Taking the step toward treatment for an eating disorder, whether it’s bulimia nervosa or anorexia nervosa, can be terrifying… and that’s where Ibbits Newhall comes in. Follow our conversation about steps to recovery from eating disorders, how to approach treatment and therapy with family and loved ones, and more.

Anita Dharwadkar, RD, LDN, discusses navigating recovery from disordered eating while dealing with chronic illness. Anita defines chronic illness (such as IBS, Crohn’s Disease, etc.), discusses the connections between these illnesses and eating disorders, and talks about her strategies with her patients.

Welcome to another episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast. I am so grateful that you are here with me as together, we welcome another year. Today we will be retrospecting as we look back to our journey towards food freedom in the course of 2021 . I will also walk you through what to consider putting in your new year’s resolution, should you decide to make some. Join me, and let’s all reflect on our accomplishments, mistakes, progress, and focus on our goals for the next upcoming chapter of our food journey.

Dr. Mark Kirshenbaum is a board certified pediatrician based in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Tourocom and sees all types of pediatric pathologies. He is also your go-to guy for any mental health concerns. 

In this episode, we will dive right into how pediatricians deal with eating disorders, how parents can foster healthy relationships and environments for their children, and the importance of consulting a primary care doctor. This is solely Mark’s opinion.

Gila Glassberg is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counselor, and podcast host of Get Intuit with Gila. Gila is very passionate about building a healthy relationship between her body and food, and today she helps other women reclaim the joy in eating and learn to respect and appreciate their bodies. 

With Thanksgiving and Hanukkah just around the corner, we are talking about food and family during the holidays. While this could be refreshing to most people, to some it can be very stressful. Let’s dive right in into navigating the holidays and eating disorders!