The Lovely Becoming Podcast
by Mimi Cole
Listen as Mimi talks with storytellers, therapists, activists, humans about complex, relational trauma, naming intrusive thoughts that nobody wants to say out loud, bringing education + awareness to various mental health conditions, what it means for our bodies to be our homes and how to come home to ourselves, + more. As both a therapy-goer and therapist myself, I love relationships and stories, fostering nuanced conversations and delving deep. TLBP is all about exploring, inviting us to name what is happening and ask more questions, and create a space for listeners to wonder a little more.
Episodes
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41. Young Black Girls Experience Life-Threatening Eating Disorders, Too with Dr. Erikka Dzirasa
Media often tends to focus on and center emaciated, thin, young white adolescents who are hospitalized due to medical complications of malnourishment when speaking on the topic of eating disorders. We don't often hear stories of Black girls with anorexia, Black men struggling with body image…
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40. Eating Disorder Advocacy + Equitable Access; A Conversation with Rebecca Eyre
In this episode, Mimi talks with CEO of Project HEAL, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. working to address inequities in treatment access to individuals with marginalized identities who struggle with eating disorders. We talk about her work at Project HEAL, grappling with how white and exclusive...
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39. For Those Holding Space for Others, Internal Space, + Embracing Worthiness with Thaís Sky
In this episode, Mimi speaks with incredible therapist, Thaís Sky. We cover... feeling like too much and not enough, Thaís journey thus far exploring why humans feel unworthy and how that keeps us from connection our qualms with co-dependency and thoughts on relational healing and interdependence...
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38. Becoming: Until We Are Undone with Wednesdae Reim Ifrach
In this episode, Wednesdae and Mimi talk about: • Wednesdae’s very own becoming, sharing the story behind their name change • How Mimi’s almost deleting the one time she shared specifics of her eating disorder story and how that vulnerability led to the creation of something really beautiful •…
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37. Home, chickens = the key to mental health? + life outside eating disorders with Madison White
In this episode, realtor Madison White and Mimi talk about... • How chickens might change your mental health (how caring for others helps us care for ourselves) • Life outside of eating disorders --> eating disorder professions; life “beyond ED”, if you will • How a Tennessee law and backyard...
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36. Harm Reduction in Eating Disorders with Gloria Lucas
In this episode, Gloria and Mimi talk about… ‣ the origins of harm reduction and how this framework translates to eating disorder care ‣ Address common pushback to harm reduction such as the idea that it is enabling the eating disorder or giving up on recovery ‣ Discuss how purity culture, white...
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35. Attachment Trauma: Treating Co-Occurring BPD and EDs with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir
In this episode, you will learn about: • Co-occurring presentation of Borderline Personality Disorder and Eating Disorders • Attachment trauma and the role of a secure base in treatment • How individualistic values impact treatment approaches We also cover… • common ruptures and concerns clients...
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34. Complex PTSD, quiet BPD, and Trauma-Informed Care with Iris McAlpin
In this episode, you will learn about: CPTSD The differences between CPTSD and BPD How a trauma-informed approach changes everything from diagnosis to how we treat people with similar symptoms and traumatic experiences based on a label. We also cover.. the realities of stigma and labels,...
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33. A Culture of Cages: Layers of Carcerality in Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall
In this episode, you can learn about.. • Managed Care • Carceral and Anti-Carceral Care • How care is failing us and perpetuating blame We also cover.. • Trauma and Informed Consent in higher levels of care (HLOC) • Eating disorder treatment contracts • Provider fears of liability in ED treatment…
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32. BONUS: All About Intuitive Eating with Dr. Laura Thomas
In this episode, Dr. Laura Thomas and Mimi talk about some of the biggest intuitive eating questions! Laura established the London Centre for Intuitive Eating (LCIE) in 2017 to help support clients who have a difficult relationship with food and their body. She has a passion for delivering...
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31. Relationships and OCD with Dr. Amy Mariaskin
Amy Mariaskin, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with fifteen years of experience treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related disorders. She is founding director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, faculty of the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior...
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30. Relationships, Therapy, and Q+ A w/ Couples Therapist, Liz Earnshaw, LMFT
I am SOOO excited to share this episode with y’all!! Liz is absolutely wonderful and her new book, “I Want This To Work” I’d available for pre-order and releases on November 30!!! If you don’t already follow Liz, you’re going to want to. She talks about couples, but also relationships in general....
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29. Postpartum Body Image, Mental Health, and "Bouncing Back" with Dr. Veronica Eyo
* apologies for the little glitches this time — I’m not sure how that happened but, I hope you’ll listen through! In this episode, Mimi talks with Dr. Veronica Eyo about motherhood and “bouncing back.” Dr. Veronica Eyo, a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is passionate about helping…
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28. Social Media, Body Image, and Showing Up with Katie Crenshaw
Short and sweet conversation with Katie Crenshaw. Katie is mom of three in Atlanta, Georgia. Her emotional content surrounding mental health, body image and feminism has gone viral multiple times and reached audiences all over the world by way of Good Morning America, CNN, Inside Edition, and…
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27. Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD
In this episode, Mimi and Dr. Laura dive deep into religious trauma and fundamentalism. Dr. Laura Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist in Nashville, TN with her private practice focusing on individuals with complex trauma and specialties in domestic violence, sexualized violence, and religious...
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26. Deconstructing Christianity with Lauren DeLeary
Lauren DeLeary is an artist and content creator based in Nashville. She co-hosts the podcast Deconstruct with her husband, Adam breaking down topics of religion, sex & spirituality. After over a decade in the christian music industry & even winning a Juno Award for best Christian Album of the…
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25. Body Image Resilience and Media Literacy with Lindsay Kite, PhD
In this episode, Mimi talks with co-author of “More Than A Body”, Dr. Lindsay Kite about body image resiliency, media literacy, favorite foods and more. Dr. Lindsay Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament (2020, HarperCollins) and co-director of...
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24. Spiritual Abuse, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and Power Dynamics with Kayla Felten, LISW
Note: Mimi learned about supremacy culture from Andréa Ranae. In this episode, Mimi and Kayla talk about supremacy culture, power inventories and dynamics, and psychedelic assisted therapy. Kayla Felten, MSW, LICSW (she/her) is a twin cities based psychedelic assisted psychotherapist as well as…
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22. Diversity, Culture, and Dietetics with Christyna Johnson, RDN
Christyna is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Dallas, Texas. Her nutrition practice is rooted in intuitive eating and Health at Every Size ®. Her private practice helps people recover from disordered eating, eating disorders, and chronic dieting into a peaceful relationship with food...
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23. Inner Child Work, CPTSD, and Childhood Wounds with Nate Postlethwait
In this episode, Mimi talks with Nate about complex PTSD, coming out, healing through inner child work, and more. A few years ago Nate Postlethwait walked away from a highly successful, 13 year career in real estate in order to give himself a reset and find more understanding in his life. He sold...
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21. Balanced Nutrition, Cultural Foods, and more with Tamar Samuels, RD
CW: mention of specific numbers related to weight loss. In this episode, Tamar and I talk about why she chose to become a dietitian, about a balanced approach to nutrition, and helping clients to move towards their goals and values in a healthy way. Tamar Samuels, MS, RD, CDN, is the co-founder…
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19. Virtual, Evidence Based Eating Disorder Treatment from Equip Health with Kristina Saffran
Kristina Saffran is the cofounder and CEO of Equip, a virtual program that delivers modern eating disorder treatment through family-based care that promises lasting recovery at home. Created by experts in the field and people who’ve been there, Equip provides each patient with a five-person...
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18. Assertiveness, Friendship Breakups, and Boundaries with Minaa B., LCSW
Minaa B. is a writer, wellness coach and licensed therapist based in NYC. Through speaking and workshop engagements, Minaa teaches people how to cultivate self-care through the lens of boundaries and community care. You can learn more about Minaa by visiting www.minaab.com as well as by following...
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17. Ethical Fashion, Personal Styling, and Body Acceptance for All Sized Bodies with Dacy Gillespie
In this episode, Dacy and Mimi talk about ethical fashion from a body acceptance perspective, buying clothes that fit your now body, and personal styling. She is an incredible voice, and you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode! As a personal stylist, Dacy Gillespie intuitively guides her...
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16. Body Image, Art, and Acceptance with Ashlee Bennett, AThR
In this episode, Ashlee and Mimi talk about her new book, The Art of Body Acceptance — which is out now!! We also talk about body positivity vs neutrality / acceptance, a little about Ashlee’s body image journey through weight stigma and more! Ashlee Bennett, AThR, is a registered art therapist…
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15. Poetry, Autism, and Grace with Poet, Morgan Harper Nichols
In this episode, Morgan and I talk about what it’s like to be diagnosed with autism later in life, her poetry, and the beauty of rhythms and grace. *note: words are hard, I was a special education major for the first part of college, and then switched majors. Popular Instagram poet and artist...
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14. Weight Inclusive Care in Nutrition / Dietetics and Medicine with Anna Lutz, RD + Louise Metz, MD
In this episode, Mimi talks with NC locals and sisters, Anna Lutz, RD, and Louise Metz, MD about weight inclusive care in nutrition / dietetics and medical care. Anna Lutz is in private practice in Raleigh, NC and specializes in eating disorders and pediatric/family nutrition. Anna received her...
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13. Unlearning, Becoming, and Coming Home to Your Body with Precious Ruthie Lindsey
In this episode, Ruthie and I talk about unlearning the stories we have been taught in a patriarchal society about our bodies, about Church, and about who we are. Ruthie Lindsey is the author of the memoir There I Am, The Journey From Hopelessness To Healing, speaker and coach. Ruthie shares a...
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12. Sobriety, Clinicians in Recovery, and Eating Disorders with Amanda White, LPC
In this episode, Mimi and Amanda talk about what it is like to open a private practice and to share your recovery stories as a therapist. We also touch on boundaries and discuss sobriety and eating disorder recovery. Amanda E. White is a licensed therapist and the creator of the popular Instagram...
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11. The Enneagram in Therapy with Camille Logan, LCMHC
In this episode, Mimi and Camille talk about the enneagram and how to use it as a tool in therapy. We talk about favorite foods, Camille’s journey to becoming a therapist, and how she is becoming. Camille believes in the value of the therapeutic relationship and the courage it takes for a client…
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10. Writing, Body Kindness, Grief, and more with Author, Poet, and Beautiful Human, Arielle Estoria
In this episode, Mimi talks with poet, creative, author, speaker, writer (and so much more), Arielle Estoria. We talk about what body kindness and grief look like for her, managing negative conflicts and setting boundaries, and her writing. Born and raised in foggy Northern California and now...
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9. Intergenerational trauma, Attachment, and Grief with Hatty J. Lee, LMFT
In this episode, Hatty and I talk about how trauma is passed down both relationally through patterns of attachment and genetics. We also laugh about our favorite foods and talk about what authenticity is. Hatty (she/her) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Brainspotting practitioner…
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8. Boundaries, Relationships, and Trauma with Jordan Pickell, MCP, RCC
In this episode, Jordan and Mimi talk about what boundaries and trauma really are, parent-child relationships, and incorporating vulnerability and self-compassion into our lives. Jordan Pickell is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and relationship and trauma therapist in private practice in...
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7. Diabetes Myth Busting and Intuitive Eating with Lauren Newman, RD
Lauren and Mimi talk about common myths about diabetes (esp type 2), intuitive eating, and the comorbidities between eating disorders and diabetes beyond diabulimia. Lauren Newman is a registered dietitian passionate about helping individuals with diabetes make peace with food and their bodies....
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6. Collaborative, Weight Inclusive Medical Care with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD
In this episode, Mimi and Dr. Gaudiani talk about medical aspects of eating disorders and weight inclusive care for all. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree...
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5. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) with Alegra Kastens, AMFT
In this episode, Mimi and Alegra talk about the basics of obsessive compulsive disorder, what it looks like to treat the very disorder she suffered from, and social justice from a therapist’s perspective. Alegra is an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who received my Master’s degree in…
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4. Trauma, Diets, and the Polyvagal Theory with Rachel Sellers, M.Ed, M.S.
In this episode, I talk with practicing therapist, Rachel Sellers. Rachel most recently completed her master's degree in Counseling and is working towards her professional license. She works as a private practice therapist based in Nashville, TN. Rachel also holds a master's degree in Education…
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3. Friendship and Eating Disorder Recovery with Emily Murray, RD
In this episode, I talk with registered dietitian, Emily Murray. We discuss what recovery from an eating disorder looks like and the importance of friendships in that process. We also talk about ways to access recovery when treatment is too expensive and much more! Emily is a registered dietitian...
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2. The Basics of Intuitive Eating, Health at Every Size, and Fat Positivity with Emma D’Arpino, RD
On this episode, I speak with dietitian, Emma D’Arpino about what it means to be fat positive, if someone can have thin privilege and still experience weight stigma, and much more. Note: use of the word *ob*sity* to help debunk myths.
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1. Body Liberation, Faith Transitions, and Recovery with Kent Thomas, MSW
In this episode, I talk with Kent Thomas about eating disorder recovery as a gay man, body liberation advocacy work, amplifying marginalized voices in the organization Young Life, and faith transitions “leaving the fold” of Christianity. I hope you enjoy listening! Kent is a social worker and…
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About this show
Listen as Mimi talks with storytellers, therapists, activists, humans about complex, relational trauma, naming intrusive thoughts that nobody wants to say out loud, bringing education + awareness to various mental health conditions, what it means for our bodies to be our homes and how to come home to ourselves, + more. As both a therapy-goer and therapist myself, I love relationships and stories, fostering nuanced conversations and delving deep. TLBP is all about exploring, inviting us to name what is happening and ask more questions, and create a space for listeners to wonder a little more.
Hosted by
Mimi Cole