Best Movement Disorder Specialist Podcasts (2025)

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Season 5 Episode 1 Misdiagnosis and mental health 42:28

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Join me today as I speak with Kenneth and Paige Jobe. Kenneth shares his personal story of misdiagnosis, mental health challenges and a loving care partner that helped bring him through.By Teresa Jackson

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EP51_Breaking the Silence: A Journey of Mental Health, Recovery & Hope with Erica Meline (Personal Story) 51:02

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Erica Meline is a mental health advocate and public speaker. Diagnosed with an eating disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, and OCD, Erica has spent much of her life feeling like she was broken. Following a suicide attempt in 2022, Erica made the decision to turn her life around and set out on a long journey to recovery…

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EP50_Expect the Miracle with Author and Trauma Survivor, Alle C. Hall, (Personal Story) 53:13

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In this episode I speak with author and recovery warrior, Alle C. Hall who identifies as a person in recovery for 35 years from codependency, bulimia, alcoholism, and sexual anorexia. Her lived experience is shared through her work as an author, speaker, and writing instructor who focuses on the joy and creativity resulting from traumarecovery. All…

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EP49_Educational Psychologist, Lucy Hathorn Shares her Anorexia Lived Experience and Passion for ED Advocacy 35:18

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Today I speak to fellow South African, Educational Psychologist and Eating Disorder Advocate, Lucy Hathorn. Lucy shares with us her personal experience with anorexia and neurodivergence, and her mission in mental health advocacy. Lucy is passionate about helping others navigate recovery, particularly addressing eating disorders in South Africa, whe…

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EP48_Treating Neurodivergence and Eating Disorders Together with Angel Sipp, LISW-S (Expert) 57:19

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In this episode, we sit down with Angel Sipp, a licensed independent social worker and therapist who specializes in eating disorders, ADHD, autism, and body image. With personal experience as a neurodivergent individual, Angel brings a unique perspective to her work at Keller Counseling and Associates in Columbus, Ohio. We explore the complex relat…

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EP47_My anger, denial, and sadness was actually grief. Understanding when you might be grieving your old eating disorder self. (Solo) 39:04

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In this episode, we dive into the complex emotions and processes that come with recovering from an eating disorder, focusing on the grieving stages that often surface during this journey. Key Topics: Understanding Grief in Recovery: We explore how the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) play a significant role in…

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Season 4 Episode 5 Rock climbing, a vision to end Parkinson’s disease and the Today Show! 40:16

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Join me as I speak with a panel of guests today including Molly Cupka, the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center, Alexandria and Founder of Up Ending Parkinsons. Molly is determined to spread the addictive sport that is rock climbing throughout the Parkinsons community. In addition, Molly is also dedicated to funding research and sharing simple, ev…

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EP46_Nourishing the Inner Landscape: Parts work for eating disorders with Celia Clark (Expert) 49:38

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Today, I explore the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework and its profound impact on healing from eating disorders with IFS Therapist, Celia Clark. IFS sees individuals as composed of various parts or sub-personalities, each with its own thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. We discuss how these parts develop early in life, influenced by interactio…

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Season 4 Episode 4 Dr. Sara Whittingham 37:49

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What do Parkinson’s disease and an Ironman Triathlon have in common…Dr. Sara Whittingham Dr. Sara Whittingham is an Air Force Veteran and Anesthesiologist at Cleveland Clinic, Marymount Hospital, and clinical faculty member at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She traveled the world caring for fellow service members and patients. In Nov. 2020, at …

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Season 4 Episode 2: Tim Hague runs the race of his life-winner of season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada 43:47

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Time Hague runs the race of his life. Tim Hague Sr. overcame the odds when he went from a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease to winning season #1 of The Amazing Race Canada. Listen in as he shares the lessons he learned from that experience. His message is wrapped in the idea of having the strength to do your best, the courage to be content with what…

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Season 4 Episode 3: Billy Kennedy, American basketball coach, discusses living with Parkinson's disease while in the public eye 16:54

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Billy Kennedy is an American basketball coach who has a winning career spanning almost three decades. He talks candidly about his diagnosis during a career change, DBS surgery and his approach to living with Parkinson’s disease.By Teresa Jackson

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EP45_Therapeutic Movement as a Tool for Emotional Processing with Lauren Elise Peterson, MS, BC-DMT (Expert) 57:31

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In this episode, Lauren Elise Peterson, a board certified dance/movement therapist and body image coach, joins the conversation to explore the transformative power of movement in healing and recovery, particularly for individuals struggling with eating disorders. Lauren has been passionate about eating disorder and trauma recovery for over 20 years…

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Season 4 Episode 1: Up Ending Parkinson's disease with Molly Cupka 34:30

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Have you heard that exercise may slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease? Are you curious which types of exercise may help? Please join me as I chat with Molly Cupka, Director of Sportrock Climbing Center in Alexandria, Virginia and Founder and President of Up Ending Parkinson’s. In addition, two special guests, Teresa Bennett and Michelle Sloa…

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EP44_Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) with Cynthia Price, Ph. D., M.A., LMT (Expert) 48:20

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In this episode I interview Cynthia Price, the Senior Director of the Center for Mindful Body Awareness (CMBT) and a leading researcher in the field of Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT). The discussion revolves around MABT, its applications, and its potential benefits, particularly in the context of disordered eating.The first part …

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EP43_Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy and their Roles in Eating Disorder Recovery with Nicole M. D’Aoust (Expert) 59:48

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In this episode, licensed therapist Nicole M. D'Aoust, AMFT shares her expertise at the intersection of eating disorders and sexuality. With an M.A. in Clinical Psychology, emphasizing Marriage and Family Therapy, Nicole draws on her diverse experience, including interning at the VA with women veterans who've faced sexual trauma.We explore the intr…

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EP42_The Importance of Community in Eating Disorder Recovery with Jessie Huebner, LMHC, CEDS-C (Expert) 41:31

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Today I chat to Jessie Huebner about the importance of collaboration in Eating Disorder Recovery. Eating disorders are complex illnesses that need a holistic approach. Often we need an entire team of professionals working together to help those who suffer with this illness. This means that often a recovery journey can involve people like dieticians…

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EP41_Accessible , Weight Inclusive & Affirming Eating Disorder Therapy with Emily Andersen, LMFT (Expert) 1:14:37

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Too many people avoid seeking medical or therapeutic help because of existing weight stigma in the health industry. This means thousands of people don’t get the help that they need for very real, and even life-threatening illnesses like an eating disorder. In today’s episode I speak to Emily Andersen, Marriage and Family Therapist from PsychED Reco…

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EP40_Star Wars, Body Grief, and Dudes in Recovery with Aaron Flores, RDN (Expert) 47:20

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Navigating a changing body, whether it’s through eating disorder recovery or for any other reason, can be really challenging. Learning to trust your body is a process which often comes with trial and error, moments of joy, and grief. Coming back home to your body includes building relationship to it, which doesn’t always feel easy. In fact diet cul…

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EP39_Why We Need to Consider Mind-Body Interventions for Sustainable Eating Disorder Treatment 1:12:36

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of eating disorders and the crucial role of understanding the body-brain connection in the recovery process. We emphasize why this understanding is essential for both professionals and individuals struggling with eating disorders. Eating disorders can be challenging to overcome due to their multifacet…

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EP38_Nutrition & Body Image Counselling: Courtney Vickery's Story (Expert + Personal) 35:27

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Dietitian, Intuitive Eating Counselor, Food Therapist, and Body Image Coach living in a small, rural town in Georgia. Today she shares her journey, and why she chose to work in the field of nutrition and body image. We highlight the prevalence of disordered eating numbers in college students. You can find a study done by NEDA in 2013 here: https://…

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Season 3 Episode 5 Dr. Michael Okun discusses fatigue, sleep and other non motor Parkinson’s symptoms. 28:03

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Are you challenged with non motor Parkinson's symptoms? Do you experience fatigue and sleep disruptions? Dr. Michael Okun discusses the management of these symptoms and more. Please join me as I speak with world Parkinson’s leader, Dr. Michael Okun. Dr. Okun is a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author …

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EP37_I Guess Deep Down, I Had Hope - An Anorexia Recovery Journey with Charlotte (A Personal Story) 1:15:03

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Today I speak with Charlotte Cummings, who currently works as a Recovery Coach at Monte Nido - which you can find out more about here: https://www.montenido.com/ She touches on her personal story through anorexia, the traumatic experiences she endured in treatment, and her Borderline Personality Disorder diagnosis. We talk about the importance of c…

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EP36_The Role of Relationships, Family Based Therapy, and a Dive into Kirsten’s Story: An Interview with Dr Susan Perkins, PART 2 (Expert) 1:35:21

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In this episode I invite Dr Susan Perkins, licensed marriage, and family therapist, for the second time onto the show. In our first meeting together, we discussed the role of family based therapy and how it fits into the process of eating disorder recovery, for both adolescents and adults. We explored the many misunderstandings, frustrations, and c…

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Season 3 Episode 4: When both of your parents are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. A candid discussion with Laura Mosley-Manthey on her parent's journey with Parkinson's and the impact it has had on ... 31:33

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Do you have a parent living with Parkinson’s? Can you imagine what it would be like to have both parents with Parkinson’s? Please join me as I chat with Laura Mosley – Manthey, as she candidly shares her parent’s journey with Parkinson’s and the impact it has had on her life. Laura inspires those around her with her strong faith and her selfless gi…

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EP35_You Don't Have to Be at War With Your Body. With Maya Naumann, RD from Non-Diet South Africa (Expert) 46:47

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Diet culture is pervasive. What it teaches, is problematic. Those that have tried it again and again, end up with a predictable set of behaviours and attitudes about food and their bodies. If the following list describes you, you may be one of them: It seems as if I am always on diet I lose weight, only to gain it again I am preoccupied with the de…

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EP34:_“You’re Meant to Make Love, Touch, Connection to Other.” Sustainable Subconscious Healing with Paige Frisone (Expert) 1:01:01

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Resolving trauma and cultivating internal healing through talk therapy can do wonders for any mental health journey. But what about those challenges that we just can’t seem to get past? There are things going on beyond the conscious thinking mind that could be at play in keeping us stuck. Today I interview Paige Frisone, an integrative and sensory …

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EP33_Challenges Faced by Trans+ & Intersex People in Eating Disorder Treatment with Kevin (they/them), FEDUP Collective (Expert) 1:31:42

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Eating disorders affect hundreds of thousands of people around the world, yet most people still hold the stigma that they largely only affect smaller bodied, caucasian, cis-gender females. This stigma is seen across the board in treatment centres, medical practises, and societies. For this reason, people who do not fit this typical mould often face…

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EP32_Bravely Making Art for Mental Health Healing with Ali Gillett. (Expert) 48:46

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Eating disorders are largely made up of self-criticism, perfectionism, inability to release control, and fear of vulnerability. Art asks you to challenge every one of those areas fully. That is why Ali Gillett from The Brave Arts, uses her artistic talent and lived experience with an eating disorder (whom she calls “Slug”), to help others navigate …

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Season 3 Episode 3: Carley Rusch, PhD, RDN, LDN, nutrition and the impact it has on Parkinson's symptoms 45:27

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Are you curious how nutrition affects Parkinson’s Disease? Is there a Parkinson’s specific diet? What about microbiome? Please join me as I talk with Carley Rusch PhD, RDN, LDN as she discusses how nutrition impacts Parkinson’s symptoms. Carley coordinated a nutrition program at the UF Health Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases and her…

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EP31_Nourishing Others in ED Recovery with a Mindful Dietitian: With Laura Gajda, EDRD, LDN, CEDS-S 51:30

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In today’s episode I speak with Laura Gajda, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with a background in Eating Disorders and mental health diagnoses. She specialises in working with adults with Eating Disorders and building sustainability in their recovery. She is not only incredibly passionate about the work of dietetics, but she has a personal …

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EP30_Getting your Period Back – A Rewarding and Compassionate Process. With Cynthia Donovan AKA The Period Nutritionist (Expert) 59:00

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Getting your period back after experiencing disordered eating is an important part of the recovery process. It can lead to a more fulfilled life & improved overall health. Some people may even fear not being able to conceive and become a mother in recovery because of the damage done to the menstrual cycle over the years. But there is hope! While no…

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EP29_Embodied Recovery for Eating Disorders (ERED) with Rachel Lewis-Marlow and Annie Goldsmith. (Experts) 1:01:16

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Rachel Lewis- Marlow and Annie Goldsmith join me from the Embodied Recovery Institute to talk about the importance of embodiment (for both the individual and the practitioner) in the process of recovery from disordered eating. Embodied Recovery Institute facilitates trainings, consultation, and program development for physical and mental health pro…

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EP28_Could Genetic Testing Save You Years of Trial & Error in Mental Health Treatment? A Chat with Dr Evelyn Higgins (Expert) 49:22

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Many people come into treatment for eating disorders and co-occurring mental health concerns and are put onto prescribed medication. Whilst this approach may work, often we see people getting worse, or struggling through trial and error to find the "right" combination. What if there was a way to avoid the back and forth of things not working? What …

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Season 3, Episode 2: Dr Michael Okun, world Parkinson's leader and how to best manage Parkinson's disease 37:11

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Please join me as I speak with world Parkinson’s leader, Dr. Michael Okun. Dr. Okun is a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author who practices with the philosophy that ‘the patient is the sun’ and should be at the center of all care decisions. Dr. Okun co-founded and co-directs the internationally renow…

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EP27_From Recovery to Helping Others Recover with Kathryn Smith, LPC NCC (Expert) 59:08

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Meeting a client where they are at is vital to truly creating safety in their eating disorder recovery journey. It is really helpful when the professional you work with has lived experience with their own recovery such as Kathryn Smith, who is passionate about helping individuals improve body image, stop disordered eating behaviours, find peace fro…

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EP_26: Finding Your Reasons to Recover – A Male Role Model in ED Recovery, Alex Rodriguez (Expert) 57:43

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In honour of Eating Disorder Awareness Week this year, and in alignment with BEAT’s desire to spread awareness around men in the recovery world, I spoke to Alex Rodriguez, an accredited practicing dietitian and recovery mentor at River Oak Health in Brisbane, Australia. It is not often that we see men in the recovery space and so it was really grea…

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EP25_You Can Break The Cycle - Navigating a Healthy Food/Body Relationship For You And Your Child With Dr Christina Stai, Psy. D. (Expert) 1:25:54

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If you have ever struggled with poor body image, low self-esteem, disordered eating behaviors, or feelings of being powerless and out of control, there is a strong possibility that you may unknowingly pass these same struggles on to your children. In today’s episode I chat to Dr Christina Stai, Psy. D. about how to navigate yourself and your child …

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EP24_When You Need Therapy but Don’t Fit the “Neuro-typical Mould”: Halina Brooke, LAMFT, LAC (Expert) 53:27

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Good therapy goes beyond simply teaching skills or delivering a cookie-cutter intervention. Halina Brooke is a licensed associate counselor and marriage and family therapist in Arizona who works with those who have felt like “outsiders” or who conventional therapy hasn’t quite gelled for, and with those who are often pushed aside from healthcare be…

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Season 3 Episode 1, Jon Braddock, His diagnosis with YOPD and coping with the disease during the best years of his life 32:37

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Season 3 Episode 1: Jon Braddock is a licensed architect with a Masters Degree from MIT and a Bachelors Degree from the University of Florida. He was diagnosed with YOPD in Jan, 2020 and lives in Ponte Vedra, Florida with his wife and two kids. Join me as I talk to Jon about navigating Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease and coping with the disease dur…

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EP23_Where am I, How am I, Who am I? Three Questions for Creating Presence in Eating Disorder Recovery (Solo) 32:02

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After this year's festive season (2022) I found myself in quite a slump. I was really struggling emotionally and could feel eating disordered elements start to creep their way back into my life as a way to try avoid or cope with things that I was suppressing. I know that every person with an eating disorder will, at some point face the same struggl…

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EP22_Gut Health and Restrictive Dieting with Dr Heather Finley (Expert) 50:51

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Dr Heather Finley is a Registered Dietician and Gut Health Specialist who has helped hundreds of women find relief from digestive issues whilst moving away from restrictive dieting and toward long-lasting relief and balance. In this episode she talks to us about gut health and we look at it from the lens of recovery from disordered eating. She expl…

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EP21_Life After Exercise Addiction - Holly Farrar (Expert) 57:27

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In this episode I speak with Holly Farrar, MS,LPC - owner of Dedicated Recovery, a unique health and mental wellness organization that specializes in helping athletes with many health and mental issues. We explore what it means to create a life for yourself after exercise addiction and how to challenge your relationship to movement and exercise. Ho…

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Episode 12 Season 2, Allie Toepperwein, Her Parkinson's Journey and American Ninja Warrior competitor. 46:53

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Please join me as I chat with Allie Toepperwein, as she boldly shares her beautiful journey with Parkinson’s disease and her diagnosis at the young age of 37. Allie has inspired thousands of people as a regular contributor to the Huffington Post, and the first person with Parkinson’s to compete on American Ninja Warriors. She travels throughout the…

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EP_20: Finding Food Freedom - We are Always in Process - Cherie Miller (Expert) 59:16

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In this episode I speak with eating disorder therapist and coach, Cherie Miller, owner of Food Freedom Therapy™. Cherie loves to speak on topics related to food and body freedom, which we explore at different levels in our chat. We take a look at different modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and taking a gentle approach to recovery from an eating dis…

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EP19_Contemplative Prayer: A Tool for Growth in Eating Disorder Recovery (Solo) 46:02

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Spirituality may be a really hard thing to navigate and explore in recovery from an eating disorder or any other addiction. Trust me, it wasn't always easy for me. I had very set views of the idea of a non-existent "God". After all - why would God put me through such pain? Fortunately, I was blessed to have started my recovery journey in a 12 Step …

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EP18_Weight Inclusive Treatment, a Much Needed Aspect in Eating Disorder Recovery: Dr Joy Zelikovsky (Expert) 54:52

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In this episode I speak with Dr Joy Zelikovsky, clinical psychologist and National Health Service Psychologist in New Haven, CT. She is also the founder of Nourish The Heart Counseling in New Haven, Connecticut. I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion on the importance of having representation in the treatment process. So often we are riddled with the…

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Episode 11 Season 2 Alison Ballard, accomplished elite athlete and person living successfully with Parkinson’s Disease 26:17

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In this episode you will meet Allison Ballard, accomplished elite athlete and living successfully with Parkinson’s disease. Alison faces Parkinson’s disease head on, just like she faces everything else. You will be inspired as Alison shares her view on life, her struggles with Parkinson’s and her recent diagnosis of cancer.…

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EP17_Dream Interpretation as a Tool in Eating Disorder Recovery (Solo) 50:33

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Dreams may seem like a random string of symbols and situations that make no sense, but they are a way to connect with the deeper self. Our dreams are messengers that help us see ourselves clearer, process emotions or understand our fears or obstacles. They can be seen as a tool to access that which our waking mind struggles to connect with. In this…

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EP16_Attuned Eating for Eating Disorder Recovery: Tracy Brown, RD (Expert) 57:12

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In this episode I speak with Tracy Brown, RD, LD/N who is a somatic nutrition therapist, registered dietitian, attuned eating coach, and embodiment teacher. We explore the topic of attuned eating, taking a special look at the significance of trauma responses in eating disorders. Tracy also shares some of her personal story around disordered eating …

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EP15_Anti-Diet, Eating Disorder Dietician Challenges: LKNutrition, Taylor and Jessi (Expert) 55:34

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Being a dietician for eating disorders comes along with a load of challenges. How do you best help clients? What challenges do you face on a daily basis? What are some dieticians getting wrong? How do you promote health in an anti-diet way? How do you manage your own mental and physical health? How do you handle crushing diet culture while not feel…