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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 Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH (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!
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Episodes
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Join Ashley and Sam as they speak with Renfrew Alum, Dayna Altman. Dayna shares her story of mental health and how this led her to boldly and authentically pursue a life of activism. Dayna has authored multiple books, been interviewed by NBC, partnered with MTV and even spoken with the Surgeon General at The White House to name a few of her accomplishments. This interview is sure to provide inspiration and yet also remind us that it is ok to show up as ourselves; messy and vulnerable and ready to fully be us. To connect with Dayna, visit her page at: https://www.bakeittillyoumakeit.co/about, check out her bookstore at: https://tinyurl.com/bdez29nj, and her Instagram at: @daynaaltman
If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Ashley and Sam are joined by Renfrew Alum, Mia (she/her) to discuss her experience of being diagnosed with ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder). Mia reflects on how this diagnosis helped her understand patterns she was engaging in that felt incongruent with what she actually wanted. Mia shares what helped her in treatment and how she is walking in her recovery journey! You can check out more about Mia's story and her activism work on Instagram at: @joy_pages
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All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
Ashley and Sam are back for part two of the lesser-known eating issues and eating disorders. In this episode we cover: Atypical Anorexia, Orthorexia, ARFID, Diabulimia, and Disordered Eating. It is important to remember that regardless of a name, if you or someone you know is being impacted by their relationship with their food or body, help is available.
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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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/
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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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/
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.
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/