Dr Kari Anderson:Navigating Eating Disorders with Kindness and Mindfulness

In this episode of the "Journey to Joy" podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes Dr. Kari Anderson, an eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of experience. While the episode touches on topics like eating disorders, addictions, and resiliency, it ultimately emphasizes the importance of relationships - starting with the one we have with ourselves. Join Moyra and Dr. Anderson on a journey to find joy and support each other through life's challenges.   You can find Dr. Kari and her books and workbook hereL Food, Body & Love.      [00:00:03] Relationships and self-connection. [00:07:10] The complexity of eating disorders. [00:08:21] Eating disorders misconception. [00:12:59] Attachment to food as regulator. [00:19:45] Self-regulating and body connection. [00:23:04] Breathwork meditations and relationships. [00:24:19] Protective behaviors and fight flight [00:31:14] Understanding fear and safety. [00:33:33] Internal Family Systems therapy. [00:38:23] Self-compassion and internal family systems. [00:42:48] Fear and inflammation in illness. [00:44:01] Healing at a cellular level. [00:48:52] Creating safety in interactions.   More about Dr. Kari Anderson. Having personally struggled with binge eating and weight stigma, Kari’s professional career is driven by a personal passion. She has a therapeutic presence that creates a safe, non-judgmental, and healing environment making her, as patients often state, “someone who gets it.” Kari positioned herself as a respected clinician and leader in the field of eating disorders. Over the course of 30 years, Kari has developed several treatment models and helped thousands of patients and their families for programs such as Green Mountain at Fox Run and Remuda Ranch. ------------------- Check out my NEW Digital Journal!!  Grab one today Want to continue to support ?  Buy me a cup of coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/juggling Grab your Mind, Body and Spirit Wellness guide here. Check out my journal today. Purchase your own Journey to Joy Journal .  Book your Find your JOY discovery call here.  Reach out to me @ [email protected]  I offer my years of expertise and knowledge to help you find steps to a healthier life.  Like, share and write a 5 star review on Podbean or Itunes.    Instagram as https://www.instagram.com/greengorski/