ED Matters

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Howard Steiger and they have a conversation about epigenetics and eating disorders. Dr. Steiger explains how he believes eating disorders are a result of gene environment interactions which reduces shame and increases confidence in recovery.

Today, Kathy welcomes Gail Gnade, PhD, and the focus of their conversation is on polyvagal theory in eating disorder treatment. Polyvagal theory is sometimes described as the science of connection, and safe connections with others are biologically imperative for our health and growth as a species.

Today, Kathy welcomes Zoe Bisbing, LCSW, and Leslie Bloch, LCSW-R, and the focus of their conversation is on body positive parenting. Zoe and Leslie discuss how much talk and imagery is out there on bodies, how harmful that can be, and how weight stigma is the biggest body positive problem to solve.

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Catherine Cook-Cottone and their conversation is on eating disorder recovery and embodied self-regulation. Dr. Cook-Cottone breaks this topic down for us and discusses how the beauty of embodiment is that we partner with our nervous system instead of fighting with it.

Today, Kathy welcomes Leigh-Ann Bamberg, MS, RDN, LDN, and their topic is the complimentary nature of health at every size and intuitive eating. Leigh-Ann describes how these go hand-in-hand and how ultimately how everyone can learn how to love, respect, and accept your body regardless of size and weight.

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Susan Albers, and they talk about mindful eating skills. Dr. Albers describes how about 75% of eating is triggered by emotion and not hunger and discusses the 5 S’s of mindful eating as well as what she calls the 5 5 5 5 5 exercise that we all can start using today to begin eating more mindfully.

Today, Kathy welcomes Tara Deliberto, PhD, and their conversation is about treating eating disorders in adolescents. Kathy and Dr. Deliberto cover a lot of ground in this episode including information on Integrative modality therapy (IMT), food restriction, parents/carers, and reinforcement.

Today, Kathy welcomes back Dr. Cynthia Bulik, and they continue their discussion on the findings of the genome wide association study regarding anorexia nervosa. This is part 2 of a 2-part discussion on this very important study so if you missed part one please listen to episode 156.

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Cynthia Bulik, and they discuss the findings of the genome wide association study regarding anorexia nervosa. This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion on this very important study.

Today, Kathy welcomes Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDSS, FAED, and their conversation is on weight stigma and healthcare. Dr. Gaudiani gets real right off the bat in this episode and we believe it will open a lot of eyes, including, and maybe especially, for people in the medical field.