Sick Enough with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani | Episode 41

Dr. G returns to the podcast to talk about her new book “Sick Enough: A Medical Guide to the Complications of Eating Disorders,” and about why people with eating disorders don’t feel they are sick enough to deserve treatment. We talked about: -What inspired Dr. G to write the book -Toxic messages perpetuated by culture and within the medical community -Being the “perfect child” -The dangers of malnutrition -Patients in larger bodies and how culture/treatment providers marginalize them -What Atypical anorexia is -HAES-informed care and social justice Get your copy of Dr. Anderson’s book, Recover Your Perspective, on Amazon.com! Get a signed paperback on my website. Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani is a board-certified internal medicine physician, author (www.sickenough.com), and eating disorders expert. She has lectured internationally on the medical complications of eating disorders and sees patients from across the US via telemedicine and in-person care. Find out more about Dr. G at www.GaudianiClinic.com. Get your copy of Dr. G’s book, Sick Enough on Amazon or by visiting the book’s website www.sickenough.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 for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS. 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 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 are 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.careor (866) 771-0861