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Body Justice
by Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC
Hi! I'm Allyson, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. My mission is to create a world where all bodies can thrive by promoting messages of body justice, recovery skills and mental health tips from the perspective of an ED/OCD therapist, survivor and activist. Social justice is an integral part of my work. I identify as a mixed race woman and I believe that all parts of our identity (race, gender, abilities, size, sexual orientation, etc) impact how we perceive our bodies and the bodies of others, unpacking this is the key to our freedom. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/support
Episodes
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88. Listen When You're Tempted to Pursue Weight Loss in Eating Disorder Recovery
In this solo episode, we're talking about what to do when the urge to pursue weight loss creeps back in during eating disorder recovery- especially in today's cultural climate of GLP-1s, skinnytok, and amped-up diet culture. I share four reflection questions to help you slow down, sit with the...
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87. Repairing Disconnection in Your Body as a Mixed Race Person with Raina LeGrand, LCSW
In this episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson sits down with Raina LeGrand, LCSW, a therapist and somatic practitioner to talk about the intersection of mixed race identity and body image. Allyson & Raina dig into how growing up without language for mixed race experiences shapes body image…
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86. Breaking Cycles Without Breaking Bonds: Navigating Low Contact Relationships in Immigrant Families with Dr. Han Ren
In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson sits down with Dr. Han Ren, licensed psychologist, author, and children of immigrants specialist, to explore one of the most complex emotional landscapes many of us are facing right now: maintaining relationships with...
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85. When the Eating Disorder is the Armor: Trauma, Sexual Violence & Healing with Dr. Giulia Suro, PhD, CEDS
In this powerful episode, Allyson sits down with Dr. Giulia Suro, a clinical psychologist and Senior Director of Research at Monte Nido, a national eating disorder treatment company. Giulia shares recent findings from one of the largest naturalistic eating disorder research datasets in the…
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85. "GLP-1's Essentially Induce all the Symptoms of Anorexia Nervosa" a deep dive on GI Issues in Eating Disorder Recovery with Dr. Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CED-S
If you've ever been in eating disorder recovery and felt like your body was fighting you every time you tried to eat, this episode is for you. Host Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC sits down with Dr. Sarah Lowenthal, MD, CEDS-S, a board-certified family physician and eating disorder specialist based in…
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84. "If I'm as small as I can be, maybe my disability will matter less" a Body Image Story with Jen Caspari, PhD
Episode 84 of Body Justice is all about Jen Caspari's lived experience navigating cerebral palsy and how being disabled impacted her body image over the course of her life. She discusses various insights and strategies that have helped her build a more peaceful relationship to her body despite...
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83. Dignity in Food Access Matters: Healing from an Eating Disorder while Food Insecure with Filmmaker and Food Justice Organizer, Elizabeth Ayiku
Episode 83 of Body Justice Podcast is something we all need to hear. There are not enough stories of people going through recovery from an eating disorder while food insecure- despite food insecurity being a top reason for eating disorder development. Elizabeth shares her powerful story and how…
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82. When Disordered Eating Becomes Policy: from 'Ultra Processed Foods' to 'Longevity Medication' with Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN, LDN
Episode 82 of Body Justice Podcast is a follow up conversation with Deb Benfield, a registered dietitian and author of Aging Body Liberation, about the intersection of diet culture and ageism; as well as the covert ways disordered eating is becoming embedded into policy in the U.S. We discuss our...
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81. When Diet Culture and Ageism Collide: Aging Body Liberation with Deb Benfield, M.Ed., RDN, LDN, RYT
Episode 81 of Body Justice Podcast is all about the intersection of diet culture and ageism. We discuss how these systems impact our relationship to food and body, especially as we age. We explore how the skincare industry has emerged as the new diet culture and how it is rooted in a socialized...
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80. Even When the Truth is Painful, it's Still Important: Unlearning Zionism as a Jewish Dietitian, a conversation with Natalie Katz, RDN, MPH
Episode 80 of Body Justice podcast is a compassionate and honest exploration of one person's journey of unlearning Zionism. Our guest is Natalie Katz, a Jewish eating disorder dietitian. In this episode we cover: What Zionism is and how it connects to colonialism and other forms of oppression The...
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79. [Part Two] When it Feels Like Someone Else is Running Your Body: Understanding Dissociative Identity (DID) & Eating Disorders with Monika Orstroff, LICSW, CEDS-S
In this episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC sits down with Monika Orstroff, LICSW, CEDS-S, Executive Director of MEDA for part two of an honest and deeply informed conversation about dissociative identity disorder (DID) and eating disorders. Monika shares her lived…
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78. When it Feels Like Someone Else is Running Your Body: Understanding Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Eating Disorders with Monika Orstroff, LICSW, CEDS-S
In this episode of Body Justice Podcast, Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC sits down with Monika Orstroff, LICSW, CEDS-S, Executive Director of MEDA for an honest and deeply informed conversation about dissociative identity disorder (DID) and eating disorders. Monika shares her lived experience of being...
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77. Feeling Claustrophobic in Your Own Body: a PDA and AuDHD Perspective on Eating Disorder Recovery with Livia Sara
What happens when hunger feels like a demand, and demands feel like threats? In this episode, Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC (@bodyjustice.therapist) is joined by Livia (@livlabelfree) for a neurodivergent-affirming conversation about PDA and eating disorders. While PDA is often labeled “Pathological...
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76. Do I Want to be Seen or Do I Want to Hide? Exploring Bulimia, Trauma and being the Eldest Daughter in a Latine Family with Naomi Tapia, AMFT
In episode 76 Allyson interviews guest speaker, Naomi Tapia, an associate therapist in CA with lived experience, specializing in eating disorders and body image, specifically in Latine culture. Naomi so graciously shares her own story of an eating disorder, trauma, SI, grief and loss. Naomi talks...
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75. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and Eating Disorders: a Medical Perspective with Dr. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED
In the field of Eating Disorders, we are seeing an increasing occurrence of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) in our clients. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani to learn more about this overlap, signs and symptoms of MCAS , how it impacts healing from an eating disorder and...
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74. Pain that Pierces the Soul: Healing from Sexual Trauma & Eating Disorders with Seema Sharma, PHD
In this episode of Body Justice, Allyson discusses sexual trauma and eating disorders with trauma therapist Seema Sharma, SEP, CST, MBA, PHD. Content warning: discussions of sexual abuse are explicitly discussed. Please listen with care and make sure you are resourced enough to proceed. It's…
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73. No Body is Disposable: How Disability Justice & Emergent Strategy Changed My Life with Angela Montijo, LCSW
Episode 73 of Body Justice is all about how life changing disability justice and emergent strategy are as frameworks for how we show up in the world and how we are in relationship with one another. Our guest, Angela Montijo, is a licensed clinical social worker who also has lived experience as a...
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72. Care vs. Control: The Contradictions of Psychiatry with Grace Kim, PMHNP-BC
In episode 72, Allyson chats with psychiatric nurse practitioner and lived experience advocate, Grace Kim PMHNP-BC, about the contradictions of psychiatry, as well as what psychiatry in eating disorder care can look like. There is so much (understandable) skepticism when it comes to psychiatric...
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71. Reclaiming the Black Body: Understanding Eating Imbalances and Healing for Black Folks with Alishia McCullough, LCMHC
Episode 70 of Body Justice is truly a gift of wisdom from my dear friend and colleague, Alishia McCullough. In this episode we talk about some of the core concepts from her book, Reclaiming the Black Body. In this episode we explore: How EDs show up for Black girls/women Shifting terminology from...
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70. Building Hope in Dark Times & Cultivating Relative Safety (solo episode)
Episode 69 is a solo episode from me. I want to offer you all some insights around building hope- how it's messy and dark, not easy and joyful. We'll explore how hope is a relational concept, how it grows through action, and we'll draw on wisdom from BIPOC activists and how they remained hopeful...
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69. Infertility, Weight Stigma & Eating Disorder Recovery with Sarah Jane Thomas, LMFT
Episode 68 is a very special and tender episode. Listen in to hear my colleague and friend share her vulnerable and important story of navigating infertility in a fat body. Sarah shares not only her experience but also her wisdom, ways of coping and resources for anyone else navigating this...
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68. Interpersonal Violence and Eating Disorders with Ericka Leonard, LCSW
Tune in to episode 67 of Body Justice where Ericka Leonard and I discuss the connection between Interpersonal Violence (domestic violence) and Eating Disorders. As always, you can find out more about my work as an Eating Disorder and OCD therapist via my website:...
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67. The Double Life of an Eating Disorder: Wisdom from Lived Experience (a recovery story) with Winter Groeschl
Tune in to episode 66 of Body Justice Podcast to hear a recovery story from ED Survivor & Therapist Winter Groeschl. I love connecting with other people who have wisdom to share from their own lived experience. Everyone's journey is so unique, and there is a lot the community can learn from...
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66. Can Eating Disorder Treatment Truly be Decolonized? A Reverse Interview with Shikha Advani, LCSW + PHD Student
Tune in to episode 65 of Body Justice to hear our thoughts on decolonization and eating disorders. This was a fun and insightful reverse interview with a friend and colleague, Shikha Advani. Shikha is deeply committed to social justice in eating disorder treatment and it was an honor to be apart…
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65. Autism, Eating Disorders and the Importance of Affirming Treatment Approaches with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW
I hope you enjoy this insightful and thought provoking conversation with a dear friend and colleague of mine, Stacie Fanelli. Stacie Fanelli is a late-discovered AuDHD licensed clinical social worker specializing in the intersection of eating disorders, autism, and ADHD in California and...
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64. Body Image in Our 30's and Filling the Void Inside with Dr. Colleen Reichmann
This convo was a pleasure to have. Body image in our 30's is not something discussed enough and the truth is- body image distress impacts people throughout the lifespan. I hope you feel seen, understood and motivated to divest from beauty standards that don't align with your values and/or are not...
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63. Re-release: Forced Eating Disorders: Why All Eating Disorder Providers Should Care About Palestine with Malak Saddy, RD, LDN
Hello and welcome to Body Justice! This episode is a re-release of #59 where discussed the genocide in Palestine and how it relates to Eating Disorders. There has been a lot of silence in the field around this topic, but Malak has been speaking up since day one as it is an issue near and dear to...
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62. Losing Weight by Any Means Necessary and Right-Wing Extremism with Abbie Attwood, Weight Inclusive Nutritionist
In Episode 63, Allyson and Abbie discuss the harmful cultural trend back to extreme thinness and the pursuit of losing weight by any means necessary. We also explore how this is connected to right-wing extremism, and why divesting from these ideals (though extremely hard) is an act of resistance....
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61. Wisdom from Lived Experience; a Personal Recovery Story with Patrilie Hernandez
In Episode 61 of Body Justice we have the privilege of hearing Patrilie Hernandez's lived experience with eating disorder recovery. We discuss themes of being BIPOC in eating disorder recovery spaces, being multiracial, how family dynamics contribute to eating issues and much more. The goal for…
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60. The Unique Experiences of Weight Stigma and Masculinity with Dr. Joshua Turner, PhD
Body Justice is BACK after a long hiatus! We are kicking things off by talking with my friend and colleague, Dr. Joshua Turner, about his latest research on the intersection of weight stigma and masculinity. As always, find out more about me and my work via my website:...
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58. Your Eating Disorder Has a Story to Tell with Herani Argoe, LPC
Tune into episode 58 of Body Justice to hear my conversation with Herani Argoe, LPC as we discuss IFS therapy, Eating Disorders and inclusive ED care. This was such a fun and insightful conversation and I know you will get something out of it! Herani Argoe is a trauma and body image/ED therapist,...
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Eating Disorders among Asian Americans with ADHD (ep. 57) with Jocelyn Lam, LMFT
Enjoy this rich discussion between me and my dear friend/colleague, Jocelyn Lam. We discuss specific themes in ED Recovery among Asian Americans with ADHD including: masking, object permanence, intergenerational trauma, the model minority myth, cultural betrayal trauma and more. Whether you carry...
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56. Revolutionizing Eating Disorder Care with Psychedelics: A Reverse Interview with Alishia McCullough
In this reverse interview, my friend and colleague Alishia McCullough interviews me on the healing power of plant medicine, ketamine and the potential impact on Eating Disorders. We get real with our own experiences and share our thoughts on how to be in right relationship with Indigenous...
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55. How to Support a Romantic Partner with an Eating Disorder
Going off of last week's episode, we are going to explore more about supporting loved ones with an ED, specifically within the context of romantic relationships! We will discuss: -The importance of self-educating -Unlearning your own diet culture/anti-fat beliefs -Empathy building -Emotional...
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54. Six Ways to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder (that have nothing to do with food)!
Tune into episode 54 of Body Justice to hear about six ways you can show up for your loved ones with an ED and provide support that has nothing to do with food. You'll also learn about why not focusing on the food (unless specifically asked to) is crucial! Resources mentioned: Allyson's ED…
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53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell
In this episode, we dive into the complexity of recovering from anorexia when not "underweight", on top of deconstructing from a religious cult. Sharon shares some of the ups/downs in their own healing journey, as well as how mainstream treatment made things worse. NEW GROUP OFFERING: Navigating…
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52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid
Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks…
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51. White Supremacy was the Culprit of my Eating Disorder (solo episode)
I'm baaaack! Thank you all for being patient with my very long hiatus from Body Justice. I am excited to be back and have some awesome speakers lined up to continue our exploration of the intersection of Eating Disorders and social justice. This episode is a solo episode, and is about the...
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50. The Connection between GI Issues, Eating Disorders, Trauma & How to Cope, with H. Coakley, RDN
Tune in to episode 50 to hear my awesome friend H and I discuss GI issues, their connection to trauma and how and why they show up in Eating Disorder Recovery. Hannah Coakley (they/them) is Queer, non-binary RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) who specializes in supporting clients through...
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49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN
Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational...
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48. Body Justice Season 3 Intro: Body Politics
Welcome back to season THREE of Body Justice! I am SO excited to be back; and apologize for my lack of explanation as to why I paused the podcast for several months. Tune in to hear what happened, and get ready for another awesome season of exploring the intersection of Eating Disorders, Mental...
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47. Eating Disorder Harm Reduction with Gloria Lucas
Tune in to episode 47 to hear Allyson & Gloria talk all things Eating Disorder Harm Reduction. Why is this so taboo in the ED field? How can we help folks understand that harm reduction is all about safety, agency and honesty- not enabling? Where did HR start? These are all things we deep dive…
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46. Eating Disorders and ADHD: from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW
Episode 46 of Body Justice is all about the intersection Eating Disorders and ADHD from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens! Did you know 17% of ED sufferers also have ADHD? Wondering how might this impact recovery? This episode is for you. About today's guest: Stacie Fanelli, she/her, LCSW, is a...
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45. Failed Eating Disorder Care in America: How Managed Care Fails Sufferers with Dr. Rebecca Lester, PhD.
Ever wonder WHY eating disorder care in America is so messed up? Dr. Rebecca J. Lester is Professor of Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis and a practicing psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and gender/sexuality issues.…
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44. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part Two) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S
Tune in to hear part two of Dr. G and I discuss the controversial yet needed conversation around Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in cases of terminal anorexia. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she...
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43. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part One) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED
You might be wondering what do we do in terminal cases of Anorexia. Terminal Anorexia is different than Severe and Enduring AN- where sufferers do often make a recovery after 20 years (research shows). Terminal AN is diagnosed when the sufferer will die from malnutrition within 6 months. This is…
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42. Creative Care among Undocumented Folks with Eating Disorders and Survivors of Human Trafficking with Whitney Trotter, RD
Tune in to episode 42 to hear Allyson and Whitney have an important discussion around ED's in the undocumented community, human trafficking survivors and how to get creative with care for folks in BBIPOC communities. Whitney is a Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse, Anti-Racism...
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41. White Supremacy in Eating Disorder Treatment + Coming Home to Your True Self with Brianna Theus, RD
Tune in to episode 41 to hear Allyson and Brianna Theus discuss how recovery should be individualized, how white supremacy impacts our relationship to food and body, and how recovery is a process of coming home to your true self. Brianna Theus is a black registered dietitian based in Southwestern...
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40. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Eating Disorders + OCD
Tune in to episode 40 of Body Justice to learn about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help your eating disorder or OCD recovery! For more info on IFS please check out: www.ifs-institute.com and/or Dr. Richard Shwartz book, No Bad Parts. This podcast is intended for informational and...
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39. The Power of Peer Support + Alternative Paths to Recovery with Akiera Gilbert from Body Reborn
Hear Allyson and Akiera discuss alternative paths to food and body liberation, and how peer support is extremely powerful when recovering from an eating disorder. Akiera is the founder of Body Reborn and is dedicated to helping folks break through oppressive barriers in order to find a place of...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi! I'm Allyson, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. My mission is to create a world where all bodies can thrive by promoting messages of body justice, recovery skills and mental health tips from the perspective of an ED/OCD therapist, survivor and activist. Social justice is an integral part of my work. I identify as a mixed race woman and I believe that all parts of our identity (race, gender, abilities, size, sexual orientation, etc) impact how we perceive our bodies and the bodies of others, unpacking this is the key to our freedom. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/support
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