Ed Matters

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Nikki Rollo, and they talk about eating disorders and shame. This in-depth conversation teaches us what shame is, and ultimately what we can do about it in working towards recovery.

We are thrilled to have Dr. Ebrahimi on the podcast today, as Kathy and Dr. Ebrahimi discuss eating disorders in adolescents. Adolescence is a time for change, and they talk about how to distinguish “normal” changes, from eating disorder behaviors, and take a deep dive into eating disorders and adolescents.

Today, Kathy welcomes Angie Viets, and they discuss the unique challenges for recovered therapists treating eating disordered patients. People in the field have many different opinions on this subject, and we think you will enjoy Angie’s perspective, knowledge, and expertise.

Leah Graves, RD, LD, CEDRD, FAED, joins Kathy today and they discuss the art of nutrition therapy for anorexia nervosa. This is a wide-ranging interview which includes the challenges of refeeding, and ultimately the signs of success in recovery.

Joe Kelly joins Kathy today as they discuss the power and potential of father daughter relationships, and the role fathers can play in eating disorders recovery. It is rich with information that everyone can learn from.

Today, Kathy welcomes Trish Lieberman, and Trish offers her expertise on diabetes and eating disorders. As a registered dietitian and nutrition therapist, Trish explains the challenges someone with diabetes faces with regards to eating disorders, as well as how those challenges differ from diabulimia.

Today, Kathy is joined by Dr. Karen Samuels and they discuss yoga and eating disorder recovery. Dr. Samuels explains how yoga allows you to focus on the inside, and focus on recovery. Importantly, she also outlines some potential triggers, including what to look out for when practicing yoga.

Today, Kathy welcomes Caroline Adams Miller as they discuss long term recovery. Caroline struggled with bulimia in the 70’s and 80’s, and she shares her story from the past, but just as importantly her success in the present, as someone who is recovered. Within this podcast, Caroline expresses some opinions about the eating disorder field which may rub some people the wrong way. We want to emphasis that these are Caroline’s opinions, though we hope they can help lead to a dialogue or conversation that will continue to spearhead more stories of recovery in people of all ages.

Dr. Judith Rabinor joins us today to talk about parents and eating disorders. She describes the importance as a parent of being an active listener, and explains how food is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to eating disorders.

Dr. Michael Berrett joins us today to talk about eating disorders, what he calls the true self, and how it relates to recovery. If you aren’t familiar with Dr. Berrett, you are in for a treat today, especially in his closing thoughts, which we urge you to listen to.

Dr. Ken Willis joins Kathy today as they discuss the role of the psychiatrist on an eating disorders treatment team.

Today, Dr. Judith Brisman joins Kathy to talk about parents and eating disorders. Specifically, they review 3 different cases, and Dr. Brisman offers her advice for parents in these situations.

Today is a first for ED Matters, as Kathy interviews 2 guests at once. Chevese Turner, founder, president, and CEO of the binge eating disorder association, aka beda, and Robyn Goldberg, registered dietitian nutritionist, are here today to talk about weight stigma, and weight bias in the treatment of binge eating disorder – please enjoy this in depth conversation.

Dr. Michael Levine and Kathy discuss what Dr. Levine calls the 7 C’s of eating disorder prevention. Dr. Levine has devoted his research to the prevention of eating disorders, is an expert in the field, and believes that the more of the 7 C’s that are present, the greater chances of sustained success in preventing eating disorders.

Carmen Cool and Kathy discuss youth activism, and eating disorder prevention. Two very important topics as we know that preventing these illnesses is one key to minimizing the effects eating disorders have on society.

This week Dr. Brad Smith joins us to talk about OCD and eating disorders, specifically anorexia nervosa. Eating disorders often co-occur with other illnesses, and Dr. Smith talks about the intersect of OCD and eating disorders, as well as how debilitating these illnesses can be.

Our guest this week is Dr. Linda Schack, and the topic today is disordered digestion and recovery. Dr. Schack provides some medical insight into how eating disorders affect digestion, some of the real consequences of eating disorders, and why she orders specific lab work for all of her patients. 

Dr. Melinda Parisi joins us to discuss clinical issues in the treatment in men and boys with anorexia. Unfortunately there are still some people who think eating disorders only affect women – Dr. Parisi explains how eating disorders can affect all populations, and takes a deep dive into the issues clinicians can face in treating men and boys with anorexia nervosa.

This week we’re joined by June Alexander, in what we are calling a conversation with June. If you don’t know June, be prepared to hear a story of recovery from someone who battled an eating disorder for decades in Australia, as well as the role writing has played in June’s recovery.

Doug Bunnell, chief clinical officer of Monte Nido and Affiliates, takes some time to discuss what he calls clinical wisdom – a vital component for any clinician treating eating disorders.