Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse -071 - Deirdre Fusco

Did you know that 50% of individuals with eating disorders abused alcohol or illicit drugs at a rate of 5x higher than the general population? This is exactly why I have invited Deirdre Fusco, Licensed Practical Nurse and expert on substance abuse onto the podcast today. Deidre and I discuss: Holistic approaches to recovery Using H.A.L.T in healing The Minnesota Starvation Experiment How to avoid symptom swapping Mental health impacts from dieting Plus much more! If you like this episode, please rate and review. Contact Deirdre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdrefusco/ Email: [email protected] Resources If you or a loved one is considering treatment for addiction in the U.S.: https://www.pyramidwalden.com/  (Pyramid Walden locations in California, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Maryland) call 301-327-2555 for an admission specialist https://seedsofhope.pyramidhealthcarepa.com/    Pyramid's residential and outpatient treatment services for eating disorders (also utilize substance abuse tracks along with eating disorder treatment) (610) 557-8250 Lastly, the NEDA eating disorder crisis hotline is available for free chat support and to help you find treatment (800) 931-2237 Victoria Evans Intuitive Eating and Body Image Coach To apply for the 90 Days to Food Freedom 1:1 Coaching Program: https://www.victoriaevansofficial.com/coaching To download my free checklist guide "Am I Hungry or Bored": https://www.victoriaevansofficial.com/pl/153584 To follow me on Instagram: @victoriaevansofficial https://www.instagram.com/victoriaevansofficial/ To join the Facebook Group:  Intuitive Eating & Body Confidence Community