Body Justice

53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell

In this episode, we dive into the complexity of recovering from anorexia when not "underweight", on top of deconstructing from a religious cult. Sharon shares some of the ups/downs in their own healing journey, as well as how mainstream treatment made things worse.

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Meet our guest: Sharon Maxwell (she/they): a visionary advocate for body liberation and a dedicated fat activist. Sharon has become a leading force in dismantling oppressive systems, as they have dedicated their work to eradicate weight stigma within treatment centers, mental health spaces, and healthcare settings. Drawing from her own lived experiences, Sharon offers unique insights and practical tools to foster safe and accessible environments for people of size. With compassion at the forefront, they actively drive positive change in the spaces they enter. Sharon's story has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, on The Tamron Hall Show, and numerous podcasts. Their activism work has been featured in countless news outlets including 60 Minutes, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. You can follow Sharon on Instagram @heysharonmaxwell as well as visit their website: heysharonmaxwell.com.

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52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid

Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unfiltered way. They exhibit a passionate effort toward making the world a more accessible place for everyone. And their lifelong struggle with things like ARFID, mental health, chronic illness, etc fuels this passion. Kevin works from a client led lens that is rooted in anti-carceral care and harm reduction. You can find Kevin and their work over at @kevindoesarfid on IG.

Find out more about their work on their IG and how to get in touch with them here: @kevindoesarfid

Resource mentioned: ARFID peer support space (private FB group)

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51. White Supremacy was the Culprit of my Eating Disorder (solo episode)

I'm baaaack! Thank you all for being patient with my very long hiatus from Body Justice. I am excited to be back and have some awesome speakers lined up to continue our exploration of the intersection of Eating Disorders and social justice. This episode is a solo episode, and is about the connections between white supremacy and eating disorders, specific to my own experience as a mixed race person. CW: mentions of racism, SA.

Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com

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Resource mentioned: Tema Okun's White Supremacy Culture

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice.

49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN

Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational purposes only.

Denee Bex is an award-winning Registered Dietitian from the Diné (Navajo) Nation and is an advocate
for healthy diets which include cultural foods without judgement in Native communities. She is the
Charcoal Streak Division of the Red Running Into Water clan and born for the Coyote Pass People. She
received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2011, a Master of Public
Health with a focus on community health education in 2017 from New Mexico State University and is a
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She completed her dietetic internship with Wellness
Workdays, which helped her realize the power of entrepreneurship. She received her registration status
and licensure in 2018. She has worked in Native communities for over 10 years and recognizes and
understands the challenges and barriers to equitable health and focuses on providing inclusive nutrition
education for her Native community. Denee is the owner and founder of Tumbleweed Nutrition LLC, a
nutrition education consultant company that aims to provide inclusive and evidence-based nutrition
consultations for organizations and farms which honors American Indian history and heritage.
Contact Info (you have permission to tag me for social media)
Website: tumbleweednutrition.com
Instagram: @tumbleweed_nutrition
LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/denee-bex-mph-rd-ld-cdces-701b68136
Facebook: Tumbleweed Nutrition
Email: Denee@tumbleweednutrition.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or on my private practice website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com

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48. Body Justice Season 3 Intro: Body Politics

Welcome back to season THREE of Body Justice! I am SO excited to be back; and apologize for my lack of explanation as to why I paused the podcast for several months. Tune in to hear what happened, and get ready for another awesome season of exploring the intersection of Eating Disorders, Mental Health and Social Justice.

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47. Eating Disorder Harm Reduction with Gloria Lucas

Tune in to episode 47 to hear Allyson & Gloria talk all things Eating Disorder Harm Reduction. Why is this so taboo in the ED field? How can we help folks understand that harm reduction is all about safety, agency and honesty- not enabling? Where did HR start? These are all things we deep dive into as well as some practice tips in reducing the harm from ED behaviors such as bingeing and purging.

Gloria Lucas is an eating disorders awareness activist that specializes in intersectional eating disorders education and resources that transform the lives of BIPOC individuals and expand eating disorders treatment models. Being the founder and CEO of Nalgona Positivity Pride, she is able to raise awareness through digital media, public speaking, and grassroots activism. She lives in Orange County, CA. Find her on IG @nalgonapositivitypride and be sure to sign up for her email list to get the latest updates for her EDHR course!

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist!

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46. Eating Disorders and ADHD: from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW

Episode 46 of Body Justice is all about the intersection Eating Disorders and ADHD from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens! Did you know 17% of ED sufferers also have ADHD? Wondering how might this impact recovery? This episode is for you.

About today's guest:

Stacie Fanelli, she/her, LCSW, is a clinical social worker and therapist working primarily in the intersection of neurodivergence and eating disorders. She leans heavily on lived experience as a late-diagnosed ADHDer in sustained eating disorder recovery, as well as ongoing continuing education in anti-carceral and affirming treatment approaches, to support individuals and families in pursuing their visions for recovery. Stacie has worked at all levels of care in treatment of eating disorders and developed an interest in addressing concerns specific to neurodivergent populations through advocacy and education after observing poor treatment outcomes and further harm perpetuated in programs that were designed around neurotypical needs.
In her outpatient work at two group practices in Southern California, she utilizes elements of various cognitive modalities but emphasizes relationship and deconstruction of oppressive systems as primary tools for healing internalized capitalism, ableism, and fatphobia. She remains committed to providing education through social media, trainings, and upcoming writings to eating disorder professionals on de-pathologization of neurodivergent traits as well as to neurodivergent professionals on incorporating anti-diet and fat liberation lenses into their work.

Stacie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/edadhd_therapist/

Stacie's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/edadhd_therapist/posts

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45. Failed Eating Disorder Care in America: How Managed Care Fails Sufferers with Dr. Rebecca Lester, PhD.

Ever wonder WHY eating disorder care in America is so messed up? Dr. Rebecca J. Lester is Professor of Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis and a practicing psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and gender/sexuality issues. In 2010, she started Lumen Psychotherapy, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers low-fee mental health services in the St. Louis area. Dr. Lester is the author of the award-winning book Jesus in Our Wombs (2005) as well as numerous academic articles. Her most recent book, Famished: Eating Disorders and Failed Care in America (2019), presents a profound rethinking of eating disorders, and examines how a system set up to treat these illnesses ends up perpetuating them.
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com
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44. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part Two) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S

Tune in to hear part two of Dr. G and I discuss the controversial yet needed conversation around Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in cases of terminal anorexia.

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education.

Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani’s first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and check out my upcoming live training for ED providers! (see below)

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43. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part One) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED

You might be wondering what do we do in terminal cases of Anorexia. Terminal Anorexia is different than Severe and Enduring AN- where sufferers do often make a recovery after 20 years (research shows). Terminal AN is diagnosed when the sufferer will die from malnutrition within 6 months. This is an extremely small portion of AN sufferers that often falls through the cracks of dignified, whole person care. Dr. Gaudiani and I talk about how to cope and treat these cases in a way that centers autonomy, dignity and love for one's end of life.

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 at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education.

Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani’s first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon.

Link to article we discussed: https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40337-022-00548-3.pdf

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

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42. Creative Care among Undocumented Folks with Eating Disorders and Survivors of Human Trafficking with Whitney Trotter, RD

Tune in to episode 42 to hear Allyson and Whitney have an important discussion around ED's in the undocumented community, human trafficking survivors and how to get creative with care for folks in BBIPOC communities.
Whitney is a Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse, Anti-Racism Educator/Consultant and Human Trafficking Consultant. Whitney serves Dietitians and other clinicians in developing the tools and knowledge they need to appropriately treat Black and brown people with eating disorders, while educating them on the relevance of systemic racial disparities in their diagnosis and treatment, so they can move from being simply “inclusive” in their practice, to becoming fully proactive anti-racist in their work. She is also putting together the first BIPOC Eating Disorders Conference which you can find out more about it and register here: bipoceatingdisorders.showit.site/
And her website and IG here: whitneytrotter.com/ IG: @whitneytrotter.rd

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com.
As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

41. White Supremacy in Eating Disorder Treatment + Coming Home to Your True Self with Brianna Theus, RD

Tune in to episode 41 to hear Allyson and Brianna Theus discuss how recovery should be individualized, how white supremacy impacts our relationship to food and body, and how recovery is a process of coming home to your true self.

Brianna Theus is a black registered dietitian based in Southwestern CT who works with folks who

struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating. Brianna's goal is to help you develop a better

relationship with food, your body, and exercise. Brianna specializes in BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People

of Color) clients whom she helps navigate those same goals with an emphasis on how white supremacy

shows up in their lives, specifically in nutrition and healthcare. She helps them embrace their culture

and lean into enjoying their cultural foods.

https://www.instagram.com/thecelestialliferd

https://www.thecelestiallife.com/

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

40. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Eating Disorders + OCD

Tune in to episode 40 of Body Justice to learn about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help your eating disorder or OCD recovery!
For more info on IFS please check out: www.ifs-institute.com and/or Dr. Richard Shwartz book, No Bad Parts.
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

39. The Power of Peer Support + Alternative Paths to Recovery with Akiera Gilbert from Body Reborn

Hear Allyson and Akiera discuss alternative paths to food and body liberation, and how peer support is extremely powerful when recovering from an eating disorder. Akiera is the founder of Body Reborn and is dedicated to helping folks break through oppressive barriers in order to find a place of food and body freedom.
Body Reborn is a non-profit, serving BIPOC who struggle with their relationship with food. More from Akiera:
For years, we heard other folks of color say “When I talk to therapists, go to support groups, other people’s stories don’t sound like mine. They have different problems — and those problems are real, but I can’t relate. How am I supposed to actually get help?”
We couldn't find support in a space that was accessible -- so we built our own. Body Reborn is the place for BIPOC who can’t find their space. Our signature program, The Healing Collaborative, is a peer community designed to heal your relationship with food and your body in a culturally relevant way.
Akiera is the Founder of Body Reborn. She has spent her career in the social impact space, supporting underserved communities -- from women and girls who have experienced sexual violence, to incarcerated individuals in New York. Prior to starting Body Reborn, she served as a sponsor for other people recovering from eating disorders,
You can find out more about Body Reborn and Akiera on IG @bodyreborn, and at www.bodyreborn.org and as always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com

38. How to Stop Counting Calories (BONUS EPISODE)

I decided it's time for a quick recovery based tool episode! This is a common question I get from clients: "How do I stop counting calories? It feels so automatic!" You're right, it probably is automatic, but there are ways to break this habit. Tune in to hear Allyson's top strategies and why this is so important in ED recovery.
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

37. Trans Folks Fighting Eating Disorders with Syd Friedman from FedUp Collective

Tune in to hear Allyson and Syd discuss how eating disorders impact the trans and gender non conforming community, and the various barriers to safe, gender affirming eating disorder care.

Syd is a Brooklyn based film editor with a focus on environmental and social justice. Their credits include films premiering at Sundance Film Festival, HOT DOCS, AFI DOC Festival, and streaming on HBO, Peacock, and Amazon. Syd is also very passionate about advocating for the visibility of the Trans and LGBQ+ community, as well as illuminating the injustices in the food and mental health systems here in the US. In their free time they enjoy farming, playing and coaching Ultimate Frisbee at a competitive level, rock climbing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. You can find more info about FedUP and Syd on their website: https://fedupcollective.org/ and on IG @fedupcollective

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This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

36. Eating Disorders in the South Asian and Muslim Communities with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW

This episode of Body Justice is all about eating disorders within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Listen as I interview NYC based therapist Fatema on this important topic. Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW is an eating disorder clinician, writer, and speaker. She has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, and family therapy at the residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient levels of care. Her work is strongly informed by the Health at Every Size perspective. Fatema has a special interest in working with BIPOC clients, especially those of South Asian and Muslim backgrounds. Fatema is a Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center, a therapist in private practice at Conason Psychological Services, and a Board Member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals New York chapter. Connect with Fatema on Instagram: @YourSouthAsianTherapist or find her on her website: fjshakir.wordpress.com

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

35. Attachment Trauma & Eating Disorder Recovery with Rebecca Prolman, AMFT

Tune in to episode 35 of Body Justice to hear Allyson and Rebecca discuss the connection between attachment trauma and eating disorders. Rebecca Prolman is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Rebecca’s work is based on the premise that many mental health challenges are symptoms of developmental and complex trauma, including eating disorders. Rebecca uses the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM™) to help clients heal the wounding from their complex trauma, supporting the healing of the eating disorder and an increased capacity for joy, authentic expression, and connection with themselves and others. You can find Rebecca on IG at @rebecca_prolman and her website: https://www.rebeccaprolmantherapy.com.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

34. How to Feel Safe in Your Body: Recovering from Trauma and Eating Disorders with Summer Forlenza, LMFT

Tune in to listen to Allyson and Summer discuss the complexity of recovering from complex trauma and eating disorders. Learn practical skills to help you feel safer in your body now- and discover why this is so important for sustained recovery.

Summer Forlenza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps adults build better relationships with their body, brain, and others. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and complex PTSD. As a former teacher, she's passionate about providing accurate and helpful mental health education to educators, other clinicians, and the world at large. She's also a total nervous system nerd. If you want to learn more about Summer and her work, follow her on Instagram (@summer.the.therapist) or check out her website (www.summerforlenza.com).

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

33. Listener Q&A: the pressure of full recovery, extreme hunger + binge eating

Hey ya'll! In today's episode I am answering four listener's questions! We cover how to cope with the pressure of full recovery, extreme hunger and coping with binge eating disorder. If you have questions you want answered please submit them to me through my website!
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

32. Foodscapes & Dismantling Diet Culture in the Latinx Community with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, Ph.D

Tune in to episode 32 to hear the wonderful Dr. Hortencia Jimenez and Allyson Ford talk about foodscapes and how they impact POC and poor, working class communities. We all discuss diet culture in the Latinx community and the appropriation of cultural food.

Dr. Hortencia Jimenez holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D in Sociology and is also a certified Health Coach. Dr. Jimenez is a full time tenured Sociology professor and is currently working on a co-edited undergraduate textbook on Latinxs studies with SAGE Publishing, a leading press in the social sciences. Dr. Jimenez research writing has appeared in academic publications and has numerous awards and recognitions for her work in the Latinx community. She was recently featured for her undieting work in Belatina news, a leading Latina digital platform, has been interviewed by First Gen American, Latinos En Vivo, Radio Bilingue, and has been on numerous podcasts. Dr. Jimenez work centers on dismantling diet culture from a social and racial justice framework and helping Latinxs heal their relationship with food. You can find her on IG @drhortenciajimenez

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

31. Detaching Your Weight From Your Worth

Tune in to episode 31 of Body Justice to learn how to start detaching your weight from your worth. This is a key part of ED recovery and learning to befriend your body. It's time to start living your life- despite your size, shape or weight.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

30. Back to the Basics: Body Justice 101

Let's kick off 2022 by getting back to the basics of Body Justice and why I started this podcast.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

29. Capitalism, Eating Disorders and Decarcerating Care with Dr. Jennie Wang Hall

Listen to Allyson and Jennie talk about how capitalism influences eating disorders, and learn about decarcerating eating disorder care!

Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall is a psychologist in private practice in California who has been treating eating disorders for over 10 years. Jennie's practice centers community and alliance building as a key component of healing. Her unique approach to therapy focuses on centering social justice issues that are pertinent to clients experiencing their own liberation from eating disorders and other forms of oppression such as capitalism. You can find Jennie on IG at @dr.jenniewh and her website: https://jwhrevolution.com/

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

28. Luxury, Liberation and Anti-Racism with Dr. Jackson + Dr. Saleem

On this episode of Body Justice we are talking about the effects of racism on mental health from two leading psychologists in the field! Dr. Jessica Jackson is a licensed psychologist and a passionate advocate for research focused on racism and mental health equity. Using her expertise in clinical practice and mental health advocacy, she delivers culturally centered evidence-based treatments to adult clients with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and adjustment problems. Dr. Jackson is the Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Care Lead for a digital mental health company and has a private practice in Houston, TX. She regularly provides local and national workshops, seminars, and webinars on the relationship between culture and mental health. In 2020, she co-founded Communicating Race Fully with Dr. Farzana Saleem. This initiative is focused on helping communities, families and individuals communicate about race fully and with grace. Find more about Dr. Jackson here: www.drjlauren.com and https://www.communicatingracefully.com/

Dr. Saleem is trained as a clinical-community psychologist and is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Her research examines the influence of racial stressors and culturally relevant practices on the psychological health, academic success, and well-being of Black adolescents and other youth of color. She has clinical interests in providing culturally relevant care to adolescents, particularly those contenting with general and race-specific stress and trauma. Dr. Saleem is passionate about translating and applying research in ways that directly impact on youth and those within the contexts that support them, with the goal to promote mental health, resilience, and cultural pride. In 2020, she co-founded Communicating Race Fully with Dr. Jessica Jackson. This initiative is focused on helping communities, families and individuals communicate about race culture and mental health fully and with grace.

Faculty website: https://ed.stanford.edu/faculty/fsaleem1

Personal website: https://www.farzanasaleem.com/

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

26. Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Menije

Listen to episode #26 to hear Allyson and Dr. Menije discuss all things perfectionism, and how Dr. Menije helps others embrace imperfection. Learn about how perfectionism is at the root of many psychological conditions including eating disorders, OCD and high functioning anxiety, how it is exacerbated by systems of oppression including capitalism and how we can begin to undo the harms of perfectionism in our lives.

Dr. Menije is a leading expert on overcoming perfectionism and building an authentic life. As the founder of Perfectionism University, an online platform for self-help courses on breaking up with perfectionism, her goal is to create a community where we can all unlearn Perfectionism and start our journey of embracing imperfections and owning our enoughness. She knows firsthand how perfectionism can lead to anxiety and disconnection from self. She had her real awakening once she read the “Gifts of Imperfection” from one and only Dr. Brene Brown. She realized there was a name to what she was suffering from. She was seeking perfectionism because deep down, she thought "I wasn’t good enough." Now, Dr. Menije speaks relentlessly on many platforms to share her personal story combined with her clinical training as a licensed psychologist to help women break up with perfectionism. She knows one can be a prisoner of their perfectionism. Her hope for you is that you turn the judgment to compassion and ultimately live a life where you embrace imperfection rather than striving for perfection.

- Contact info:

website: www.perfectionismuniversity.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.menije

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/mboduryan

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

25. A Key Ingredient to Every Recovery Journey: Self Compassion with Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT

Listen to Allyson and Kimberly Quinlan LMFT talk about why self compassion is so incredibly important in any recovery journey. Kimberly talks to us about how to cultivate self compassion into our daily lives- even for the strongest inner critic!
KIMBERLEY QUINLAN is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California and the founder of CBTschool.com, an online psycho-education platform that provides online courses for those with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior’s who do not have access to mental health care.
Kimberley is also the host of Your Anxiety Toolkit Podcast, a podcast aimed at providing mindfulness-based tools for anxiety, OCD, depression, and BFRB’s.
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course!
This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.
Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

24. You Know Your Body Best + Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery w/ Gabrielle Morreale LPC

Listen to Gabrielle Morreale LPC and Allyson Ford LPCC talk about Health at Every Size, developing critical awareness and how to navigate the holiday season in eating disorder recovery.

From Gabrielle: Hi I’m Gabby! I’m a LPC in both PA and New Jersey and an eating disorder HAES therapist! I am the owner and clinical director of Recovered and Restored Eating Disorder Therapy Center, where I have six awesome employees Becc, Abby, Hannah, Rachel, Maggie and Bree. Who I could not be more honored to call my teammates and friends. I have been in the field for almost 10 years and I am certified in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma informed care.

As mentioned I currently specialize and am deeply passionate about treating eating disorders. I treat both teens and women suffering with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. I also treat anxiety, depression and PTSD. I truly believe that healing is possible and strive to help clients find their inner strength. I myself am personally recovered from a 17 year battle with anorexia and thank God everyday I have found food freedom and recovery.

In my free time a have a niece Caia and dog baby Apollo, who are my whole world. I am married and I love to spend time with my husband. Together we try to make the most of each day! We love to enjoy Starbucks, music, the Philadelphia Eagles, fun food outings, and the beach or pool whenever possible! Find me on Instagram @gabriellelpc and @recoveredandrestored

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course!

This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

23. How to Cope with Uncertainty

Tune into this episode to hear Allyson talk about how to embrace uncertainty- and why it's really our only option!

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course!

This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

22. Intergenerational Trauma + Eating Disorders with Dr. Carolyn Ross

Listen to Allyson and Dr. Carolyn Ross discuss the effects of intergenerational trauma and eating disorders. Dr. Carolyn Ross is a nationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Trauma. Dr. Ross is the CEO of the Anchor Program a 12 week ONLINE non-diet approach to treating binge eating. The program will help you get to the root cause of your food and body image issues, enabling you to make peace with food and your body.

She is the former head of the eating disorders program at Sierra Tucson. Dr. Ross consults with treatment centers around the country to help them develop successful eating disorder programs with the focus on treating dually diagnosed eating disorder clients. You can find her latest book here.

She currently has a practice in San Diego specializing in treating eating disorders, addictions and trauma.

Southern California Psychology Centers - 8775 Aero Dr. San Diego, CA 92123 - Dr. Ross takes insurance, Medicare and Medi-cal at this location - 855-629-7272

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course!

This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

21. Reparenting and Discovering your Wise Self

Tune into this episode to hear Allyson talk about how she conceptualizes reparenting in eating disorder recovery + how you can use this tool in your recovery journey starting today!

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com
As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

20. Equity for Eating Disorders + Body Image for Kids with Tierra Hohn

Today we have Tierra Hohn talking about equity in eating disorder treatment, instilling positive body image for kids and the benefits of yoga for body image. Tierra Hohn (she/her) is a public health professional from Toronto. She holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management. Her lived experience ignited her passion for advocacy and building awareness around eating disorders and body image. Over the years she has run various workshops and facilitated discussions on such topics. The purpose of this being to create dialogue, educate and offer up tools and resources that can help others feel more comfortable in their own skin. Tierra is also a yoga teacher, author and travel enthusiast. Interested in connecting with or learning more about Tierra's work? Follow her on Instagram @dothetoughstuff or visit her website www.dothetoughstuff.com

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all. Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

19. Coping with Eating Disorder and OCD Intrusive Thoughts

Intrusive thoughts are common in both eating disorders and OCD. Tune into this short episode to hear how to cope with them effectively and why it is so important not to try to stop or control them.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

18. Medical Complications of Eating Disorders + Weight Inclusive Care with Dr. Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED

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 at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders prior to founding the Gaudiani Clinic, which is a Denver-based outpatient medical clinic dedicated to people with eating disorders and disordered eating. The Gaudiani Clinic is a HAES (Health At Every Size)®-informed provider and embraces treating people of all shapes, sizes, ages, and genders. The Gaudiani Clinic is licensed to practice in over 35 US states via telemedicine and offers international professional consultation and education.

Dr. Gaudiani has lectured nationally and internationally, is widely published in the scientific literature as well as on blogs, is a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders, and is a recent former member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Eating Disorders and the Academy for Eating Disorders Medical Care Standards Committee. Dr. Gaudiani’s first book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders (Routledge, 2018) is available on Amazon.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people. Thank you!

17. Rest as a Body Justice Practice

We are kicking off season two of Body Justice by talking about the importance of rest. Rest is an act of resistance to harmful systems of oppression. Rest is self preservation and it is necessary for your well-being. Listen to this episode to find out how allowing yourself to rest is an act of Body Justice- and why I took a break from the podcast over the last month!

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people.

16. Healing the Mother Wound with Dr. Judith Rabinor, PhD

Do you suffer from a mother wound? Did you know, most people who experience eating disorders also have complicated relationships with their mothers? Why is this? Tune into this episode of Body Justice to hear from Dr. Judith Rabinor, a psychologist with decades of experience in treating eating disorders. Dr. Rabinor is a writer and psychotherapist with a practice in Manhattan, NY. Dr. Rabinor has a variety of publications and media appearances. You can find out more about her here: www.judithruskayrabinorphd.com

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website at www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people.

15. Relapses vs. Lapses in Eating Disorder Recovery + What to Do About Them.

What is the difference between a lapse and relapse in eating disorder recovery? How do you get back on track with recovery after either? Is this a normal part of the recovery process? Tune into this episode of Body Justice to get answers to all your questions! If you have a question and it hasn't been answered, submit it on the contact link via my website: https://www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com/ You can also sign up to become a client via my website!

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people.

14. Fat Positivity + Body Image with Kate Dansie, MSW, LCSW-C

Fat positivity is a game changer in anyone's journey to body image healing and eating disorder recovery. Whether you identify as being in a smaller or larger body; being able to unpack anti-fat bias and how it shows up in your life and in your relationship to your body is crucial on your road to body acceptance. Tune into this episode to hear my conversation with my colleague Kate Dansie, a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland who works at The Eating Disorder Center as well as her own private practice. Kate recently was published in part of Jennifer Rollin's book The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery. Kate is a seasoned clinician full of wisdom! You can find her on IG @katherinedansie.
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.
As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.
Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support
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13. 5 Things That Hold People Back in Eating Disorder Recovery

Tune into this episode to add some coping skills to your recovery tool box. These are some of the biggest barriers I see in terms of people progressing in recovery. In my clinical practice, I teach these skills to clients and hope you can benefit too! Listen as I talk about how to cultivate self compassion in the recovery process, working past narratives like "I'm not sick enough!", finding the right support and more.

This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment.

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people.

12. Binge Eating Disorder + Trauma with Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C

Tune into episode 12 to hear my interview with the incredible Jennifer Rollin MSW, LCSW-C, a licensed therapist in Rockville, MD and founder of The Eating Disorder Center. Jennifer specializes in treating eating disorder and body image issues and has been named one of the top eating disorder experts in the world. Jennifer is a writer and recently co-authored the book, The Inside Scoop on Eating Disorder Recovery. Jennifer has been featured on many major news channels advocating for eating disorder awareness. Aside from all her many professional achievements, Jennifer is an incredible human being. She is kind, genuine and extremely relatable. I have the pleasure of working with her and she's been such a great support in my life!

You can find Jennifer on IG @jennifer_rollin and check out her website and practice at: The Eating Disorder Center.

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my Eating Disorder Recovery Online Course! This course is designed to help YOU fast track your recovery with tons of skills, knowledge and bonus prompts. This course is self paced and you can DM me for a discount code. My mission is to make recovery accessible to all.

Please consider supporting my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support

If donating is not feasible, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts to help these messages reach more people.

11. What 'full recovery' means + the importance of dismantling anti-semitism with Lucie Waldman

Tune in to episode 11 of Body Justice to hear the lovely and intelligent Lucie Waldman (@lucie_shedding_layers) discuss her journey to full recovery as well as the importance of dismantling anti-semitism and how it shows up in eating disorder spaces. Lucie is a mental health advocate, eating disorder survivor, Project Heal ambassador and author of the book "Jots on Becoming." Lucie identifies as Jewish and shares the value of social justice within Jewish culture and how you can honor your Jewish traditions while being in recovery.

You can find Lucie on IG @lucie_shedding_layers and you can find her book here: Jots on Becoming 20% of her proceeds go to Project Heal in an effort to help more people access eating disorder recovery services.

As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my new, online, self paced course on eating disorder recovery!

Essential Skills for Eating Disorder Recovery Course: https://withribbon.com/Allyson-Ford/course/Essential-Skills-for-Eating-Disorder-Recovery/164

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10. Recovery as a social justice mission PLUS tools for body image + anxiety relief with Dr. Parissa Nili

You do NOT want to miss this episode of Body Justice! Dr. Parissa Nili, who specializes in eating disorders, body image and anxiety shares some of her top skills to help people recover from eating disorders. Dr. Nili shares her background, some of her personal journey as well as her passion for social justice that must be embedded in the recovery process. Dr. Nili is one of the lead psychologists at the University of Southern CA program for eating disorders, she also has a private practice. You can find her on IG @drparissanili and her website: www.drparissanili.com/
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As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and be sure to check out my new, online, self paced course on eating disorder recovery!
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9. Orthorexia, Health at Every Size and Justice in Dietetics with Shikha Advani

Tune into episode 10 of Body Justice to hear my interview with anti-diet dietician in training Shikha Advani as we discuss her personal struggle with orthorexia and how Health at Every Size and Intuitive Eating has been healing for her recovery journey. Shikha identifies as South Asian (Indian) and shares how her ethnicity has shaped her relationship to food and her body over the years. Shikha is also very passionate about integrating social justice in her career as a dietician. Find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and find Shikha @nutrition_by_sa NEW: Essential Skills for Eating Disorder Recovery Course: https://withribbon.com/Allyson-Ford/course/Essential-Skills-for-Eating-Disorder-Recovery/164

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8. Radical Self Love, Default bodies and Body Terrorism with Sonya Renee Taylor

Tune in to episode 8 of Body Justice to listen to the amazing, prolific, New York Times best selling author, Sonya Renee Taylor as she discusses radical self love, default bodies, body terrorism and her second edition of the NYT best selling book, Your Body Is Not an Apology and Your Body is Not an Apology workbook.

Sonya identifies as a fat, black, queer woman who is passionate about radical self love and what it takes to get there. This is not a conversation about self esteem- as radical self love reaches far beyond self esteem or self confidence. You DON'T want to miss this episode rich in wisdom, passion and honest discussion on what it takes to dismantle systems of oppression that impact us all.

You can find out more about Sonya's work through her books and courses (https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/shop-latest/) as well as on IG @sonyareneetaylor and @thebodyisnotanapology and website: https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/

As always, you can find me on IG and tik tok @bodyjustice.therapist and my website: www.allysonfordcounselingservices.com

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This podcast is not a substitute for personal therapy. This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only.

6. Chronic illness, eating disorder recovery and body image with Lacey Raley, MMFT

Tune into episode 6 of Body Justice to hear my interview with therapist Lacey Raley as we discuss some of the unique challenges that folx living with chronic illness and eating disorder issues face. Lacey specializes in this population and also shares some of her lived experience. She brings the special awareness and consideration this marginalized population deserves and needs! We discuss what chronic illness/autoimmune issue are, how to balance individualized dietary restrictions with an intuitive eating mindset, how the wellness industry takes advantage of this population and what body image healing might entail for folx living with chronic illness. We also touch on her other specialty area- media trauma (but more on this to come in a later episode)!

Find me on IG @bodyjusticetherapist and find Lacey @laceyraleytherapy as well as on clubhouse!

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5. Coping with emotions in eating disorder recovery

Tune into this episode to add some coping skills to your recovery tool box. A huge part of recovery is learning how to regulate strong emotions that eating disorders and disordered eating keeps us numb from. Often when people start to recover and let go of controlling food as a way to cope; alllll the underlying emotions emerge. It can be scary and uncomfortable. You might think you are doing something wrong because of how foreign it feels. That is not the case! Your emotions are real, valid, and a natural part of the human experience. Tune into learn how to cope with them and find more peace in your recovered life.

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4. BIPOC & Eating Disorder Recovery with Julissa Minaya

Tune into episode 4 of Body Justice to listen to my interview with eating disorder activist, Julissa Minaya @julissas.recovery to hear about her recovery experience and the importance of amplifying BIPOC representation in the ED Recovery and mental health world. Be sure to follow her IG for awesome and inspiring recovery content and please share our episode to continue amplifying marginalized voices. Support my podcast! Subscribe for an minimum amount to help me continue to create wonderful, educational content: https://anchor.fm/bodyjustice-allyson/support Want help with the audio/music production on your podcast?! Check out my super talented friend, Maxwell Tretter based in CO, who does excellent, high quality professional music production: IG @maxwelltrettermusic

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By Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC

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53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell

52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid

51. White Supremacy was the Culprit of my Eating Disorder (solo episode)

50. The Connection between GI Issues, Eating Disorders, Trauma & How to Cope, with H. Coakley, RDN

49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN

48. Body Justice Season 3 Intro: Body Politics

47. Eating Disorder Harm Reduction with Gloria Lucas

46. Eating Disorders and ADHD: from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW

45. Failed Eating Disorder Care in America: How Managed Care Fails Sufferers with Dr. Rebecca Lester, PhD.

44. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part Two) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S

43. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part One) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED

42. Creative Care among Undocumented Folks with Eating Disorders and Survivors of Human Trafficking with Whitney Trotter, RD

41. White Supremacy in Eating Disorder Treatment + Coming Home to Your True Self with Brianna Theus, RD

40. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Eating Disorders + OCD

39. The Power of Peer Support + Alternative Paths to Recovery with Akiera Gilbert from Body Reborn

38. How to Stop Counting Calories (BONUS EPISODE)

37. Trans Folks Fighting Eating Disorders with Syd Friedman from FedUp Collective

36. Eating Disorders in the South Asian and Muslim Communities with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW

35. Attachment Trauma & Eating Disorder Recovery with Rebecca Prolman, AMFT

34. How to Feel Safe in Your Body: Recovering from Trauma and Eating Disorders with Summer Forlenza, LMFT

33. Listener Q&A: the pressure of full recovery, extreme hunger + binge eating

32. Foodscapes & Dismantling Diet Culture in the Latinx Community with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, Ph.D

31. Detaching Your Weight From Your Worth

30. Back to the Basics: Body Justice 101

29. Capitalism, Eating Disorders and Decarcerating Care with Dr. Jennie Wang Hall

28. Luxury, Liberation and Anti-Racism with Dr. Jackson + Dr. Saleem

27. The Myths of Thanksgiving & The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address

26. Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Menije

25. A Key Ingredient to Every Recovery Journey: Self Compassion with Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT

24. You Know Your Body Best + Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery w/ Gabrielle Morreale LPC

23. How to Cope with Uncertainty

22. Intergenerational Trauma + Eating Disorders with Dr. Carolyn Ross

21. Reparenting and Discovering your Wise Self

20. Equity for Eating Disorders + Body Image for Kids with Tierra Hohn

19. Coping with Eating Disorder and OCD Intrusive Thoughts

18. Medical Complications of Eating Disorders + Weight Inclusive Care with Dr. Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED

17. Rest as a Body Justice Practice

16. Healing the Mother Wound with Dr. Judith Rabinor, PhD

15. Relapses vs. Lapses in Eating Disorder Recovery + What to Do About Them.

14. Fat Positivity + Body Image with Kate Dansie, MSW, LCSW-C

13. 5 Things That Hold People Back in Eating Disorder Recovery

12. Binge Eating Disorder + Trauma with Jennifer Rollin, MSW, LCSW-C

11. What 'full recovery' means + the importance of dismantling anti-semitism with Lucie Waldman

10. Recovery as a social justice mission PLUS tools for body image + anxiety relief with Dr. Parissa Nili

9. Orthorexia, Health at Every Size and Justice in Dietetics with Shikha Advani

8. Radical Self Love, Default bodies and Body Terrorism with Sonya Renee Taylor

7. Cultural erasure in diet culture, being mixed race & intuitive eating with Maria Koerner RD

6. Chronic illness, eating disorder recovery and body image with Lacey Raley, MMFT

5. Coping with emotions in eating disorder recovery

4. BIPOC & Eating Disorder Recovery with Julissa Minaya