It may be surprising, but eating disorders are becoming more common than ever in middle aged and older women. We often think of eating disorders as a teenage problem due to all of their life stage transitions, but the many losses and upheavals in middle age make one vulnerable to the same kinds of behaviors. Nicole Christina, LCSW, a long-time specialist in treating eating disorders, talks about why they are so easy to develop, and what it's like to treat a client who struggles with this painful and dangerous disorder. Find out more about the Zestful Aging Podcast at NicoleChristina.com. You can become a patron of the Show at Patreon.com.