66. Can Eating Disorder Treatment Truly be Decolonized? A Reverse Interview with Shikha Advani, LCSW + PHD Student

Tune in to episode 65 of Body Justice to hear our thoughts on decolonization and eating disorders. This was a fun and insightful reverse interview with a friend and colleague, Shikha Advani. Shikha is deeply committed to social justice in eating disorder treatment and it was an honor to be apart of her research project.From Shikha: Hi! I’m Shikha Advani, a doctoral student at the University of Denver’s Graduate School of Social Work. I hold master’s degrees in nutrition and social work, and my research focuses on eating disorders, weight stigma, and decolonization. Clinically, I work as an eating disorder therapist supporting individuals with complex trauma and marginalized identities. I aim to bridge clinical and research worlds to promote anti-oppression and decolonial practices in the ED field. Outside of work, I love spending time with my cat Jellybean, reading, and trying new food.As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and my website www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.comPlease know that this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not meant for individual health or therapeutic advice. Listening to this podcast does not constitute a provider-patient relationship.