Amy Pershing

Amy Pershing, an anti-diet therapist and clinical director at the Center for Eating Disorders, joins the conversation on binge eating. They discuss how fatphobia complicates recovery and how diet culture undermines personal empowerment. Pershing emphasizes the healing power of anger and the impact of early experiences on eating behaviors. The duo explores the relationship between trauma and binge eating, advocating for self-compassion and supportive communities. Insights on intuitive eating and the Bodywise treatment program also highlight the path towards recovery.