Episode 38: Disordered Eating as an Adaptation of the Nervous System & Listening to the Body with Kindness & Curiosity with Dr. Maria Paredes

May 16, 2021

01:24:42

In this episode with certified eating disorder specialist and licensed therapist Dr. Maria Paredes, we...

discuss the link between eating disordered and trauma (while also sharing that there is not always a "trauma" that leads to an eating disorder)
discuss nervous system dysregulation, Polyvagal Theory, and the trauma of restricting food
talk about the role of intuitive eating in recovery
talk about orthorexia
discuss the role of dissociation and eating disorders
talk about the importance of bodily autonomy and consent with food, including children
discuss parenting, childhood development, picky-eating and kids exerting independence
share how eating disorders create "faux" windows of tolerance
explain why the BMI is bullshit
share why weight-inclusive care should be the foundation of all physical and mental healthcare
share how Dr. Maria helps her clients heal through curiosity about their bodies