Parenting Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Advice from Those Who’ve Been There

Supporting a loved one through eating disorder recovery can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this special Q&A episode, we sit down with experienced parents Beth Ayn Stansfield and Amy Oberholtzer, who have navigated this journey with their own children and turned their experiences into advocacy. Beth Ayn, now the National Family Advocate for Eating Recovery Center, and Amy, founder of the nonprofit CATCH, share their hard-earned wisdom on self-care, technology, community-building, and trusting the process. Their insights offer guidance, hope, and reassurance whether you’re just beginning or deep in the recovery journey.

Beth Ayn + Amy's Links:

• Caregiver Support Groups - For caregivers of either children and teens or adults (Support Groups will be at the bottom of the page once you click the link.) 
• ED 101 and 201  
• CATCH
  • CATCH Website
  • Parents Support Network  
  • Chicago area Trusted Professionals   
• Chasing Childhood Documentary

Mental Note Links:

• Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com 
• Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com
• Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com    
• Free Group Support: https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/support-groups   
• Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist:  (877) 850-7199