The SeasonED RD

Scott Moseman  The Medical Director of the Laureate Eating Disorders Program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Learning through the Laureate Institute for Brain Research that we professionals are working with brains that constantly need to be rewarded.    Listen in for the discussion between Dr. Voss and Dr. Moseman about how they define recovery,  including setting weight goals.  What is the brain’s definition...

Dr Phillip Mehler, MD, CEDS Don’t be afraid of IBS these are very real concerns  Trabecular bone score and DEXA together inform treatment  Eating disorders as Metabo-psychiatric illness (along with Dr. Bulik)  If you’re in ER Medicine, you’re seeing a good number of folx with EDs.  Patterns of the microbiome that predict weight gain.  Why patients can’t hear and feel like they are talking in a tun...

Dr Phillip Mehler, MD, CEDS HOPE becomes a reality with dedication and expert evidence-based care.   How to build hope into your medical practice.  Medical malnutrition looks different for eating disorders than for other illnesses.  ACUTE breaks all the rules of nutrition in the best ways possible – go RD’s!  Myth’s dispelled about how to treat severe hypoglycemia, about having a baby post-recover...

Letter -Dear Doctor, don’t talk to my child about weight   Tips for the Holidays  Why can’t this doctor use the “O” word  Ellyn Satter’s work, “Child of Mine”  Doc-talk during a pandemic is about weight gain, but missing the talk about the massive increase in eating disorders and lack of hospital access  Trauma-informed care training – the bottom-up, nervous system and how trauma resides in the bo...

Katherine Godwin, MD    In the medical field, there’s a general assumption that our patients are well-nourished, and that the medications we give them will function in their bodies like they would in a nourished body and that’s not true in a malnourished body. When a person is malnourished, meds don’t work.  Our body assimilates nutrients like a lego system –when we eat, our bodies break down the ...

Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED gives us tangible take-homes to enhance our practices and to heal the medical complications of eating disorders.  Supervision for doctors is key - Doctors are not taught about their emotional contributions to the patient outcome,.and her approach using Narrative Medicine is evident. She shares her research about weight-i...

Michaela Voss, MD  Nuggets from Dr. Voss to all medical providers include being ok with not always having a diagnosis for a symptom and assuring your patients “we will figure it out” and that eating disorders should always be on your differential.     How to determine target weight range (hint: Health determines weight, weight does not determine health) and how to know if a low heart rate is a sig...

Cynthia Bulik, PhD, FAED  Clinical psychologist Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph. D., FAED is the Founding Director of the University of North Carolina Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders, Distinguished Professor of Eating Disorders at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Professor of Nutrition in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is also Professor in the Department of Med...

Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S Nuggets: Melainie Rogers is a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian and is accredited by the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals as a clinical supervisor in the treatment of eating disorders (CEDRD-S). She started in the field of eating disorders treating Binge Eating Disorder even before it was recognized as an official DSM di...

Molly Kellogg, CEDRD-S, LCSW helps us understand how she uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) as her primary treatment model.  She is the author of  Counseling Tips for Nutrition Therapists: Practice Workbook  series and a nationally recognized trainer on health behavior change based in Philadelphia, PA. She is a member of the  Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers  and served on the America...

In today’s episode we talk with Ariel Johnston, Registered Dietitian, who is nearing completion of requirements for the CEDS credential (Certified Eating Disorders Specialist).  Ariel shares her learning path with us from undergrad to now, and highlights how choosing the right supervisor is important, knowing what our blind spots are, and how to be humble.  We talk about teachers, treatment progra...

Jill Sechi, MS, RDN, LD, CEDRD-S  Best way to learn is  supervision working with a team (RD, Therapy, medical, fitness professionals  guided practice to make book learning come alive  Advice includes:  Create a therapeutic alliance because the client is the expert  Understanding that the person you’ll learn the most from is your client   What she’s up to:  Jill offers a residency for dietitians se...

Marci Evans, MS, CEDRD-S, LDN, shares some her work in body image, digestive disorders and nutrition counseling.  And the number one most important thing? If you're going to be working in the field of eating disorders, to be in clinical supervision (it's more important than who you follow on Instagram!!) She reminds us that regardless of your role in healthcare, you are interacting with people wit...

Molly Kellogg, CEDRD-S, LCSW helps us understand the difference between supervision and case consults, motivational interviewing for counseling, and so much more.    Because she is a dietitian and therapist, she understands what dietitians are (not) taught about counseling and supervision and what is needed to be a solid clinician in the field of eating disorders.    She asks us to think about how...

I wish Megan Kniskern, MS, CEDRD-S would have been MY professor.  I’m serious about this.  It would have saved years of unlearning.      Megan reminds us as professionals that “you’re gonna see eating disorders no matter WHERE you work” therefore she teaches body image and weight stigma in EVERY class from general nutrition to management.      She teaches these to help every student no longer be a...

Dr. Kari Anderson shares her “Secret Sauce” and tips about:  How to allow clients a state of safety and a state without fear  How we can create the therapeutic connection so clients get the most out of our care  Her therapeutic concept of seeing the body in a state of fear or in a state of love  The dangers of bringing in preconceived ideas because of a diagnosis  And the power of centering therap...

Dr. Therese Waterhous' Nuggets from today: Should Registered Dietitians be involved in Family Based Treatment? How to find free high-quality trainings for primary care doctors, dietitians and therapists Instilling HOPE Sharing advice to “Learn the family, their story and their fears…and respect.” And do not be afraid Listen in today to hear about the Eating Disorder Treatment Facilitator Therese S...

  *Lots of tips on how to find research,   *Eating Disorder Information Gateway    https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/professionals/resources/information-gateway   *Genetics of eating disorders  *When the shift occurred to recognize eating disorders as the second-highest mortality rate of all mental illness.  *ICED symposium – Millie’s presentation with Dr. Rebecka Peebles and Beth Harrell -  No...

Meredith Riddick is the founder and owner of Harmony Therapy Group and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist-Supervisor who primarily treats eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.  Meredith has multi-state licensure and can see clients located in Maryland, Virginia, Texas, and Arizona.   With over a decade of experience as a therapist,...

Nuggets from Dr. Laging: *What was super scary as a new physical therapist working with eating disorders *How to use touch medically and therapeutically  *What is a movement professional and what is intuitive movement *What makes exercise or movement dysfunctional *What does a common ED symptom like constipation have to do with physical therapy * https://www.safeexerciseateverystage.com/ Michelle...

Nuggets from today: Jessica's “secret identity” Why she believes supervision for EDRDs is “the BEST” How to feel confident for the RD exam -  even when you’re locked out The large dose of vulnerability required to be in supervision Understanding countertransference and how her ED RD support group with a psychologist was key Aligning with excellent psychologists and psychiatrists on a regular basis...

Kendra Theones came to the field of dietetics with a psychology undergrad degree and work right now in nutrition & dietetics at New York City's Hunter College. Kendra desires to work in the field as a non-diet dietitian helping patients to recover from chronic dieting and disordered eating.  She is Vice-President of the Anti-Diet Dietetic Students organization and is a member of the Association of...

Becca McConville MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, CEDRD-S is a board-certified sports specialist and eating disorder dietitian supervisor. In addition to Becca’s private practice, she has served as a consultant to the University of Missouri Kansas City Athletics, Kansas City Ballet, local colleges and previously worked with the Kansas City Chiefs. Becca is also the author of Finding your Sweet Spot- How to Avoi...

From straddling the paradigms of weight management treatment (that is "baked into all of our training") to his manifesto for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) treatment, Aaron Flores shares what he wishes he would have known as he was entering this field of eating disorders.  As a new dietitian, Aaron shares he had a different passion and remembers thinking, "I knew I would never work with eating disord...

Abbi Brown Being a collegiate athlete and playing sports all of her life has given Abbi healthy respect for how nutrition plays a critical role in health and physical performance. As a registered dietitian, Abbi is passionate about helping others achieve their health and wellness goals at any stage in their life course.  "My journey to Dallas began in January 2020. Prior to that, Kansas City was h...