In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz have the honor of chatting with Elle about her incredible healing journey - how signing up for personal training was a slippery slope into an eating disorder and self isolation.  Elle shares how she fought her way back to health through finding a supportive community and truly understanding her body. 

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the April 2025 recognition of a unique form of Diabetes (Type 5) affecting those who have experienced prolonged malnutrition at a young age. What do we know about Type 5, and what unique insight could an eating disorder specialist provide to this newly recognized condition?

Research:

https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/6/1428/146920/An-Atypical-Form-of-Diabetes-Among-Individuals

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-diabetes.html

https://idf.org/news/new-type-5-diabetes-working-group/

In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed dive deep into the uber popular diet/lifestyle known as Intermittent Fasting. They break down the diet (by the end you will know what OMAD, 18:6, 20:4 and other lingo mean!) and then get into a very passionate discussion of its effects on the body.  By the end, we offer advice for how to talk to someone in your life who may be pursuing IF. 

Resource: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death

This episode is a companion piece to Episode 35. In this ep, Dr. Ed breaks down the essential tests he gives patients when they first enter his care. He explains the how and the why for each test he performs - and what crucial information can be gleaned from each. We hope this is a useful resource for other care providers or those interested in why a doctor orders certain tests.

To learn more about what Dr. Tyson does, please visit www.med4eds.com

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In this episode, Dr. Ed explains his approach to the basic physical exam. This ep is a must-listen resource for anyone in the medical field who wants to improve their exams to better serve patients suffering from eating disorders. Dr. Ed and Liz discuss how a physical exam should be tailored for patients with eating disorders - covering such topics as the crucial findings one should assess for, to how to approach patient interaction from a trauma-informed perspective.  

To learn more about what Dr. Tyson does, please visit www.med4eds.com 

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Join Dr. Ed and Liz as they discuss the potential harms of Physical Fitness Tests in American schools. Learn the history of the fitness test, as well as a harm/benefit analysis of weighing children in school as part of the ‘body composition’ portion of the test. All that and more on this episode of Ed on Ed.

RESOURCES:

The Texas Education Agency’s Info about Fitnessgram

https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/physical-fitness-assessment-initiative

History about the PFT (Vox): https://www.vox.com/2015/4/24/8489501/presidential-fitness-test

Further info: https://www.wellandgood.com/10-things-you-never-knew-about-the-presidents-physical-fitness-challenge/

How the test is entered online:

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The Cooper Institute’s Info about the body composition info:

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In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz get the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, A GI specialist with experience treating patients with eating disorders.  Dr. Shapiro is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and warm practitioner with unique insight into the body system most directly involved in ‘eating.’ He speaks about the ‘symphonic’ digestive system and how eating disorders effect the GI tract. Everyone also gets into deeper discussions of how to approach treatment from a holistic perspective.

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In this episode, Dr. Tyson puts Liz to the test! He presents her with a patient’s case, and she must see how much she has learned being part of the podcast.  Will she make the right choices to help this patient? Play along at home to see how much you have learned

In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Ed and his partner (and boss!) Jennifer Nagel about the founding of the Medical Center for Eating Disorders in Houston, Texas. We get to know Jennifer - what drew her to the treatment of eating disorders and why she decided to found a treatment center. We hear funny and touching stories about the start of the partnership between Jennifer and Dr. Ed as the two professionals discuss their shared philosophy and passion. They also share how they hope to extend their impact by sharing treatment findings through conference presentations. 

Find out more about the work they do together at MED4EDS.com

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the factors that should be considered when you (as a parent/guardian) must find a treatment center for your child with an eating disorder. How do you navigate this emotional time to find the best place for your loved one? Some of the factors to consider include: location, level of care, and insurance.

An amazing database of US treatment centers can be searched at: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/find-treatment/

Disclosure: Dr. Ed does work with several treatment centers, but this episode is not an advertisement for any center; it is a general guide.