Ep 38: How Eating Disorders Impact Sexual Health, Body Image & Healing w/Mary-Margaret Sweeney

✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Allison and Jen are joined by Mary Margaret-Sweeney, LCSW, CST,  to explore the intersection of eating disorders, sexual health, trauma, and body image. We discuss how disembodiment, control, medications, stress, and cultural messaging can impact sexual functioning and overall well-being. Clinicians will learn how to better support clients by normalizing conversations about sex, prioritizing informed consent, and understanding the physiological stress cycle. We highlight the importance of trauma-informed care, compassion, and reclaiming connection to the body as part of recovery.🧰 Takeaways:Eating disorders can significantly impact sexual health and intimacyTrauma, stress, and control patterns influence sexual responseDisembodiment is common in eating disorder recoveryInformed consent is essential in sexual health conversationsClinicians can better support clients by normalizing discussions about sexReclaiming connection to the body is part of holistic recovery📚 Resources & Mentions:Come As You Are: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Come-As-You-Are-Revised-and-Updated/Emily-Nagoski/9781982165314What Happened To You?🎧 Rate & Review:If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks!🔗 Connect With Us:JOIN OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StopCollaborateListenPodWebsite: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod IG: @collab.counseling