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52. Where's My Roadmap?: Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder with Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS-C, MEd

If you have a child who is battling an eating disorder, you know how challenging the road to recovery can be. Many parents wrestle with their own emotions and may feel lost and alone throughout the process. Our guest today, Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS-C, MEd knows firsthand the panic a parent can feel when their child is diagnosed with an eating disorder. She developed a comprehensive online program titled, “The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents" and created an online support group to connect and empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to actively support recovery. If you want to be a supportive ally for your child, join us today to discover the many ways Jane guides the way.

 

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Bonus Episode: Heartfelt Memories & Unforgettable Moments from The Renfrew Center Foundation’s Conference with Dr. Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C

As we approach the Renfrew Center Foundation’s 34th conference, Sam, Ashley, and featured guest Dr. Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C reflect on what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown after years of attending this amazing event. Find out whose talk moved Dr. Smith to tears, get a glimpse of her on-demand workshop, and a take a sneak peek into this year’s highly anticipated keynote speakers. 

 

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51. Dating During Eating Disorder Recovery with Renfrew Alum, Alexiss Audrey

Ashley and Sam are back for Season 6 of All Bodies. All Foods.! This season will explore various recovery stories, starting with Renfrew Alum and ANAD mentor, Alexiss Audrey. In this episode, Alexiss opens up about navigating relationships and dating during her recovery journey. She shares how becoming an ANAD mentor has supported her own healing process, highlighting the vulnerability required to form connections with others while maintaining a healthy relationship with herself. From preparing for a date to dining out, Alexiss's story sheds light on the complexities of everyday life in recovery. You can connect with her on Instagram @alexissaudrey.

 

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50. Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery Part 2

In this follow-up episode, Ashley, Sam, and Angela continue their discussion about recovering from eating disorders during the postpartum period. They talk about body image issues, the pressure to "bounce back," and the importance of family support. We want birthing individuals and their partners to know that we see you, we hear you, and we are here to support you. Be sure to check out Part 1 for helpful postpartum resources.

 

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49. Eating Disorders & Romantic Relationships: Supporting Your Partner In Recovery with Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS

Romantic relationships can be a vital source of support, connection, and healing in eating disorder recovery. Often, significant others are invited into therapy to learn how to support their loved ones, communicate with compassion, and validate their emotions. But what actually happens in these joint sessions? What skills and tools do therapists provide to help partners strengthen their bond and navigate the challenges of recovery? And how should you respond if you notice your partner struggling with food or body image? Tune in to this informative episode where licensed marriage and family therapist Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS, addresses these common questions.

 

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48. Beating Bulimia: The Riveting Recovery Story of Stephanie Covington Armstrong

Author of the groundbreaking memoir, “Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia”, Stephanie Covington Armstrong joins Sam and Ashley to share her inspiring recovery story. A survivor of childhood trauma, poverty, foster care, and food insecurity, Stephanie developed symptoms of bulimia to escape the unbearable pain buried in her past. By leaning into the hard emotional work, facing shame, and embracing support, Stephanie walked away from perfectionism, ended a cycle of intergenerational trauma, and found food freedom along the way.

 

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47. Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery, Part 1

We are excited to present this episode featuring Angela Kaloudis, LMHC, PMH-C, Clinical Training Specialist at The Renfrew Center. Angela delves into the connection between the postpartum period and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, we explore the perinatal and postpartum stages for birthing individuals. Angela also explains various postpartum diagnoses, including Postpartum Anxiety and Postpartum Depression. Stay tuned for Part 2!

 

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46. What If You Have Both? Treating OCD & Eating Disorders with Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C

Eating disorders rarely travel alone. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also known as OCD is a common co-occurring diagnosis that can make eating disorder recovery and treatment both challenging and complex. Why do these disorders tend to co-exist and how do we treat both at the same time? Join us for this educational discussion with Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C (she/her) where she challenges stereotypes, highlights overlapping features, and explains how to target the mechanisms that fuel both disorders.

 

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45. An Introduction to Radically Open – Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Radically Open – Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) has been highly praised for its ability to support and educate individuals with over-control personality traits. This can include those experiencing social isolation, poor interpersonal functioning, and mental health issues such as anorexia nervosa, autism spectrum disorders, chronic depression, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. In this episode, Ashley and Sam talk with Shayla Patron, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Program Director at the DBT Center of Long Beach, and founder of their RO-DBT Program. Shayla shares her experiences as both a client and clinician of RO-DBT. Tune in to learn about the fundamentals and interventions of this practice and gain valuable tools for your own use. You can connect with Shayla on her website at www.dbtclb.com or find her on Instagram @dbt_longbeach and TikTok @shaylapatron_therapy.

 

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44. Becoming the Person He Needed: Eating Disorder Recovery & Advocacy with William Hornby

It’s estimated that 10 million men will experience an eating disorder at some point in their lifetime, yet men and boys continue to be under-represented in eating disorder spaces. We need to talk more about men and eating disorders, which is why we invited William Hornby to the show. William is an advocate, content creator, recording artist, and keynote speaker at the forefront of raising awareness for men with eating disorders. Join us for this heartfelt conversation, where William shares his recovery story, offers his wisdom, and extends his boundless compassion to anyone struggling.

 

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