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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…
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- All Bodies. All Foods.
Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 6: Navigating Burnout with Beth Hartman McGilley, PhD
Are you involved in healing, healthcare, caregiving, or supporting those on their journey to wellness? If you answered 'YES' to any of these, then this episode…
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Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 5: Cultivating Body Trust Within the Therapeutic Relationship
Neathery Falchuk, (they/them), LCSW-S, CGP, is the founder of Ample and Rooted, a psychotherapy and training practice specializing in eating disorders and body…
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43. Demystifying the Dietitian’s Role and Exploring Supportive Tools for Eating Disorder Recovery with Emily Murray, RD, LDN, CEDS
If you're just starting to explore working with a Dietitian, if you've ever wondered about the topics covered in a nutritional session, or if you're seeking…
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Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 3: Our Hair, Our Heads, & Our Hearts: Hair Stories & Eating Disorder Recovery, Part 1
Body image disturbance and body image dissatisfaction are hallmark features of most clinical eating disorders and body image work can be a crucial component of…
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Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 4: Our Hair, Our Heads, & Our Hearts: Hair Stories & Eating Disorder Recovery, Part 2
Body image disturbance and body image dissatisfaction are hallmark features of most clinical eating disorders and body image work can be a crucial component of…
- All Bodies. All Foods.
42. Coping on Campus: College Students & Eating Disorders with Dr. Tristan Barsky, PsyD (he/him/his)
A significant life transition like going to college can sometimes create the perfect storm for an eating disorder to develop and thrive. Why are certain…
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Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 2: The Pleasure is Mine: Sexual Satisfaction & Eating Disorder Recovery with Kate Dorrough, LAPC, CRC, NCC
There seems to be one thing we’re not talking about enough in eating disorder treatment: sexual satisfaction. Many mental health professionals might feel…
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41. Food, Feelings & Freedom: Unpacking Binge Eating Disorder with Renfrew Alum, Susie Denby
Ashley and Sam connect with Renfrew Alum, Susie Denby, who shares her journey of being diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Susie paints an incredible…
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Renfrew Conference Mini-Series Episode 1: Asian Identified University Students and Eating Disorders
The college environment can be a challenging time for any young adult. Life transitions, changes to routines, and academic pressure can create the perfect…
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40. A Deep Dive into Internal Family Systems with Dr. Kim Daniels, PsyD
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy modality which was founded in the 1980’s when Dr. Richard Schwartz was working with a client diagnosed with Bulimia…
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39. "What's Happening in Health Class?": Preventing Eating Disorders in the School Setting with Lauren Dorman, RD
Did you know that some students have cited their Health Class as the trigger to their eating disorder? Join us for this eye opening episode with Lauren Dorman…
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38. ”Can I eat that?”: Busting Myths with PCOS Expert and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Angela Grassi
PCOS is a complex disorder that affects over 13% of reproductive-aged individuals. In this episode, Ashley and Sam are joined by Registered Dietitian…
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37. “Did I Say the Right Thing?”: Building a Body-Positive Home with Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW
What do you do if your kid says, “I hate my body?” Do you freeze up, question your instincts, and worry you didn’t say or do the “right” thing? You’re…
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36. Breaking Free of Systems & Symptoms: A Conversation With a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Dr. Catharine Devlin (she/her/hers), a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor (CEDS-S), and the owner of Birch Tree…
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35. How Much is Too Much? Understanding & Treating Over-Exercise in Eating Disorder Recovery
Is it possible to stop over-exercising and have a healthier relationship with movement? Join us for this important conversation with Renfrew’s Residential…
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34. From ED Recovery to Gender Fluidity and Everything In-between
Join Ashley and Sam as they sit down with Social Media Influencer and Content Creator, Zoe Stoller, she/he/they, to discuss how their journey through mental…
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33. Battling an Eating Disorder in Midlife with Betsy Brenner
Eating disorders can happen to anyone at any age. Join us for this vulnerable conversation with author, recovery speaker, and peer support mentor Betsy Brenner…
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32. The Psychedelic Rennaissance and Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Adele LaFrance, PhD
What’s psychedelic assisted psychotherapy? Can it potentially help people struggling with an eating disorder? Join us for this fascinating conversation with…
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31. All About the Levels of Care: Part 2
Are you curious about what it would be like to attend a Day Treatment Program (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for eating disorders? Join Ashley &…
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30. Fat is Not an Insult: Let’s talk Fat Phobia, Weight Stigma, and All Things Body Image with Mackenzie Fox
Join us as we connect with Mackenzie Fox as she discusses the overwhelming messaging of fat phobia in our culture and how she suggests working with our clients…
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29. All About the Levels of Care: Part 1
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to program at a residential center for eating disorders? Join Sam (she/her) and Ashley (she/her) for this informative…
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28. Historical and Intergenerational Trauma: How Understanding and Developing a Family Narrative Can Help Us Heal
Join us for this week’s episode as we sit down with Dr. Carolyn Coker Ross and discuss the impact of historical and intergenerational trauma. Dr. Ross shares…
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27. Eating Disorder Support is Available for Everybody: A Conversation on Treatment and Care With Queer and TGNC Folx
Join Ashley and Sam as they speak with Hannah Coakley (they/them), a Queer, non-binary RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) who specializes in supporting…
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26. Art, Photography, and Experiential Work: A Discussion About One Way to Creatively Approach Body Image
The conversation of learning how to live with our physical bodies will be ever going. Gina Graham is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has more than 20…
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25. What’s Relationship Got to Do With it? A Discussion of Attachment Theory and Eating Disorders
In this episode, Ashley and Sam sit down with Kathryn Garland, LCSW-S and Vanessa Scaringi PhD, CEDS-S to discuss the theory of attachment and how this may…
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24. The Powerful Megan Jayne Crabbe: Her Path to Body Positivity
Body Positive Content Creator, Best-selling Author and Presenter, Megan Jayne Crabbe (she/her/hers) joins Ashley & Sam for this empowering story of healing &…
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23. The Healing Power of Art Therapy in ED Recovery
How can creating art help someone heal from an eating disorder? Join Sam and Ashley to discuss the role of art therapy in eating disorder treatment with…
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22. Alternative Therapies and Eating Disorders
Dr. Martha Koo, Owner of Neuro Wellness Spa and the Medical Director at Clear Recovery Center, a residential detox and intensive outpatient treatment center…
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21. Watch Her Rise: A Story of Recovery Turned Into Action!
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…
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20. All About ARFID with a Renfrew Alumna
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)…
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19. Lesser-Known Eating Disorders Part 2
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…
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18. And the Fire Burns: A Passionate Interview with Monika Ostroff, Executive Director of MEDA
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…
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17. Compassion and Connection, a Recovery Story, with Amy Brown
Content Warning: The following podcast episode explores one individual’s story about her eating disorder and may contain depictions that can be triggering for…
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16. Psychowhat? All About Psychodrama in Eating Disorder Treatment with Nancy Willis MSW, LSW & Certified Practitioner in Psychodrama
Consistently cited as a community favorite, psychodrama groups at Renfrew’s Residential Program in Philadelphia, PA continue to support the healing process in…
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15. Fat Bodies & Eating Disorder Treatment with Jessica Elwart, LCAT, RDT
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…
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14. Channeling Energy Toward Change: An Inspiring Conversation with Iskra Lawrence
You won’t want to miss this vulnerable episode with mommy, entrepreneur, podcaster, former model, and NEDA brand ambassador Iskra Lawrence (she/her/hers)…
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13. Eating Disorders in Muslim Populations: A conversation with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW
Join us for this enlightening episode with eating disorder & body image therapist, speaker, and writer Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir, LMSW (she/her/hers). Research…
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12. Lesser-Known Eating Disorders Part 1
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…
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11. Welcome Back for Season 2!
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…
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10. Making Peace with Our Mothers
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…
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9. Let’s Get ‘Comfortably Uncomfortable’: Cultural Humility in Eating Disorder Treatment with Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S (she/her)
Paula Edwards-Gayfield, Regional Assistant Vice President for The Renfrew Center, explains the ways in which eating disorder signs and symptoms may present…
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8. Social Media & Mental Health: A candid conversation with TikTok psychologist Dr. Paula Freedman, PhD (she/her)
TikTok psychologist and social media sensation Dr. Paula Freedman, PhD joins this episode to discuss life as a mental health content creator, sharing the…
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7. How Do You Treat an Eating Disorder?: A stimulating conversation with Dr. Melanie Smith, CED-S, PhD (she/her)
Eating disorders rarely travel alone, so how do you simultaneous treat everything at once? Dr. Smith gives listeners a peek behind the scenes by breaking down…
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6. Courage in Recovery: A Heartfelt Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD (she/her/hers)
This episode delves deeper in Dr. Kreatsoulas’ recovery journey, expanding on the many tender and trying moments in her second book, The Courageous Path to…
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5. “I’m Afraid I’ll Make It Worse”: Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health
Ashley (she/her) and Sam (she/her) weigh in on the bill passed by the West Virginia House requiring schools to provide eating disorder and self-harm training…
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4. The Family. The Home. The Environment of Recovery.
A common question from families in eating disorder recovery is: “What are some practical tools I can use at home to help?”. Today, Ashley (she/her) and Sam…
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3. Eating Disorder Education 101: Helpful Tips for Family Members
Did you know eating disorders are not just about food? On this week’s episode of All Bodies. All Foods. Ashley (she/her) and Sam (she/her) talk about how your…