“The people who recover from eating disorders are the very people the world has been waiting for.” -Dr. Anita Johnston On this episode of the podcast, we’re lucky to have Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., CEDS return to talk to us about the recovery process, two skills she believes are essential to everyone’s recovery, emotional literacy, and assertiveness. Two keys that Dr. Johnston believes you have to develop to recover What does it mean to be sensitive? How can we increase our emotional literacy? Why can’t we control our feelings? Assertive Communication- what is it and how to do it Signs you’re making progress in recovery The Labyrinth- recovery is non-linear Dr. Johnston is the author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, is a licensed psychologist, certified eating disorder specialist, speaker and consultant. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she is a leader in the field of eating disorder treatment. She is the Director and Founder of Ai Pono Eating Disorder Program and Ai Pono Residential Program in Maui. She is the co-creator of Light of the Moon Café, an interactive e-course and online support circle for women with eating disorders. You can find Dr. Johnston at www.DrAnitaJohnston.com or at her Light of the Moon Café at www.LightoftheMoonCafe.com This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS. Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy & Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders. Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast. Interested? Email for more info: [email protected] To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com. Follow Dr. Anderson’s work here: Facebook.com/DrAndersonAuthor Facebook.com/DrJaneanAnderson Twitter.com/DrJanean Get emails about Dr. Anderson’s writing and other happenings at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com This podcast is sponsored by 'Ai Pono Maui.  'Ai Pono is led by internationally renowned expert on eating disorders, Dr. Anita Johnston.  Located in a home-like ocean front facility in beautiful Maui, Hawaii, Ai Pono offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders.  Visit aiponomaui.com This podcast is sponsored by EDCare.  EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001.  CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self & Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan.  Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher.  EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or (866) 771-0861