapist, Rachelle recognises that after many clients no longer use eating disorder symptoms, they don't feel better. In fact, they can often feel worse. It is often because the work on the emotional component of recovery is missing. In this episode, Rachelle explores the connections between emotional experience and food related behaviours. It's a fascinating insight into the unconscious coping of eating disorders and how to begin to work on this. I hope that you enjoy this conversation. To find out more about Rachelle: - Website: https://www.rachelleheinemann.com/ Instagram: @rheinemannlmhc If you'd like to support this podcast, please do enroll in my Patron.
Eating disorders are psychological conditions and affect all kinds of people but are commonly diagnosed in women. Find out how someone may get into this disordered state and its connection to money and mental health as I chat with Rachelle Heinemann. Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor and trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She talks about diet culture, eating disorders, and the effects on mental health, and how to seek help and improve your relationship with food and money. “We are so much deeper than what meets the eye and it's such a shame to keep focusing on what we look like.” - Rachelle Heinemann Timestamps 2:22 - List of similarities between the way people are managing their food and money 3:59 - How people get into disordered eating 6:21 - Eating disorders and how it's manifested 8:33 - What is diet culture, why it's pervasive, and how it creates problems for people 13:13 - Common mental health and relationship issues associated with eating disorders 16:21 - The first steps to getting help if you're suffering from an eating disorder 19:00 - When you need to seek help for eating disorders 20:12 - The different factors that cause eating disorders 22:15 - Empowering women to love their body and combat disordered eating 26:29 - What to do to eliminate the triggering effects from social media 27:50 - How to improve our relationship with food and money Resources The Lola Retreat Study Finds TV Alters Fiji Girls' View of Body Melissa Burton National Eating Disorders Association Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness Open Path Collective Connect with Rachelle Rachelle's website Instagram Connect with Melanie mentalhealthandwealth.com melanielockert.com Instagram Contact: mentalhealthandwealthshow@gmail.com Want more content and support? Sign up for the Mental Hump Newsletter and get our free Mental Health and Money inventory worksheet. You can sign up at MentalHealthandWealth.com. Also, we host a Mental Health and Wealth Hangout every other Thursday over Zoom at 5 pm PT to chat about all things money and mental health. Join here! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can do so here: https://ko-fi.com/melanielockert
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In Today's episode of Get INTUIT with Gila, I interviewed Rachelle Heinenman on the fascinating topic of our relationship to food and its connection to our relationship to money. Rachelle Heinemann is a licensed mental health counselor based in NYC and Brooklyn. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders and emotional eating as well as exercise addiction and body image struggles. She also works extensively with those challenged by depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and career stress. Rachelle is trained as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. She works with her clients to find meaning in their lives and attain long lasting results. In addition to her practice, Rachelle has taught courses in eating disorders and body image at undergraduate programs and high schools. She also provides consultation and education to members of the community. We both felt like this was a very important topic to discuss because we see these patterns in our offices. Some people work out the issues they have with food, only to realize that they are now using something else to cope. NOW - please remember that we all NEED things to cope. We are aiming for the proper amount of using certain things as a coping mechanism and not numbing ourselves with it. It's a fine line and that is why I strongly encourage using a dietitian and/or a therapist to help you work through these complicated issues. I know its a lot of time, energy and money but if food is holding you back from living the life you want to be living, getting help is worth every penny. How appropriate for this topic of using money as a coping strategy. Let me know what you guys think! As always, thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to listen to this podcast. I want this podcast to be a free resource for my listeners so that they don't have to stay stuck in a negative head space about their body's and food. Please make sure to subscribe to the podcast and YouTube channel so that this message can continue to be spread. Reach out to Rachelle here: Email: Rheinemannlmhc@gmail.com Phone: 347.674.6762 If you are interested in making peace with food through the principles of Intuitive Eating and the practices of self care, go ahead and schedule a free call via my website https://gilaglassberg.com/scheduling/. Catch me on Instagram @gila.glassberg.intuitiveRD. You can work with me one on one or sign up to be in one of my intuitive eating online support groups via Zoom. Have a wonderful day! If you are ready to make peace with food and never say diet again, check out my website www.gilaglassberg.com and apply for a free 20 minute clarity call. I look forward to hearing from you! https://gilaglassberg.com/scheduling/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gila-glassberg/support
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