Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness: Why Emotional Capacity Matters as Much as What's on Your Plate

Nine out of ten people with eating disorders never receive specialty care. They're sitting right next to you, walking wounded in a diet culture designed to keep them that way. Eating disorder dietitian Jessica Setnick has spent 28 years uncovering the intergenerational food stories, unconscious childhood rules, and emotional programming that drive disordered eating long before anyone thinks to ask for help. From the language to use when a friend is struggling to the childhood circle exercise that reveals exactly why you eat the way you do, this conversation brings eating issues out of the shadows and into the light, where healing can actually begin.   CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS00:00 Understanding Eating Disorders and Self-Perception02:50 The Role of Upbringing in Eating Habits05:47 The Impact of Diet Culture on Eating Behaviors09:11 Healing Your Inner Eater: A New Approach12:03 Intergenerational Patterns and Food Relationships15:10 Navigating Crisis in Eating Disorders17:56 Supporting Loved Ones with Eating Issues21:46 The Importance of Professional HelpCONNECT & RESOURCESConnect with Jessica Setnick:🌐 Website: JessicaSetnick.com (newsletter signup available on homepage) 🌐 Program: HealingYourInnerEater.com (workbook + online program waitlist) 📧 Email: [email protected] 📱 Instagram: @UnderstandingNutrition📘 Facebook: Jessica Setnick 📚 Healing Your Inner Eater Workbook: $15 with code PODCAST at HealingYourInnerEater.com (instant eBook download, printable)  Resources Mentioned:Healing Your Inner Eater Workbook: HealingYourInnerEater.com — Use code PODCAST for $15 digital downloadEating Disorders Bootcamp: Jessica's professional development training for hospital staff and healthcare providersKey Statistic: Only 1 in 10 people with eating disorders ever receive specialty eating disorder care — 9 in 10 go undiagnosed and untreatedFinding Help: Ask your primary care doctor for an eating disorder dietitian or counselor referral; telehealth options are also availableThe Chronic Truth Podcast: 🌐 Website: chronictruthpodcast.com 📱 Instagram: @ChronicTruthPodcast 📘 TikTok: @chronictruthpodcast 💬 Share Your Story: Testimonials📋 Community Survey: SurveyProduction: Podcast Mechanic