Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders

On today’s episode, we’ll have a conversation with Joelle about her recovery from an eating disorder. You'll  hear how eating disorders can morph and change over time. Symptoms may change and even the diagnosis can change as situations impact our lives. But recovery is always possible.  

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Alicia Phillips, a registered dietitian here at Melrose.  Alicia and Karen will discuss Orthorexia or the obsessive pursuit of clean eating or living a healthy lifestyle.   Of course, living a balanced and healthy life is important, but when this pursuit starts to feel obsessive and negatively impacts your day-to-day life that’s when it could progr...

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Corey, who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Andrea Zuellig to discuss how eating disorders have changed in the past 20 years.    Click here for a transcript of this episode. 

On today’s episode we will continue our conversation around the seriousness of an eating disorder diagnosis. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined again by Diane, who tragically lost her daughter to an eating disorder, and Dr. Emily Wacker to discuss the importance of taking these diagnoses seriously as well as the need for support for everyone impacted by an eating disorder. Click here for a transcript of t...

On today’s episode, we will have two special guests for a candid conversation about the seriousness of an eating disorder diagnosis. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Emily Wacker, PHD, LMFT licensed clinical therapist at Melrose, and Diane, who tragically lost her daughter to an eating disorder. Eating disorders can be life-threatening and we feel it’s important for our listeners to understand th...

There are so many messages about food in our culture which can create conflicted emotions about eating and nourishment. Oftentimes it impacts not only how we eat, but also how we feel about ourselves and our bodies. On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by George Elliott, a registered dietitian here at Melrose. Together they will discuss intuitive eating, a helpful tool that can support b...

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt, LMFT here at Melrose.  Karen and Patti will talk about Depression and anxiety - and the impact they can have on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery.  For a transcript of this episode click here.

Dr. Karen Nelson continues her conversation with Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, around the importance of cultivating and maintaining healthy boundaries in eating disorder recovery.  For a transcript of this episode click here. 

Boundaries are so important - in our lives and in our recovery. This is a two-part episode with Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld, licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose.. In part one, we will more generally discuss boundaries - the different types - and how difficult it can sometimes be to practice healthy boundaries.  In part 2, we'll discuss the relationship between eating disorder recovery and heal...

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman - licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose.  For women over 40, eating disorders can be surprising or frustrating - whether it’s a first diagnosis or a relapse from a previous diagnosis.   But there is always hope - Karen and Amanda will take you through the journey of finding recovery over 40.  For a transcript of this epi...

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will continue to take us through her journey through treatment and what it means to live in recovery.  For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On this episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.   This episode has been divided into two parts.  For a transcript of this episode click here.

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jackie Gustafson, NP-PPC here at Melrose.  Karen and Jackie will discuss the impact eating disorders can have on women and their reproductive systems, especially as they enter their childbearing years. For a transcript of this episode click here.

On today's episode, we’ll be talking about core beliefs and the variety of ways they can impact how we think about ourselves. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt and together they will also discuss how self-talk can help us affirm our positive core beliefs as well as support growth and healing in our lives.  For a transcript of this episode click here.

On today’s episode, we will be discussing food as fuel for our bodies. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jillian Tholen, a registered dietitian at TRIA who will help us understand what it means to balance nutritional needs and exercise as well as how disordered eating can impact athletes. For a transcript of this episode click here.

On today’s episode, we’ll talk about food—for nourishment, for enjoyment, for ourselves and for our families. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Alicia Phillips, manager of nutrition services here at Melrose to understand how “all foods fit” in the treatment of eating disorders. Click here for a transcript of this episode.

On this episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Brenda who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  Click here for a transcript of this episode.

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Jill Leer. They will discuss the intersection of eating disorders and bariatric surgery. For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Kate Kardell, primary care physician here at Melrose. Karen and Kate will discuss what supportive medical care looks like for patients who are suffering from an eating disorder.   Click here for a transcript of this episode.

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Lisa Bonahoom, licensed marriage and family therapist here at Melrose. Karen and Lisa will discuss how parents and guardians can support a child struggling with an eating disorder by sharing practical tips and information to help support your child's recovery journey.  Click here for a transcript of this episode. 

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

On this episode, we'll be sharing a recovery story. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jessica who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Dawn Taylor, the manager of our residential treatment facility here at Melrose. Dawn and Karen will discuss when residential care is needed and what a patient can expect if they are admitted. For a transcript of this episode click here. 

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt, licensed Marriage and Family therapist here at Melrose. Karen and Patti will discuss Trauma - what it looks like, how it is stored in the body and how trauma can intersect with Eating Disorders.  For a transcript of this episode click here.