62. How Eating Disorders Keep People Feeling Safe with Lindsay Miedama

Joined today with Lindsay Miedama exploring the sense of safety eating disorders bring to people. She is a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. Eating disorder behaviours serve many roles for people. Each very unique to the individual. They can feel very safe and comforting especially in times of stress, challenges or uncertainty. Tune in to hear our full conversation about: The different roles disorder eating behaviours serve for people How applying a self-compassionate lens can be very supportive What can be uncovered when looking at the function an eating disorder can be Explore how eating disorders become maladaptive for people Why taking a trauma informed approach is necessary Resources mentioned in the episode: Book: Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita Johnston  You can connect with Lindsay Miedama by: Instagram Psychology Today link