Eating Disorders, Trauma & Finding Meaning Through Grief (#37)

What do eating disorders and grief have in common? More than you think. In this episode of DEAD Talks, we explore how death, trauma, and eating disorder recovery intersect — and how finding meaning in loss can be the key to healing both mind and body.

Licensed Professional Counselor Jacquelyn LaRusso shares her insights from years of helping patients navigate eating disorders while processing death and trauma. She explains how unresolved grief can manifest in destructive ways, the importance of finding purpose after loss, and how her own experiences have shaped the way she helps others grow.

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