The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this podcast I talk to psychotherapist and author Thom Rutledge about addition, eating disorders, and ignoring the negative inner voice. Thom Rutledge, LCSW is a psychotherapist in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the author of several books, including Embracing Fear, The Self-Forgiveness Handbook, The Greater Possibilities, Simple Truth and is co-author (with Jenni Schaefer) of Life Without Ed. Thom has been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Australia’s Channel 10 and has consulted with The Dr. Phil Show. For more information about Thom’s books, workshops and availability for Skype or telephone consultations, visit www.thomrutledge.com. Thom’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Thom-Rutledge/e/B001H6NZWG/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1   Thom’s Nutshell Wisdom Gift Shop: www.cafepress.com/nutshells   Thom’s FREE Download Page: www.thomrutledge.com/free-downloads Support this podcast via Patreon! You can support this podcast and ensure the continuation of it by pledging a patreon donation here: https://www.patreon.com/Eating_Disorder_Recovery_Podcast We want your feedback on these podcasts! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Subscribe to these podcasts in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eating-disorder-recovery-podcast/id1138563928?mt=2 Community Links: Adults in recovery community Slack Group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/EDMealSupport/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ED_MealSupport

In this podcast I talk to Therese Waterhous on what registered dietician can actually do for a person with an eating disorder. Dietitians as case managers for eating disorders Eating, shopping and other food and eating related behaviors. Working with families when youngsters are involved Family dynamics and the devision of responsibility Meal plans and accessing nutritional need. When the dietitian is the only person with eating disorder training on the team Taking pulse or blood pressure so that they can refer information to a doctor Diagnostic criteria and hospitalization criteria Training families and support people in helping in eating disorder recovery Extreme hunger in Anorexia recovery and how to approach it.

In this podcast we talk about yoga, mindfulness and mediation techniques and some in-depth explanations of exactly why they are a game changer in the later stages of eating disorder recovery. We also demo a 20 second breathing exercise that listeners can try for themselves! Chelsea Roff is the Founder and Director of Eat Breathe Thrive™, a non-profit organization that prevents and helps individuals overcome disordered eating and negative body image. An internationally recognized author, speaker, and educator, Chelsea has spent the past seven years pioneering integrative programs for people with mental health challenges. Eat Breathe Thrive is a nonprofit organization that aims to prevent and help individuals overcome food and body image challenges. Their programs combine yoga and mindfulness-based practices to support healthy eating, emotional resilience, and body confidence. Eat Breathe Thrive operates in three dozen U.S. states and four different countries. In a few short years, the organization has helped thousands of people around the world. www.eatbreathethrive.org Support this podcast via Patreon! You can support this podcast and ensure the continuation of it by pledging a patreon donation here: https://www.patreon.com/Eating_Disorder_Recovery_Podcast We want your feedback on these podcasts! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Subscribe to these podcasts in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/eating-disorder-recovery-podcast/id1138563928?mt=2 Community Links: Adults in recovery community Slack Group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/EDMealSupport/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ED_MealSupport

In this special podcast for Eating Disorder Awareness week, I share some stories and experiences from adults in recovery from eating disorders. Today the focus is entrenched behaviours and overcoming the identity crisis that so many people in recovery from long term eating disorders have to deal with. Adults in recovery from eating disorders face different challenges than children and teenagers do. The idea behind AEDRA — Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults is that we focus on adults and the specific problems that an adult in recovery will face. Today I read your comments and thoughts on loneliness. Anorexia and other eating disorders are incredibly isolating. But recovery brings hope. New relationships will form and old ones will heal. Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults website: http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/ Private adults only online support group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Email Tabitha: info@tabithafarrar.com Twitter @Love_Fat_    and @ED_MealSupport We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this special podcast for Eating Disorder Awareness week, I share some stories and experiences from adults in recovery from eating disorders. Today the focus is entrenched behaviours and overcoming the identity crisis that so many people in recovery from long term eating disorders have to deal with. Adults in recovery from eating disorders face different challenges than children and teenagers do. The idea behind AEDRA — Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults is that we focus on adults and the specific problems that an adult in recovery will face.   Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults website: http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/ Private adults only online support group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Blogs on Anorexia and Money: http://tabithafarrar.com/2016/10/anorexia-money-recovery-meant-look-relationship/ Twitter @Love_Fat_    and @ED_MealSupport If you want to send me your thoughts on tomorrow’s topic please email me at info@tabithafarrar.com. The Topics that will be covered this week are as follows: Mon – Work/money – financial issues due to being sick Tue – Family – partners and children Wed – Entrenched behaviours/ personal identity crisis after 5,10,20,30 + years of ED identity Thur – Loneliness Fri – Not being treated like an adult in treatment We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this special podcast for Eating Disorder Awareness week, I share some stories and experiences from adults in recovery from eating disorders. Today the focus is relationships, sex, family and kids! Adults in recovery from eating disorders face different challenges than children and teenagers do. The idea behind AEDRA — Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults is that we focus on adults and the specific problems that an adult in recovery will face. The sex/relationships one is a big topic of conversation for adults. Lack of libido tends to lead to a dramatic fall in the desire to participate in sexual activity. Also the irritability and other disposition changes that many sufferers face as a reaction to malnutrition isn’t exactly a relationship booster. Family life can be fraught as it is, but when an eating disorder barges in it takes on a whole new level of tension. From lack of interest in sex, to dealing with family reactions to weight loss. That is what we are talking about today. Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults website: http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/ Private adults only online support group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Blogs on Anorexia and Money: http://tabithafarrar.com/2016/10/anorexia-money-recovery-meant-look-relationship/ Twitter @Love_Fat_    and @ED_MealSupport If you want to send me your thoughts on tomorrow’s topic please email me at info@tabithafarrar.com. The Topics that will be covered this week are as follows: Mon – Work/money – financial issues due to being sick Tue – Family – partners and children Wed – Entrenched behaviours/ personal identity crisis after 5,10,20,30 + years of ED identity Thur – Loneliness Fri – Not being treated like an adult in treatment

In this special podcast for Eating Disorder Awareness week, I share some stories and experiences from adults in recovery from eating disorders. Today the focus is money and work. Adults in recovery from eating disorders face different challenges than children and teenagers do. The idea behind AEDRA — Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults is that we focus on adults and the specific problems that an adult in recovery will face. The money and work one is a big topic of conversation for adults. We often have to pay for our own treatment. What do we do when we are too sick to work? Recovery is a full time job, so what about taking time out for that? And then there are the money-spending problems that many people with restrictive eating disorders have. From spending money on putting the heating on to keep a thin and frail body warm enough, to paying thousands for treatment, to actually forking out for that piece of cake that you know you are scared to eat. It all adds up to a lot of money stress. That is what we are talking about today. Active Eating Disorder Recovery for Adults website: http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/ Private adults only online support group: http://tabithafarrar.com/slack-forum/ Blogs on Anorexia and Money: http://tabithafarrar.com/2016/10/anorexia-money-recovery-meant-look-relationship/ Twitter @Love_Fat_    and @ED_MealSupport If you want to send me your thoughts on tomorrow’s topic please email me at info@tabithafarrar.com. The Topics that will be covered this week are as follows: Mon – Work/money – financial issues due to being sick Tue – Family – partners and children Wed – Entrenched behaviours/ personal identity crisis after 5,10,20,30 + years of ED identity Thur – Loneliness Fri – Not being treated like an adult in treatment

In this podcast Tabitha has the pleasure of chatting with parent advocate and coach Eva Musby. We talk about: Nonviolent communication skills Exhaustion, shame, regrets, and how to deal with these normal emotions How kindness can heal for all parties involved Origins of stress for parents of people with eating disorders Types of stress and how eating disorder play into them How to really not take rebuttal, hate, and withdrawal personally Setting up for the long haul – as eating disorders can take years to treat Nurturing friendships, mindfulness, living with joy to enable you to stay in it for the long haul. Self compassion vs self esteem — and why you need both! Why you need to take time out – and how to do it! Action! How taking action can relieve stress for parents and caregiver. The importance of getting support Links: Eva Musby: www.evamusby.co.uk Support that Eva Musby offers parents: http://evamusby.co.uk/individual-support/ Videos offering practical and emotional tools: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVgyQbyKQSBHUbIDLlc7t3v7bN0lmLcve FaceBook Links www.facebook.com/EvaMusby.Individual www.facebook.com/EvaMusby Twitter is @evamusby Resources mentioned in the podcast: Laura Collins’ resources about parents not causing eating disorders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE3fyQV_chI Kristin Neff’s TED talk “The space between self-esteem and self-compassion” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvtZBUSplr4   Feedback link for podcasts: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM

In this podcast Tabitha talks about her experience with recovery binges when she was recovering from Anorexia. She describes how she went from restriction, into a binge-restrict cycle. More importantly, she talks about how the way out of that binge-restrict cycle is to find the restriction that is still present in your eating and eliminate it. thus allowing the body to eat freely and unlimited. Request: If you enjoy these podcasts please would you consider going to iTunes and giving me a 5* rating? It would mean the world to me. Cheers More information on this topic in the following blog posts: Extreme Hunger Why You Cannot Possibly Eat Too Much In Recovery From Anorexia Video about Recovery Eating.  We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

Tabitha talks to Christina Fisanick about her experience with Binge Eating Disorder. In this podcast we talk about: Being honest in recovery Understanding that anybody can relapse The Anorexia recovery binges are not Binge Eating Disorder. More on this here: http://tabithafarrar.com/2017/02/recovery-binges-not-end-world/ Important of using support in Binge Eating Disorder Recovery The assumptions that are made about Binge Eating Disorder Mindfulness and Binge Eating Disorder Recovery. Recovery from Binge Eating Disorder not being weight loss orientated. Being healthy in your own size. Christina Fisanick Greer, Ph.D. is professor of English at California University of Pennsylvania and the author of more than 35 books. Her memoir, The Optimistic Food Addict: Recovering from Binge Eating Disorder, explores her more than 30 year battle with an eating disorder and other personal challenges. Her most recent writing has appeared on the National Eating Disorder Association’s website and on her blog, Optimistic Food Addict. She is the founder of Food Addiction Recovery, a Facebook-based support group which has nearly 9,000 members. The Optimistic Food Addict: Recovering from Binge Eating Disorderhttp://amzn.to/2lA8kcM Website: OptimisticFoodAddict.com   Other resources: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/stories-of-hope/christina-fisanick-greer-phd Facebook/FoodAddictionRecovery   AEDRA Meal Support: http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/ We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this podcast Tabitha gets to talk to one of her favorite eating disorder experts: Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh. We discuss FEAST, eating disorder peer support forums, and how to take the sting out of an eating disorder diagnosis for the family members involved. Laura founded FEAST, and this website is a true gift for any parent navigating the world of eating disorders. Since FEAST Laura has stayed active in the eating disorder parent community and works with treatment centers on how they can better gear services towards families from start to end. Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh wrote the book “Eating With Your Anorexic,” which provided a blueprint for all parents struggling with the elemental challenge of parenting a child with anorexia nervosa. In 2008, Laura became the original Executive Director of FEAST — Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders. Laura now operates Circum Mensam. She offers her knowledge and experience in the field of eating disorders from a parent perspective to educational and advocacy organizations. Starting in 2017 Laura is also providing services for parents as well: through private consultations and Starfish Packages. Laura Collins Lyster-Mensh now offers “Starfish Packages,” a colorful Priority Mail package filled with information and courage for parents of newly diagnosed patients. She also hosts a new podcast called NEW PLATES  about how parents and treatment teams can collaborate to support eating disorder patients toward recovery, and build resilient families. We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this podcast, Tabitha talks with former NFL player Patrick Devenny about being a man with Bulimia. We talk about the mental and physical complications that his illness brought and how these affected his life. We also talk about the role of exercise and how Patrick’s compulsion to exercise was a large part of the problem. Patrick is now on a recovery path, and while he says that there is still a way to go, he knows that the treatment that he has received from the eating disorder specialists that he has worked with has been invaluable to his recovery. It takes incredible strength to recover from an eating disorder. It takes even more self acceptance to talk about it openly in a world where many people believe that eating disorders are a phase that teenage girls go through. Patrick is doing a fantastic service by talking about his experience with bulimia. It shows incredible strength and courage and I hope that he will lead the way so that more men can get treatment. We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this podcast, Tabitha has a chat to Ryan Sheldon. Ryan talks about how he first discovered that he had binge eating disorder (BED), how it impacted his life and his mental health, and how he progressed through treatment. In this podcast, we discuss: Binge Eating Disorder from a sufferer’s perspective Cultural implications of being a man with an eating disorder The behaviors and thought patterns associated with Binge Eating Disorder The importance of speaking out and seeking support The effects of treatment What recovery looks like for Ryan About Ryan Ryan Sheldon is founder of ​Confessions of a Binge Eater​, a blog he created to share about his journey with Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Ryan hopes his story will help others suffering from BED overcome shame and embarrassment. In particular, Ryan provides a voice for the many men struggling eating disorders while encouraging them to get help. Ryan used to spend his days thinking about food, planning for it, and indulging in it. For years, he justified this by calling it “emotional eating” until he realized his love affair with food was spiraling out of control. Ryan was diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder, an illness characterized by compulsive overeating.​ ​Since then, he has made it his mission to not only overcome BED but to inspire others to do the same. For more information on Ryan, please visit ​http://confessionsofabingeeater.com or email ​sarah@sarahrosepr.com​ We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

Tabitha talks to Carrie Arnold on her experience on adult eating disorder recovery when Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Anorexia are present together. Anorexia brings its own type of OCD behaviors, however for adults in recovery who also have premorbid OCD on top of that, recovery can be even more complicated. In this podcast we discuss: Premorbid OCD with Anorexia Contamination fears and other non-eating disorder related OCD behaviors Strategies to limit the disruption to recovery The importance of putting recovery as a priority as an adult with an eating disorder Later onset eating disorders About Carrie Arnold Carrie Arnold is an award winning blogger, freelance science writer, and author living in Virginia. She writes on a variety of topics from microbiology to evolution. Carrie is in recovery from anorexia, and is very active in the eating disorder community as an advocate for better research and treatments. Carrie’s Webiste Decoding Anorexia Support this podcast via Patreon! You can support this podcast and ensure the continuation of it by pledging a patreon donation here: https://www.patreon.com/Eating_Disorder_Recovery_Podcast   We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!

In this podcast I explain negative energy balance (energy deficit) in restrictive eating disorders. I talk about what it actually is, how it is different in a person with an eating disorder compared to a person without an eating disorder, and how if feels. Energy deficit is important to understand as it helps us figure out why something that feels really good for us can actually be very bad for us. In order to recover, sufferers have to learn to resist the lure of negative energy balance and the soothing aspects of it. While this creates anxiety and uncomfortableness at first, it is an important aspect of recovery. Understanding the mechanisms behind restrictive eating disorders can help us figure out what we need to do in order to overcome them.   We want your feedback! Please take a second to fill out this survey with feedback so we can make these podcasts even better: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSQ7BBM Cheers!