Eating Disorders Off Topic

Spooky Season Drop! Joy and Adam are back. This time with Advocate and Author Tari Johnson to talk about her new book and treatment journey. What's it like writing a book in recovery, and how does it feel to go over your medical history to put the story together of one's treatment experience? Tari's book can be found at https://www.tarijohnsoncreates.com/

Joy and Adam talk about eating disorders, mental health social media. What's changed since they were in treatment and how social media may be important for recovery and community - with caveats. Would the severity or understanding of my eating disorder have been different? Join us for a nuanced discussion.

Joy and Adam welcome guest Eric Pothen to talk about his work as an ED Recovery Coach, how that integrates within the team-based recovery model, and the unique issues men experience in treatment access.

This episode we're addressing the problematic proposal of a "terminal" stage of anorexia.  All-star guests Sam and Marissa are with us again to share their expertise about the controversial criteria  and the effects it may have on those being treated. Sam, Marissa, et. al. "Inaccessibility of care and inequitable conceptions of suffering: a collective response to the constructi...

Sam and Marissa are back to talk about how treatment centers too often fail neurodivergent patients and how we can better support those struggling to find treatment.  Their work and information can be found at: FEDUP - Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective  https://fedupcollective.org/

Joy and Adam talk with guests Sam and Marissa about being intersex and trans. What it means, how they seek equality in treatment and find knowledgeable providers, if any. This is the first episode in our three part series with Sam and Marissa. Their work and information can be found at: FEDUP - Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective  https://f...

We follow-up with former NEDA helpline staff and talk about the future of services. We also lampoon a comically out-of-touch internal memo and how enormous privilege can exacerbate the Dunning-Kruger effect

Joy and Adam talk about the controversy around union busting and AI job replacement at the nations most notable eating disorder non-profit. We got receipts ya'll! We've also got former NEDA helpline workers with us to share some if that sweet tea you only get from inside sources. 

Joy and Adam, with returning guest host Amee Severson, share stories of their religious traditions and how those experiences affected their eating disorder recovery. Processing and overcoming religious guilt as well as adapting to one's body after realizing the harms of purity cultures are discussed. Our hope is for those religious and non-religious among the survivor community to better unde...

Our first of a two part episode with dietitian and author Amee Severson, Joy and Adam discuss her co-authored book, How to Raise an Intuitive Eater, and the challenges of  getting buy-in from parents, "My kids would never eat veggies and they’d eat only candy all the time if i ever tried that!!!". Fun Fact: Kids need to be exposed to a food approx. 18 times before they decide whether or...

Joy and Adam talk with Jenn Friedman MA, MHC-LP about her new book, Veganism and Eating Disorder Recovery. It's a frank and enlightening conversation about the what harms happen in treatment centers when trauma is not treated, rather, often the individual seeking accommodation mat become a victim of a one-size-fits-all system. In addition to being an author, Jenn is a musician and therapist i...

Joy and Adam talk about the frequent crossover of addiction/ substance use and eating disorders. Why do these two seem so frequently co-occurring? And what does treatment look like for individuals who want to get clean and go to ED treatment at the same time. Adam shares his personal experience doing two treatments at the same time. Joy shares her curiosity at the popularity of drunk mom merchandi...

Joy and Adam share what eating disorder recovery looks like for them. and honestly I don't think we talk about food at all. we also have an update on the survivor coalition!

We've had a few questions and requests about this one. Joy answers all of Adam's inquiries, like who is Eugenia? How is Eugenia? and WHERE ARE HER PARENTS!??!?  Also, Joy regales us (again?) with stories of early LiveJournal pro-ana content and how these seemingly lawless boards created space for individuals to express themselves and share/work through common trauma. 

Joy and Adam, along with guests Maddy and Hanna, lay out a road map for a survivor advocacy coalition and talk about what they have planned for the community and how we as survivors can achieve a seat at the table where decisions are being made about our future, health, and treatment. 

Joy and Adam visit with singer songwriter Austin Lucas about coming up anti-fascist in a larger body, struggles with mental health in a changing world, and exploring sexual identity in the folk punk scene.

Joy and Adam share how recovery gave them the opportunity to find and advocate for themselves to live an authentic life. For some that means joining Facebook groups for women who don't want kids, for others it means breaking out of your small Texas town and realizing that you do not have to be the star quarterback your father wants you to be.

Adam has a lot of questions.  1. Do I need to choose a treatment model before inpatient?  2. Aren't they all just talk therapy?  3. Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? Joy.... HELP!

Joy and Adam address frequently asked questions we receive from listeners and group members. Including: What the heck happens in treatment; Oh crap, I accidentally tried on  clothes, now what; Can I even feel hunger anymore? NOTE: Apologies for episode audio. Our indefatigable engineer is currently working on sound improvements. Subscribers will be updated when changes have been completed. Thank y...

It's time we talk about Dr Mike and Noom. You may be familiar with both, or neither.  Buckle up. Joy and Adam, with returning guest Kai Hibbard, take a deep dive into the influence-sphere of a troublesome YouTube doctor selling a predatory weight loss app.

Are you a Tank, Mage, or Bard. A Soldier, Medic, or Recon? Joy and Adam discuss the importance of choosing combat classes in the advocacy community and how to work as a team and support one another on our mission -- advocate for ourselves and each other. 

Joy and Adam discuss pop culture eating disorder tropes and try to workshop a better movie and casting. Adam talks about hospital protocol and menstruation and glass tables. Joy probably says some stuff about parents who contribute to their childs eating disorder -- like a good survivor advocate does. 

Joy and Adam discuss common holiday issues individuals with eating disorder are likely to encounter and advice on how to get through difficult family situations. Also, BINGO!! Keep an eye on our social media for Dysfunctional Family Bingo cards and prize giveaways.

Joy and Adam talk about men's mental health. Why men should be encouraged to talk to each other, loved ones, and family about their emotions. Off Topics include Joy's dating history and Adam's love of Iron Man 3