Eating Disorders, GLP-1s, and Recovery-Centered Nutrition w/ Shawna Melbourn, RD

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Ana sits down with eating-disorder dietitian Shawna Melbourn to unpack how GLP-1 medications can intersect with disordered eating patterns, body image distress, and recovery work. They talk about red flags clinicians and families should watch for, how to protect nutrition adequacy when appetite is low, why language and care plans matter, and what a recovery-centered, weight-inclusive approach can look like for people using medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound.About Shawna Melbourn: Shawna Melbourn, RD, is the founder of ED for RDs: Eating Disorder Education for Registered Dietitians, an international training community dedicated to compassionate, inclusive care. She is a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist and Supervisor who has supported thousands of dietitians in building confidence in complex clinical situations. Shawna is known for translating evidence-based approaches into practical strategies clinicians can use right away. Through her teaching, supervision, and podcast, she is passionate about helping dietitians feel steady, skilled, and supported in their work.Guest Links:Shawna Melbourn Registered DietitianED for RDs: Eating Disorder EDucation for Registered Dietitians📬 Get The Steady State, Ana's weekly newsletter with GLP-1 guidance from a dietitian who's on one: http://join.glp-1hub.com🎙 Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and if this episode helped, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's the single best way to help more people find the show.🌐 Shop GLP-1 essentials, meal plans, and recipes: https://shop.glp-1hub.com📷 Follow on Instagram: @glp1hub📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GLP-1hub*Some of the links shared are affiliate links. When you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show.*The content of this show is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The goal of this show is to provide various points of view about GLP-1 Medications. The personal and professional opinion of the guests and their content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Ana Reisdorf or GLP-1 Hub.