Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

Episode Summary:  In this episode, Jen and Allison are joined by Cilla Moore for a Jeopardy-style game to explore common body image, diet culture, and social media buzzwords! We talk terms ranging from the evolution of body positivity to Ozempic body, BMI, thicc, and more. Get our clinical takes and pop culture comparisons. Turn up the volume and get ready to learn (and laugh) with us!

Categories include: 

• The Evolution of a Word
• Body Image Lingo
• Social Media Buzzwords
• Diet Culture Classics
• Medical / Pseudo-Medical Words That Impact Body Image
  

What You’ll Learn:

The pop culture and clinical definitions, and hot takes on a variety of body image buzzwords. 

Resources & Mentions

• Bri Campos
• What is Body Grief blog post
• The Maintenance Phase BMI episode
• BMI Blog post
• Health At Every Size blog post
• Body Neutrality blog post
• What is Set Point Theory
• The History of the Body Positivity Movement
• Body Positivity versus Body Liberation
• What is Health Episode
• Body of Truth by Harriet Brown: https://a.co/d/hoWCtP2 
• This Is Body Grief: Making Peace with the Loss That Comes with Living in a Body by Jayne Mattingly: ⁠https://a.co/d/d2klrvm

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Allison discuss the complexities of supporting caregivers and parents of children with eating disorders. They explore the emotional and psychological aspects of eating disorders, the importance of communication, and the role of nutrition in recovery. The conversation emphasizes the need for a treatment team, the impact of family dynamics, and the significance of education for parents.

What You’ll Learn:

• How parents can approach their child's feelings with curiosity and compassion.
• More about how eating disorders are emotional management systems.
• Communication is key; ask your child what they need.
• Nutrition in recovery may look different than traditional healthy eating.
• Why a treatment team is essential for effective recovery.
• How parents can educate themselves about eating disorders and their impact.
• Why bribes and punishments can reinforce shame and unhealthy behaviors.
• The role family dynamics play in a child's recovery.

Resources & Mentions:

• How to Nourish Your Child Through an Eating Disorder Book
• Plate-By-Plate Approach Instagram
• 10 Things Parents/Caregivers Need to Know About Their Child’s Eating Disorder blog post
• 3 Ways to Support Your Loved One with an Eating Disorder blog post
• ARFID blog post
• Is Health More Than What We Eat and How We Move Episode
• Harm Reduction in Eating Disorder Care: Compassionate or Controversial Episode
• The Difference Between Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
• Families Empowered And Supporting Treatment for Eating Disorders (F.E.A.S.T.): https://feast-ed.org/
• The Full Bloom Project Body Positive Parenting
• The Feeding Humans Podcast

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Episode Summary: In this episode of "Stop, Collaborate, and Listen," hosts Jen Elliott and Allison delve into the nuanced approach of harm reduction in eating disorder care. They explore how this method prioritizes body autonomy and meets individuals where they are, offering a compassionate alternative to traditional recovery models. Through candid discussions, they address common barriers and misconceptions, emphasizing the importance of transparency, community, and small, actionable steps towards recovery. Join them as they unpack the complexities of harm reduction and its role in fostering a supportive environment for those navigating eating disorders.

What You’ll Learn:

• The principles of harm reduction and its application in eating disorder care.
• How harm reduction differs from abstinence-based recovery models.
• The importance of body autonomy and meeting individuals where they are in their recovery journey.
• Common barriers and misconceptions about harm reduction in eating disorder treatment.
• Practical strategies for implementing harm reduction, including small, actionable steps towards recovery.
• The role of transparency and community in supporting individuals with eating disorders.
• Insights into balancing safety and progress in harm reduction practices.

Resources & Mentions:

• Eating Disorder Task Force of Indiana September Conference: https://www.edtfi.org/events-1/2025-edtfi-conference 
• Nalgona Positivity Pride Resources (one of the leading voices on Harm Reduction in the ED space): https://www.nalgonapositivitypride.com/member-areas-1-1-2
• Saving Our Own Lives Book: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1938-saving-our-own-lives
• Resources from The Joy Project: https://www.joyproject.org/harm-reduction-in-eating-disorders/
• Resources from Filter Mag: https://filtermag.org/eating-disorder-harm-reduction/ 
• Article By Devon Price, PhD: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shrugging-off-should/202306/why-we-need-a-harm-reductionist-approach-to-eating-disorders
• Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition Services: https://www.collab-counseling.com/our-services

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore the multifaceted concept of health, discussing cultural narratives, diet culture, the social determinants that impact well-being, and Health At Every Size. We emphasize the importance of understanding health beyond just nutrition and exercise, advocating for a holistic approach that includes emotional, social, and environmental factors, and the unique challenges faced by marginalized and neurodivergent communities, as well as practical applications for redefining health and fostering a more inclusive understanding of well-being.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why this topic is important to our work with eating disorders

• The dominant cultural narratives about health
• Common myths/misconceptions about health
• Ways diet culture shaped the way we think about health
• Social determinants of health and marginalized populations

Resources & Mentions:

• K-Pop Demon Hunters: https://www.netflix.com/title/81498621
• Golden by HUNTR/X: https://open.spotify.com/track/1CPZ5BxNNd0n0nF4Orb9JS?si=6bb405a4abbb43e5
• Health At Every Size: https://asdah.org/haes/
• Is It Really About Weight blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/is-it-really-about-the-weight 
• Health At Every Size blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/principles-of-health-at-every-size
• BMI blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/bmi
• Social Determinants of Health IG post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CisJsj-rTt2/?img_index=2
• 8 Dimensions of Wellness: https://shcs.ucdavis.edu/health-and-wellness/eight-dimensions-wellness
• Social Determinants of Health: https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health
• Gleaners Impact Report 2024
• Cool Creek Family Health
  

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Allison are joined again by Recovery Coach and Psychotherapist Cilla Moore, LCSW, to discuss their thoughts on the Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser documentary on Netflix. From the physiology of starvation to the cultural harm of the show, we aren’t holding back our thoughts! You don’t want to miss this episode. Grab a beverage and let’s chat!

What You’ll Learn:

• Our personal experience with The Biggest Loser
• Were the “experts” really qualified?
• The physiology of starvation and overexercising
• The long-term outcomes of the show and the harm that was caused
• Different eating disorder behaviors on display on the show
• How trauma responses might have shown up on the show
• The SWAG eating disorder stereotype

Resources & Mentions:

• Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser: https://www.netflix.com/title/81670924
• The Minnesota Starvation Experiment: https://psychiatry.duke.edu/blog/starvation-experiment
• How Malnourishment Impacts Brain Functioning: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/malnourishment-impacts-brain-functioning
• What Happened to You by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey: https://a.co/d/8QTkJf8
• Health At Every Size: https://asdah.org/haes/
• Health At Every Size blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/principles-of-health-at-every-size
• The SWAG Stereotype: https://www.theprojectheal.org/blog/swag-stereotype-harmful
• Anorexia/AAN: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/anorexia-nervosa-atypical-anorexia-nervosa

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✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Allison and Jen talk about the different levels of eating disorder care, what therapeutic and nutritional interventions look like, and the various barriers to getting eating disorder care, including cost and insurance. Grab a beverage, get ready to be a little fired up, and let’s chat!

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• The different levels of eating disorder care and what nutrition looks like at each level
• The pie analogy for determining the level of care needed
• What happens when the body adapts to starvation
• Barriers to getting eating disorder care, including cost and insurance
• How we handle when someone needs a higher level of care, but is unable to go
• Our Hot Takes and Cold Truths

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Intro Teaser + Podcast Intro
• 1:02 – Intro to the Episode Topic
• 3:32 – Overview of Levels of Care
• 9:28 – What Nutrition Support Looks Like at Each Level
• 12:14 – Refeeding Syndrome
• 14:35 – What Nutrition Support Looks Like at Each Level Cont.
• 19:27 – Is the Appropriate Level of Care Always Accessible? 
• 20:41 – Statistics and Barriers to Care
• 25:15 – Cost and Insurance Barriers
• 31:05 – The Collab Hybrid Model and Harm Reduction
• 35:32 – Hot Take, Cold Truth
• 38:40 – Disclaimer

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• ED Levels of Care Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/eating-disorder-levels-of-care
• Barriers to ED Care Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/barriers-to-eating-disorder-treatment
• Atypical Anorexia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa Blog Post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/anorexia-nervosa-atypical-anorexia-nervosa
• Project Heal Cost of Treatment Breakdown: https://www.theprojectheal.org/cost-of-treatment
• Project Heal Resources: https://www.theprojectheal.org/
• Work with the Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition Team: https://www.collab-counseling.com/contact

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✨ Episode Summary:In this episode, we sit down with Psychotherapist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Recovery Coach, Cilla Moore, LCSW, to chat all things #SkinnyTok. Cilla shares her wealth of knowledge on body image and disrupting the TikTok algorithm. She offers some incredible tips, tools, and resources you can find in the show notes! Grab a beverage and let’s get to listening!

Connect with Cilla Moore, LCSW

• Website: https://itscillahope.com/
• Instagram: @itscillahope
• Work with Cilla as a Recovery Coach

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• What #SkinnyTok actually is and how it impacts mental health
• The Trojan Horse problem, the 2025 aesthetic shift, and what you can do about it
• How to disrupt the algorithm, anchor in your values, curate your feed, and more

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Intro Teaser + Podcast Intro
• 0:59 – Intro to the Episode Topic
• 2:33 – Guest Bio
• 5:33 – What is #SkinnyTok?!
• 10:33 – SkinnyTok, Lifestyle Changes, and the Trojan Horse Problem
• 14:16 – Impact on Clients
• 15:58 – The Role of the Algorithm 
• 19:40 – Reporting Content
• 20:51 – What I Eat In A  Day
• 26:28 – Is it Helpful or Harmful?
• 28:31 – Social Media Literacy and Trigger Translation Checklist
• 30:53 – 2025 Aesthetic Shift
• 37:56 – Social Media Feed Curation Days
• 41:24 – Cilla’s Favorite Resources
• 43:28 – Inner Child Favorites
• 47:56 – Outro & Disclaimer

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Gorls Who Eat Book Club
• #SkinnyTok Trigger Translations
• Renfrew Center Social Media Literacy Checklist 
• Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir⁠ by Alyson Stoner

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✨ Episode Summary:In this episode, we are talking through how to make eating disorder recovery fun! Yes, we said fun. We know how challenging and long eating disorder recovery can be, so we offer some tools to bring some flexibility, joy, and fun to your journey. 

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• Why fun in recovery matters and how to start giving yourself permission to have fun

• How to sit in the suck and support yourself in the grief of your eating disorder

• The importance of coming back to your body and younger self to foster healing

• What having fun in recovery can look like

Timestamps

• 0:00 – Intro Teaser + Podcast Intro
• 1:15 – Intro to the Episode Topic
• 2:03 – Overview of What to Expect in Episode
• 3:15 – Why Fun in Recovery Matters
• 4:15 – Sitting in the Suck
• 6:18 – Fun can Help Us Regulate
• 8:50 – Moving through Grief in ED + Bringing Joy and Laughter
• 10:45 – How Social Media and Laughter Can Foster (Body Connection)
• 12:50 – Definitions of Fun
• 15:48 – What Fun Can Look Like
• 18:30 – Client Shared Examples of Fun
• 20:00 – More Examples of Fun
• 24:00 – Making Food Exposures Fun
• 26:30 – Utilizing Tools That Help Your Nervous System Feel Regulated
• 28:00 – TV Shows/Movies as Emotional Regulation
• 28:47 – Outro & Disclaimer
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📚 Resources & Mentions:

The Summer I Turned Pretty on Amazon Prime

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✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we continue to explore how diet culture shows up on a macro, mezzo, and micro level. Join in the conversation with us.

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• How Wellness Influencer promotion of ‘health’ can lead to challenges
• How crafty diet culture is and how it keeps us disconnected from our body
• Tips for caregivers with children with eating disorders

  
  

Timestamp

• 0:00 – Intro Teaser + Podcast Intro

• 2:50 – Wellness Influencers

• 3:56 – Food Intolerances, Health, Medical Fatphobia

• 9:04 – Craftiness of Diet Culture 

• 10:14 – Intentional Weight Loss

• 13:11 – External Cues & Body Disconnection

• 16:12 – Punishment & Cheats

• 18:37 – Individual Nutrition & Diet Culture

• 20:16 – More Caregiver Tips

• 22:26 – Outro

• 22:56 – Disclaimer

  
  

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• What is Diet Culture? https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/what-is-diet-culture
• The Restrict Binge Cycle: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/understand-the-restrict-binge-cycle

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✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore how diet culture can lead to the development of disordered eating and eating disorders through a macro, mezzo, and micro lens. We share definitions, examples, key considerations, and practical tips for caregivers, clinicians, and clients. 

🧰 What You’ll Learn:

• The roots of diet culture in other systems of oppression

• How diet culture shows up in communities, families, and schools
• How diet culture can trickle down to the individual level, moving disordered eating along the spectrum to an eating disorder

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being, and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating by Christy Harrison

• Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina Strings

• What is Diet Culture? blog post
• Food Insecurity & Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating blog post
• The Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating blog post

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