Best Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC Podcasts (2025)

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64. Autism, Eating Disorders and the Importance of Affirming Treatment Approaches with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW 48:09

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I hope you enjoy this insightful and thought provoking conversation with a dear friend and colleague of mine, Stacie Fanelli. Stacie Fanelli is a late-discovered AuDHD licensed clinical social worker specializing in the intersection of eating disorders, autism, and ADHD in California and Pennsylvania. She also provides case consultation and supervi…

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63. Body Image in Our 30's and Filling the Void Inside with Dr. Colleen Reichmann 43:52

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This convo was a pleasure to have. Body image in our 30's is not something discussed enough and the truth is- body image distress impacts people throughout the lifespan. I hope you feel seen, understood and motivated to divest from beauty standards that don't align with your values and/or are not serving you. As always, find me on IG @bodyjustice.t…

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59. Re-release: Forced Eating Disorders: Why All Eating Disorder Providers Should Care About Palestine with Malak Saddy, RD, LDN 49:24

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Hello and welcome to Body Justice! This episode is a re-release of #59 where discussed the genocide in Palestine and how it relates to Eating Disorders. There has been a lot of silence in the field around this topic, but Malak has been speaking up since day one as it is an issue near and dear to her heart. Malak Saddy RD, LD/LDN is a Registered and…

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62. Losing Weight by Any Means Necessary and Right-Wing Extremism with Abbie Attwood, Weight Inclusive Nutritionist 41:30

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In Episode 63, Allyson and Abbie discuss the harmful cultural trend back to extreme thinness and the pursuit of losing weight by any means necessary. We also explore how this is connected to right-wing extremism, and why divesting from these ideals (though extremely hard) is an act of resistance. We hope this episode feels like validation, comfort …

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61. Wisdom from Lived Experience; a Personal Recovery Story with Patrilie Hernandez 41:16

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In Episode 61 of Body Justice we have the privilege of hearing Patrilie Hernandez's lived experience with eating disorder recovery. We discuss themes of being BIPOC in eating disorder recovery spaces, being multiracial, how family dynamics contribute to eating issues and much more. The goal for the episode is to share wisdom and hope to anyone curr…

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60. The Unique Experiences of Weight Stigma and Masculinity with Dr. Joshua Turner, PhD 42:02

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Body Justice is BACK after a long hiatus! We are kicking things off by talking with my friend and colleague, Dr. Joshua Turner, about his latest research on the intersection of weight stigma and masculinity. As always, find out more about me and my work via my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com and/or my IG @bodyjustice.therapist About Josh:…

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58. Your Eating Disorder Has a Story to Tell with Herani Argoe, LPC 46:13

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Tune into episode 58 of Body Justice to hear my conversation with Herani Argoe, LPC as we discuss IFS therapy, Eating Disorders and inclusive ED care. This was such a fun and insightful conversation and I know you will get something out of it! Herani Argoe is a trauma and body image/ED therapist, speaker, and consultant in the metro Atlanta area. S…

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Eating Disorders among Asian Americans with ADHD (ep. 57) with Jocelyn Lam, LMFT 46:45

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Enjoy this rich discussion between me and my dear friend/colleague, Jocelyn Lam. We discuss specific themes in ED Recovery among Asian Americans with ADHD including: masking, object permanence, intergenerational trauma, the model minority myth, cultural betrayal trauma and more. Whether you carry these identities or not, I garunetee you will learn …

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56. Revolutionizing Eating Disorder Care with Psychedelics: A Reverse Interview with Alishia McCullough 40:47

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In this reverse interview, my friend and colleague Alishia McCullough interviews me on the healing power of plant medicine, ketamine and the potential impact on Eating Disorders. We get real with our own experiences and share our thoughts on how to be in right relationship with Indigenous communities when partaking in these sacred medicines. We don…

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55. How to Support a Romantic Partner with an Eating Disorder 25:19

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Going off of last week's episode, we are going to explore more about supporting loved ones with an ED, specifically within the context of romantic relationships! We will discuss: -The importance of self-educating -Unlearning your own diet culture/anti-fat beliefs -Empathy building -Emotional attunement -Attachment -Acceptance of stage of change pro…

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54. Six Ways to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder (that have nothing to do with food)! 15:07

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Tune into episode 54 of Body Justice to hear about six ways you can show up for your loved ones with an ED and provide support that has nothing to do with food. You'll also learn about why not focusing on the food (unless specifically asked to) is crucial! Resources mentioned: Allyson's ED Recovery During Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group- sig…

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53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell 53:47

1y ago53:47

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In this episode, we dive into the complexity of recovering from anorexia when not "underweight", on top of deconstructing from a religious cult. Sharon shares some of the ups/downs in their own healing journey, as well as how mainstream treatment made things worse. NEW GROUP OFFERING: Navigating ED Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum led by Allyso…

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52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid 46:12

1y ago46:12

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Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unf…

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51. White Supremacy was the Culprit of my Eating Disorder (solo episode) 17:11

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I'm baaaack! Thank you all for being patient with my very long hiatus from Body Justice. I am excited to be back and have some awesome speakers lined up to continue our exploration of the intersection of Eating Disorders and social justice. This episode is a solo episode, and is about the connections between white supremacy and eating disorders, sp…

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50. The Connection between GI Issues, Eating Disorders, Trauma & How to Cope, with H. Coakley, RDN 49:03

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Tune in to episode 50 to hear my awesome friend H and I discuss GI issues, their connection to trauma and how and why they show up in Eating Disorder Recovery. Hannah Coakley (they/them) is Queer, non-binary RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) who specializes in supporting clients through recovery from eating disorders and/or disordered eating …

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49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN 49:22

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Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational purposes only.Denee Bex is an award-winning Registered Die…

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48. Body Justice Season 3 Intro: Body Politics 7:56

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Welcome back to season THREE of Body Justice! I am SO excited to be back; and apologize for my lack of explanation as to why I paused the podcast for several months. Tune in to hear what happened, and get ready for another awesome season of exploring the intersection of Eating Disorders, Mental Health and Social Justice. Find me on IG @bodyjustice.…

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47. Eating Disorder Harm Reduction with Gloria Lucas 42:41

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Tune in to episode 47 to hear Allyson & Gloria talk all things Eating Disorder Harm Reduction. Why is this so taboo in the ED field? How can we help folks understand that harm reduction is all about safety, agency and honesty- not enabling? Where did HR start? These are all things we deep dive into as well as some practice tips in reducing the harm…

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46. Eating Disorders and ADHD: from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens with Stacie Fanelli, LCSW 50:13

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Episode 46 of Body Justice is all about the intersection Eating Disorders and ADHD from a Neurodivergent Affirming Lens! Did you know 17% of ED sufferers also have ADHD? Wondering how might this impact recovery? This episode is for you. About today's guest: Stacie Fanelli, she/her, LCSW, is a clinical social worker and therapist working primarily i…

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45. Failed Eating Disorder Care in America: How Managed Care Fails Sufferers with Dr. Rebecca Lester, PhD. 37:32

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Ever wonder WHY eating disorder care in America is so messed up? Dr. Rebecca J. Lester is Professor of Anthropology at Washington University in St. Louis and a practicing psychotherapist specializing in eating disorders, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and gender/sexuality issues. In 2010, she started Lumen Psychotherapy, a 501(c)(3)…

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44. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part Two) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S 42:16

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Tune in to hear part two of Dr. G and I discuss the controversial yet needed conversation around Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) in cases of terminal anorexia. Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medic…

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43. Treating Terminal Anorexia with Dignity and Love (Part One) with Dr. Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED 55:51

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You might be wondering what do we do in terminal cases of Anorexia. Terminal Anorexia is different than Severe and Enduring AN- where sufferers do often make a recovery after 20 years (research shows). Terminal AN is diagnosed when the sufferer will die from malnutrition within 6 months. This is an extremely small portion of AN sufferers that often…

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42. Creative Care among Undocumented Folks with Eating Disorders and Survivors of Human Trafficking with Whitney Trotter, RD 32:10

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Tune in to episode 42 to hear Allyson and Whitney have an important discussion around ED's in the undocumented community, human trafficking survivors and how to get creative with care for folks in BBIPOC communities. Whitney is a Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse, Anti-Racism Educator/Consultant and Human Trafficking Consultant. Whitney serves…

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41. White Supremacy in Eating Disorder Treatment + Coming Home to Your True Self with Brianna Theus, RD 31:49

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Tune in to episode 41 to hear Allyson and Brianna Theus discuss how recovery should be individualized, how white supremacy impacts our relationship to food and body, and how recovery is a process of coming home to your true self. Brianna Theus is a black registered dietitian based in Southwestern CT who works with folks who struggle with eating dis…

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40. Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Eating Disorders + OCD 23:30

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Tune in to episode 40 of Body Justice to learn about how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy can help your eating disorder or OCD recovery!For more info on IFS please check out: www.ifs-institute.com and/or Dr. Richard Shwartz book, No Bad Parts.This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a pro…

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39. The Power of Peer Support + Alternative Paths to Recovery with Akiera Gilbert from Body Reborn 54:51

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Hear Allyson and Akiera discuss alternative paths to food and body liberation, and how peer support is extremely powerful when recovering from an eating disorder. Akiera is the founder of Body Reborn and is dedicated to helping folks break through oppressive barriers in order to find a place of food and body freedom.Body Reborn is a non-profit, ser…

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38. How to Stop Counting Calories (BONUS EPISODE) 15:16

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I decided it's time for a quick recovery based tool episode! This is a common question I get from clients: "How do I stop counting calories? It feels so automatic!" You're right, it probably is automatic, but there are ways to break this habit. Tune in to hear Allyson's top strategies and why this is so important in ED recovery.This podcast is inte…

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37. Trans Folks Fighting Eating Disorders with Syd Friedman from FedUp Collective 36:54

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Tune in to hear Allyson and Syd discuss how eating disorders impact the trans and gender non conforming community, and the various barriers to safe, gender affirming eating disorder care. Syd is a Brooklyn based film editor with a focus on environmental and social justice. Their credits include films premiering at Sundance Film Festival, HOT DOCS, …

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36. Eating Disorders in the South Asian and Muslim Communities with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW 40:20

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This episode of Body Justice is all about eating disorders within the South Asian and Muslim communities. Listen as I interview NYC based therapist Fatema on this important topic. Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW is an eating disorder clinician, writer, and speaker. She has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents in individual, group, …

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35. Attachment Trauma & Eating Disorder Recovery with Rebecca Prolman, AMFT 48:12

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Tune in to episode 35 of Body Justice to hear Allyson and Rebecca discuss the connection between attachment trauma and eating disorders. Rebecca Prolman is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Rebecca’s work is based on the premise that many mental health challenges are symptoms of developmental and complex trauma, in…

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34. How to Feel Safe in Your Body: Recovering from Trauma and Eating Disorders with Summer Forlenza, LMFT 49:49

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Tune in to listen to Allyson and Summer discuss the complexity of recovering from complex trauma and eating disorders. Learn practical skills to help you feel safer in your body now- and discover why this is so important for sustained recovery. Summer Forlenza is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps adults build better relationships w…

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33. Listener Q&A: the pressure of full recovery, extreme hunger + binge eating 17:37

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Hey ya'll! In today's episode I am answering four listener's questions! We cover how to cope with the pressure of full recovery, extreme hunger and coping with binge eating disorder. If you have questions you want answered please submit them to me through my website! This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does …

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32. Foodscapes & Dismantling Diet Culture in the Latinx Community with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez, Ph.D 46:06

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Tune in to episode 32 to hear the wonderful Dr. Hortencia Jimenez and Allyson Ford talk about foodscapes and how they impact POC and poor, working class communities. We all discuss diet culture in the Latinx community and the appropriation of cultural food. Dr. Hortencia Jimenez holds a BA, MA, and Ph.D in Sociology and is also a certified Health C…

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31. Detaching Your Weight From Your Worth 14:14

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Tune in to episode 31 of Body Justice to learn how to start detaching your weight from your worth. This is a key part of ED recovery and learning to befriend your body. It's time to start living your life- despite your size, shape or weight. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-…

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30. Back to the Basics: Body Justice 101 29:30

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Let's kick off 2022 by getting back to the basics of Body Justice and why I started this podcast. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more ab…

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29. Capitalism, Eating Disorders and Decarcerating Care with Dr. Jennie Wang Hall 40:09

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Listen to Allyson and Jennie talk about how capitalism influences eating disorders, and learn about decarcerating eating disorder care! Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall is a psychologist in private practice in California who has been treating eating disorders for over 10 years. Jennie's practice centers community and alliance building as a key component of hea…

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28. Luxury, Liberation and Anti-Racism with Dr. Jackson + Dr. Saleem 39:51

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On this episode of Body Justice we are talking about the effects of racism on mental health from two leading psychologists in the field! Dr. Jessica Jackson is a licensed psychologist and a passionate advocate for research focused on racism and mental health equity. Using her expertise in clinical practice and mental health advocacy, she delivers c…

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27. The Myths of Thanksgiving & The Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address 25:55

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This episode is all about spreading awareness around the myths of Thanksgiving and finding ways to honor Native Americans today and everyday. I am by no means an expert on this, but intend to use this platform as a way to combat erasure, colonialism as it relates to ALL bodies- and how eating disorders are inherently intersected in social justice i…

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26. Overcoming Perfectionism with Dr. Menije 51:11

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Listen to episode #26 to hear Allyson and Dr. Menije discuss all things perfectionism, and how Dr. Menije helps others embrace imperfection. Learn about how perfectionism is at the root of many psychological conditions including eating disorders, OCD and high functioning anxiety, how it is exacerbated by systems of oppression including capitalism a…

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25. A Key Ingredient to Every Recovery Journey: Self Compassion with Kimberly Quinlan, LMFT 42:59

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Listen to Allyson and Kimberly Quinlan LMFT talk about why self compassion is so incredibly important in any recovery journey. Kimberly talks to us about how to cultivate self compassion into our daily lives- even for the strongest inner critic!KIMBERLEY QUINLAN is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California and the founder …

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24. You Know Your Body Best + Navigating the Holiday Season in Recovery w/ Gabrielle Morreale LPC 39:04

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Listen to Gabrielle Morreale LPC and Allyson Ford LPCC talk about Health at Every Size, developing critical awareness and how to navigate the holiday season in eating disorder recovery. From Gabrielle: Hi I’m Gabby! I’m a LPC in both PA and New Jersey and an eating disorder HAES therapist! I am the owner and clinical director of Recovered and Resto…

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23. How to Cope with Uncertainty 13:24

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Tune into this episode to hear Allyson talk about how to embrace uncertainty- and why it's really our only option! This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To…

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22. Intergenerational Trauma + Eating Disorders with Dr. Carolyn Ross 39:50

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Listen to Allyson and Dr. Carolyn Ross discuss the effects of intergenerational trauma and eating disorders. Dr. Carolyn Ross is a nationally known author, speaker, expert and pioneer in the use of Integrative Medicine for the treatment of Eating Disorders, Addictions and Trauma. Dr. Ross is the CEO of the Anchor Program a 12 week ONLINE non-diet a…

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21. Reparenting and Discovering your Wise Self 19:10

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Tune into this episode to hear Allyson talk about how she conceptualizes reparenting in eating disorder recovery + how you can use this tool in your recovery journey starting today!This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local ther…

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20. Equity for Eating Disorders + Body Image for Kids with Tierra Hohn 28:35

3+ y ago28:35

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Today we have Tierra Hohn talking about equity in eating disorder treatment, instilling positive body image for kids and the benefits of yoga for body image. Tierra Hohn (she/her) is a public health professional from Toronto. She holds a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management. Her lived experience ignited her…

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19. Coping with Eating Disorder and OCD Intrusive Thoughts 12:20

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Intrusive thoughts are common in both eating disorders and OCD. Tune into this short episode to hear how to cope with them effectively and why it is so important not to try to stop or control them. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the suppor…

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18. Medical Complications of Eating Disorders + Weight Inclusive Care with Dr. Gaudiani, MD, CED-S, FAED 54:08

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Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-S, FAED, is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic. Board Certified in Internal Medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the Medical Direc…

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17. Rest as a Body Justice Practice 13:24

4y ago13:24

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We are kicking off season two of Body Justice by talking about the importance of rest. Rest is an act of resistance to harmful systems of oppression. Rest is self preservation and it is necessary for your well-being. Listen to this episode to find out how allowing yourself to rest is an act of Body Justice- and why I took a break from the podcast o…

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16. Healing the Mother Wound with Dr. Judith Rabinor, PhD 56:49

4y ago56:49

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Do you suffer from a mother wound? Did you know, most people who experience eating disorders also have complicated relationships with their mothers? Why is this? Tune into this episode of Body Justice to hear from Dr. Judith Rabinor, a psychologist with decades of experience in treating eating disorders. Dr. Rabinor is a writer and psychotherapist …

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15. Relapses vs. Lapses in Eating Disorder Recovery + What to Do About Them. 28:23

4y ago28:23

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What is the difference between a lapse and relapse in eating disorder recovery? How do you get back on track with recovery after either? Is this a normal part of the recovery process? Tune into this episode of Body Justice to get answers to all your questions! If you have a question and it hasn't been answered, submit it on the contact link via my …