Recovery Bites

In this episode, Karin welcomes Dr. June Alexander, author, advocate, and writing mentor. After recovering from anorexia nervosa and other long term mental health challenges in 2006, June has written ten books on eating disorders, including her memoir, and has a PhD in Creative Writing. June’s website, The Diary Healer represents and attracts readership from all sectors. Having healed in adulthood from long term anorexia, comorbid chronic anxiety, PTSD and depression, June thrives in the joys of mainstream living and inspires hope in recovery at every age.

Join Karin and June for a discussion for a discussion on recovery later in life, June’s story of her eating disorder and recovery, defining what a “family” is (and is not), understanding fears brought on by motherhood, the healing effects from diary writing, the role of progress in the recovery journey, joining internal and external self to become whole, June’s recent novel, “A Girl Called Tim,” and much more!

• Learn more about June
• View June’s published books including “A Girl Called Tim”
• Discover The Diary Healer’s Writing Mentoring and Manuscript Editing services
• Subscribe to The Dear Diary blog
• Listen to the “A Girl Called Tim” podcast

In this episode, Karin welcomes Dr. Rachel Evans, recovered eating disorder therapist specializing in bulimia and binge eating, a career choice inspired by Rachel’s own struggle with an eating disorder and experience of recovery. With a passion for supporting women suffering with bulimia and binge eating disorder, Rachel pulls from her own recovery, uses evidence-based techniques, and a range of holistic approaches to support her clients to full recovery. She is also the host of the “Just Eat Normally” podcast.

Join Karin and Rachel for a discussion on mind mapping in recovery, the stigma that can accompany a bulimia nervosa diagnosis, diagnosis shame and how it keeps people from seeking treatment, the Emotional Freedom Technique’s (EFT) use of tapping and pressure points, challenging one’s “need” to use behaviors, how ritualistic behaviors “quiet” external noise, the medical risks of bulimia nervosa, the use of hypnotherapy to tap into one’s subconscious, and more!

• Learn more about Rachel and her eating disorder recovery services
• Follow Rachel on Instagram
• Tune into Rachel’s podcast, “Just Eat Normally”
• Subscribe to Rachel’s blog
• Get your free eBook “Saying ‘Goodbye’ to your Eating Disorder”
• Check out Rachel’s recovery resources

In this episode, Karin welcomes Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CEDRD-S, seasoned nutrition therapist and recognized leader in the field of eating disorders, specializing in treatment and training of a collaborative approach to eating disorders.

Join Karin Sondra for a discussion on the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach to care, genetic dispositions for eating disorders, societies’ message of the “right” and “wrong” way to eat, looking outside oneself in recovery, the role of neuroplasticity in changing habits, going within to challenge barriers to recovery, assessing decisions that move one closer to recovery or closer to the eating disorder, and much more!

• Get to know more about Sondra and her outpatient and Eating Disorder Treatment Collaborative (EDTC) services
• Follow Sondra and Morningside Chats In the Living Room on Instagram
• Learn about Morningside Chats in the Living Room, Sondra’s weekly, free, live eating disorder support group held every Saturday morning

In this episode, Karin welcomes founder and activist Johanna Kandel to the show. After recovering from a long battle with various eating disorders, Johanna Kandel founded The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (“The Alliance”) as a way to give back and make a difference. Since founding The Alliance in October 2000, Johanna has brought information, awareness, and support to hundreds of thousands of individuals nationally and internationally. In addition, she facilitates free, weekly support groups, helps thousands of people gain information and find the help they need, and advocates for change on local, state, and national level.

Join Karin and Johanna for a discussion on The Alliance’s mission, the benefits of re-channeling eating disorder energy, the impact of transgenerational trauma, eating disorder statistics, shifts in how eating disorders are perceived, the three pillars of The Alliance, dismantling insurance lobbyists, Eating Disorder Awareness Week, NOT ONE MORE weekend, and more!

• Learn more about Johanna and The Alliance
• Follow Johanna and the Alliance on Instagram
• Get involved in The Alliance’s NOT ONE MORE weekend including:
—Day of Help
—Day of Support
—Day of Recovery
—Rally for Recovery
• Join the movement and donate to The Alliance

In this episode, Karin is joined by Chelsea Levy (she/her), MS, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and soon-to-be Registered Dietitian committed to utilizing Health at Every Size® (HAES®) principles in her approach to nutrition therapy. Chelsea works with individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders and also has special interests in treating individuals with diabetes, in larger-bodies, and who identify as transgender or non-binary. She believes it is vital to provide care relevant to an individual’s culture, ethnicity and overall identities. In addition, Chelsea hosts a collaborative space for the exploration of food and body healing through creativity and compassion.

Join Karin and Chelsea as they define “body liberation,” discuss accessibility, the harm caused by the medical community, the lack of dietitians living in larger-bodies, the exclusion of body diversity by the FDA, the large scale oppression of human rights for those living in larger-bodies, our internalized value system as it presents in nutrition therapy, how stress contributes to poor body image, Chelsea’s work to create a safe, inclusive community space to explore food and body, and more!

• Learn more about Chelsea
• Follow Chelsea on Instagram
• Join Chelsea’s Live Eating Support on Instagram

In this episode, Karin is joined by Jean Kilbourne, Ed.D., pioneering activist, speaker, and writer, internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on the image of women in advertising and for her critical studies of alcohol and tobacco advertising. Jean’s exploration on the connection between advertising and several public health issues, including violence against women, eating disorders, and addiction, and launched a movement to promote media literacy as a way to prevent these problems. A radical and original idea at the time, her approach is now mainstream and an integral part of most prevention programs.

Join Karin and Jean for a discussion on the societal impact of advertising both historically and currently, the focus of modern day advertising, the trivialization of violence in advertising, advertising's subjective view of beauty, the role of capitalism, recovering amidst the pressure of advertising, “Killing Us Softly” Jean’s groundbreaking film examining advertising’s image of women, and much more!

• Visit jeankilbourne.com to learn about Jean’s films, written works, lectures, press, honors, testimonials, and more
• Watch “Killing Us Softly: Then & Now,” the 40th anniversary celebration
• Schedule a lecture or contact Jean here

In this episode, Karin is joined by singer-songwriter Abby Anderson. With authentic, genre-bending sound, Abby quickly rose to stardom at an early age. Though it appeared her dreams were coming true, she was feeling anything but perfect. Abby realized she wasn’t being her most authentic self with the image she was projecting, so she listened to her heart and made some changes. Those changes shined through in the music she was creating and are reflected in the track “Bad Posture,” a tribute to her recovery from an eating disorder and the start of Abby sharing music that embraces her past and her present with a sound that fully captures who she is as an artist and songwriter.

Join Karin and Abby for a conversation on Abby’s recovery from an eating disorder, breaking down roles and habits, mindfulness to create space to move towards authentic self, conveying deep emotions through art, censoring our own thoughts, the distance created by trying to “fit-in,” shedding feelings of shame and guilt, accepting that we are not responsible for other’s perceptions of us, “Bad Posture,” and more.

• Listen to Abby on Apple Music and Spotify
• Follow Abby on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram

In this episode, Karin is joined by clinical expert Norah Wynne, MA, LMFT. With over twenty years of experience, Norah is a force in the field of eating the disorder treatment and recovery. A mixture of intense persistence, never-give-up attitude, and one-of-a-kind enthusiasm, Norah’s focus is to ensure that clients are supported and challenged towards the goal of recovery.

Join Karin and Norah for a conversation on the powerful physical and emotional harm caused by eating disorders, “hope” as a starting point to the healing journey, the role of honesty in the recovery process, emotions as signals that should be met with compassion, eating disorder mortality rates, thinking outside the box with clients, the harm of the “chronic” label, and much more.

In this episode, Karin is joined by Julie Duffy Dillon, MS, RDN, NCC, CEDRD-S, Registered Dietitian, Eating Disorder Specialist and PCOS expert. Julie helps fight diet culture through her writing, courses, podcast, her private nutrition practice, and by mentoring dietitians and health care workers on weight inclusive practices. Julie is committed to promoting health without the pursuit of weight loss and has spent the last 20 years helping people heal their relationship with food. As an eating disorder expert, she has worked with all types of eating disorders and joined her clients on their path to Food Peace.

Join Karin and Julie for a conversation on the intersection of PCOS and eating disorders, PCOS statistics, the harmful message that weight can cause PCOS, the importance of acknowledging a client’s socioeconomic situation, healing from medical system neglect, Julie’s podcast “Love, Food,” and much more!

• Meet Julie and connect with her online
• Follow Julie on Clubhouse, Facebook, and Instagram
• View Julie’s services, writing, courses, and free resources
• Listen to the “Love, Food” podcast
• Subscribe to Julie’s blog

In this episode, Karin welcomes guest Brian Cuban, Dallas-based attorney, author, and mental health awareness recovery advocate. Recovered himself, Brian openly shares his lived experience overcoming alcohol, drug addiction, bulimia, and body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) to advocate for recovery. He speaks regularly about his recovery, childhood bullying, fat shaming, and breaking the male eating disorder stigma and writes extensively on these subjects.

Join Karin and Brian for a discussion on childhood trauma as a precursor to eating disorder development, when adults fat-shame children, the intergenerational nature of emotionally abusive relationships, how body shame isolates and silences, how Body Dysmorphic Disorder can feel from those who struggle with it, sobriety before eating disorder recovery, equipping oneself with tools to prevent getting pulled into dysfunctional behaviors, Brian’s book “Shattered Image,” and “The Ambulance Chaser,” and much more!

• Meet Brian
• Follow Brian on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter
• View Brian’s books on Amazon:
— "Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder”
— “The Addicted Lawyer, Tales of The Bar, Booze Blow & Redemption”
— “The Ambulance Chaser” (due 12/7/21)
• Subscribe to Brian’s blog
• View Brian’s Recovery, Wellness, and CLE presentations
• Check out Brian’s featured media
• Learn more about “The Ambulance Chaser”