Episode 7 Those who navigate the intersection of DID and eating disorders face unique challenges in finding care for themselves. It is challenging enough to find care for one or the other, never mind when they coexist! Given that over 90% of people with eating disorders have a trauma history and up to 40% of people with DID suffer from eating disorders, we are also not talking about a small number of people.

In today’s episode, we chat with Angela Kaloudis, a compassionate, talented therapist who specializes in treating folx with DID/OSDD and eating disorders. She takes us through how she came to this specialty area, what she wishes she knew earlier, the challenges she regularly runs into and what she wishes other therapists knew, including red flags for dissociation that often get missed. Whether you are someone living with the condition or a therapist working with this population, you’ll find valuable nuggets in all that Angela graciously shares with us.

About Angela

Angela Kaloudis (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with particular expertise in treating eating disorders, trauma & complex dissociation, as well as perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD).In addition to her outpatient practice, Angela is a supervisor and clinical leader at a nationally recognized eating disorder facility. 

She adheres to the principles of Health At Every Size®, meaning she will support people in ALL bodies in engaging in health-promoting behaviors and living a value-oriented life.

To Angela, being a genuine and authentic human and therapist is her top priority. Angela is known for her non-judgmental, caring, and compassionately firm nature, weaving in humor throughout. She makes space for all that her clients bring into the room and approaches situations with curiosity and care while challenging her clients to lean into difficult emotions. She deeply believes that therapeutic relationship is the strongest vehicle of change.

When she is not working, Angela loves to spend time with her family, read, connect with her community, and be with her dog, Apollo, who is always ready for a good game of fetch.

Resources

Angela Kaloudis, LMHC

The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association, Inc

MEDA's Free Recovery Community Message Boards

The National Alliance for Eating Disorders

National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline 1-866-662-1235 (M-F 9a-7p)

ANAD & ANAD Helpline 1-888-375-7767

Project Heal

An Infinite Mind

Trailblazing the Way-Dr. Adrian Fletcher

Institute for Creative Mindfulness

Dr Jamie Marich

Katie Keech, LMFT

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