In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Anderson talks about the role of values in recovery including: What values are ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) How to identify your values How your values are different from or changed by the eating disorder How eating disorders get in the way of living your values Common values eating disorders interfere with: Health Honesty Relationships & Connection Bravery, Adventure, & Fun The need to get uncomfortable and go after what matters to you How to value beauty and still recover 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. 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