On the season 2 finale of The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast, Co-Author of Intuitive Eating, Elyse Resch, joins us to talk about the principles of Intuitive Eating, a non-diet approach to nutrition and eating, and her own experiences with Intuitive Eating. We talked about: -Elyse’s professional background and how she came to embrace a non-diet approach -Elyse’s personal recovery from an eating disorder and dieting -Why dieting doesn’t work -Consequences of dieting -Why satisfaction matters in eating -A brief overview of Intuitive Eating -Myths and misconceptions of Intuitive Eating -Elyse’s books and workbooks Elyse Resch, MS, RDN, CEDRD, FAND, is a nutrition therapist in private practice in Beverly Hills with thirty-five years of experience, specializing in eating disorders, intuitive eating, and health at every size. She is the co-author of Intuitive Eating and The Intuitive Eating Workbook, has published journal articles, does regular speaking engagements, and extensive media interviews. http://www.intuitiveeating.org/ www.elyseresch.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. Want a free sample of Dr. Anderson’s book, Recover Your Perspective? Sign up at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com or email us at [email protected] to request to be added to our email list. 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 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 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 Want more support in recovery? Check out Dr. Anita Johnston’s online e-course and support circle for eating disorder recovery, Light of the Moon Café here: https://zm239.isrefer.com/go/shvs/ja/