Is obesity an actual diagnosis or not? What should parents know about their children’s health? Why is body size not an accurate indicator of health? In this podcast episode, I speak about “treating obesity”; what you need to know about the shocking new guidelines with Chevese Turner. 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...
Jan 26, 2023•47 min•Ep. 120
Have people ever complimented you on weight loss after you’ve been ill? How does diet culture permeate different aspects of everyday life? What does your version of health and happiness look like, and will you protect it from the false beliefs of others? In this podcast episode, I speak about unveiling diet culture in everyday life and within yourself with Edward Miskie. We reflect on the mindset which permeates the diet industry and consider some of the misconceptions they promote. Sign up for ...
Jan 19, 2023•38 min•Ep. 119
What are you trying to achieve with perfectionism? Why do perfectionism and self-neglect go hand-in-hand? Are you seeking a sense of peace and self-acceptance? In this podcast episode, I speak about overcoming your perfectionism in 2023 with Dr. Menjie Boduryan-Turner. We reflect on where your perfectionism comes from, and how to develop a more compassionate mindset. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow...
Jan 12, 2023•38 min•Ep. 118
Do you want to uncover your personal voice? How can you connect to your intuition? Why is it so important for your healing journey? In this podcast episode, I speak about finding your intuition and how it can help your heal with Katie Beecher. We consider how you can find your intuition, and what it can do for your healing process. 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_po...
Jan 05, 2023•46 min•Ep. 117
Are you a woman in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s? Have you ever experienced pressure to “age a certain way” in this society? How can you embrace your upcoming years with love instead of dread? In this podcast episode, I speak about claiming your age with love with Nina Manolson. We reflect on societal anti-aging messaging and how to manage your body's physical changes. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow...
Dec 29, 2022•38 min•Ep. 116
Which movement do you love to do? How does the weight-bias impact people’s chances of pregnancy? How do classic “diet foods” cause much more harm than good? In this podcast episode, I speak about caring for your whole wellness with Uta Boellinger. We reflect on the difference between weight and health as well as how to exercise caution around "diet foods". 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 Inst...
Dec 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 115
How do your ED habits impact your kids? What happens when your body starts to shut down? Are you honest with your doctor about what it is that you’re experiencing? In this podcast episode, I speak about making a full recovery against all odds with Brooke Heberling. We reflect on how honesty is important in treatment, and how eating disorders affect those around you. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow ...
Dec 15, 2022•49 min•Ep. 114
Can you refuse to be weighed at doctor check-ups? How is weight-centric healthcare often counter-productive and even dangerous? Is there a desire for holistic weight-inclusive medical care practices? In this podcast episode, I speak about weight-inclusive patient care with Michelle May. We reflect on the relationship between medical research and medical practice, as well as how exercise shouldn't be about weight loss. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on...
Dec 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 113
How can you tell if intuitive and mindful eating is being misconstrued in the diet culture narrative? What does it mean to eat mindfully? Why are people obsessed with weight loss? In this podcast episode, I speak about about intuitive and mindful eating with expert, Dr. Alexis Conason. We reflect on how you can apply mindfulness to eating, and how to navigate your relationship with your body and eating. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to re...
Dec 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 112
Are you nervous about the upcoming holidays? Do you have nosey family members that often make unsolicited comments about you or what’s on your plate? How can you create a holiday season that you enjoy while nourishing your mental and emotional health? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to handle the holidays with self-compassion and make it work for you with Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NO...
Nov 24, 2022•39 min•Ep. 111
Are you confusing sacrificing with compromising? Do you feel like you’re always dating the same type of person? Can you trust the process of letting go to find your authentic self? In this podcast episode, I speak about the parallels between dating and dieting with Toni Marinucci. We reflect on how you can make space for happiness, and how to uncover unhealthy habits in your relationships, and with dieting. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road t...
Nov 17, 2022•43 min•Ep. 110
What can you do to care for your partner who is in recovery? How is your ED like a toxic partner? How can you break up with your ED to create fulfilling relationships with people? In this podcast episode, I speak about dating and creating relationships with someone with an eating disorder with Ciandra Birnbaum. We reflect on how eating disorders can impact your relationship, and how to manage their effects. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road t...
Nov 10, 2022•41 min•Ep. 109
Has your confidence taken a hit? How do you mostly see yourself, in a positive or negative light? Is it possible to rebuild your confidence in ED recovery? In this podcast episode, I speak about confidence and that, yes, it is possible in recovery with Giulia Haliker. 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...
Nov 03, 2022•35 min•Ep. 108
Do you find yourself often distracting yourself or avoiding dealing with tough situations in life? Which coping skills do you use when life gets tricky? Have you heard of radical acceptance? In this podcast episode, I speak with Teresa Schmitz about emotional awareness, coping skills, and radical acceptance. 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:...
Oct 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 107
Are you working towards being happy and feeling at peace with yourself? Do you think that it’s your fault if a diet product fails? On what do you focus your energy and effort in your daily life? In this podcast episode, I speak about the phrase; “I think I’ll be happy if” … “I think I’ll be happy when …”. I reflect on the danger of diet culture, and how to protect your energy and wellbeing. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW ...
Oct 20, 2022•24 min•Ep. 106
Are you missing periods? What is your period health like? How is your period health indicative of overall health? In this podcast episode, I speak about the surprising connection between periods and health with Cynthia Donovan. We reflect on the significance and effects of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea as well as how you can recover from it. 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_bit...
Oct 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 105
Did you know that your body and brain cannot understand dieting? What is the connection between perfectionism and binge eating disorder? Is intuitive eating a healing method? In this podcast episode, I speak about binge eating, perfectionism, and the human brain with Alana Van Der Sluys. We discuss why your brain and body don't understand dieting and the problem of perfectionism. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Clic...
Oct 06, 2022•46 min•Ep. 104
How did the pandemic impact mental health services and treatment offerings? Which strategies did you have to rethink and reassess? Does virtual treatment work for clients and clinicians? In this podcast episode, I review virtual treatment as a post-pandemic successful recovery strategy with Heather Russo. 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: ww...
Sep 29, 2022•42 min•Ep. 103
Can discrimination in the medical field withhold a person’s eating disorder recovery? What should clinicians know about treating the LGBTQ+ community? How can medical facilities create more inclusive spaces? In this podcast episode, I speak about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in ED treatment with Dr. Margherita Mascolo. 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...
Sep 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 102
Have you struggled to find the right treatment to help you treat your eating disorder? Are you struggling to find medical support for yourself or your loved ones? How can you tell if a treatment strategy is genuine? In this podcast episode, I speak about overcoming barriers to receiving quality care with Rebecca Eyre. We reflect on the various barriers which prevent people from accessing quality healthcare and which treatment strategies to be mindful of. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understa...
Sep 15, 2022•53 min•Ep. 101
When was the moment that you realized you want to change your life? Do you yearn for freedom from obsessive thoughts and behaviors around food? How and where can you begin your healing journey? In this podcast episode, I speak with Ronni Robinson about her journey to recovery. We reflect on the power of finding having a shared experience, and how to unlearn old messages. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Fo...
Sep 08, 2022•43 min•Ep. 100
Are you or your partner currently struggling with an eating disorder? How can both people help each other support one another? What can you do as a couple to be transformed together? In this podcast episode, I speak about relationships and eating disorders with Dr. Kim Lampson. We consider the common issues that couples face when one of them has an eating disorder, and how they can effectively communicate to support one another. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder an...
Sep 01, 2022•36 min•Ep. 99
Do you still connect what you eat with how much you think you need to exercise? Would you call yourself someone who doesn’t “like” exercise? Which physical activities make you feel good in your body? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to feel good in your body with Amanda Brabec. We reflect on some of the diet culture myths and how to enjoy your exercise. 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 ...
Aug 25, 2022•44 min•Ep. 98
Why must you stop dieting if you have PCOS? How can cravings give you important information about your body? Why is PCOS a brain issue and not a reproductive issue? In this podcast episode, I speak about the facts of PCOS with Julie Duffy Dillon. We discuss why dieting is not the solution to PCOS and how to understand PCOS symptoms. 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_p...
Aug 18, 2022•39 min•Ep. 97
Why are eating disorders and trauma often in the same conversation? What are the long-term effects of unresolved trauma on a person? Are you willing to do the work to reconnect with and help yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about how trauma relates to eating disorders with Joelle Rabow Maletis. 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...
Aug 11, 2022•43 min•Ep. 96
Are you thinking about starting your journey to recovery from ED? Do you have questions and concerns that may be holding you back? Can knowledge release you from fear and kickstart your journey to wellness? In this podcast episode, I speak about recovery and the fears, realities, and questions it brings with Emily Murray. We reflect on the challenges of treating EDs with underlying medical conditions and how to appreciate body uniqueness. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating d...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Ep. 95
Can mental health awareness bring hope? What are some of the early signs of poor mental health? How can you make genuine and sustainable changes for the better? In this podcast episode, I speak about mental health awareness with Erik DaRosa. We consider how you can monitor your mental state and develop a stronger connection with what it is that you need for healthier, happier living. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: ...
Jul 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 94
Is it possible to change your thoughts? What are cognitive distortions? How can harnessing the power of intentional thought help you to heal yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about how you can change your reality by harnessing and healing distorted thoughts. 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...
Jul 21, 2022•18 min•Ep. 93
How can massage therapy help clients recover more quickly and successfully from eating disorders? Why does physical touch matter in mental health? What are some of the benefits – and consequences – of not experiencing human touch and connection? In this podcast episode, I speak about the surprising impact of physical touch and affection on mental health and eating disorders. I reflect on the negative consequences of social isolation, and why touch is so important. Sign up for the FREE e-course t...
Jul 14, 2022•17 min•Ep. 92
Is laxative abuse a form of bulimia? Have you struggled with emotions like anger when you are in recovery from a laxative addiction? Do you think that health looks a certain way? In this podcast episode, I speak about recovering from laxative abuse and an eating disorder with Khadija Morsi. We reflect on the path to recovery, and how to manage the emotions around an eating disorder. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: C...
Jul 07, 2022•42 min•Ep. 91
