Recovery and the Non-Diet Approach with Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD | Episode 23

Internationally-renowned registered dietitian and eating disorder expert, Melainie Rogers, joins us to talk about recovering from an eating disorder with nutrition therapy. We discuss: Melanie’s background, expertise, and how she got into the eating disorder field Melanie’s own recovery and being a recovered clinician Why diets don’t work How diets are harmful How our bodies fight diets and weight loss Why all food groups are important Problematic aspects of clean eating How to balance honoring our nutritional needs with fun and satisfaction with food How to be recovered in a world that is not recovered Melainie Rogers MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and Founder of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ which offers outpatient programs treating the spectrum of eating disorders, in the heart of New York City. She has worked extensively in obesity research at Columbia’s Obesity Research Center, NYC and developed the nutrition component of the Beth Israel Medical Center weight loss surgery program.  Melainie also co-founded and was first President of the iaedpNY Chapter a non-profit organization that provides education for professionals who work in the eating disorder field. Melainie is a frequent speaker, nationally and internationally, including her native Australia. She has contributed to several publications and has appeared on the Today Show, The Early Show, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch, MSNBC and Channel 11 Evening News as a nutrition expert. Find more info about Melainie at www.balancedtx.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 and supervision for eating disorder professionals seeking their IAEDP certifications. 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 '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