Ep27: The Emotional Landscape Beneath Eating Disorders with Amy Isabella Chalker, RDN, CEDS

Eating disorders are often misunderstood as struggles with food or willpower — but for many, the story begins much deeper.In this episode of I Choose Happy, Marilyn sits down with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Amy Isabella Chalker for a thoughtful, compassionate exploration of what lives beneath eating disorders.Drawing on nearly two decades of experience, Amy shares how food and body can become a language when emotions have not yet found words; and why curiosity, safety, and relationship are often the true starting points for healing.Together, they discuss the emotional roots of eating disorders, the impact of transitions and identity, the complexity of defining “healthy,” and the importance of moving away from rigid rules toward understanding the whole person.This conversation offers insight and reassurance for anyone navigating their own relationship with food or body — as well as for parents, caregivers, and loved ones seeking to support someone with care and compassion.To learn more about Amy and her work, visit www.aicnutrition.com.------Connect with Marilyn and be a part of the conversation in the I Choose Happy private Facebook group. This is your safe space to share and be inspired. Please join today by clicking here.------Find out more about Marilyn at marilyngetasbyrne.com.------I Choose Happy is made possible by The Comfy, a Shark Tank sensation whose wearable blankets make life happier. Find out for yourself with 20% off your first order with the code ichoosehappy at TheComfy.com.