All Bodies. All Foods.

87. Chronic Illnesses, Chronic Pain, & Eating Disorders: Lived Experience and Professional Wisdom with Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT

What happens when chronic illness, chronic pain, and eating disorders collide? In this deeply moving episode, therapist, professor, and author Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT shares how her own journey with scoliosis shaped her relationship with her body and ultimately led her to write Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Lived Experiences. With authenticity and clinical wisdom, Tamie explores the hidden links between chronic illnesses and disordered eating, offering powerful reframes and practical tools that can change the way healing is understood. Whether you live with a chronic illness or support those who do, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, challenged, and inspired to listen more deeply to yourself and to others.

 

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86. Social Media and Eating Disorders: Recent Research & Clinician Insights

In this expert-led episode, eating disorder therapists Dr. Kari Gerth, DSW, LCSW, and Emily Stein, MSW, MDiv, LCSW, break down what current research reveals about social media’s impact on body image, mental health, and eating disorder recovery. Drawing on both research and clinical experience, they discuss emerging trends, key psychological theories, and the insidious ways online platforms shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Listeners will walk away with practical strategies for improving their relationship with social media and trusted guidance from two clinicians dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.

 

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85. "I Want to Help But I Don’t Know How”: Emotion-Focused Strategies for Families with Tiffany Phillips, LMFT, CEDS

Are you supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery and feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to help? In this episode, Tiffany Phillips, LMFT, founder of Restoring Hope Therapy Services, shares the step-by-step strategies she uses in her sessions with families, based on Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), an evidenced-based approach originally developed by Dr. Adele LaFrance, PhD and Dr. Joanne Dolhanty, PhD. From understanding emotional “blocks” to mastering emotion coaching, Tiffany explains how parents, partners, and loved ones can validate big emotions, apologize therapeutically, and break unhelpful communication patterns. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone you love, or a provider seeking practical tools, this episode offers emotion-focused strategies to deepen connection, repair emotional wounds, and promote lasting recovery. To learn more about Tiffany, visit: https://restoringhopetherapy.org 

 

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84. Hope Mapping: A Refreshing Way to Navigate Recovery’s Obstacles and Remain Motivated with Allyson Inez Ford, LPCC

For those of you on your eating disorder recovery journey, you know that feeling stuck or unmotivated is often part of the healing process and sometimes it is difficult to remain hopeful. In this episode, we dive into the practice of Hope Mapping with Allyson Inez Ford. A tool originally created by Dr. Shane Lopez, Hope Mapping can help you set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and find hope again in recovery.

 

We’ll explore how to reconnect with your values, recognize small but meaningful milestones, and navigate setbacks without losing sight of possibility. You’ll learn practical strategies for turning abstract feelings of hope into actionable steps, understand the importance of using your supports, and discover how a clear vision can help guide your journey toward nourishment, self-compassion, and wellbeing.

Whether you’re just beginning your recovery or have been on the path for a while, this episode provides tools, insights, and encouragement to help you map out a future filled with hope and healing.

 

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83. How to Support a Partner with an Eating Disorder: Insights from Dr. Dana Harron, PsyD

Loving someone with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming – but you’re not alone. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Dana Harron PsyD, author of Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder: Understanding, Supporting, and Connecting with Your Partner, shares practical ways to communicate with compassion, navigate tricky situations, and strengthen your relationship during recovery. Join hosts Sam and Laura as they explore real-life scenarios, common communication pitfalls, and tools that help partners show up with empathy, patience, and understanding throughout the healing process.

 

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82. Body Image Inside Out: Practical Tools to Decode Bad Body Image Days, Break Harmful Cycles, and Build Self-Compassion

Struggling with body image? In this episode, authors Deb Schacter, MSW and Whitney Otto, MA, PCC share practical tools to navigate bad body image days, interrupt harmful cycles, and foster a deeper connection with your authentic self.  Learn how to "decode" your body image thoughts, turn judgment into curiosity, and strengthen the "BodySelf" muscles of awareness, curiosity, and compassion. They'll also guide you through exercises on understanding family influences, unpacking jealousy, exploring your relationship with clothing, and handling life’s "Bad Body Image Moments". Packed with actionable insights, this episode empowers you to feel freer in your body, more connected to yourself, and better equipped to handle challenging body image struggles.

 

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81. Harm Reduction for Eating Disorders: Supporting Quality of Life and Rethinking Care

Harm reduction for eating disorders is often misunderstood, under-discussed, and sometimes controversial — yet it’s transforming the way we think about treatment and care. In this episode, Sam and Laura are joined by Brenda Velissaris, LPC-S, CEDS-C, to explore how a harm reduction approach to eating disorders can meet people where they are, reduce immediate risks, support autonomy, and improve quality of life — all while holding hope for ongoing recovery. You’ll learn how harm reduction strategies can complement or provide alternatives to traditional treatment, offering new possibilities, tools, and compassionate support for those who don’t fully benefit from or feel stuck in conventional approaches.

 

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80. Is Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment for Me? A Sneak Peek into Renfrew@Home with Alexandra Poole, LCSW and Felicia Perez Campana, Ed.S, LMHC

Join Laura and Sam as they sit down with Alexandra Poole LCSW and Felicia Perez Campana Ed.S., LMHC – two of our clinical leaders from Renfrew’s virtual eating disorder treatment program, Renfrew@Home. As we continue to navigate virtual care, they’ll answer some important and commonly asked questions, such as: Is online treatment as effective as in-person therapy? How do I eat a meal in a virtual setting? And is virtual treatment the right choice for me, my loved one, or my client? This episode shares valuable insights into Renfrew’s virtual programming –  including how connections are built, meal support is provided, and care is personalized. Whether you're feeling nervous or just curious about our virtual eating disorder programming, this episode will introduce you to our dedicated staff and provide the information you need to make the best decision for yourself, a loved one, or a client.

 

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79. Silencing Shame in Eating Disorder Recovery: Why It Shows Up and What to Do About It

Shame is a deeply human emotion that can affect every part of our lives — impacting mental health, body image, relationships, and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, we talk with Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS about where shame comes from, how it drives secrecy and isolation, and how we can begin to loosen its grip. We explore the difference between shame and guilt, the impact of systemic shame, and practical, evidence-based strategies for healing. Whether you're in recovery, working in the field, or simply navigating your own relationship with shame, this conversation offers validation, insight, and a path toward self-compassion.

 

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78. A Bittersweet Goodbye & A Bright New Beginning: Farewell Ashley, Welcome Laura

In this special episode, we say a heartfelt farewell to our beloved co-host Ashley and warmly welcome our new co-host, Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH. Sam and Ashley reminisce about favorite moments from past seasons, unforgettable guests, and the joy of growing together through this podcast. Ashley shares what’s next for her and offers a touching message to you, our amazing listeners. Then, we meet Laura — a clinical psychologist, our Director of Training at Renfrew, and a thoughtful, wise new voice ready to help lead the show into its next chapter. It’s an episode full of gratitude, reflection, and hope — celebrating where we’ve been and looking forward to what’s ahead.

 

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