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All Bodies. All Foods., a podcast by The Renfrew Center, covers topics related to eating disorders, body image and mental health. At The Renfrew Center we believe true healing exists through community. Because of this, we created a space for all bodies to come together authentically and purposely to discuss various areas that impact us on a cultural and relational level. Join hosts Samantha DeCaro, PsyD, (she/her) and Ashley Vicari, NCC, LPC, (she/her) as they sit down with different experts in the field and those in recovery. We would love for you to join us on this journey, let’s learn together! If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues! Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured. We do not support or endorse any of the advertisements you hear on these platforms.
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Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Thursday Apr 27, 2023
Monika Ostroff, MSW, MICSW, CEDS-S (she/her), is the Executive Director of MEDA, The Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association. She is a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Supervisor, nationally recognized for her 25+ years of experience and contributions to the field of eating disorders. Monika joins Ashley and Sam to discuss her experience of what is now known as Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa, her journey to shift the treatment of eating disorders towards a kinder and more supportive approach, and she shares all of the wonderful opportunities the community has to get involved with MEDA. This episode is guaranteed to ignite the fire that burns in each of us. For more information on MEDA's services, visit them at: https://www.medainc.org/
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Content Warning: The following podcast episode explores one individual’s story about her eating disorder and may contain depictions that can be triggering for some individuals.
Join us as we connect with iheart radio host, Amy Brown as she shares her story of recovery from her eating disorder. Amy discusses her journey of walking through recovery which included twists and turns and unexpected life events that challenged her recovery process. She discusses how she found compassion for herself throughout this process and how that compassion and connection with others helped her to move towards a place of full healing. You can find Amy’s podcast “Outweigh” wherever you listen to podcasts.
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Thursday Mar 30, 2023
Consistently cited as a community favorite, psychodrama groups at Renfrew’s Residential Program in Philadelphia, PA continue to support the healing process in a unique way for many patients in treatment. Learn about the roots of psychodrama and pick up the lingo as Nancy illustrates the ways in which psychodrama can help each ‘protagonist’ explore their emotions, gain insight, resolve issues, and receive support from their audience via guided, co-created, and spontaneous dramatic action. This amazing modality reminds us of the healing power of community as we courageously approach difficult issues and connect compassionately with parts of ourselves.
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Thursday Mar 16, 2023
Through the lens of a therapist who has lived in a fat body for most of her life, Jessica Elwart (she/her), a licensed creative arts and eating disorder therapist, joins this dynamic conversation with Ashley and Sam. Jess sheds light on drama therapy as a treatment approach for body image issues, provides an overview of the fat liberation movement, highlights the necessary process of dismantling internalized fatphobia within both clients and clinicians, and offers practical tips and tools for fat folks navigating eating disorder recovery in a world rife with weight stigma and anti-fat biases. You can find more information about Jess and her work at: www.jessicaelwart.com or on Instagram at: @jessicaelwarttherapy
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
You won’t want to miss this vulnerable episode with mommy, entrepreneur, podcaster, former model, and NEDA brand ambassador Iskra Lawrence (she/her/hers). Iskra courageously shares the impactful story of her teenage and young adult years, including the toxic influence the media and the fashion industry had on her mental health and her relationship with food and her body. By refusing to retouch her images and ceaselessly educating industry executives, Iskra channeled her drive, focus, and determination to disrupt the status quo of the modeling world. Iskra opens up about the unique physical and psychological challenges she experienced as a new mother at the height of the pandemic and what it took to cope with the extreme changes and transitions she and her partner Philip (he/him/his) faced in the midst of COVID lockdown. Find out what ultimately helped her find peace with food, reset her thinking, and prioritize her self-care. Check out more on Iskra and her journey through her Instagram at: @iskra
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Join us for this enlightening episode with eating disorder & body image therapist, speaker, and writer Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW (she/her/hers). Research suggests that eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction are significantly higher in Muslim teens compared to their Christian classmates. Fatema illustrates the unique challenges in recovery and treatment for Muslim populations, including ways in which evidenced based modalities can be potentially harmful and pathologizing for those in collectivist cultures. Fatema provides guidance and practical tools on how to support Muslim clients who are navigating eating disorder recovery while also participating in Ramadan or exploring their gender identity. You can find more information about Fatema and her work on Instagram at: @yoursouthasisantherapist
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
As we continue the fight against destigmatizing eating disorders and mental health, Ashley and Sam highlight some of the lesser-known eating issues and eating disorders. In part one of this educational series, we cover: Binge Eating Disorder, Night Eating Syndrome, Drunkorexia, and Bigorexia.
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Welcome to Season 2 of All Bodies. All Foods.! We are so appreciative of those who have listened to and shared our podcast and are thrilled to release new episodes over the next few months. Season 2 covers a variety of topics including eating disorders in the Muslim community, the fat liberation movement, personal recovery journeys, lesser-known eating disorders, and so much more.
To kick off this new season, Sam and Ashley discuss the research surrounding the effects of social media on mental health. Social media can have so many positives including creating community, normalizing experiences, and it can just be fun! On the flip side, social media has also been linked with higher rates of depression, anxiety, comparison, and disordered body image and eating patterns.
Join us as we discuss the research and process more helpful ways to approach it.
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Psychotherapist, eating disorder expert, and author of The Girl in the Red Boots, Dr. Judtih Rabinor PhD (she/her) expands on the most painful and transformative memories between her and her departed mother, provides practical tools for parents, and imparts her wisdom along the way. This episode is a must for any adult carrying a painful childhood story or any parent desiring a deeper emotional connection with their own child.
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Paula Edwards-Gayfield, Regional Assistant Vice President for The Renfrew Center, explains the ways in which eating disorder signs and symptoms may present differently for BIPOC individuals, including an in-depth conversation about subclinical presentations and the much lesser known OSFED diagnosis. Paula explains the difference between cultural competence, cultural awareness, and cultural humility, while discussing the various reasons why marginalized populations continue to be misdiagnosed, underdiagnosed, and insufficiently treated. Paula discusses her advocacy work on diversity, equality, and inclusion, which involves facilitating support groups, interactive networking events, trainings, and peer consultation for medical and mental health providers.
If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!
Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.
All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/