Episode 47: Co-Parenting Through an Eating Disorder: What to Do When You're Not Aligned

In Episode 47, Christine and Chanel dive into one of the most emotionally charged—and incredibly common—realities families face during eating disorder treatment: what happens when parents (or co-parents) don't agree on what the child needs, what "serious" looks like, or how to move forward. This episode is honest, grounded, and deeply validating—especially for the parent who feels like they're carrying the weight of appointments, decisions, advocacy, and fear… while also trying to keep the home calm for a child who's already struggling. Together, Christine and Chanel explore: ✨ Why disagreements are so common in ED recovery—and why they can feel so isolating ✨ The difference between "my child is choosing this" vs. understanding EDs as a mental health condition ✨ How control, power struggles, and family dynamics can show up in treatment decisions ✨ Why stereotypes about what an eating disorder "looks like" delay care for so many kids ✨ The role of weight stigma and internalized beliefs in parental resistance to treatment ✨ What to do when one parent is doing most of the work (appointments, follow-through, meal support) ✨ How to use your child's clinician as a neutral "middle ground" when parents can't agree ✨ Why therapy (individual + family) and peer support can be game-changers for parents ✨ Christine's lived perspective: what she wishes she'd done differently—especially around communication and asking for help This episode is for any parent who has thought: "Am I overreacting?" "Why won't my partner take this seriously?" "Why does it feel like I'm doing this alone?" You're not alone—and you're not imagining how hard this is. 🔗 Plateful Parenting Website: https://platefulparenting.com Instagram: Plateful Parenting Podcast Follow your hosts: Christine — Christine Heller Chanel — Chanel Kenner Nutrition