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Send us Fan Mail Join Maggie & Jessica to discuss all things Thanksgiving- their holiday plans, body image tips, tips for eating consistently throughout the day, their favorite Thanksgiving foods, and much more!  A note from Maggie & Jessica- Happy Thanksgiving to all of our listeners! We are so grateful for this Nourish & Empower community! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA...

Send us Fan Mail  Dr. Marianne has been in the mental health field for 26 years and has specialized in eating disorders for the last 11 years. She was a full-time academic for 12 years and had a part-time eating disorder practice for much of that time until she left the university and went into private practice full-time in 2018. Dr. Marianne loves working with eating disorders as a therapist and...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah King is a Health At Every Size (HAES) Exercise Physiologist and health coach who uses scientific fact and her own personal journey to empower other women to develop a permanent positive relationship with food, exercise and their bodies. Through her podcast, courses, online personal training, and coaching programs, she helps women regain their periods, find food freedom and h...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria Kleinsman, a Food Freedom & Body Love Coach has triumphed over eating disorders & abuse. She is the Independent Newspapers' trusted body image authority, and her podcast "The Body Love Binge" ranks among the top binge-eating podcasts. Victoria has been recognized as the Top Self Love Coach by Coach Foundation , one of the biggest names in the coachi...

Send us Fan Mail We are so excited and thankful to offer 2 listeners (US only) the opportunity to win “Sad Perfect”- the young adult novel written by Stephanie Elliot and inspired by her daughter’s journey and eventual recovery with ARFID. To enter the giveaway, head to @nourishandempower_podcast on Instagram, follow our page, like our giveaway post, and tag 2 friends in the comments. For a bonus...

Send us Fan Mail Stephanie Elliot is the author of the young adult novel, Sad Perfect , which was inspired by her own daughter’s journey (and eventual recovery) with ARFID, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Stephanie is an editor, book publicist and book reviewer and has written extensively on topics such as parenting, mental health, relationships, books, and more For more information: vi...

Send us Fan Mail Liana Ross is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in EMDR. Liana works with clients who have anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, body image issues, disordered eating, and addiction. Liana is also the host of “Let’s Be Honest”- a mental health + pop culture/trending topics podcast.  For more information, follow Liana on: - instagram at @yourtrauma.therapist  - psyc...

Send us Fan Mail Kerri Bicskei is an athlete, therapist, and mindset coach. She’s a former professional volleyball player and works with athletes and high performers. She helps her clients with performance anxiety, self-talk, and how to regulate emotions when under pressure. She is the host of the Ready Set Mindful Podcast.  For more information, check out https://www.readysetmindful.com/ .  Resou...

Send us Fan Mail Food Explorers aims to inspire children to explore new foods and flavors with hands on cooking classes. With a unique focus on food neutrality, Food Explorers classes show children that all foods can be enjoyed, with classes ranging from chocolate to salads and everything in-between. Katie Shepherd, owner and Registered Dietitian, and Lara Paciorek, Program Development Coordinator...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Cassandra Lenza LCSW is the owner of Healing on Hudson LLC. She specializes in anxiety, balancing life transitions, depression, eating disorders, body image, and trauma. For more information, check out https://www.healingonhudsonllc.com/ or follow @ healingonhudson on Instagram.  Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https...

Send us Fan Mail Kelsey Wetmore MA, LPC, LCADC, CMHIMP and Christina Perchiacca-Maxwell LPC, LCADC join us to discuss more in depth topics: OCD & exposure and response prevention and addictions & harm-reduction approaches. For more information, check out https://calmandsense.org/ and https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kelsey-wetmore-toms-river-nj/750304 . Resource links: ANAD: h...

Send us Fan Mail Maggie & Jessica give some tips and takeaways for transitioning back to school/work this fall. Jessica dives into ways to ease that ‘morning of’ anxiety and Maggie discusses some ways to make nutrition less of a stressor with the change in schedule. Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Allianc...

Send us Fan Mail Kyra McFadden is an incredible outpatient therapist in Philadelphia. Kyra’s main reason for getting into the mental health field was to be a face in a profession that does not look like her often. She is relatable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to her clients. Today’s conversation discusses how Kyra creates safe, vulnerable, and representative spaces for her clients.  For more info...

Send us Fan Mail Bhavin Mistry MAN, RD joins the podcast all the way from Canada! He is an amazing registered dietitian that works with children and families in their own homes. He also works for a virtual private practice where he primarily works with men to achieve their nutrition goals and improve their relationships with food.  For more information, check out Bhavin on instagram at breadbhavan...

Send us Fan Mail Julie Duffy Dillon MS, RDN, NCC, LDN, CEDS-S joins us to discuss PCOS from a non-diet approach, her podcast Find Your Food Voice, and her journey to become a weight-neutral, HAES, anti-diet provider.  For more information, check out https://julieduffydillon.com/ to find out more about PCOS Power, Find Your Food Voice Podcast, and much more! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/...

Send us Fan Mail Becca King RDN and certified intuitive counselor joins the podcast to discuss non-diet nutrition, intuitive eating, and a weight-inclusive approach to nutrition for people with ADHD. Becca tells us the science behind some common ADHD myths regarding sugar and food dyes. We also discuss binge eating and ADHD.  For more information, check out Becca’s instagram page @adhd.nutritionis...

Send us Fan Mail TW: This episode discusses suicide, self harm, and eating disorders.  Julia Trehane joins the podcast all the way from England to share more about her own personal recovery and self-love journey after 40 years of an eating disorder. Julia is a recovery coach, podcast host, food freedom advocate, and lovely human. For more information, check out: Website: https://juliatrehane.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Maggie & Jessica spend this episode discussing movement- how to develop a healthier relationship with movement, challenging the ‘shoulds’ and pressures around movement, challenging comparisons, and reflecting on your relationship with movement throughout your life.  Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/ho...

Send us Fan Mail Brian Pollack LCSW, CEDS-S is the founder and clinical director of Hilltop Behavioral Health. Hilltop is an amazing outpatient therapy practice in Summit, NJ. Brian is a wealth of knowledge regarding eating disorders and body image pressures, especially for men. For more information, check out https://hilltopbehavioralhealth.com/ or follow @hilltopbehavioralhealth on Instagram  Re...

Send us Fan Mail PostGlo Nutrition and Wellness RDs Alli and Shan join us to talk all things nutrition related to parenthood and pregnancy. They share personal experiences and lots of tips for busy parents to prioritize their own nutrition! For more information, check out https://www.postglonutrition.com/ or follow postglo_nutritionists on Instagram!   Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA:...

Send us Fan Mail Amy Kayda LPC has been a therapist working with clients with eating disorders for 20 years. Amy joins us to discuss what to do if a loved one is struggling. Amy also explains Family Based Treatment (FBT) and how she supports families and clients from an individualized approach. For more information, check out https://amy-kayda.clientsecure.me/?mld=1887cd9b52fc9-0ba533f0d897b9-7b51...

Send us Fan Mail Maggie’s husband, Nick, joins us today to discuss his experiences with men’s body image! Nick is a former D1 cross country & track and field athlete, so he discusses body image challenges and pressures for collegiate athletes. He also discusses men’s body image as a groom preparing for his own wedding. Thank you, Nick, for sharing your personal experiences with us! Resource li...

Send us Fan Mail Hannah de Groot MEd has extensive experience treating athletes with eating disorders. She’s a lead clinician at Recovered & Restored Therapy Center and has degrees in both nutrition and counseling psychology.  For more information, check out https://www.recoveredandrestoredtherapy.com/ .  Resources suggested in this episode: 1. The Real Pod, hosted by Victoria Garrick Brown 2....

Send us Fan Mail Join Maggie & Jessica in a discussion regarding the co-occurrence of OCD and eating disorders. In today’s episode, learn more about the definition of OCD, the ways it may intertwine with the eating disorder, and some of the possible treatments.  Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ NAMI: https://nami.org/home Action Alliance: h...

Send us Fan Mail  Jenica Ferruzzi MS, RD, LDN joins us today to talk about all things pregnancy nutrition! Jenica debunks lots of common pregnancy myths & gives concrete tips on how to nourish your body appropriately and adequately for pregnancy.  Follow Jenica on Instagram at @ttc.dietitian.jenica to learn more! Resource links: ANAD: https://anad.org/ NEDA: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders...