Recovery Bites

ABOUT MELAINIE ROGERS:

Melainie Rogers received her education in Melbourne, Australia where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia. Upon coming to the United States, she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University.

Melainie is an internationally recognized expert on eating disorders. Among her many affiliations, Melainie is the founder and past president of the New York City IAEDP Chapter, an Advisory Board Member at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia and a former Board Member of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. She is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University. Her treatment approach derives from a philosophy based on the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size. Melainie has earned a strong reputation among her colleagues for her expertise in the field of nutrition and eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and has been invited to present internationally on the latest scientific discoveries and treatment approaches within the eating disorder profession.

In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009.

Melainie is a recognized expert on eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and educator and is the co-founder and first President of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) New York Chapter and currently resides on the Advisory Board with Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), as well as the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA).

Melainie Rogers and her team at BALANCE originated the popular #WakeUpWeightWatchers social media campaign and have been strong advocates speaking out about weight stigma and promoting weight inclusive values. Melainie is the author of an online eBook, now in print, entitled Redefining Wellness: The Ultimate Diet-Free Guide. The publication is a compilation of writings by eating disorder and body-positive advocates from around the world and is a comprehensive international resource guide.

CONNECT WITH MELAINIE ROGERS:

• Learn more about BALANCE eating disorder treatment
• Connect with Melainie on Facebook
• Follow @balancedtx and @redefiningwellness for non-diet inspiration on Instagram
• Listen to more of Melainie!
╴ The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
╴ The Food Heaven Podcast
╴ The Food Psych Podcast
• BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ offers an array of free and low-cost virtual webinars to help those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. You can learn more about BALANCE’s Virtual Services here.
• Download BALANCE’s Free Recovery Handbook for clients and loved ones on the road to recovery from an eating disorder.

ABOUT THE HOST:

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.

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ABOUT ANDREA, DORIS, & TOM SMELTZER:

Andrea Smeltzer died in her sleep at the age of 19 after a one-year struggle with bulimia. Andrea's parents, Tom and Doris Smeltzer, now devote their time to eating disorder prevention through Andrea's Voice Foundation. Tom and Doris Smeltzer are Andrea’s parents. Tom with a Master's Degree in Educational Administration and Doris with a Master's in Counseling Psychology are career educators. Now retired from the local school district, Doris devotes 100% of her time to eating disorder prevention through Andrea's Voice Foundation. Tom, too, focuses more attention on their non-profit’s efforts following his retirement as a Professor from a local college in Northern California.

Doris authored Andrea's Voice: Silenced by Bulimia and wrote for 7 years a popular "Advice for Parents" blog for her publishers, Gürze Books, until focusing on her own A Joyful Journey blog. She hosted the VoiceAmerica™ Radio Show, Savor Yourself...beyond skin deep, has been named a Community Hero by both her hometown of Napa, and the NorthBay ED organization, EDRS, and awarded the Soroptimist Ruby Award for Women Helping Women. Together, Doris and Tom co-authored an Article in the book, Treatment of Eating Disorders: Bridging the Research-Practice Gap, (Academic Press, 2010), and appeared in the 2007 award-winning documentary, "America the Beautiful: Is America Obsessed with Beauty?"

Andrea Lynn Smeltzer, 19, was trained in opera, enjoyed the theater, was an avid dancer and masterful at making jewelry and crafting poetry. After studying in Spain for a year at the age of fourteen, she spoke Spanish fluently. At the time of her death she was studying German, with a plan to master Japanese next. Prior to college, Andrea was elected president of her high school's Amnesty International group and was an outspoken advocate for human rights. At Pitzer College, she was awarded the prestigious Fletcher Jones Scholarship, worked as a Resident Assistant and Mentor, majored in International Business and Politics - and looked forward to saving the world. She died tragically after thirteen months of bulimic behaviors on June 16, 1999.

Since Andrea's death, Doris and Tom have created various eating disorder educational presentations and outreach efforts (locally, nationwide, and internationally), have appeared in popular media (TV, radio, film), authored numerous published articles, books. blogs, and their web site, all with the intent to educate and inform others on the need for research, prevention, early recognition, immediate intervention, and the skilled treatment of eating disorders. Doris and Tom created Andrea's Voice Foundation (AVF) dedicated to promoting education and understanding toward the prevention, identification, diagnosis, treatment of disordered eating and related issues, and transforming perspectives...one person at a time.

Doris and Tom continue their outreach efforts in the local community and beyond via presentations and workshops at school districts, colleges, universities, professional organizations, and treatment centers. When not educating on disordered eating and providing training on bully prevention and character education, gardens, and works on projects with Tom in their Northern California home, which they share with their cats and llamas. Doris especially enjoys spending time with her daughter Jocelyn and son - in - law, Tracy, and dancing with her infant grandson, Fischer Lynn.

CONNECT WITH DORIS & TOM SMELTZER:

• Visit Andrea’s Voice Foundation website

• Follow Andrea’s Voice Foundation on Facebook

• Purchase a copy of Andrea’s Voice: Silenced by Bulimia

• Listen to Doris and Tom’s other speaking engagements and press

• View a list of past and current presentations

ABOUT THE HOST

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, you can visit karinlewisedc.com. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.

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ABOUT ROBYN GOLDBERG:

Robyn Goldberg is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified eating disorder registered dietitian supervisor, certified intuitive eating counselor and a Health at Every Size® (HAES) clinician. An expert with over twenty three years of experience in the field of eating disorders, for the last 23 years, Robyn Goldberg has maintained a private practice in Beverly Hills, CA, where she specializes in medical conditions, disordered eating, eating disorders, dual diagnosis, preventative nutrition and athletes maximizing optimal nutrition.

Robyn has spent years learning from some of the best in the industry and continues to seek professional mentoring, attend innovative conferences, and stays abreast of the most current literature.

Robyn began her career at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as the in-patient dietitian in the Department of Cardiology.

Robyn consistently educates professionals, students, and RDNs about how to best incorporate intuitive eating and Health at Every Size® approaches into their work and lives. She teaches nutrition classes on a wide array of topics for the Motion Picture Industry’s Wellness Program.

Actively involved in the nutrition and body positive community, Robyn is also a member of organizations including Association of Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), Academy of Eating Disorders (AED), International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (iaedp) and the International Federation of Eating Disorder Dietitians (IFEDD). She also serves as a Nutrition Consultant for the Celiac Disease Foundation. Robyn also leads several body image and eating disorder groups in sober living settings in the Los Angeles Area.

Robyn is a nationally renowned contributing author registered dietitian nutritionist. She has been quoted as an expert in various publications including The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Diabetes Forecast, Shape Magazine, Fitness, Oxygen, Life & Style, Natural Solutions, Beverly Hills Weekly and Today’s Dietitian. In addition, Robyn has also served as an eating disorder specialist on the nationally televised show “The Insider” and an expert on The Associated Press (AP).

Robyn’s newest work includes the release of The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones in March of 2020. The Eating Disorder Trap combines the latest research as well as the knowledge Robyn has gathered working in nutrition for over two decades. The book takes readers into the mind of individuals who battle with eating disorders every day and details the telltale signs of each disorder. In her book, Robyn breaks myths about the nutritional, psychological, and medical components of eating disorders by translating complicated topics in a user-friendly manner. The book answers several questions that clinicians and families of patients might ask to better understand eating disorders and the process toward recovery.

Robyn also wrote the book for those suffering from an eating disorder to help them to develop a deeper insight into their disease.

CONNECT WITH ROBYN GOLDBERG:
• Learn more about Robyn Goldberg by visiting ASKABOUTFOOD.COM
• Follow Robyn on Facebook and Instagram
• Purchase a copy of The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones
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- Amazon
- BookLogix
- Diesel Books

ABOUT THE HOST

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin’s private practice, coaching services, and free support groups, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Instagram and Facebook.

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ABOUT KRISTIE AMADIO:

Kristie Amadio is Founder and CEO of Recovered Living, which offers online eating disorder recovery coaching as well as 24/7 live-in support to people both domestically and internationally.

After 14 years of battling her eating disorder and seeking treatment in both Australia and New Zealand—where she was told she was ‘chronic’ and should expect to struggle with food and body image issues for the rest of her life—Kristie flew to America for intensive treatment and made a full recovery.

Kristie was stunned by the gap and unequal access to support and resources both here and overseas, so she resolved to make cost-effective support available to everyone, no matter where they lived. By working online and living with people in recovery all around the world, Kristie Amadio is adding a new dimension to the platform used to treat eating disorders. Kristie is a Certified Eating Disorder Coach with the Carolyn Costin Institute.

One of a kind, irrepressible enthusiasm, and candid honesty is what forms the basis of Kristie’s essence. She uses the same strength she required in her own recovery to guide and inspire others, while her genuine compassion allows her to connect easily with clients.

CONNECT WITH KRISTIE AMADIO:
• Learn more about Recovered Living
• Watch Kristie’s TedX Talk “It’s Time to do Eating Disorder Recovery Differently”
• Follow Kristie on Facebook and Instagram
• Listen to Kristie’s other Podcasts:
⎯ Recovery Warriors Podcast
⎯ Food Psych Podcast
⎯ Love Food Podcast

ABOUT THE HOST

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin’s private practice, coaching services, and free support groups, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and on Instagram.

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ABOUT TARYN CAGNINA:

Taryn Cagnina, MA, LMHC is an eating disorder and trauma therapist based out of Boston, MA working in the field of mental health for 10 years. After recovering from her own eating disorder, Taryn wanted to help others manage their pain and suffering, and show them there is something better waiting for them on the other side.

Taryn believes that, while recovery from an eating disorder and/or managing depression, anxiety, and PTSD is hard work, it can also be a beautiful journey that leads you to something greater than you ever thought possible. Taryn has a professional history working in higher levels of care focusing on substance abuse and eating disorders and is also trained to treat PTSD with EMDR. She balances a realistic, no fluff approach with warmth and empathy. Taryn believes that healing can be inspired by the little things (which eventually become the big things).

“With the right emotional support, we can honor and make friends with our suffering, accept it, and find joy in choosing how we move through it. No one does it alone.”

CONNECT WITH TARYN CAGNINA:
• Learn more about Taryn’s private practice by visiting her website TLC Healing Arts
• Follow @TLCHealingArts on Instagram and Facebook
• Learn more about Taryn Cagnina on Psychology Today

ABOUT THE HOST

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin’s private practice, coaching services, and free support groups, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and on Instagram.

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ABOUT CAROLYN COSTIN:

In her early twenties, Carolyn Costin recovered from anorexia nervosa, earned two master’s degrees, became a teacher and began her career as a psychotherapist. A passionate and dedicated educator Carolyn taught high school and community college for 8 years and brought teaching to her role as an eating disorder therapist.

After successfully treating her first eating disorder client in 1979, Carolyn recognized this was her calling. Her continued success led her to develop and direct several inpatient eating disorder facilities during the period of 1987 to 1996.

In 1996, Carolyn created Monte Nido, the first licensed, residential eating disorder treatment facility in a home setting. She was the first to combine state of the art eating disorder treatment with eastern healing modalities, such as yoga and meditation. She was first to speak out that people with eating disorders could be fully “Recovered” and first to openly hire recovered therapists. Knowing that role models, trust and relationships matter, Carolyn created a program where staff and clients shop, cook and eat meals together like a family. Carolyn wanted clients and their families to have a healing environment where professionals delivered expert care and clients acquired the knowledge and skills necessary for long-term recovery.

Carolyn’s personal history of an eating disorder, her humanistic relational approach, her acclaimed speaking engagements, her six books and Monte Nido’s highly successful outcome study (Brewerton & Costin, 2011) have resulted in Carolyn being one of the most respected and sought-after leaders in the eating disorder field.

A large percentage of Carolyn’s career has been lecturing, training, teaching and supervising clinicians, dietitians, and physicians. Many regularly attend a monthly study group for professionals Carolyn began in the mid-1980s. An official CE provider, through the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), Carolyn continues to travel nationally and internationally educating professionals and the public about eating disorders.

Having left Monte Nido & Affiliates in early 2016 Carolyn remains active in the eating disorder field on many fronts. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders and stays involved in many professional eating disorder organizations, as a member, speaker, consultant, or a collaborator on projects, such as her work with Project Heal, training eating disorder mentors for Communities of Healing.

In early 2017, Carolyn opened The Carolyn Costin Institute, which offers Eating Disorder Coach Training, Mentor Training, Continuing Education for clinicians as well as other specialized training.

CONNECT WITH CAROLYN COSTIN:

• Learn more about The Carolyn Costin Institute
• Connect with others on Facebook by joining Carolyn’s Facebook Group Recovered Eating Disorder Professionals
• Follow Carolyn on Facebook and Instagram

ABOUT THE HOST
Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. To learn more about Karin’s private practice, coaching services, and free support groups, please visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder online. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and on Instagram.

Are you interested in becoming a guest on our show? If so, please fill out our Guest Application.

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Welcome to Recovery Bites, a podcast that welcomes voices in the field and voices of lived experience, to get real about eating disorder and mental health recovery.

Join host Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS for candid interviews with experts in eating disorder and mental health recovery. Listeners can look forward to new perspectives, meaningful conversations, diverse connection, and compelling personal narrative that make a powerful difference in how we live.

Episodes focus on life beyond recovery, the good and the not-so-good, the successes and the challenges, and the authentic accounts of recovered lives. Not their whole story…just bites!

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005 and is the founder of the Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center located in Boston, MA. You can learn more about Karin and the podcast by visiting www.karinlewisedc.com.

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