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All Bodies. All Foods.
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…
Episodes
All Bodies. All Foods.100. 100 Episodes Later: Three Decades of Wisdom, Hope, and Recovery with Dr. Gayle Brooks, Chief Clinical Officer
What have more than 40 years of pioneering eating disorder treatment taught us about recovery? In this special 100th episode of All Bodies. All Foods., Chief…
All Bodies. All Foods.99. The Hidden Impact of Eating Disorders on Intimacy, Sexuality & Relationships with Dr. Jessica Singh, PhD, LCSW, CST
Can eating disorder recovery open the door to a more fulfilling relationship with your body, your sexuality, and the people you love? In this episode, Dr…
All Bodies. All Foods.98. Breaking Free from Harmful Habits: Science-Backed Tools for Managing Anxiety with Dr. Nancy Logue, PhD
Why do anxiety and unhelpful behaviors often go hand in hand? In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Logue, PhD, a therapist with more than 40 years of…
All Bodies. All Foods.97. The Hidden Eating Disorder Crisis in the Military: What Service Members, Families, and Clinicians Need to Know with Leah Stiles
Eating disorders in the military are far more common than most people realize, yet the signs and symptoms often go unnoticed until the consequences become…
All Bodies. All Foods.96. Why Aren’t We Talking About Menopause in Eating Disorder Treatment? Challenging Misconceptions with Erica Leon, MS, RDN, CEDS
Hot flashes, sleep disruption, body changes, shifting appetite, and emotional vulnerability—how do these experiences intersect with eating disorder recovery?…
All Bodies. All Foods.95. Seen and Supported: Supporting BIPOC Clients in Eating Disorder Recovery with Mehak Merchant, MS, LPC, NCC
Eating disorders don’t exist in a vacuum—and for BIPOC individuals, feeling seen in treatment can be a powerful part of recovery. Finding a provider you trust…
All Bodies. All Foods.94. The Athlete’s Dilemma: Recovery, Identity, and the Drive to Compete with Lacey Vogel, LMHC
For many athletes, sport is more than a passion—it’s a core part of identity. So how do we approach recovery when stepping away isn’t always realistic—or…
All Bodies. All Foods.93. You Are Sick Enough: New Insights on the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Undernutrition, and Unmeasurable Illnesses with Jennifer Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED
In this powerful conversation, Sam and Laura sit down with Dr. Jen Gaudiani to explore the updated second edition of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical…
All Bodies. All Foods.92. When It’s Not About Motivation: Practical Support for ADHD and Eating Disorder Recovery with Natalie Stine, RD, CD, LDN
If you’re in eating disorder recovery and living with ADHD, you might feel like you know what you’re supposed to do—but actually doing it can feel…
All Bodies. All Foods.91. Intimate Partner Violence & Eating Disorders: Narcissistic Abuse, Trauma Bonds, and Treatment Insights with Dr. Lauren Napolitano, PsyD
In this empowering episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Lauren Napolitano, PsyD, explores the often-overlooked connection between intimate partner violence (IPV)…
All Bodies. All Foods.90. Depression & Eating Disorders: Why They Travel Together and How They’re Treated with Holly Willis, PMHNP
Depressive disorders and eating disorders frequently co-occur, but why does this happen and how do you treat both at the same time? In this episode…
All Bodies. All Foods.89. Demystifying the Psychiatrist’s Role in Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. David Hahn, MD
Wondering what it’s like to meet with a psychiatrist during eating disorder treatment? In this episode, Dr. David Hahn, MD, psychiatrist and Medical Director…
All Bodies. All Foods.88. Integrated Healing: An Overview of Substance Use and Eating Disorder Treatment at Renfrew with Alexis Hill, LCSW
Treating eating disorders alongside co-occurring substance use can be complex, and many individuals wonder what should be addressed first—or what support is…
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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.77. Eating Disorder Recovery is Possible: Johanna Kandel on Hope, Healing & Advocacy
Is recovery from an eating disorder really possible? In this inspiring episode, Johanna Kandel — survivor, author, and founder of the National Alliance for…
All Bodies. All Foods.76. Black Women with Eating Disorders: Cultural Humility & Clinical Care with Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C
In this powerful episode, Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-C (she/her), co-author of Black Women with Eating Disorders: Clinical Treatment…
All Bodies. All Foods.75. How to Help Your Daughter Build a Healthy Body Image – Starting at Age 3
Can body image really begin at age 3? According to the research – yes. And what parents say and do in those early years can be a powerful protective force. In…
All Bodies. All Foods.74. We Carry Our Bodies with Us Wherever We Go: A Reflection on Decades of Work with Dance/Movement Therapist and Embodied Clinician Susan Kleinman, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, CEDS-C
Join Ashley and Sam as they sit down with Dance/Movement Therapist and Embodied Clinician Susan Kleinman to discuss how movement and attunement within the…
All Bodies. All Foods.73. Activists, Artists, and Anti-Fat College Campuses: Raising Awareness and Mobilizing Support for Marginalized Individuals
Stephanie Spitz—Administrator, Adjunct Professor, and President of the Disability Caucus at Montclair University—joins Ashley and Sam to explore how her…
All Bodies. All Foods.72. The "Middle Place" of Recovery: Embracing Progress Over Perfection with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
What if recovery isn’t about being perfectly healed, but about learning to live – and grow – in the messy, in-between spaces? In this heartfelt episode…
All Bodies. All Foods.71. Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder: Shattering Stigmas with Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S
In this eye-opening episode, Monika Ostroff, LICSW, CEDS-S (she/they), a renowned expert in the eating disorder field, courageously shares her lived experience…
All Bodies. All Foods.70. Blood Sugar and Diabetes Care Without Blame, Shame or Stigma with Janice Dada, CEDRD, CDCES, & Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Ashley and Sam welcome Janice Dada, CEDRD, CDCES, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to discuss diabetes care through a non-weight-focused lens. In this…
All Bodies. All Foods.69. Treating Trauma and Eating Disorders: Clinical Insights with Dr. Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH
Join us for a thoughtful conversation about the connection between trauma and eating disorders—and how both can be effectively treated. Dr. Laura McLain, PsyD…
All Bodies. All Foods.68. Do You Treat ARFID?: A Deep Dive with Jaclyn Macchione, MOT, OTR/L, Part 2
In this Part 2 episode on ARFID, we dive deeper into the crucial aspects of treatment and support. Special guest Jaclyn Macchione, MOT, OTR/L shares expert…
All Bodies. All Foods.67. How Do You Treat ARFID?: A Deep Dive with Jaclyn Macchione, MOT, OTR/L, Part 1
In this powerful deep dive into ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), we explore the pivotal role of occupational therapy in treating this complex…
All Bodies. All Foods.66. Food Insecurity: A Public Health Crisis Across Our Country and A Leading Risk Factor for Eating Disorders
On this episode of All Bodies. All Foods., Ashley and Sam welcome guest Patrilie Hernandez to explore the eating disorder risk factor of food insecurity…
All Bodies. All Foods.65. Lived Experience in a Fatphobic Culture: A Story of Perseverance and Resilience with Your Unapologetic Body Bestie
Join Ashley and Sam as they welcome guest Jaimie Weisberg, aka Your Unapologetic Body Bestie, on this week’s episode. Jaimie is a lifestyle, beauty, and…
All Bodies. All Foods.64. Healing the Brain: Harnessing Biomarkers in Eating Disorder Treatment & Suicide Prevention with Dr. James Greenblatt, MD
How can we reduce the elevated risk of suicidality for those struggling with an eating disorder? Join us as we explore the critical connection between eating…
All Bodies. All Foods.63. Healing Through Movement: The Power of Dance/Movement Therapy in Eating Disorder Recovery with Sara Earl, MS, NCC, R-DMT
Join us as therapist Sara Earl, MS, NCC, R-DMT, reveals the healing power of Dance/Movement therapy in eating disorder treatment. Sara explains what…
All Bodies. All Foods.62. Unlocking the DNA of Eating Disorders: Identifying Genetic Mutations to Tailor Treatment with Dr. Michael Lutter, PhD, MD
In this episode, we dive into the science of eating disorders and their genetic origins with Dr. Michael Lutter MD, PhD, psychiatrist, a physician-scientist…
All Bodies. All Foods.61. Getting the Family Involved in Eating Disorder Treatment and Recovery
As providers and support persons, our learning never stops. Supporting others can be both fulfilling and exhausting, requiring patience and resilience. At…
All Bodies. All Foods.60. The Body Image Survival Kit: Tips & Tools with Dr. Charlotte Markey, PhD
Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin? You’re not alone—and this episode is here to help. Dr. Charlotte Markey, PhD, a leading body image scientist and author…
All Bodies. All Foods.59. A Balancing Act: Navigating Eating Disorders and Co-occurring Autoimmune issues, Celiac Disease, and Food Allergies
Sam and Ashley are back with Season 7, tackling an essential yet often overlooked topic: managing chronic health conditions alongside an eating disorder. From…
All Bodies. All Foods.58. The Road to Recovery Through Farming: Renfrew Alum, Chef, and Farmer Kate Spurlock's Journey
In this week’s episode, Ashley and Sam speak with Renfrew alum, farmer, and chef Kate Spurlock. Kate’s journey to recovery may feel familiar to those who have…
All Bodies. All Foods.57. From Recovery to Provider: A Story of Intergenerational Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Resilience with Renfrew Alum, Kate Funk
It is estimated that nearly 80% of individuals diagnosed with an eating disorder have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Kate Funk…
All Bodies. All Foods.56. From No Diagnosis to Misdiagnosis: An Atypical Anorexia Recovery Story with Laura Maalouf
On this episode of All Bodies. All Foods., Ashley and Sam sit down with Laura Maalouf, a multifaceted individual who had previously battled Atypical Anorexia…
All Bodies. All Foods.55. Anxiety and Eating Disorders: Stories from the Field with Francesca Emma
Anxiety. Have you heard of it? This tricky little emotion can often precede an eating disorder and follow it into recovery. In the world of eating disorders…
All Bodies. All Foods.54. Recovering in the Light of the Moon: The Healing Power of Myths, Metaphors, & Storytelling with Dr. Anita Johnston, PhD
Can a simple folktale help heal our relationship with food? Can an ancient legend change how we approach our emotions? Can a story help us access our…
All Bodies. All Foods.53. A Journey Towards Positive Body Relationships: The Story of Holistic Wellness with Instagram Influencer, Ivy Felicia
Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship® Coach, joins Ashley and Sam on this week’s episode for an inspiring conversation about unlearning harmful body image…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.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…
All Bodies. All Foods.Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 8: Exploring Emerging Trends and Hot Topic Research in the Field of EDs
Wait, wait don’t tell me that you can’t listen to this episode! In this episode, Ashley and Sam chat with Sandra Wartski, PsyD, CEDS, who led an enlightening…
All Bodies. All Foods.Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 7: Exploring the Dissociative Spectrum in Eating Disorders: A Conversation with Dr. Sarah Chipps
Join Ashley and Sam as they engage in a conversation with Dr. Sarah Chipps, the Foundation and Director of Well Williamsburg and Sanctuary. Dr. Chipps, a…