Behind The Bite

At which stage in your recovery are you currently in? What does recovering from an eating disorder look like? Why should you make the stand and commit to yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about recovery. I reflect on how the eating disorder is a symptom of a greater problem, and how to know you're in recovery. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on...

How can the past influence the future if you do not address it? Have you noticed something inside of yourself that you want to change for the better? Can sound healing be used to treat and help people in eating disorder recovery? In this podcast episode, I speak about recovery through sound with Michelle McGough. We reflect on the power of sound to heal and what it means to find the right therapis...

What is your relationship like with “food”? What have you been taught or encouraged to hear about carbohydrates? How would you personally define health without the external appearance? In this podcast episode, I speak about how important food is to your brain, body, and happiness with Adrien Paczosa. We reflect on how food affects our emotions and the importance of carbohydrates. Sign up for the F...

Where do you place your focus on yourself: from the outside or on the inside? When last were you grateful for what your body can do for you? How can embodiment practices help you to develop a loving relationship with yourself? In this podcast episode, I speak about body embodiment versus body image with Sophie Killip. We consider ways in which to develop body positivity, as well as what it means t...

Is obesity an actual diagnosis or not? What should parents know about their children’s health? Why is body size not an accurate indicator of health? In this podcast episode, I speak about “treating obesity”; what you need to know about the shocking new guidelines with Chevese Turner.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: C...

Have people ever complimented you on weight loss after you’ve been ill? How does diet culture permeate different aspects of everyday life? What does your version of health and happiness look like, and will you protect it from the false beliefs of others? In this podcast episode, I speak about unveiling diet culture in everyday life and within yourself with Edward Miskie. We reflect on the mindset...

What are you trying to achieve with perfectionism? Why do perfectionism and self-neglect go hand-in-hand? Are you seeking a sense of peace and self-acceptance? In this podcast episode, I speak about overcoming your perfectionism in 2023 with Dr. Menjie Boduryan-Turner. We reflect on where your perfectionism comes from, and how to develop a more compassionate mindset. Sign up for the FREE e-course...

Do you want to uncover your personal voice? How can you connect to your intuition? Why is it so important for your healing journey? In this podcast episode, I speak about finding your intuition and how it can help your heal with Katie Beecher. We consider how you can find your intuition, and what it can do for your healing process. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder a...

Are you a woman in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s? Have you ever experienced pressure to “age a certain way” in this society? How can you embrace your upcoming years with love instead of dread? In this podcast episode, I speak about claiming your age with love with Nina Manolson. We reflect on societal anti-aging messaging and how to manage your body's physical changes. Sign up for the FREE e-course...

Which movement do you love to do? How does the weight-bias impact people’s chances of pregnancy? How do classic “diet foods” cause much more harm than good? In this podcast episode, I speak about caring for your whole wellness with Uta Boellinger. We reflect on the difference between weight and health as well as how to exercise caution around "diet foods".  Sign up for the FREE e-course to underst...

How do your ED habits impact your kids? What happens when your body starts to shut down? Are you honest with your doctor about what it is that you’re experiencing? In this podcast episode, I speak about making a full recovery against all odds with Brooke Heberling. We reflect on how honesty is important in treatment, and how eating disorders affect those around you. Sign up for the FREE e-course t...

Can you refuse to be weighed at doctor check-ups? How is weight-centric healthcare often counter-productive and even dangerous? Is there a desire for holistic weight-inclusive medical care practices? In this podcast episode, I speak about weight-inclusive patient care with Michelle May. We reflect on the relationship between medical research and medical practice, as well as how exercise shouldn't...

How can you tell if intuitive and mindful eating is being misconstrued in the diet culture narrative? What does it mean to eat mindfully? Why are people obsessed with weight loss? In this podcast episode, I speak about about intuitive and mindful eating with expert, Dr. Alexis Conason. We reflect on how you can apply mindfulness to eating, and how to navigate your relationship with your body and e...

Are you nervous about the upcoming holidays? Do you have nosey family members that often make unsolicited comments about you or what’s on your plate? How can you create a holiday season that you enjoy while nourishing your mental and emotional health? In this podcast episode, I speak about how to handle the holidays with self-compassion and make it work for you with Dr. Jennifer Nardozzi. Sign up...

Are you confusing sacrificing with compromising? Do you feel like you’re always dating the same type of person? Can you trust the process of letting go to find your authentic self? In this podcast episode, I speak about the parallels between dating and dieting with Toni Marinucci. We reflect on how you can make space for happiness, and how to uncover unhealthy habits in your relationships, and wit...

What can you do to care for your partner who is in recovery? How is your ED like a toxic partner? How can you break up with your ED to create fulfilling relationships with people? In this podcast episode, I speak about dating and creating relationships with someone with an eating disorder with Ciandra Birnbaum. We reflect on how eating disorders can impact your relationship, and how to manage thei...

Has your confidence taken a hit? How do you mostly see yourself, in a positive or negative light? Is it possible to rebuild your confidence in ED recovery? In this podcast episode, I speak about confidence and that, yes, it is possible in recovery with Giulia Haliker.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to recovery. SHOW NOTES: Click here Follow...

Do you find yourself often distracting yourself or avoiding dealing with tough situations in life? Which coping skills do you use when life gets tricky? Have you heard of radical acceptance? In this podcast episode, I speak with Teresa Schmitz about emotional awareness, coping skills, and radical acceptance.  Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road t...

Are you working towards being happy and feeling at peace with yourself? Do you think that it’s your fault if a diet product fails? On what do you focus your energy and effort in your daily life? In this podcast episode, I speak about the phrase; “I think I’ll be happy if” … “I think I’ll be happy when …”. I reflect on the danger of diet culture, and how to protect your energy and wellbeing. Sign u...

Are you missing periods? What is your period health like? How is your period health indicative of overall health? In this podcast episode, I speak about the surprising connection between periods and health with Cynthia Donovan. We reflect on the significance and effects of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea as well as how you can recover from it. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disord...

Did you know that your body and brain cannot understand dieting? What is the connection between perfectionism and binge eating disorder? Is intuitive eating a healing method? In this podcast episode, I speak about binge eating, perfectionism, and the human brain with Alana Van Der Sluys. We discuss why your brain and body don't understand dieting and the problem of perfectionism. Sign up for the F...

How did the pandemic impact mental health services and treatment offerings? Which strategies did you have to rethink and reassess? Does virtual treatment work for clients and clinicians? In this podcast episode, I review virtual treatment as a post-pandemic successful recovery strategy with Heather Russo. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorder and embark on the road to re...

Can discrimination in the medical field withhold a person’s eating disorder recovery? What should clinicians know about treating the LGBTQ+ community? How can medical facilities create more inclusive spaces? In this podcast episode, I speak about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in ED treatment with Dr. Margherita Mascolo. Sign up for the FREE e-course to understand your eating disorde...

Have you struggled to find the right treatment to help you treat your eating disorder? Are you struggling to find medical support for yourself or your loved ones? How can you tell if a treatment strategy is genuine? In this podcast episode, I speak about overcoming barriers to receiving quality care with Rebecca Eyre. We reflect on the various barriers which prevent people from accessing quality h...

When was the moment that you realized you want to change your life? Do you yearn for freedom from obsessive thoughts and behaviors around food? How and where can you begin your healing journey? In this podcast episode, I speak with Ronni Robinson about her journey to recovery. We reflect on the power of finding having a shared experience, and how to unlearn old messages. Sign up for the FREE e-cou...