ADHD + a complicated relationship with food = a recipe for disaster. Am I right? If you’ve ever found yourself... more

Flashback to your teenage years. What a blissful, uncomplicated time... said no one ever. Adolescence can be a confusing time—so... more

Calling moms everywhere: if you have ever found yourself standing in front of the fridge, starving but too tired to... more

Are eating disorders actually a type of addiction? It’s easy to think of eating disorders as, well, a disorder. But... more

How do we challenge cultural norms when society has a strong perception of how things “should” be? Cultural and environmental... more

The idea of eating disorder treatment can feel very overwhelming. If you aren’t sure where to start, then this episode... more

How many old wives’ tales have you heard about nutrition and fertility? More importantly, how often have doctors told you... more

Have you ever noticed how sometimes substance use and eating disorders are intertwined? It turns out, these issues like to... more

Recovery is overwhelming. If it feels like trying to solve a Rubik’s cube blindfolded, you’re not alone. But guess what?... more

“This intuitive eating thing is BS, I tried it and it didn’t work.” Sound familiar? Trust me, you’re not alone.... more

Saying “no” sometimes means saying “yes”. Okay, don’t let me misguide you here. What I mean, is that sometimes when... more

Remember the last time we dipped our toes into the hot world of Ozempic and other GLP meds? Yeah, we... more

Ah, summer—the time of year when the sun is blazing, the BBQs are sizzling, and the body image issues are...... more

You know, parents have an intuition for a reason. If you ever feel like your child is getting worse or... more

Are you team strict diet or team intuitive eating? Or maybe, the team thing is kind of ridiculous. When it... more

What is really considered an “expert” opinion? When we talk about topics like weight loss or body positivity from an... more

Communication shapes our world. The words we use don't just reflect our thoughts; they shape our experiences, both internally and... more

Food, desire, intuition, and… sex. We often get stuck in the food and body image loop when discussing eating disorders.... more

Check out all of the things we have going on this month! Body Image. WTF Even Is it? - Body... more

“The food industry pays ‘influencer’ dietitians to shape your eating habits”. Yep, you read that right. Recently, the Washington Post... more

Last Episode in April! See you in May!   From an early age, we’re taught that lying is bad. But,... more

Pregnancy is beautiful (for some). Postpartum is raw. There is so much more to a person’s fertility journey than just... more

Has the eating disorder community pushed the envelope a little too far? It's a nuanced conversation, one that doesn't lend... more

When we talk about eating disorders, the conversation often revolves around body image – from the harmful effects of body... more

Everyone knows Ozempic. Everyone wants Ozempic.   There’s a sea of misinformation out there because medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro... more

“Here’s what I eat in a day as an *insert social media influencer title here*” If you’re active on social... more

There’s a fine line between disordered eating and an eating disorder. These are terms we’ve all heard, but have you... more

“You don’t look like you would have an eating disorder.” Crazier things have never been said. Here’s the thing, eating... more

Parenthood can be both beautiful and stressful. Firstly, it’s okay to admit that. There are no sick days, there is... more

Weight loss and Eating disorder treatments? Pft. Talk to the hand. Okay, let me clarify. This used to be my... more

Just last year, The American Academy of Pediatrics put out (terrible) guidelines, that in a nutshell, give the “go-ahead” to... more

Why does it feel like everyone is anti-recovery? It’s like we live in this world where everyone is either dieting,... more

As a therapist, there are so many things I wish that psychiatrists knew when it comes to eating disorders.... more

Everybody has emotions.   This isn’t a new concept. However, in more recent years, we’ve started to give names to... more

Let’s get controversial.   Can the concept of medical assistance in dying be used for individuals who are suffering from... more

Happy New Year! Can I be honest? I’m not a huge fan of New Year’s resolutions. I get that there’s... more

In today's episode, we delve into a crucial discussion about the evolving landscape of traditional eating disorder treatment. What comes... more

Addressing the impact of eating disorders within the Orthodox Jewish community holds personal significance for me. Within this community, there... more

100% of people who struggle with their relationship with food, also struggle with assertiveness and boundaries. Okay, now that I... more

How do you do therapy? Are there “rules”? What are they? Questions most of us have probably never considered before... more

What’s the deal with our dreams? How often do you find yourself waking up in the middle of the night,... more

How do we define binge eating?  In this episode, we’re diving into all things binge eating and emotional eating.... more

There is no doubt that I disagree with diet culture. But recently I’ve been noticing that a lot of these... more

Feeling stuck isn't exclusive to one area of life; it can strike at any moment. Whether you're battling with your... more

Listener questions: answered. To be totally honest, my inbox has been filled with amazing questions from podcast listeners. While I... more

Let’s get personal. In the therapy world, sometimes we think that we want a CBT therapist, a psychodynamic therapist, a... more

Let’s stop criticizing intuitive eating. In a world where intuitive eating has become a buzzword, it's crucial to sift through... more

We paused regular programming to talk about current events and how it's been impacted our community.    This isn't meant... more

In a world driven by absolutes and quick fixes, where opinions often seem black or white, it's time to stop... more

Let’s talk body stuff.  So much of what happens to someone’s body when they engage in eating disorder behavior is... more

Calling all clinicians - this conversation is for you.  How do you handle someone giving you feedback, as a therapist?... more

Have you ever considered what the limitations of scientific research are? What do we do with the limitations in nutrition... more

Is BetterHelp actually providing better help? Since 2020, online therapy platforms like BetterHelp have become very popular, mainly because of... more

In moments of high emotions, like feeling stressed from work, angry at your spouse, or sad from grieving, how are... more

  Join Dr. Elizabeth Hamlin and me to discuss the age old concept of eating disorders as a means of... more

In this episode Dr. Doug Bunnell and I talk about the differences between behavioral treatments and “deep work” or psychodynamic... more

Here’s the scenario: You have a, let’s say, complicated relationship with food. You’re trying to work toward healing and get... more

Do you find yourself questioning your own thoughts and decisions? (esp with your eating habits) If so, you are not... more

The journey of recovery from an eating disorder is filled with fear of the unknown, anxiety of the future, and... more

Starting off with a loaded question I keep asking myself (& you keep asking me): Did we take intuitive eating... more

Today we are talking about ultra processed food with Dr. David Wiss. David became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in... more

Dr. Risa Fridy is an adolescent and young adult medicine physician who practices in a solo, private medical practice in... more

Jenn Friedman, MA, MHC-LP, is a Mental Health Counselor, author, and musician. She provides therapy at MTZ Counseling, drawing on... more

What is the difference between an eating disorder and disordered eating? To be honest, I don’t care that much about... more

Ever wonder how your attachment styles are connected with your relationship with food?    In this episode we talk about:... more

Secrets are a central theme of eating disorders. But what came first? The secrets or the eating disorder?  In this... more

Is Emotional Eating ever okay?    This is exactly what we will be getting into today! I will talk about... more

Do you love stories? I LOVE stories!   Stories are awesome.  Besides being incredibly entertaining, they have the power to be... more

So what if your journey through your eating disorder recovery isn’t going the way you had thought it would go? ... more

Ever needed to get a DEXA scan but not sure what that has to do with your relationship with food? ... more