Book Club: ‘The Eight Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder’

In this episode of Book Club, Brisbane based psychiatrist, Associate Professor Warren Ward, and lived experience Recovery Coach, Lexi Crouch, discuss ‘The Eight Keys to Recovery from An Eating Disorder’ by Carolyn Costin and Gwen Schubert Grabb (2011); exploring the significance of the author’s brave accounts of their experiences with disordered eating.Tune in to learn why Warren and Lexi see the authors' as ‘pioneers’ in the world of eating disorders, and the continued impact of their lived experience voice over the 10+ years since the book’s release. Warren and Lexi share their respective practitioner and lived experience perspectives on the book’s themes, exploring the importance of stories of recovery for people living with an eating disorder; why the book inspires hope in them both, and how this ‘coach in a book’ can complement the therapeutic techniques of practitioners supporting individuals experiencing disordered eating.Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes by following Mental Health in Practice.Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.Share your comments, questions and feedback about Book Club or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://mhpn.org.au/podcast-feedback/.