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Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders

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Introducing Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders. The podcast is hosted by Melrose Center’s licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Nelson. Melrose Heals is designed to explore, discuss and understand eating disorders. We have over 35 years of experience caring for all types of eating disorders, affecting all sorts of people. We would love to share some of our knowledge with you. Because in the end, we believe that recovery is possible. It’s only when we have honest conversations, that we’ll find the opportunity for healing. Please be sure to like and subscribe so you don’t mi...

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Melrose Center

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Latest episode

Jun 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 78 - Eating Disorders and Menopause 09.06.2026

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk to discuss menopause, and how it can impact women recovering from an eating disorder. 

Episode 77 - A Recovery Story: Eric 12.05.2026

On Today's episode we will be sharing a storing of recovery.  Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Eric who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment and what it means to live in recovery. 

Episode 76 - Distress Tolerance 14.04.2026

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld will explore  how someone with an eating disorder can manage distress and other uncomfortable emotions, as well as tips to manage these emotions. 

Episode 75 - How to Build a Healthy Body Image 17.03.2026

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman to dive deeper into body image, the role it plays throughout the recovery journey, and tips for cultivating a healthier relationship with your body.

Episode 74 - A Recovery Story: Emily 17.02.2026

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Emily, who will take us through her story of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

Episode 73 - Temperament Based Treatment Part 2 14.01.2026

Dr. Karen Nelson continues her conversation with Dr. Linda Wondrasch to discuss temperament-based treatment. A new treatment model that helps patients and families understand and use their own personality traits as a primary source of change and recovery.  

Episode 72 - Temperament Based Treatment Part 1 09.12.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Linda Wondrasch to discuss temperament-based treatment. This is revolutionary treatment helps patients and families understand and use their own personality traits as a primary source of change and recovery. 

Episode 71 - Eating Disorders and Grief 11.11.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Amanda Delsman discuss how grief can impact eating disorders. 

Episode 70 - Social Media, Influencers, Teens and Eating Disorders 14.10.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Heather Gallivan to discuss how social media can influence eating disorders, as well as safe ways to create healthy boundaries on social media. 

Episode 69 - Supporting Your Loved Ones Part Two 16.09.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson continues her conversation with Corey and Stephanie on how best to support your partner when they are recovering from an eating disorder. 

Episode 68 - Supporting Your Loved Ones 12.08.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson sits down with Corey, who previously opened up about his own recovery from an eating disorder, and his partner Stephanie to explore how to support a loved one on their healing journey.

Episode 67 - GLP-1s and Eating Disorders 15.07.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Gina Patnoe and Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld to discuss GLP-1s and how the can impact those recovering from an eating disorder. 

Episode 66 - Living Recovery from Anorexia - Nolan - Part 2 25.06.2025

On today's episode, we'll be continuing Nolan's story of recovery. He'll continue to take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

Episode 65 - Living Recovery from Anorexia - Nolan - Part 1 13.05.2025

On today's episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Nolan, who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  

Episode 64 - Eating Disorders Lies, Myths and Barriers 15.04.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Andrea Zuellig to discuss  how eating disorders distort the truth. They may tell us lies about who we are, convince us of myths around food and eating, and create insurmountable barriers to getting treatment. On this episode, we will explore what’s behind the lies and expose the truth because recovery is possible. 

Episode 63 - Living Recovery from Anorexia 20.03.2025

On today's episode we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Ceecee, who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

Episode 62 - How to Find the Best Eating Disorder Treatment for You 11.02.2025

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Heather Gallivan, clinical director here at Melrose. Heather and Karen will talk about how to find the best eating disorder treatment for you and the importance of specialized care when treating an eating disorder.  While treatment will likely not be easy, it’s important that you feel confident and comfortable with the expertise of your team an...

Episode 61 - Self-Esteem, Self-compassion and Resilience Part 2 14.01.2025

Dr. Karen Nelson will continue her conversation with Dr. Amanda Delsman on the importance of self-esteem, self-compassion, and resilience when healing from an eating disorder.   

Episode 60 - Self-Esteem, Self-compassion and Resilience Part 1 17.12.2024

On Today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by  Dr. Amanda Delsman, a licensed psychologist here at Melrose, to discuss self-compassion, self-esteem, and resilience. These three emotional supports help not only those recovering from an eating disorder - but truly everyone. We can all benefit by being a little bit nicer to ourselves day by day. 

Episode 59 - Guilt, Shame and Eating Disorders 19.11.2024

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed psychologist here at Melrose. Karen and Amanda will discuss guilt and shame and how these two emotions interact with eating disorders. While guilt and shame are common to the human experience, eating disorders are powerfully impacted by these emotions. We say it at the beginning of this podcast - eating disorders thri...

Episode 58 - Recovery from the Parents’ Perspective 22.10.2024

Parents are the key to a child’s recovery from an eating disorder and the recovery journey can be challenging!  On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brian and Lisa who will share their family's journey of recovery.

Episode 57 ADHD and Eating Disorders 17.09.2024

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk, to discuss the intersection between eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder better known as ADHD. Dr. Funk and Dr. Nelson will discuss what diagnostic criteria looks like, ADHD medications and how to manage both ADHD and an eating disorder.

Episode 56: A Recovery Story - Anorexia and Bulimia 20.08.2024

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Bree who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery. 

Episode 55 - Recovery Mind/Body 23.07.2024

 On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jude Coughlin to explore how mind-body work can support healing and recovery. 

Episode 54 - Eating Disorders and Type 2 Diabetes 25.06.2024

Eating disorders are complex illnesses and become even more complex when other physical or mental health issues co-occur. On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Gina Patnoe, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist, to discuss the intersection of Type 2 diabetes and eating disorders.

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