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Send us Fan MailThe hardest part of getting help is often the moment before help begins: that first phone call. We sit down with Alycia Aldieri, a behavioral health professional, who leads admissions for eating disorder treatment programs, to explain what “higher level of care” actually looks like from the inside and how the admissions process can be supportive, clear, and deeply human.We walk through the real flow of admissions step by step: the first call that gathers basics and offers validation, the deeper clinical screening that reviews mental health history and eating disorder behaviors, and the practical pieces people worry about most like insurance verification, cost expectations, bed availability, and waitlists. Alycia shares how her team sets a “boutique” standard for caller experience so you are not repeating yourself, guessing what comes next, or feeling like a number.From there, we dig into the emotions that derail decisions. What do you do when fear shows up as twenty questions in an email? How do you respond to “I’m not ready” when an eating disorder thrives on delay? We talk about reading online reviews without letting anxiety drive the narrative, addressing concerns about treatment trauma, and answering parent fears about whether a teen might “learn” new behaviors in care. Alycia also explains the guardrails that protect clients, including supervision, boundaries, and what happens when someone cannot comply with safety expectations.If you are contemplating residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or any other level of eating disorder care, let this conversation be your map and your reminder that willingness can exist alongside anger, grief, and anxiety. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find steady guidance when they are ready to reach out.https://odysseybehavioralhealth.com/ Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Hilltop Behavioral Health: https://hilltopbehavioralhealth.com/ Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour jeans fit yesterday, the “same size” won’t go past your shoulders today, and suddenly you are questioning everything. We are talking about the messy intersection of body image, clothing, and summertime pressure, and why it can feel so hard to stay present when your brain is nitpicking your body. Maggie and I keep this one conversational and real, including a quick trigger warning up front, because diet culture and eating disorder recovery topics deserve care.  We dig into a truth that does not get said enough: you can leave an argument with someone else, but you cannot step out of your body for ten minutes to cool off. That is why body image anxiety can swallow a whole day. We share coping skills for the “I hate this, I feel uncomfortable in my skin” moments, including how to mentally shelve the thought for later, how to ground quickly, and how to choose clothes that feel neutral so your outfit does not become the battleground. We also talk about shifting the question from “What size am I?” to “Do I feel like myself in this?”  Then we drop the bomb that explains so much shopping confusion: vanity sizing, also called size inflation. We break down how inconsistent sizing standards in the United States can be used to psychologically influence shoppers, why that can feel like warfare on your self esteem, and how comparison culture feeds the fear of confidence. We end with practical body image supports we actually use, like favorite colors, accessories, makeup as creativity, and choosing comfort even if it takes three outfit changes.  If you want more honest conversations about body image, mental health, nutrition, and diet culture, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a rating and review so more people can find us.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Hilltop Behavioral Health: https://hilltopbehavioralhealth.com/ Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPeople hear “dietitian” and picture rules, judgment, and a perfect plate. We want to replace that stereotype with something more honest: nutrition counseling that feels human, collaborative, and actually useful. We’re joined by Mia Bailey, RD, who works with eating disorders and body image using a HAES aligned, weight-inclusive, evidence-based approach. Together, we unpack why some clients have real “horror story” experiences with nutrition care and what it looks like to try again without forcing instant trust. Mia shares how she starts by asking what didn’t work before, explains her philosophy clearly, and lets the relationship build through actions rather than pressure. If you’ve ever felt nervous to be honest about what you eat, this conversation names that vulnerability and makes space for it. We also get practical about what dietitians really do. Yes, we talk meal timing, planning, groceries, and real life situations like holidays or big transitions. But we also talk about the deeper work: food neutrality, body image, triggers, societal pressure, and why recommendations are not the same thing as judgment. We dig into a common turning point in eating disorder recovery, when someone says, “I don’t think I need a dietitian anymore,” and how to tell the difference between true readiness and eating disorder avoidance. If you’re considering nutrition counseling, we break down what a first session typically includes and the question we love asking: where do you want your relationship with food to be in six months? Listen, then subscribe, share with someone who needs a steadier relationship with food, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the support they deserve.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Hilltop Behavioral Health: https://hilltopbehavioralhealth.com/ Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSummer can feel like a spotlight you never asked for. The beach, the pool, family photos, patio dinners, and travel routines can crank up body image anxiety, diet culture thoughts, and old eating disorder patterns even when you truly want to have fun. We talk honestly about what makes this season so activating and how to create more memories than regrets, without pretending it’s easy.We get practical about vacation prep: packing outfits that support your real body on real days, trying clothes on ahead of time, and using mantras that bring you back to the moment. We also dig into a key reframe for social settings: most people aren’t watching you the way your anxiety says they are, and even if they are, their opinions don’t get to run your trip. We zoom out from food, too, so meals stay part of the experience instead of the whole storyline.Then we tackle the added pressure many people feel this year with GLP-1 medications (Ozempic and others) showing up everywhere, from ads to friend groups. We name the comparison spiral, the grief and anger that can surface, and how to protect your peace when someone else’s choices collide with your recovery. Finally, we share a stepped exposure approach for beach days and summer events, plus why intention matters when a behavior could be either supportive or avoidant.If you’re working on body acceptance, eating disorder recovery, or simply wanting a calmer relationship with food and your body this summer, hit play, share it with someone who needs it, and please subscribe, leave a rating, and review so more listeners can find us.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailGLP-1 medications are no longer just a headline, they’re showing up at family parties, in group chats, and at work. When bodies change fast and the story is “I’m just eating cleaner,” it can stir up a messy mix of grief, anger, jealousy, confusion, and shame, especially for anyone healing their relationship with food. We wanted a real conversation that doesn’t flatten this into good or bad.We’re joined by Jillian Higbee, LPC and founder of Higbee Counseling, to unpack GLP-1s through the lens of eating disorder recovery, body image, and diet culture. We talk about why clients often assume their therapist or registered dietitian will judge them, and how we approach these decisions with body autonomy, informed consent, and ongoing check-ins. We also dig into the research gaps and the “experimental phase” reality, plus practical concerns like appetite suppression, GI side effects, consistent nutrition, protein needs, and muscle loss risk.A big thread is food noise: when quieting it can create breathing room and make recovery work possible, and when it can blur genuine hunger cues and increase disconnection. We also get concrete about boundaries, from limiting weight loss talk with loved ones to curating social media, especially as summer ramps up body-focused messaging.If you’re feeling triggered or conflicted, you’re not alone. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs nuance, and leave a review so more people can find support that actually helps.To learn more about Jillian, visit https://www.higbeecounseling.com/. Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe internet can hand you a mental health label in 30 seconds and that speed is exactly the problem. We sit down with Kyra McFadden, LPC and founder of the Emotional Processing Project, to talk about what gets lost when TikTok therapy turns complex clinical work into bite-sized “if you do this, you have that” certainty.We start by catching up on Kyra’s path since her last visit: earning her license, moving into doctoral work in applied psychology with a focus on equity in health systems, and publishing books and tools that center emotional awareness and honest reflection. Kyra shares why she chose self-publishing to protect her voice and how vulnerability can give other people permission to be truthful with themselves.Then we dig into the oversaturation of mental health content on social media and the rise of self-diagnosis. We break down why screeners and five-minute quizzes aren’t the same as a real assessment, why you can have a depressed moment without having depression, and how it feels when someone finally finds “the answer” and a clinician asks them to stay open to other explanations. We also talk over-medication, why medication can be temporary relief instead of a shortcut, and how responsible care means follow-up and root-work, not just symptom cover-ups.If you’ve ever wondered whether online mental health content is helping you or hijacking you, this conversation will ground you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find a calmer, more human way to talk about mental health.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailBlack-and-white recovery rules can sound “safe” on paper, but they often create the exact thing we’re trying to prevent: secrecy. We sit down with returning guest Johanna Scoglio, educator, writer, peer supporter, and author of *When the Water Still Holds Me*, to talk about harm reduction in eating disorder recovery and why it can be the missing bridge between clinical goals and real life.We unpack what harm reduction actually looks like in practice, including a concrete example around movement. Instead of “never move again,” we explore nuanced questions that protect safety while honoring autonomy: What’s driving the urge? What feels compulsive versus joyful? What boundaries and accountability help you stay grounded? We also talk about collaboration that truly includes the client, how to pace goals so they’re sustainable, and how providers can hold both compassion and clear limits without slipping into shame or power struggles.Treatment can also leave scars. Johanna shares what helps rebuild trust after harmful or traumatic care: validation, consistency, and a willingness to repair. We close with embodiment tools that don’t require constant body love, from yoga and breath work to sensory awareness and the surprising peace of being in the water.Sponsored by Hilltop Behavioral Health. If you found something helpful here, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the support they deserve.To get connected with Johanna, check out: https://www.adragonflysdream.com/To learn about Johanna's memoir, check out: https://www.amazon.com/When-Water-Still-Holds-Long-Term/dp/B0GM8MWXT4 Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHealing can feel like you’re doing everything “right” and then one trigger knocks you sideways. We’re naming that experience for what it is: normal, common, and not proof you’re failing. Recovery isn’t linear, especially when you’re trying to rebuild your relationship with food and body image while real life keeps happening around you.We talk about the difference between a relapse and what we jokingly call the “cha cha slide” moments, those slips and loops that feel awful but can still be part of progress. We share a clearer visual for eating disorder recovery: a spiral of healing where you may revisit the same themes, but with more tools, more awareness, and more ability to come back to center. We also dig into why people tend to focus on the hard parts and miss the quiet wins, and how learning to hold two truths at once can change everything.Then we get practical about ambivalence: wanting recovery while still missing the eating disorder. We explain why the eating disorder often served a purpose, how the stages of change can help you understand where you are today, and why “I can’t” sometimes really means “I’m not willing right now.” We also break down what a real recovery toolbox looks like, why support teams matter, and how showing up with 30% can still be your 100%.Sponsored by Hilltop Behavioral Health. If you want more honest conversations about eating disorder treatment, mental health, nutrition, and recovery, subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailTreating an eating disorder while ignoring substance use is like trying to put out a fire while a second one burns behind you. We sit down with Leslie Plaia, Executive Director of Magnolia Creek and a licensed counselor with deep experience in eating disorder treatment, addiction recovery, and program leadership, to talk about what integrated, dual diagnosis care actually looks like when someone is dealing with both.We get practical about the clinical realities: why many programs require a primary eating disorder diagnosis while still addressing co-occurring substance use, what medical stabilization and nutrition therapy need to consider during detox and early recovery, and how cravings and appetite shifts can show up with alcohol and opioid history. Leslie also breaks down how the two conditions feed each other through routines, triggers, and symptom swapping, from restricting to drink more to using substances to numb body image distress.Then we go where a lot of conversations stop: stigma and bias. We unpack the harm done by “you don’t look like you have an eating disorder” and the ways poor screening questions can miss the full story. We also talk harm reduction, why multiple pathways of recovery matter, and how family therapy and honest communication help loved ones support recovery without becoming robotic or resentful.If you care about eating disorder recovery, substance use recovery, trauma-informed care, or better mental health treatment, this conversation will challenge how you think about “the real problem” and what effective support can be. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find it.For more information about Odyssey Eating Disorder Network and Magnolia Creek:https://magnoliacreek.com/https://odysseybehavioralhealth.com/odyssey-eating-disorder-network/Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailNobody at the beach is thinking about your body as much as you are and that truth can be weirdly freeing. We sit down for a candid, story-driven chat about food guilt, body image, and the spike in body scrutiny that hits when the weather warms up and social feeds get flooded with “shoulds.” If you’ve ever felt anticipatory anxiety about a swimsuit, a gym workout, or a meal that didn’t fit the rules in your head, we’re talking directly to you.We share a simple but powerful tool we use with clients: zoom in vs zoom out. When you zoom in, one snack, one photo, or one body part becomes the whole story. When you zoom out, you see the real picture: connection, joy, and a life that’s bigger than diet culture. We also unpack how being “associated with food” can trigger shame for some people and feel like pride and permission for others and why both reactions make sense.Then we get practical: nutrition education as an antidote to fear-mongering. We explain why adequacy matters, how under-eating can make the brain more anxious, and why you can’t fully regulate mental health when your body is underfed and stuck in survival mode. We wrap with a question that matters: who gave society permission to comment on bodies, and what boundaries help us protect the next generation? Subscribe, share, and leave a review if this helped and tell us what topic you want us to tackle next.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailYour phone can be a tool, a comfort, a classroom, and a trigger all at once and your body often pays the price before you even realize it. We sit down with registered dietitian Kelsey McNulty, founder of True North Nutrition, to unpack how social media, screen time, and algorithm-driven content can shape eating behaviors, body image, and mental health, especially for people navigating disordered eating, chronic conditions, and recovery.We get specific about what makes the scroll so sticky: dopamine, attention, and the “slot machine” effect of endless short-form videos. We also talk about why it’s not only the hours on your phone that matter, but the content you’re being fed, including appearance-based posts, “what I eat in a day” videos, and anxiety-fueling health or parenting takes. Along the way, we name the shame spiral for what it is and share practical ways to audit your apps, notice your emotional response, and curate your feed with more intention.Then we bring it to real life: eating with your phone. We explore how screens can pull you away from hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues, while also acknowledging times when distraction can genuinely help, including meal anxiety, loneliness, and neurodivergent needs. Kelsey also introduces the “analog bag,” a simple, screen-free way to reconnect with yourself without turning it into another perfection project or overconsumption trend.If you’re ready to feel more grounded with food and more protected online, listen now, then share this with a friend and leave a review. What part of your feed affects you most right now?Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWant to help someone with an eating disorder without turning into the food police? We sit down with eating disorder dietitian Kelly May to get painfully practical about what to say, what to avoid, and how to build support that actually reduces shame instead of fueling it.We dig into the real goal of support: increasing openness, decreasing isolation, and protecting autonomy, not controlling meals or trying to “fix” recovery with the perfect line. Kelly breaks down why vague, unlimited support often collapses, and how simple agreements made outside the hard moments can change everything. We also talk about the tricky reality of friendships formed in treatment, how to handle food talk in the real world without moralizing nutrition, and why appearance-based comments like “you look healthier” can land so wrong.You’ll hear concrete language you can use right away, including two phrases that keep trust when emotions spike: “How can I help?” and “I’m so glad you told me.” We also cover how to repair after you accidentally say something harmful, what effective boundaries look like when they include follow-through, and how supporters can address burnout by getting their own support and prioritizing the relationship, not just symptom management.If you care about eating disorder recovery, HAES-aligned nutrition counseling, meal support, and mental health support that’s compassionate and realistic, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share it with someone who supports a loved one, and leave a review with the one support question you wish more people would answer.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWedding season can make even the most grounded person start negotiating with their body. Suddenly it’s not just a dress, it’s photos, comments, fittings, “just until the wedding” rules, and the fear that you’ll spend a once-in-a-lifetime day thinking about how you look instead of what you feel.We get into the real pressure points: the subtle way families talk about weight, the way dress shopping can bring up anxiety when you don’t have the “movie moment,” and the ways fatphobia shows up in bridal spaces online. We also unpack why strangers feel entitled to comment on bodies, and how to stop letting that noise become your inner voice. Along the way, we share our own wedding memories and the tiny moments that could have spiraled but didn’t, because presence mattered more than perfection.You’ll leave with practical body image tools for weddings, prom, and any special event: eat before you try things on, move in the outfit so you know you can live in it, plan for comfort so you’re not distracted all night, and separate logistics from self-judgment. If you’re navigating an eating disorder history, diet culture triggers, or just the nonstop pressure to “look your best,” this conversation is your reminder that your body is not the project.Subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share this with someone heading into wedding season. What part of the process messes with your body image the most?Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHe sells out Madison Square Garden, walks off stage, opens Instagram, and the first thought that hits is disgust about his body. That single moment in Noah Kahan’s Netflix documentary “Out Of Body” captures something we see constantly in our work: you can reach the goal you dreamed about and still feel hijacked by body dysmorphia, perfectionism, and a brain that won’t let you rest.We recap the documentary through a mental health and body image lens, pulling out the scenes that made us tear up and the lines we can’t stop thinking about. We talk family trauma and the grief of the conversations you never have, the radical acceptance that comes with not being able to choose your parents or rewrite the past, and the strange whiplash of going from career-high moments to regular life the very next morning. We also connect the dots between safety, nervous system regulation, and creativity, and why returning to a place that feels grounding can change everything.A big focus is men’s body image and disordered eating. Noah names body dysmorphia, shame, and a restrict binge cycle, while also admitting he didn’t know what his “place” was in talking about it. We unpack why so many men struggle in silence, how social media and photos can become a compulsive body-checking trap, and how the “life thief” can steal weddings, milestones, and joy by pulling you out of the moment.If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just be happy after something good happens?”, this conversation will land. Subscribe for more episodes on body image and mental health, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with the scene or quote that hit you hardest.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA diagnosis can explain what you’re going through, but it should never get to decide who you are. We’re joined by Brianna Mainprize, a registered psychotherapist from Ontario, Canada, whose work in eating disorder recovery is grounded in both clinical experience and her own healing journey. Together, we dig into the moment many people quietly hit: when “I have anxiety” turns into “I am anxiety,” or when “I struggle with an eating disorder” starts to feel like the only identity that fits.We talk about the signs your mental health label is swallowing your sense of self, including language shifts, life decisions that get filtered through the diagnosis, and social reinforcement from diet culture, social media, sports, and perfectionism. We also unpack why letting go can feel terrifying even when the struggle is painful, because the brain often chooses familiar chaos over unfamiliar peace.You’ll hear practical tools you can use right away, like Brianna’s Identity Pie Chart exercise to map the parts of you that exist now, the parts you’ve lost, and the parts you want to build. We also explore how to support a child, partner, or friend without reinforcing the illness, why curiosity beats judgment, and how shame blocks connection and recovery. For long-term eating disorder patterns, Brianna shares a powerful strategy: separating yourself from the eating disorder voice by naming it, so you can notice thoughts without automatically obeying them.If you’re working on body image, eating disorder treatment, anxiety, OCD tendencies, or perfectionism, this conversation brings you back to the bigger goal: building an identity rooted in values, interests, and relationships. Subscribe to Nourish And Empower, share this with someone who needs hope, and leave a review telling us what part of your identity you want to reclaim.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailArticle written by our guest, Nikki DeRosa https://www.todaysdietitian.com/flexible-meal-planning-for-autism-and-adhd/ Most “healthy eating” advice is built for brains with steady energy, easy task initiation, and predictable appetite cues. If you live with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, that gap can turn food into a daily stressor and it can make eating disorder recovery even harder. We’re joined by registered dietitian Nikki DeRosa to unpack what neurodivergent-affirming nutrition actually looks like when you stop forcing one-size-fits-all rules and start designing support around real barriers.We talk through the tricky clinical question: how do you tell the neurodivergent brain from the eating disorder brain without invalidating someone or letting the disorder “drive the bus”? Nikki shares how she looks for patterns over time, why she builds rapport before challenging, and how sensory needs, executive functioning, and interoceptive awareness can shape eating. You’ll also hear why shame is a short-lived motivator, how immediate benefits beat distant health promises, and why “convincing yourself” works better than bullying yourself.Then we get practical with neurodivergent meal planning: lowering the number of steps, cutting decision fatigue, keeping six backup meals on hand, and even rolling a dice when your brain locks up. Nikki breaks down her simple framework for satisfaction and fullness: fat, fiber, protein, and a wow factor. We also connect spoon theory to food prep and explain why low-spoon dinners need low-spoon options.If you find this helpful, subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share the episode with someone who needs neurodivergent-friendly nutrition support. What strategy are you going to try first?Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA “healthy” diet can turn into a cage so slowly you don’t notice until your world gets smaller. After seeing orthorexia pop up in Scrubs, we pull the camera back and talk about what orthorexia actually looks like in real life, why it’s so easy to praise at first, and why the harm is still real even though orthorexia isn’t an official DSM diagnosis.We unpack the overlap between orthorexia and anorexia nervosa, including restriction, body image pressure, and the relentless anxiety that comes from rigid food rules. We also dig into the details that make orthorexia feel unique, like the obsession with “clean eating,” ingredient labels, processed food fear, and the way flexibility disappears. Then we talk about the medical side that gets overlooked, including how severe restriction can lead to nutrient deficiencies that sound rare today, like vitamin C deficiency and scurvy.From there, we get honest about the social media problem: Instagram diets, trend plans, and Skinny Talk content that weaponizes words like intuitive eating to disguise restriction. We share practical ways to protect your brain from search spirals, why we’d rather you talk to a registered dietitian or qualified therapist than Google or ChatGPT, and how recovery gives you your life back, not just “better willpower.” If you’re ready for more grounded, evidence-based support around eating disorder recovery, nutrition, and body image, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a rating and review.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailSpring break is supposed to feel like a break, yet for so many of us it turns into a countdown of food rules, body checking, and “vacation ready” pressure. We’re talking about travel nutrition and body image in a way that’s realistic, compassionate, and grounded in what actually helps. If you’ve ever tried to restrict before a trip and ended up more bloated, more constipated, more anxious, and more distracted by food, you’re not alone and you’re not broken.We walk through our go-to travel framework: adequacy, consistency, and variety. Adequacy and consistency keep your energy, digestion, and mood steadier while you’re away, and variety lets you enjoy the whole point of traveling: new foods, cultural experiences, and memories you’ll actually want to keep. We also unpack why eating totally differently on weekends or vacations can be a sign of diet culture and an undernourish-overnourish cycle that makes Mondays feel like punishment.Then we get practical with body image. We share a simple packing tool we love using with clients: a “fashion show” where you choose outfits for good body image days, in-between days, and hard days, so you’re not problem-solving in a hotel mirror. We also talk planning that supports recovery without turning into control, like looking at menus ahead of time or practicing foods before you go. If you need one takeaway, let it be this: your body is worth the vacation. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s traveling, and leave a review telling us what helps you feel more present on trips.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA bathroom scale can become a judge, a ritual, and a cage and most people suffering from disordered eating learn to hide it well. We sit down with McCall Dempsey, founder of Southern Smash and a National Alliance for Eating Disorders advocate, and Johanna Scoglio, author of *When the Water Still Holds Me* and founder of A Dragonfly’s Dream, to talk about what happens when recovery stops being private and starts becoming community.We get into Rally For Recovery and why it’s built differently: a morning focused on hope, connection, and real support, with creative grounding activities, trauma-informed yoga, mindful movement, local treatment and clinician resources, and the catharsis of scale smashing. McCall shares how Southern Smash grew out of a 15-year eating disorder battle and how a simple sequence of reflections can help people loosen the grip of diet culture, perfectionism, and body image shame.We also talk about eating disorders in athletes, the pressure of weigh-ins, and why coaches and leadership can either fuel harm or create safer environments through small, practical language shifts. Johanna brings a harm reduction and mind-body-spirit lens that makes space for complexity, long-term healing, and the truth that recovery isn’t linear. Along the way, we highlight the Alliance’s free clinician-answered referrals to care, therapist-led support groups, and the expansion to support options seven days a week.Listen, share this with someone who needs a little more hope today, and then subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what part of recovery you want to feel less alone in.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Event link: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026raleighrally/ Resource links:Alliance for Eating Disorders: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/ For questions about The Alliance’s free referral services, or more information about The Alliance’s other specialized services, please reach out to The Alliance at 866.662.1235 or [email protected]://www.findedhelp.com/ is the country's largest database of ED providers and treatment centers.How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if yoga stopped asking you to earn your place and started meeting you where you already are? We sit down with Emily Anderson, a Pittsburgh-based yoga therapist and founder of All Bodies Welcome Yoga, to rethink movement through nervous system care, clear consent, and radical inclusion. No more “all levels” as code for bootcamp. No more stock-photo diversity without real access. This is yoga as a healing practice, not a performance.Emily traces her path from sweaty power vinyasa to a therapeutic approach that brought amputees, pregnant students, folks with Parkinson’s, and people living with chronic pain into the same welcoming space. We talk through the nuts and bolts: writing honest class descriptions, modeling chair and mat versions side by side, and using opt-in systems for touch so consent is real, not performative. She shows how to teach poses by purpose—grounding, balance, ease—rather than by aesthetics, making yoga adaptable for disabled, fat, aging, and neurodivergent bodies without diluting its depth.We also confront the culture around movement: diet-industry messaging, resolution season pressure, and GLP-1 ads that co-opt liberation language while selling shame. Emily offers a different path—building interoception and body trust, closing stress cycles, and treating somatic practice as preventative health. We dig into financial accessibility, from sliding scale policies to why corporate studios stay expensive while paying teachers little, and we spotlight Emily’s upcoming yoga therapy group focused on menstrual health and perimenopause.If you’ve ever felt invisible in a studio, rushed by cues, or judged for your body, this conversation is a breath of fresh air. You deserve movement that honors consent, clarity, and choice. Listen, share with a friend who needs it, and then tell us: what would make movement feel truly safe for you? Subscribe, leave a review, and help more people find a yoga space that finally fits.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA glossy show sold us aspiration; the documentary showed us the bill. We revisit America’s Next Top Model with clear eyes and full context, unpacking how a franchise turned vulnerability into spectacle and then tried to hide behind “it was the times.” As two providers who grew up watching, we connect the dots between what we saw as kids—thinness worship, racial caricatures, manufactured humiliation—and what our clients navigate now: diet culture, body surveillance, and the pressure to perform pain for attention.Across our conversation, we look at accountability that never quite lands. Why does “reality check” feel like PR instead of repair? We name the moments that still sit in the gut: the shoots that romanticized violence and eating disorders, the public berating of contestants’ bodies, and the insistence that suffering equals good television. Then we move beyond outrage to action, outlining what true accountability would look like in fashion and reality TV: trauma-informed production, on-set mental health and nutrition care, bans on dehumanizing creative concepts, transparent reporting channels, and compensation for broken promises.We also talk about the long tail of early-2000s media on a generation’s self-worth. Even listeners in smaller bodies internalized “never enough” lessons, while many of us learned to comment on bodies before character. With social media replaying the same patterns at scale, we offer practical media literacy for families: how to set viewing boundaries, diversify your feed, spot harm in “aspirational” content, and protect kids from body surveillance disguised as empowerment.If you’ve ever felt unsettled by the way beauty is packaged, this conversation gives language, validation, and next steps. Listen to reflect, to unlearn, and to choose better stories going forward. If our take resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who watched ANTM, and leave a review with the one moment you think demands real accountability next.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWhat if recovery didn’t have to be perfect to be real? We’re joined by author Johanna Scoglio, whose new memoir, When the Water Still Holds Me: Letters Through the Tides of a Long-Term Eating Disorder, opens a candid window into life with a long-term eating disorder and the everyday courage it takes to heal. Johanna shares how shame kept her silent for years, how harm reduction and values-based choices gave her traction, and why support that sits beside you beats pressure that pushes. The story of Friday pizza nights leading to pizza in Italy reveals a practical, compassionate path: small exposures, steady presence, and a focus on what matters most.We dig into the myths that stall progress, like the idea that recovery must be symptom-free to count, and talk about creating definitions that fit real lives. Johanna speaks directly to loved ones about grieving the recovery story they imagined, then walking alongside with patience and flexibility. She also offers a thoughtful guide for teachers and coaches whose words shape how young people see food, bodies, and effort. From ditching “healthy vs unhealthy” lessons to normalizing rest and fueling, her advice shows how small shifts in language and modeling can change trajectories.For clinicians, Johanna highlights collaboration, autonomy, and the power of slowing down with clients on long journeys. She reflects on the unconditional hope that kept her moving and introduces A Dragonfly’s Dream, her peer-led nonprofit for adults navigating recurring or long-term eating disorders. The dragonfly, born in the dark, transformed in light, honors her grandmother and the quiet resilience many carry. If you’ve ever felt “too late” to heal, this conversation offers a different compass: define your why, take kinder steps, and let community hold you steady. Liked what you heard? Subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help others find the show.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIf body talk leaves you tired, you’re not alone. We dig into the honest, nuanced space between loving your body and hating it—and why body neutrality can be the most freeing path forward. With one of us practicing as a therapist and the other as a dietitian, we blend emotional insight with practical nutrition tools to help you move through tough body days without sacrificing your life, your relationships, or your meals.We start by defining body positivity, neutrality, and negativity in plain language, then show how diet culture twists “self-love” into a checklist you can never finish. Instead of chasing a look, we pivot toward function: How does your body help you show up today? What choices—enough food, steady snacks, hydration, rest—rebuild trust when image anxiety spikes? You’ll hear how counseling meets care at the table, from psychoeducation that calms the nervous system to meal rhythms that stabilize mood and keep you present when thoughts get loud.Postpartum realities bring the conversation to heart-level. We talk about clothes fitting again as a win for expression, not worth; how to handle body comments with a simple thank you and a boundary; and why neutrality is essential during pregnancy’s uncontrollable changes. Stretch marks, shifting curves, new textures—none of it defines your value. Presence does. Your kid won’t remember your swimsuit size; they will remember you laughing in the pool.If you’re ready to trade perfection for presence and pressure for respect, press play and join us. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs gentler body talk, and leave a review to tell us what part helped you most.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailFear, texture, and shame don’t stand a chance when the stakes are low and the support is real. We’re joined by creator Andrew Luber also known as, ARFID Andrew, whose wildly honest food exposures have helped thousands put words to what ARFID actually feels like: a body that misfires at the sight, smell, and feel of certain foods, and a brain that plans the entire day around avoiding them. Andrew opens up about why rigid rituals backfire, how spontaneity reduces anticipatory anxiety, and the unexpected role of humor in building tolerance without making the struggle a joke.We dig into the difference between picky eating and ARFID’s “day-shaping” reality, then reframe recovery through the lens of process addiction. Instead of fighting a substance, you’re reversing an avoidance pattern, approaching what you’d usually escape. Andrew shares how filming with friends, treating exposures like low-pressure moments, and expecting the occasional gag reflex can take the edge off. We trade practical strategies: scaling exposures, changing textures and formats, pairing new foods with safe ones, and avoiding the “just one more bite” trap that turns mealtime into a test. From rapid-fire food takes (bananas as the ultimate nemesis, “complimentary” rice, cottage cheese as baby formula energy) to navigating restaurants, dating, and family meals, this conversation is both candid and compassionate. Andrew also previews his upcoming film “An ARFID Date” and a new peer support offering built in partnership with therapists and dietitians. If you’re a parent, partner, or professional, you’ll leave with language, tools, and perspective to keep mealtimes lighter and progress sustainable.Subscribe for more honest conversations on mental health, nutrition, and recovery. If this helped, share it with someone who needs a lower-stakes next step, and leave a review so others can find the show.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail You can’t heal what you can’t name. We sit down with recovery coach and advocate Eric Pothen to name what often goes unseen: how eating disorders affect men, why stereotypes keep them silent, and what real support looks like when shame and masculinity collide. Eric’s story fuels a wider movement for representation—from launching EmbraceWare, an apparel brand that donates to treatment and sparks conversation, to building spaces where men can show up as they are and feel understood.We dig into the signs most people miss in men: the normalization of bulking and cutting, obsessive macro tracking, and how gym culture masks distress as discipline. Eric explains why anger often becomes the only “safe” emotion, what’s under that iceberg of irritability, and how to create a neutral space around diagnosis so men can approach recovery without losing their identity. He shares practical steps to move through fear—drafting before posting, confiding in one trusted person, treating discomfort as information not danger—and the mindset shifts that make courage a daily practice.You’ll hear where men can find community through meal support groups and advocacy networks, plus how loved ones can help without centering the illness: ask better questions about how gender shapes the struggle, accept partial answers, and keep seeing the whole person—musician, friend, dog dad—instead of only the diagnosis. The message is clear and hopeful: your story is valid even if others don’t understand it yet. Embrace is more than a word on a hoodie; it’s a way to soften around reality and move forward together. If this conversation opened something for you, follow, rate, and share the show—then tell us what stereotype you want to dismantle next.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailEver wonder what makes good therapy consistently good? We open the door to the real work that happens off-mic and off-session: supervision, collaboration, and the ethical guardrails that keep clients safe and supported. With licensed professional counselor and supervisor Erin Scheidle, we unpack how individual and group supervision sharpen clinical judgment, reduce imposter syndrome, and translate directly into clearer treatment plans and stronger outcomes—especially in eating disorder care where dietitians and therapists must align.We explore the difference between supervision and a clinician’s own therapy, and why that boundary matters for you. You’ll hear a clear, relatable breakdown of transference and countertransference, how those dynamics show up in the room, and practical ways providers name and manage them to protect the therapeutic relationship. We also get tactical about finding a clinician who fits: what to ask on a consult, how to assess safety and nonjudgment, what “collaborative care” really looks like, and how to use past not-so-great experiences as data rather than deterrents.If the fit isn’t right, we guide you through transparent, empowered next steps—how to speak up, request adjustments, or end care with closure and referrals. The throughline is simple and powerful: good care is built on teamwork, ongoing learning, and your voice. Whether you’re navigating eating disorder recovery or seeking a better mental health match, this conversation offers practical tools and a reassuring view of the professional systems designed to support you.If this episode helped you feel seen or informed, tap follow, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps others find thoughtful, ethical mental health content and keeps these conversations going.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new calendar doesn’t require a new you. We kick off the year by taking apart the pressure cooker of resolutions, asking why a “firm decision” often casts you as a problem to be solved—and how that framing supercharges diet culture’s loudest season. Instead, we offer a humane alternative: intentions that honor context, capacity, and change over time. This is a conversation about self-trust, not self-surveillance.We explore why so many plans collapse by February: shame-based goals, unrealistic timelines, and the myth that transformation must be dramatic to count. From body image to mental health, we show how to reclaim your agency with small, low-pressure actions that actually stick. You’ll hear strategies for doing things you love even when you’re not “good” at them, reframing embarrassment so it doesn’t steal your joy, and choosing non-diet goals that make life richer—like therapy, creative classes, or trips you’ve put off. We also unpack manifestation beyond the social media sparkle, grounding it in evidence-based psychology: clear intentions, aligned self-talk, and consistent action.For a simple anchor this year, we share our guiding words—grace and grounded—and how they shape choices across relationships, work, and well-being. Grace gives you room to be a person while you grow. Grounded keeps you rooted in what’s real: your values, your limits, your support system. If you’re tired of quick fixes and hungry for sustainable change, this conversation offers a calmer path forward.If this resonated with you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a kinder New Year, and leave a rating or review to help others find the show. What’s your word for the year?Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailA new “pyramid” lands, the internet erupts, and we’re left asking the only question that matters: what should actually change on our plates? We take you past the viral graphic and into the real guidance, translating policy-speak into practical choices you can make this week. From protein hype to saturated fat limits, from kids and sugar to food access and cost, we connect the dots with clear, judgment-free advice.We start by grounding the conversation in history—how the 1992 pyramid gave way to MyPyramid and then MyPlate—and why that plate was easy to teach across ages, cultures, and languages. Then we examine what’s new versus what’s noise. The saturated fat limit remains under 10%, yet the graphic leans harder into animal foods. We unpack how to reconcile those messages with smarter swaps: rotate seafood, choose lean cuts, mix in beans and lentils, use oils, and keep portions flexible. We also call out missing voices; it’s baffling that registered dietitians weren’t centered on the panel when they’re the ones who field public questions and rebuild trust.Parents will find straight talk on kids and sugar. Strict rules can spark secrecy and binge-restrict patterns; a neutral, structured approach supports intuitive eating and calmer mealtimes. We touch on the much-cited JAMA study and why methods and dates matter before drawing sweeping conclusions. And because advice without access is a dead end, we focus on policy levers that make change real—SNAP and WIC improvements, culturally relevant options, and school meals that families can afford and kids will eat.If you’ve felt whiplash from “eat more protein” while “watch saturated fat,” or wondered how the new USDA dietary guidelines fit your culture, budget, or health history, this conversation offers clarity you can use. Listen for practical takeaways, not perfection: adequate, consistent, and varied beats rigid rules every time. Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, share with a friend who’s confused by the new graphic, and leave a quick review to help others find us.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailEver feel trapped between diet rules and anti-diet slogans, like you have to pick a side to “eat right”? We invited ADHD dietitian Chelsea Pitrelli to break the stalemate. Chelsea has lived on both ends of the spectrum—teaching adult weight management classes and guiding eating disorder recovery—and she shows how the same core skills can serve radically different goals when we strip away shame and refocus on intention.We unpack what anti-diet actually means, beyond hashtags and hot takes. Chelsea explains Health at Every Size as a behavior-first framework, how set point theory reframes the fight with the scale, and why gentle nutrition is an “add-in” approach that prioritizes protein, fiber, regular meals, and satisfaction. We talk about the good–bad pendulum that diets create, why sustainability beats short-term wins, and how therapy tools like CBT can calm the anxiety that often drives food rules. You’ll hear practical examples—from pizza crust vs cauliflower crust to the cottage cheese craze—that reveal why inclusivity means both can belong when the choice serves you rather than fear.We also address the toxic edges of both camps. Diet culture can moralize food; anti-diet can shame preferences. The middle is not mushy—it’s where curiosity replaces judgment and where clients learn to move from fear foods to genuine enjoyment. For ADHD brains, we highlight accessibility and convenience as health tools, with snack ideas like freezer waffles with peanut butter and honey that actually stick. By the end, you’ll have a clearer philosophy of nutrition that fits real life: less performing health, more practicing it.If this conversation helped you rethink your relationship with food, follow and subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review telling us one “rule” you’re ready to rewrite.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailShow notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.What if the memories that weigh you down could lose their grip without retelling every detail? We sit with licensed therapist and EMDR specialist Ashley Gambino to unpack how EMDR transforms stuck stress into steadier days—whether you’re navigating “big T” trauma or the everyday triggers that drain your energy at work and home.Ashley starts by busting the myth that EMDR is only for extreme trauma. She explains how the method targets negative beliefs—like “I’m not enough” or “I’m not safe”—and traces them back to earlier moments your body remembers even when your mind doesn’t. We walk through readiness and safety, including when EMDR should wait for sobriety or stabilization, and how resourcing with a “safe calm place” and regulation skills builds a reliable foundation. From there, Ashley demystifies the flow of a session: identifying a present trigger, mapping body-based memories, and using bilateral stimulation so the brain can naturally reduce distress.Curious about EMDR intensives? Ashley outlines how multi-hour blocks can compress months of progress into days, with structured breaks, clear expectations, and honest aftercare. You’ll hear how memories often fade in intensity and color, how positive beliefs are installed, and why the real proof shows up in daily life—like speaking to a difficult boss with calm confidence or setting a boundary without the familiar panic. We also touch on integrating EMDR with IFS, acute protocols for recent events, and why ongoing training matters for ethical, effective care.If you’ve wondered whether EMDR could help you feel lighter, more present, and more in control, this conversation offers a grounded, compassionate roadmap. Listen, share with a friend who’s curious about trauma therapy, and then tell us: what belief would you most want to change? Subscribe, leave a review, and help more listeners find thoughtful mental health conversations.Support the show

Send us Fan MailLeaking when you laugh, hip pain that keeps returning, or sex that hurts are not things you just have to live with. We invited Dr. Courtney Smiach, founder of Rebel PT and a licensed pelvic health physical therapist, to unpack the real reasons behind pelvic symptoms and share practical steps to feel better—without shame and without the “that’s normal” brush‑off.We dig into the core canister—diaphragm, abdominals, back muscles, and pelvic floor—and why pressure management is the hidden engine behind so many issues: urinary urgency, incontinence, constipation, pelvic heaviness, and stubborn low back or hip pain. Courtney explains how pregnancy changes posture, breath mechanics, and stability, what that means for SI joint pain and pubic symphysis popping, and why smart movement, breath work, and gentle core training during pregnancy can reduce pain and accelerate postpartum recovery. We also explore vaginismus and pain with intimacy as practical barriers to conceiving, plus the nuanced ways pelvic PT collaborates with dietitians, OBs, urogynecologists, and mental health providers to deliver real results.If you’ve ever been dismissed by a provider or told your symptoms are “just part of life,” this conversation offers a different path: consent‑led care, clear education, and tools you can use right away. Courtney shares what to expect from pelvic PT, when internal exams help and when they’re not necessary, and how to find qualified specialists even if you’re outside North Carolina. Along the way, we highlight the growing (but still under‑researched) field of pelvic health and the community‑driven model behind Rebel PT + Cycle.Subscribe for more honest, evidence‑informed conversations on pelvic health, pregnancy and postpartum care, mental health, and body image. If this helped you or someone you love, share it, leave a review, and tell us the one myth about pelvic health you want to see retired for good.For more information on Rebel Pt, check out https://rebel-nc.com/Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailEver wish holiday traditions felt lighter and more like you? We invited our colleague Tamar, an FBT therapist, to help us unpack the meaning of Hanukkah’s light and the realities of eight days filled with latkes, donuts, gatherings, and comments—and then we turn to Christmas, where office cookie swaps, seven fishes, and a packed social calendar can test even the most grounded routines. Together we get honest about food fears, sensory overload, and that pressure to “perform” at the table, then trade it for values, boundaries, and practical support.We explore what makes Hanukkah unique: customs that are beloved but not required, space to light candles and sing without forcing eight nights of fried food, and the power of modeling calm participation for kids. Tamar shares planning strategies for pacing the week, communicating needs, and choosing where to show up fully. We normalize the physical reality of richer food and busier schedules and offer scripts to sidestep diet talk. For students and adults, we outline how to use multiple supports, keep a regular fueling rhythm, and reduce dread with simple, repeatable plans.Shifting to Christmas, we talk about managing back-to-back events, navigating seafood-heavy menus, and supporting ARFID or sensory sensitivities without turning the table into a high-stakes exposure. We explain when exposures help and when they should wait, how to build a plate that fits you, and how to tap into values—connection, joy, tradition—without sacrificing recovery. We close with two actionable takeaways: accept that holiday routines will be different and choose one act of self-care as a gift to yourself.If this conversation helped, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a quick review so more listeners can find us. Your support helps us keep bringing thoughtful, stigma-free conversations to the table.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPerfection looks like safety on the surface: if nothing is wrong, nothing can hurt me. But under the polish sits a heavy cost—anxious checking, shrinking choices, and a relentless inner critic. We open up a candid, compassionate conversation about perfectionism’s roots, how it shows up in food rules and body image, and why chasing flawless outcomes erodes genuine health.Together, we draw a bright line between being perfect and doing your best. One demands control you can’t actually have; the other honors context, limits, and change from day to day. You’ll hear how perfectionism can function as a trauma response, why high-achieving doesn’t have to mean rigid, and what family and school environments can teach us—sometimes loudly, sometimes subtly—about earning love through performance. We also connect the dots to anxiety and OCD traits, highlighting the telltale cycles of punishment, escalation, and burnout that follow broken rules and “imperfect” choices.Most importantly, we share practical tools to loosen perfectionism’s grip. Map green, yellow, and red zones to target small, doable experiments. Practice exposure without neutralizing: wear the mismatched socks, leave the bed as-is, eat the “good enough” snack, turn in the assignment without one more pass. Shift your success metric from outcomes to effort and care. For support people, we offer scripts and timing tips that validate fear while inviting change, so encouragement lands where it can help most.If you’re ready to trade pressure for peace and reclaim self-worth from grades, calories, and checklists, press play. Then tell us: what’s one rule you’re ready to rewrite? Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show.Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailHolidays can be loud—full of love, expectations, and a whole lot of food talk. We pulled the curtain back on what real support looks like when someone you care about is navigating an eating disorder, body image struggles, or heightened anxiety around meals. Together, we unpack how families become part of the treatment team, why the person struggling gets to be the expert on what helps, and how to replace well-meaning but unhelpful habits with language and actions that actually soothe.We get practical. You’ll hear why appearance-based compliments often backfire and what to say instead to build safety and connection. We share a simple toolkit for emotionally intense moments: a lighthearted code word to signal “I’m full” and need space, agreed timeouts, and clear check-in plans that can be scheduled, requested, or paused. On the food front, we talk about modeling a calmer plate, skipping diet culture comments, and supporting unconditional permission to eat—even when others pass on dessert. When hesitation shows up, supporters learn how to be present without pressure, and clients learn how to borrow permission until their own intuition strengthens.Underneath the tips is a bigger theme: connection over perfection. Tiny gestures—a smile across the table, sitting together during a tough course, changing the subject when talk turns toxic—can steady someone more than any clever line. We close with a call to reflect after the day: spot small wins, name what didn’t work, and adjust the plan. That loop of plan, practice, and review turns one hard holiday into a map for gentler ones ahead. Subscribe for more grounded conversations on mental health, nutrition, and recovery, and share this episode with the support person who will be by your side this season.Show notes:Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe holiday table can feel like a minefield—“save your appetite,” unsolicited body comments, and the pressure to perform a perfect plate. We cut through the noise with a simple plan: treat Thanksgiving like a normal eating day so you can show up fed, calm, and present. That means breakfast, a snack if you need it, and a meal timeline that matches your family’s schedule, whether you sit down at 3 p.m. or 6:30. We also unpack the biggest misconception of the season: most people don’t overeat because they love the menu; they arrive to the table underfed and overstressed. When you fuel consistently, you reduce overfullness, lift your mood, and actually enjoy the food and the people in front of you. We talk through real-world strategies for different recovery stages—from highly structured plans to gentle frameworks that leave room for intuition. You’ll hear how to handle turkey trots (fuel first or skip without guilt), how to navigate comments about plates and bodies with direct or indirect boundaries, and how to build a pocket-sized recovery toolbox. Think voice memo pep talks, grounding objects, quick breathing resets, a supportive text thread, and a plan for stepping away when you need space. We also give you full permission to eat later if you’re hungry again—biologically normal, not a moral issue. Food can be part of coping when it’s mindful and kind. Savor the pie, share a story, and let nourishment support connection rather than control it. Walk away with practical nutrition, boundary scripts, and a calmer way to move through the day before, during, and after the holiday without compensation or shame. If this conversation helps, tap follow, share it with someone who needs a softer holiday, and leave a review so others can find the show.Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe holidays are supposed to feel warm and easy, yet many of us tense up the moment food, body talk, and social pressure enter the room. We break down how to protect your peace with practical tools that actually work: comfort-first clothing to reduce sensory stress, permission-based eating that ends scarcity, and short, clear scripts that shut down plate policing without a scene.We start by confronting the cultural rush that blends every celebration and heightens anxiety. From there, we share actionable strategies for staying present: pick fabrics and fits that help you focus on people instead of fidgeting, and lean into personal style so you feel grounded before you even walk in the door. Then we reframe holiday foods. When a favorite dish feels like a once-a-year event, urgency takes over. Ask for the recipe, plan a bake-together, and enjoy leftovers to normalize access. Food neutrality grows when you remove the “now or never” pressure.Boundary-setting takes center stage with internal and external options. Internal boundaries look like calming self-talk, brief exits, and breathing breaks. External boundaries use simple lines that hold firm: “No need to monitor my food—thanks, I’ve got it,” or a light redirect, “It’s delicious, want me to grab you some too?” We pair those with environmental choices that matter: where you sit, the ally by your side, and time limits that keep your nervous system in range. When diet chatter starts, steer the conversation elsewhere or get up to help—your presence is more valuable than arguing with noise.You deserve a season that feels nourishing and empowering. Press play to learn scripts you can use today, mindset shifts that reduce stress, and logistics that make gatherings kinder. If this conversation helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs holiday support, and leave a quick review so others can find these tools.Trigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe unpack why hunger can show up while nothing sounds good and how emotional fullness, decision fatigue, and diet culture make choices harder. We share practical tools to shop with curiosity, build go-to foods, and use sensory cues and flexibility to find satisfaction again.• reframing restrictions as variety and agency• decision fatigue and mechanical eating as short-term tools• myths about grocery store layouts and “healthy” aisles• shop slightly hungry to buy what you actually want• build a list of safe go-to foods for tough days• use temperature, texture, and senses to decode cravings• make future “food dates” to honor desires without urgency• permission-based language to replace shoulds with likesTrigger warning: this show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan MailMissed us? We’re back for season two with real talk and zero fluff, catching you up on life changes and digging into the ideas shaping mental health, nutrition, and recovery right now.Trigger warning: This show is not medical, nutrition, or mental health treatment and is not a replacement for meeting with a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Mental Health Provider, or any other medical provider. You can find resources for how to find a provider, as well as crisis resources, in the show notes. Listener discretion is advised.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Join Jessica and Maggie to celebrate one year of the pod! We reflect on our favorite moments, how we’ve grown, and share some behind the scenes details. Thank you so much for all of our amazing guests and listeners- we appreciate you all so much!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailDr. Sarah Pegrum is a Clinical Psychologist, ACT Peer-Reviewed Trainer, and author of "Break the Binds of Weight Stigma: Free Yourself From Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy". She has been practicing in the field of body image, weight stigma, and eating disorders for over 15 years. During which she has not only provided therapy to a variety of people but also conducted presentations and training around the world.For more information:  check out https://drsarahpegrum.com/ and https://www.beaconcentre.ca/. Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Self-care is the practice of taking care of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your life to promote health and wellness. Join Maggie & Jessica as we discuss self-care, self-love, and confidence!General show notes:Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailDr. Lacie Peterson, is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and is Board-Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management. She completed her Master’s degree and PhD in Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She is the program director for the Utah State University Master of Dietetics Administration. Whether Lacie is working with clients or students, she focuses goal setting on individuals' interests, lifestyles, and abilities.For more information, check out usu.di.mda on InstagramResource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailGiulia received her Masters of science in Occupational Therapy from Seton Hall University. Her expertise is in improving a child's physical, social and emotional development, cognition, and sensory processing skills to help them reach their fullest potential in daily living. In addition to her OT skill set, her background in recreational therapy and injury prevention supports a holistic treatment planning approach to engage the child in functional, safe and purposeful therapeutic play to reach positive outcomes for the child and family.Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailErin England, RDN, LDN, CDCES is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist. She received her undergraduate education from La Salle University and she is currently attending a graduate program at Thomas Jefferson University for Integrative Medicine. Erin currently works at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals Division of Endocrinology where she primarily works with individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes in the field of nutrition. She also assists in the education of diabetes devices such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. Erin also guest lectures for second year medical students and serves as a preceptor for dietetic interns. She has authored case studies for Clinical Case Studies for the Nutrition Care Process. In Erin's free time she loves cooking with her husband and taking her dog on walks around Philly! Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailTess Feury was born & raised in New Jersey and began playing rugby at the age of 4. Her rugby career has taken her around the world, currently playing professionally in England and representing the USA Rugby Women’s National Team at 2 Rugby World Cups. Outside of rugby, Tess holds a Masters in Nursing and is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.For more information: follow Tess on Instagram at @tessfeuryResource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailTalia Cecchele is a Registered Dietitian and Founder of Talia Cecchele Nutrition (TCN). Talia has been working to support people to heal their relationship with food for almost a decade and also works part-time in London's leading private mental health hospital on a specialist eating disorders unit. Talia and her clinic team work using a non-diet and intuitive eating approach to help people to ditch the diet mentality and bring balance back to nutrition. The clinic offers 1:1 consultations for support for disordered eating, gut health, women's health and sports nutrition and other services including virtual meal support sessions and their Rule Breaker program. For more information: check out Talia’s website at https://www.taliacecchele.com/. RAVES handout: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/632907d4424d9b18e38ae0eb/t/641114b56ceca90e5b72a9f3/1678841028090/RAVES+HandoutResource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe want to wish you all a nourished & empowered new year! Remember, new year, same you!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe want to wish you all a nourished & empowered Christmas holiday!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailWe want to wish you all a nourished & empowered holiday season! Join us for a conversation about ways to have a healthy & happy holiday season!Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show

Send us Fan MailHilary Fineman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years clinical experience working with humans of all ages! Hilary has experience providing individual and group therapy to clients on a variety of topics and areas of concern, including, but not limited to complex trauma and child abuse and maltreatment, Anxiety, Depression, Anger Managment, Mood Disorder, and coping with medical diagnoses. Most recently, Hilary completed postgraduate training on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders to assist women, men, and couples cope with infertility and pregnancy loss, postpartum depression, and perinatal trauma. Hilary utilizes a client-centered, holistic approach applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation to help a client to focus on their strengths and previous experiences in order to modify behaviors that impact their lives.To Find Hilary and her Postpartum Group: https://calmandsense.org/our-therapists/hilary-fineman/ https://calmandsense.org/groups/For more information: check out Holistic Healing & Wellness Group Therapy in New Jersey (calmandsense.org) and Counseling & Support for the Reproductive Journey | California (familytreewellness.org).Resource links:ANAD: https://anad.org/NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/NAMI: https://nami.org/homeAction Alliance: https://theactionalliance.org/NIH: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/How to find a provider: https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/https://www.psychologytoday.com/ushttps://www.healthprofs.com/us/nutritionists-dietitians?tr=Hdr_BrandSuicide & crisis awareness hotline: call 988 (available 24/7)Eating Disorder hotline: call or text 800-931-2237 (Phone line is available Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm ET and Friday 11 am-5 pm ET; text line is available Monday-Thursday 3-6 pm ET and Friday 1-5 pm ET)If you are experiencing a psychiatric or medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. Thank you for listening! If you’d like to support our show, please click this link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nourishempower Support the show