The interesting thing about high functioning eating disorders is that it accounts for a large majority of eating disorders. People with high functioning eating disorders may appear to have it all together: they may be perfectionists, do well in school and at work, and may be surrounded by friends. But that doesn’t mean they’re not suffering from disordered eating. Listen to learn what high functioning eating disorders are, and when it’s time to get help. Learn more about eating disorder therapy and treatment in NYC and Brooklyn at rachelleheinemann.com.

What happens to the brain when someone is recovering from an eating disorder? What’s the science behind recovery, and can EVERYONE really recover from eating disorders? Dr. Jeffrey DeSarbo and I discuss the neurobiology of recovery from eating disorders. Find more information on disordered eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

You’ve probably heard it said: “Eating disorders are a way to maintain control.” It’s not untrue, but honestly, I’m not the biggest fan of the phrase. In this episode of the Understanding Disordered Eating podcast, we’ll explore the connection between control and disordered eating, what control means, and how control of our emotions manifests in eating disorders. Find more information on disordered eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

I get asked ALL the time why I don’t endorse intentional weight loss and dieting. Here, I answer this question and address why trying to lose weight AND heal your relationship with food won’t work. We’ll discuss what “healthy” means, what to do instead of dieting, and how intuitive eating plays a role. Find more information on disordered eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

We can talk about positive body image and healthy self-esteem all day… but how do we actually get there? Body image is so intertwined in your relationship with food and yourself, and therefore healing from an eating disorder. Use these 7 tips for maintaining positive body image, from better sleep to affirmations to stress management and more. Find more information on disordered eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

Emotions not expressed through words don’t just go away… they are communicated in other ways — sometimes through eating disorders. I discuss with Tom Wooldridge what psychoanalysis is, how it relates to your relationship with food and recovery, and how psychoanalysis can help YOU in your own life. Find more information on disorder eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

This episode is a conversation with family nurse practitioner Chana Ganz in response to an episode of the “Honestly” podcast with Bari Weiss entitled “Are We Eating Ourselves to Death?” We dive into obesity and life expectancy in America, the possible solutions to these problems, and how intuitive eating plays a role. Find more information on disorder eating, eating disorder treatment, and deep work therapy in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

You might not be surprised to hear that perfectionism and eating disorders do hand-in-hand, but WHY is that and HOW do we go about addressing it? Colby Golder is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in eating disorders and disordered eating. Read or listen to the podcast episode as we discuss what perfectionism looks like, how orthorexia plays a role, and questions to ask yourself to address your perfectionist tendencies. Find more information on therapy sessions and treatment in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

Exploring your past and your relationships in deep work psychotherapy is more important than you realize — and ignoring them might actually be holding you back from recovering from your eating disorder. In this podcast episode, will discuss the affect your past has on your present (even if you don’t feel like you had any childhood trauma), why it’s important to look at your past with curiosity and not judgment, and how to get started today. Use these as your first steps toward disordered eating treatment and find more information on therapy sessions in NYC and Brooklyn on my website.

If you’re struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder diagnosis, and even if you’re in deep work therapy or treatment, you might feel like you don’t understand WHY you do the things you do. It can be frustrating to have read all the research and know exactly what you’re supposed to do, but still feel like you’re not able to make a change. That’s where Jennifer Diaz, mindset success coach, comes in. She uses her training in psychology and neuroplasticity to help ambitious optimize their potential and feel more fulfilled in business and life.

When you’re in therapy — deep work therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, or otherwise — and hoping to find recovery from an eating disorder, it can be frustrating to feel like it’s not working out with your therapist. Take this as your guide to how to start the conversation in your next session and start finding the disordered eating treatment you need.

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.