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Disordered Eating Podcast
Each week we explore the deeper meaning of our relationship with food and our body. I interview experts in the field of eating disorders and psychoanalysis to bring you the answers about why you do the things you do and bring you one step closer to a healthier relationship with food and yourself.
6 Tips If You Suspect Someone is Struggling with an Eating Disorder
In this episode, I share 6 tips if you suspect a loved one is struggling with an eating disorder.
Starvation Study: The Extreme Psychological and Behavioral Effects of Malnourishment
In this episode, we will be diving deeper into the Minnesota Starvation Experiment by Ancel Keys.
Boundaries: Am I being mean or assertive?
Marissa Sappho is the founder and clinical director of Aurora Center in New York City which is an outpatient mental health clinic specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Marissa is a Board Certified psychoanalyst, a certified eating disorder specialist, and supervisor. She is part of the faculty, supervisor, and member of the board at the Center for Study of Anorexia Bulimia in New York City, the oldest nonprofit training and treatment center for eating disorders in that country. She has also presented on eating disorders nationally and internationally at major conferences, and is the co-chair of the special interest group, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy through the Academy for Eating Disorders. In this episode, Marissa helps us further understand the importance of setting boundaries and how we can effectively assert ourselves to help improve our relationship with people and food.
Using Relationships to Heal
Jill Lewis is a licensed clinical social worker and is a certified eating disorder specialist, supervisor, and a certified group psychotherapist. She has a group practice in Atlanta, and they specialize in eating disorders and some other things like anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, family dynamics, etc. In this episode, Jill is going to dive deep into working with her clients relationally, how it looks, how it works, and how a person can benefit from an interpersonal working group.
Psychotropic Medications: Do They Work?
Kimberly Meehan is an ANCC board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has a private practice in New York City, and works with adults who experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, eating disorders and OCD. In this episode, Kim shares about the medication’s role in a person’s treatment, the importance of finding the right fit between the person and the medication, and the common misconceptions about it. Let’s dive in!
Are you saying that weight loss is bad?
Melainie is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and supervisor. She is the founder and CEO of Balance Eating Disorder Treatment Center™ in New York City. Today we dive deep in to the misconceptions about weight and shifting our focus to pursue health. Warning: many unpopular opinions here!
Let's Talk About Kate: A Case Formulation
Today we talk about the story of Kate, her eating disorder symptoms, and how we can understand what’s going on in her life.
What the Heck is Psychotherapy Anyway and How Does it Apply to My Life?
Meredith Glidden, a licensed creative arts therapist and psychoanalyst, walks us through the meaning and impact of a psychoanalysis and the definitions of the important terminologies in relation to the psychotherapy.
Stuff You Should Know About Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
Dina Cohen, certified eating disorder registered dietitian, helps us understand the definition of eating disorders, the importance of prevention, and why we should be careful in trying to achieve an “ideal body image.”
Trailer: Understanding Disordered Eating Podcast
On this episode, Rachelle shares an introduction to the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast. It covers who she is, what the show is about, and why she’s talking about it. It’s basically the point of the show.
Meet Your Host
Rachelle is a licensed mental health counselor, eating disorder and analytic therapist.
Rachelle works with clients in New York City and Brooklyn to make sense of life’s messy emotional experiences.