Ep. 5: The Hidden Link Between Acid Reflux and Disordered Eating: A Conversation with Beth Rosen, RD

Welcome back to the Reflux Revolution Podcast—your trusted source for natural acid reflux relief, GERD nutrition strategies, and LPR support. I’m Molly Pelletier, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and reflux specialist who’s been through the journey myself.In this powerful episode, I sit down with Beth Rosen, MS, RD, CDN—a weight-inclusive GI dietitian with nearly three decades of experience helping clients manage digestive conditions like IBS, SIBO, reflux, and gastroparesis. She’s also a national educator, mentor, and co-author of the EDGI Training Project textbook.We dive deep into the lesser-known—but incredibly common—overlap between GI symptoms and disordered eating. If you’ve found yourself avoiding more and more foods out of fear or stuck in a cycle of restriction and discomfort, this one’s for you.🎯 What You’ll Learn in Episode 5: • Why digestive issues and disordered eating often go hand in hand • Signs of ARFID, orthorexia, and subclinical eating disorders • The hidden dangers of rigid reflux elimination diets • How to tell if food fear—not food itself—is your trigger • What the science actually says about gluten, dairy, and reflux • Tools to rebuild trust with food and your bodyWhether you’re managing reflux, anxiety around meals, or just wondering if your reflux “diet” has gone too far—this episode gives you compassionate, evidence-based tools to move forward.🧠 Keywords: reflux and eating disorders, ARFID, GI dietitian, reflux restriction, GERD nutrition, gut health and anxiety, food fear, IBS and disordered eating, orthorexia, intuitive eating for reflux, acid reflux relief, reflux myths🌿 Resources & Support: • Learn more about Beth Rosen: www.BethRosenRD.com • EDGI Training Project: www.EDGItraining.com • Group Mentoring Waitlist: https://bethrosenrd.com/for-professionals/ • Follow Beth on Instagram: @BethRosenRD • Explore coaching & resources: www.flora-nutrition.com • Follow on Instagram: @mollypelletier.rd • Watch on YouTube: Molly Pelletier, RD • Follow on TikTok: @mollypelletier.RD • Apply for 1-on-1 coaching with FLORA Nutrition → https://www.mollypelletier.com/nutritioncounselingapplication💛 If this episode resonated with you, follow, rate, and review the podcast—and share it with someone who needs it. Your healing journey deserves support.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making changes to your routine.