ED on ED

In this episode, you get to know Matthew, our editor!  He  listens to our show more than anyone…so today we put him to the test.  How much has he learned just from editing Ed on Ed? Listen to see if Matthew passes the test!

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In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed look closely at a new set of drugs called semaglutides (brand names include Ozempic and Wegovy) touted by some as “miracle drugs.” Dr. Ed breaks down how the drugs look in the body, and then our hosts go through potential concerns and dangers when the drug is prescribed off-label.  With so much talk about the potential benefits  of the drugs, Dr. Tyson and Liz think it is important to look with a critical eye to balance the conversation.

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When we think about what body parts are endangered by an eatting disorder, the first that comes to mind is probably the heart, or the brain.  But today we are gonna talk all about BONES!  In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz will discuss all the ways the skeleton can be affected by malnutrition, including true stories of patient struggles.  Yes, Dr. Ed makes some puns, and yes, Liz references an episode of the Magic School Bus.

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In this episode, Dr. Tyson shares the story of “Carson,” an patient who began experiencing mysterious full-body weakness events. After the patient’s father suggested that Carson wear a Continuos Glucose Monitor, Dr. Tyson discovered shockingly low glucose levels that would only improve temporarily after meals - then plummet again to dangerous levels.  

Following an instinct, Dr. Tyson proposed including animal protein in Carson’s meal plans.  The improvement it caused will hopefully spark further research into the usefulness of continuous glucose monitoring during refeeding, as well as the potential benefits of animal protein on sustained glucose levels.  This is a must-listen for medical researchers, dieticians, doctors, and other healthcare specialists who want to begin their own research into these new methods, in order to see if the success Carson experienced can help others in the same position.

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Let’s get into it.  This episode focuses on a current controversial topic in the eating disorder treatment community - the proposal of a new diagnostic category of “terminal anorexia nervosa,” and offering MAID (medical assistance in dying) to those who fit the category.  Liz and Dr. Ed vehemently challenge the claims of the article that proposed the term.  They draw from the expertise of other medical professionals and shine a light on the dangers of that proposed term.  All in all, they discuss the importance of holding onto hope during a patient’s darkest moments.  They highly encourage you to read the articles they reference in the episode linked below:

https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-022-00548-3

PATRICIA WESTMORELAND, M.D., PHILIP MEHLER, M.D., HARRY BRANDT, M.D.

https://psychnews.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.pn.2022.11.9.4

By Megan Riddle, Anne Marie O’Melia, and Maryrose Bauschka

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9202193/

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Episode 20!  We’ve learned so much so far on the podcast - or have we?  In this episode, Dr. Tyson puts Liz and the listener in the hot seat with a POP QUIZ of what we’ve learned so far.  He shares a real case and asks us how we would proceed, given what we’ve learned over the past 19 episodes.  Will you pass the pop quiz? 

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In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz interview Megan - a patient Dr. Tyson treated when she was in highschool.  Together, doctor and patient revisit her illness and recovery - delving into memories of a brutal car crash, a determined family, and a trial with the Catholic Church.  Megan’s story is unexpected and one-of-a-kind, but with the universal lesson of the benefit of a support system that is “all in” on your recovery.

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In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz analyze the incredible film The Wonder (2022), directed by Sebastián Lelio, and starring Florence Pugh.  Liz and Dr. Ed use the film as a springboard into a vibrant discussion on how communities respond to periods of mass starvation, how science and religion can clash and coexist, how eating disorders touch and are influenced by the society around the ill individual, and how ‘stories’ shape our beliefs in positive and negative ways.  It gets deep, y’all.

The Wonder is available to stream on Netflix.

In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed interview the wonderful Pearl, a woman who found profound healing through therapy as a part of her recovery from an eating disorder.  But this is not simply a story of how therapy helped heal her and her family - it is also the story of how she channeled that into a career as a therapist herself.  A full circle is too simple as a metaphor - listen to hear the unique layers of Pearl’s story peeled back, only to be put back together stronger and full of compassion. 

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Join Liz and Dr. Ed as they watch and react to the House, M.D. episode “Control.”  They use the episode to spark thrilling conversations such as: To white lab coat or to not white lab coat? Can fried chicken solve all the world’s problems? Should you chase horses or zebras?

Listen to hear if Dr. Ed can beat super-genius Dr. Gregory House to the diagnosis!

House MD episodes are available to watch on Amazon Prime if you’d like to watch along!