EPISODE · Nov 19, 2024 · 42 MIN
Episode 59 - Guilt, Shame and Eating Disorders
from Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders · host Melrose Center
On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed psychologist here at Melrose. Karen and Amanda will discuss guilt and shame and how these two emotions interact with eating disorders. While guilt and shame are common to the human experience, eating disorders are powerfully impacted by these emotions. We say it at the beginning of this podcast - eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. But when we learn about the source of these feelings we are better able to address, manage, and heal them.
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On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed psychologist here at Melrose. Karen and Amanda will discuss guilt and shame and how these two emotions interact with eating disorders. While guilt and shame are common to the human experience, eating disorders are powerfully impacted by these emotions. We say it at the beginning of this podcast - eating disorders thrive in secrecy and shame. But when we learn about the source of these feelings we are better able to address, manage, and heal them.
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