All Bodies. All Foods.

Anxiety. Have you heard of it? This tricky little emotion can often precede an eating disorder and follow it into recovery. In the world of eating disorders, anxiety can show up in so many instances including food choices, body image and appearance, social connections, esteem, and so much more. Our guest today is Francesca Emma, a Specialist and Therapist based in New York, who has spent her entire therapeutic career working with folx with eating disorders, anxiety, and depression. Francesca understands the critical role of anxiety support in this field and is passionate about educating the masses. For more information, you can visit her website at: https://www.francescaemmalmhc.com.

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Can a simple folktale help heal our relationship with food? Can an ancient legend change how we approach our emotions? Can a story help us access our intuition? The wise and wonderful Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of eating psychology and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, answers these questions for us in this illuminating episode. Dr. Johnston teaches us how to see recovery in a different “light”, provides practical tools for recovery, and reveals how myths, metaphors, and stories have the power to guide us back home to ourselves.

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Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship® Coach, joins Ashley and Sam on this week’s episode for an inspiring conversation about unlearning harmful body image messages and creating space for peace. A Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert, Ivy shares her personal journey through body awareness, body sadness, body acceptance, and body peace. Her story will resonate with anyone curious about ending the battle with their body and bringing others along in the journey toward freedom. Connect with Ivy on Instagram @iamivyfelicia and download her free e-book, Body War, No More: Make Peace with Your Body and Thrive, here: https://bit.ly/bodywarnomore.   

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If you have a child who is battling an eating disorder, you know how challenging the road to recovery can be. Many parents wrestle with their own emotions and may feel lost and alone throughout the process. Our guest today, Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS-C, MEd knows firsthand the panic a parent can feel when their child is diagnosed with an eating disorder. She developed a comprehensive online program titled, “The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents" and created an online support group to connect and empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to actively support recovery. If you want to be a supportive ally for your child, join us today to discover the many ways Jane guides the way.

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As we approach the Renfrew Center Foundation’s 34th conference, Sam, Ashley, and featured guest Dr. Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C reflect on what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown after years of attending this amazing event. Find out whose talk moved Dr. Smith to tears, get a glimpse of her on-demand workshop, and a take a sneak peek into this year’s highly anticipated keynote speakers. 

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Ashley and Sam are back for Season 6 of All Bodies. All Foods.! This season will explore various recovery stories, starting with Renfrew Alum and ANAD mentor, Alexiss Audrey. In this episode, Alexiss opens up about navigating relationships and dating during her recovery journey. She shares how becoming an ANAD mentor has supported her own healing process, highlighting the vulnerability required to form connections with others while maintaining a healthy relationship with herself. From preparing for a date to dining out, Alexiss's story sheds light on the complexities of everyday life in recovery. You can connect with her on Instagram @alexissaudrey.

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In this follow-up episode, Ashley, Sam, and Angela continue their discussion about recovering from eating disorders during the postpartum period. They talk about body image issues, the pressure to "bounce back," and the importance of family support. We want birthing individuals and their partners to know that we see you, we hear you, and we are here to support you. Be sure to check out Part 1 for helpful postpartum resources.

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Romantic relationships can be a vital source of support, connection, and healing in eating disorder recovery. Often, significant others are invited into therapy to learn how to support their loved ones, communicate with compassion, and validate their emotions. But what actually happens in these joint sessions? What skills and tools do therapists provide to help partners strengthen their bond and navigate the challenges of recovery? And how should you respond if you notice your partner struggling with food or body image? Tune in to this informative episode where licensed marriage and family therapist Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS, addresses these common questions.

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Author of the groundbreaking memoir, “Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia”, Stephanie Covington Armstrong joins Sam and Ashley to share her inspiring recovery story. A survivor of childhood trauma, poverty, foster care, and food insecurity, Stephanie developed symptoms of bulimia to escape the unbearable pain buried in her past. By leaning into the hard emotional work, facing shame, and embracing support, Stephanie walked away from perfectionism, ended a cycle of intergenerational trauma, and found food freedom along the way.

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We are excited to present this episode featuring Angela Kaloudis, LMHC, PMH-C, Clinical Training Specialist at The Renfrew Center. Angela delves into the connection between the postpartum period and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, we explore the perinatal and postpartum stages for birthing individuals. Angela also explains various postpartum diagnoses, including Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. Stay tuned for Part 2!

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