Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories

Afraid of Flying?  Sweaty hands, increased heart rate, tight muscles?  Intrusive crash thoughts?  Reduced travel pleasure? 
This self-hypnosis-style brain training activity can help you regulate your nervous system when preparing for a flight and while in the air.  
It's not hocus pocus!  We can train our brain to associate regulation states with otherwise distressing settings.  It's also a great practice before, during and after travel to reduce cortisol build up from travel anxiety. 
I strongly suggest combining this meditation with a written cognitive challenging activity where you record and practice saying out loud (preferably with bilateral stimulation tools - see my other podcast!) logical challenges to your fear.
I.E.  There is some risk in living a life worth living.  If it was logically that unsafe, people wouldn't do it.  We can't control our safety just make informed decisions - this is a smart choice. 

Additional supports under professional care can include Hypno-therapy, CBT, Exposure Response therapy, Virtual Reality therapy and EMDR. 

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Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Relationship conflict is often communication conflict. Learning to listen and hear each other in any relationships improves connection and decreases conflict.

In this episode we cover these communication topics/skills: 

*Need Statements
*Asking Permission
*You Don't Have to B Right
*Active Listening
*Capacity for Emotion
*Nonverbal Cues
*Power of Touch
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Chapters
(00:00) Introduction 
(03:35) Need Statements
(07:45) Asking Permission
(10:25) You Don't have to Be Right
(13:10) Active Listening
(14:15) Capacity for Emotion
(19:20) Nonverbal Cues
(24:45) Touch can Help!
(30:00) Wrap Up

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"Anyone who needs help should be able to get it!" Executive Director Christie Bettwy shares Rock Recovery's robust outpatient model and lots of hope for 'franshising' a good thing that works! 

Christie has served for over a decade as the Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a DC-based nonprofit that makes mental healthcare more accessible for all and provides treatment, support and education for those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Having gone through recovery herself, she is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from disordered eating is possible and helping remove barriers that keep people from experiencing it. She is an active speaker and shares her story with organizations and media outlets across the country. While a true city girl at heart, Christie now resides in the suburbs of Washington, DC with her husband and daughter.

Rock Recovery - Eating Disorder Support for DC, MD, and VA

https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/

Chapters: 
(00:00) Introduction 
(01:45) Christie's Journey to Rock Recovery
(06:05) Founder:  Carylynn Kemp Larson, PhD
(07:40) Initial Programming 
(08:40) Telehealth Changes 
(09:30) Meal Support Groups 
(12:10) Insurance & Medicaid
(13:15) Growth & Collaboration 
(15:05) Committed to Change the Stigma
(16:40) Funding Challenges 
(20:00) Positive Reflection 
(23:10) Community Outreach 
(25:40) Advocating and Reach 
(30:00) Franchising What Works? 
(33:00) Advice: Baby Steps 
(35:00) Surprising & Beautiful Journey 

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You cannot recover without these 5 steps!
As a therapist, I have watched hundreds of recovery journeys in mental health and eating disorders and these are the keys to get there!  They are essential to progress, sustaining recovery and overall personal growth.  Recovery can be elusive, long, volatile, exhausting, daunting, confusing and surprising! No surprises here, just a true, gritty lens to what is needed with examples. 
5 STEPS: 

1. Self-Awareness
2. Honesty 
3. Willingness
4. Community 
5. Action 
   1. Physical/Body
   2. Cognitive/Thoughts
   3. Engagement 
   4. Mindfulness
   5. Faith-Base/Spirituality 

CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(04:00) 1. Self-Awareness
(06:30) Why It's So Tough! 
(07:45) 2. Honesty 
(09:45) 3. Willingness
(14:40) 4. Community
(17:45) 5. Action + Steps 
(20:50) Deeper than Behaviors
(22:30) Kindness, Grace & Patience

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Don't Suffer even when you're in Pain!
From the First Responder Series:
Radical Acceptance, a skill taught in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, helps to not turn pain (which is inevitable) into suffering. Learn how to begin practicing this skill and how it can help to find more peace and begin a process for change. Practicing radical acceptance in small, everyday moments can significantly enhance your resilience and emotional clarity in high-stakes situations. Remember, acceptance is an active, ongoing skill that grows with consistent practice.
In this episode:

• Definition and core principles of radical acceptance How radical acceptance reduces suffering and increases resilience
• Practical examples: driving delays, job promotions, handling difficult people The importance of understanding that radical acceptance is a skill that requires ongoing practice
• How to implement small, manageable steps to cultivate acceptance daily
• The influence of personal and professional stressors on our ability to accept
• Strategies for staying grounded during crises, including body relaxation techniques
• The role of expectations and "riding the wave" of life's ups and downs
• The connection between radical acceptance and long-term relationship and leadership success
• How mindfulness of basic needs (sleep, hydration, nutrition) supports emotional regulation

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to radical acceptance and its significance in trauma response
(02:00) - How radical acceptance compares to and overlaps with other mindfulness skills
(01:08) - Defining radical acceptance: Accepting things exactly as they are
(02:29) - Common misconceptions: Acceptance doesn’t mean approval or giving up
(03:47) - Pain is inevitable; radical acceptance prevents suffering
(04:41) - Accepting others for who they are, not how we wish they were
(06:14) - The importance of understanding differing truths in conflicts
(08:25 )- Recognizing behavior as purposeful and understanding its causes
(09:52) - Applying acceptance to setbacks like promotions or job frustrations
(10:21) - Handling the emotional reactions to life's unpredictability
(12:29) - Specific challenges faced by first responders and how radical acceptance applies
(14:42) - Managing the frustration of non-emergencies and mundane calls
(16:19) - Manifesting expectations and prepping mentally for unpredictable situations
(17:20) - Practical steps: practicing acceptance in small moments (e.g., driving delays)
(19:40) - The importance of regulating emotional responses before attempting acceptance
(22:08) - Repeating acceptance isn’t final; it’s a continuous process
(25:30) - Meeting basic needs as foundation for emotional resilience
(27:17) - How acceptance is a prerequisite for effective change
(28:58) - Letting go to influence outcomes without resistance
(29:46) - The ongoing journey: striving for progress, not perfection
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Resources & Links:
Radical Acceptance by Tara Burch
https://a.co/d/0d6N1XUO

DBT Explained
https://behavioraltech.org/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/

Mindfulness Techniques
https://www.mindful.org/

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"You are less of a medical mystery than you've been told!"
Dr. Gaudiani: Treating ED patients with dignity & compassion. 

Dr. G's contribution to eating disorder recovery pairs an innovative & deft medical focus with a compassionate, whole person lens aimed at listening, collaborating and validating what can't always be measured and is often what makes a person 'Sick Enough' & deserving of care. Her approach is captured in the 2nd edition of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders. 

Validating, Inspiring, Educational & Refreshing.  

Dr. Jen Gaudiani is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic (Est. 2016). 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. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma-informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colorado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licensed to practice in almost every US state via thoughtful telemedicine.
The fully updated and significantly expanded second edition of Dr. Gaudiani’s bestselling book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition is now available wherever books are sold.  
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Chapters
(0:00) Intro to Dr. G Credits
(5:05) Gaudiani Clinic & “Sick Enough”
(7:35) Unmeasurable Illness & Stigma
(9:15) Families: What to Ask & Observe
(12:20) Whole Team & Value Approach
(15:25) Barriers to Provider Care & What Works
(20:20) Clinical Team & Psychiatry  
(21:50) Not Afraid to Be Flexible w/Care
(24:15) Medical Stability Variations
(29:40) Athletes & ED
(33:20) Provider Distress Tolerance
(35:35) Youth/Adolescents & ED
(39:10) GI Issues & Origins
(42:20) Alternative Options
(44:20) Long Standing ED
(47:35) Trauma & Stellate Ganglion Block
(53:17) Self-Compassion & Love

Links: 
Gaudiani Clinic
https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/  

Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition by Jennifer L. Gaudiani, Paperback | Barnes & Noble®
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-enough-jennifer-l-gaudiani/1147739548 Amazon.com: Sick Enough: 9781041036487: Gaudiani, Jennifer L.: Books

Bookshop.org

Routledge

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Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

ADHD impacts Eating Disorder recovery with impulsivity & the lure of Chaos! Allie V. Allie V. has long rich, mental health and eating disorder recovery.  After a lifetime of therapy, meds, hospitalizations and residential care settings, she lands after challenges more softly with insight and self-awareness.  She shares the truths about complications in long term recovery including finding a new community and grappling with previously undiagnosed ADHD and the resulting mood volatility, impulsivity and lack of motivation that it can bring.  Allie doesn't sugar coat how tough even being in recovery can be & how there are good days and bad days, disordered voices that surface regularly and constant attention to staying balanced in what she has learned.  A sober, honest and inspiring look into recovery at many stages.

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ARFID is a serious Eating Disorder that is challenging, complicated and multi-layered! 
In this episode, Jaime Haumesser, licensed professional clinical counselor for over 20 years and current Clinical Director at the Hull Institute for Eating Disorders in Cleveland, Ohio discusses ARFID from her professional, clinical, and personal experience. She helps us unravel ARFID’s presentation, symptoms & medical concerns. Additionally, she breaks down intervention, recovery factors and impact on the family system. She insightfully delves into the import of individualized, specialty care and focusing treatment on exposure therapy, distress tolerance and building trust in the therapeutic relationship. The journey her clients take with her starts with being flexible: willingness to be uncomfortable tackling food avoidance which develops into global success strategies which evolve into beautiful hope and the prospect of recovery.



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Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Find out what you and your partner’s love languages are and how knowing this can improve your relationship.

In this episode, Corinne Santore and Caise McHale dive into the practical application of Dr. Gary Chapman’s "Five Love Languages". They explore how these categories serve as a "basic premise" to help individuals become more effective and intentional in both showing and recognizing love within their relationships.
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The Five Love Languages Defined:
Acts of Service: Doing thoughtful, "extra" things that aren't just standard adult chores.
Examples: Warming up scrubs in the dryer, filling the gas tank, or packing lunch.
Gifts: It’s about the thought, not the price tag.
Examples: Picking up a favorite candy bar (KitKat) at the store, a handwritten card, or wildflowers from the roadside.
Words of Affirmation: Verbal expressions of appreciation, respect, and affection.
Examples: "I don't know what I'd do without you" or "You look so good today."
Physical Touch: Beyond sexual intimacy, this includes physical connection and "co-regulating" the nervous system.
Examples: Holding hands, a peck on the lips, or rubbing a partner's back.
Quality Time: Focused, undistracted attention rather than just "quantity" of time.
Note: Watching TV together may not count if there is no interaction or connection.
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RESOURCES:  
SpeakEasy First Responder Outpatient Therapy
https://www.speakeasyonmayfield.com/ 

5lovelanguages.com/quizzeshttps://a.co/d/05lcgJyV

Love Nudge App (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play)

IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/

Bluecoats
https://www.bluecoatsinc.org/ OAPFF –

Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters
https://oapff.org/
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Therapists Corinne & Caise host First Responder Wellness: for the WHOLE Person.
This unique podcast focusing exclusively on First Responder stories, challenges, needs and resources for the WHOLE person and their families. 
Hosts:
Corinne Santore, LISW-S, LICDC
Caise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-S
Contact:
web: https://therapistcaise.wixsite.com/first-responder-well
email: [email protected]
social: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Spotify, Apple

"Wellness Starts with the Whole Person"

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Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

Support from those who get it - who've been there! ANAD Free & Fabulous! 

Jason Wood is the Director of Community Engagement at ANAD, a support organization that is peer run and professionally supported for Eating Disorder recovery support. Jason turned his battle with orthorexia into a mission to break the stigma around men’s mental health by publishing his memoir Starving for Survival. He is proud to serve on the board for two eating disorder recovery organizations, Running in Silence and SoulPaws Recovery Project.  Through speaking engagements, his writing, and his work, Jason strives to start an important conversation that encourages everyone–especially men–to speak up, share their stories, and get the help they deserve. Jason lives in Michigan with his husband and their two pups, Arnie and Walter. He is an avid sports fan and also enjoys climbing, hiking, and playing tennis.  
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Chapters:
(0:00) Introduction Jason & ANAD
(6:15) Volunteers, Peer Mentor, Support Line
(8:20) Donation & Grant Support
(12:15) Peer Recovery Mentors
(19:35) Support Groups
(24:40) Helpline Hug
(27:55) ASAP School Ambassadors
(38:20) “Running In Silence” Book & Support
(40:00) “Starving through Survival” Memoir
(44:50) Storytelling & Accessibility
(48:20) Embrace & Enjoy Long Journey  
(50:40) Terrifyingly Exciting 
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ANAD
https://anad.org/

Starving through Survival
https://a.co/d/19RyoKF

Running In Silence
https://runninginsilence.org/about-rachael/

SoulPaws Recovery Project
https://www.soulpawsrecovery.org/

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Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.