The Eating Disorder Therapist

Today I am talking to Lauren Marie Aron, who is a Highly Specialist Psychotherapist and Director and Founder of the Hope Space in Putney, London. The Hope Space is a sanctuary and safe space to support people with disordered eating through therapies. ​Lauren’s passion lies in treating clients who struggle with a disordered relationship with food and body. In her work, she utilises a range of therapeutic methods, incorporating the principles of sound social work and integrating Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Additionally, she has a strong interest in CBT-E (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders). ​Lauren also integrates Transactional Analysis to explore how our interactions with others influence our experiences. Furthermore, she utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address trauma and reprocess negative core beliefs that can impact your life. In the episode today, Lauren is going to do a deep dive into bariatric surgery and eating disorders. This is an area that is not talked about enough, and we know that many people struggle with eating disorders before and after surgery. Lauren discusses the prevalence of eating disorders among individuals considering or undergoing bariatric surgery. She delves into the necessary screening and assessment that is needed. Lauren explores the complex interplay between bariatric surgery and eating disorders, considering psychological, emotional and behavioural aspects. She talks about post surgery challenges and the importance of collaborative care. There’s so much value packed in here. This is a must-listen-to for anyone on a journey with bariatric surgery. I hope that you find this helpful.   To find out more about Lauren and The Hope Space: - Website:  www.thehopespace.co.uk Instagram: @the_hope_space   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html    

This episode has particularly triggering content. Please do take care of yourself. I explore self-induced vomiting in eating disorders. I talk about how it often begins, ambivalence about change and taking steps towards stopping this.  I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

Today I am thrilled to have two guests on the show: Merrit Elizabeth Stahle and Sarah Lee. They are both Certified Eating Disorder Coaches and co-founders of Conquering Bulimia, the only intensive, private, self-paced online course with expert interviews and personal bulimia recovery stories. Merrit provides virtual eating disorder recovery coaching services to adolescent and young adult women around the world. She is a graduate of Southern Methodist University where she also earned a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management.. She holds a certification in eating disorder recovery coaching from The Carolyn Costin Institute. Merrit utilises her own shared recovery experience to provide compassionate recovery care and empower her clients to a life of health and wellness. Sarah Lee, is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with four professional certifications, including one from the esteemed Carolyn Costin Institute. Since 2016, she has run a private practice currently located in Dallas, Texas, assisting clients globally, along with mentoring newer coaches. Specialising in adolescents and offering a faith-based approach, Sarah leads with her heart, whilst passionately dedicating herself to each individual she has the honor to walk beside. Her ultimate goal, helping each find the same freedom and gift of recovery she found seventeen years ago. In the episode today, we explore Merrit and Sarah's own bulimia recovery stories. We talk about what brought them together to co-create their Conquering Bulimia Course. We will then delve into their expertise, understanding what really helps in bulimia recovery, and as listeners you will gain some valuable insights and tools to help you on your journey. I hope that you enjoy it.   To find out more about Sarah and Merrit: - Website: Sarah Lee Recovery Bulimia Recovery Course: Conquering Bulimia Social Media:  Facebook: Sarah Lee Recovery  Instagram: Sarah Lee | Sarah Lee Recovery LinkedIn: Sarah Lee | Sarah Lee Recovery   Website: https://merritelizabethrecovery.com Instagram: @merritelizabethrecovery Bulimia Recovery Course: Conquering Bulimia   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

A Bite Size episode. Christmas is coming and this can be a huge source of body image anxiety for many. You might have a Christmas party or lunch coming up. Or maybe you are getting together with friends and family and it's already stressing you out.  In this episode, I talk about 9 ways to manage body image anxiety in the lead up to Christmas, so you can go to your event with a peaceful and happy mind. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html

In this episode today, I explore nine ways to deal with the urge to binge. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html  

A Bite Size episode. In the podcast today, I talk about 10 ways that you might be restricting your eating (possibly without even realising this) and talk about what to do about it. I hope that you find it helpful. This week's sponsor: - The Gastric Mindset Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gastric-mindset/id1705974293   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html  

Today I’m talking to Karla Manzanilla, all the way from Mexico. She is someone who has lived with anorexia, bulimia, compulsive exercise, and orthorexia for more than 27 years. I’m pleased to report that she is now fully recovered and describes experiencing feeling fully alive again. Karla is also a mother to three incredible teenagers.  Karla is passionate about encouraging hope - that recovery is possible no matter your age, eating disorder duration, your culture, gender, sex, or religion, She believes that eating disorders can live within any of us. We can all be vulnerable to this. In the podcast today, Karla is going to talk about her recovery story. She hopes that through this, she can inspire listeners, especially the parents that live in silence and solitude with an eating disorder. Parents can be experiencing so much shame, anxiety and guilt for their secret ed behaviours, leading to a double life: on the outside as the coping mother or father, whilst inwardly struggling so desperately. Karla’s life mission changed due to her personal recovery journey and now she is helping clients to heal their relationship with food and body. Karla’s coaching is oriented towards Latin American people suffering with chronic eating disorders. She is also opening the door to new and more accessible treatment services in her region. Currently, eating disorder treatment is very classist and it’s difficult to access via the public health system, with limited or no treatment options in some areas.  In the episode today, you’re going to hear all about Karla’s inspiring recovery journey and how she is now using her experience to support others, particularly within Latin American culture. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.   To find out more about Karla: Website: https://www.karlamanzanilla.com/ Instagram: @kar_manz   This week’s sponsor: Amber Romaniuk  Amber’s podcast: https://amberapproved.ca/podcast  Amber’s website: https://amberapproved.ca/    Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html  Body Image Training Day for counsellors https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html      

A Bite Size episode. Eating can feel very challenging in recovery, when you are out of your usual home-routine. Whether you're venturing off for some longed for winter sun, or a weekend European city break or even going out for dinner with your friends and family - in this episode, I explore ways to support yourself and stay on the recovery road, when in new environments. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Body Image Training Day for counsellors https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html  

Today I'm talking about neurobiology and eating disorders. It's a fascinating topic, enabling us to understand the complexity of eating disorders better. I explore psychology, genetics, epigenetics, environment, the impact on brain function and implications for eating disorder recovery. I hope that you enjoy the episode.   Excellent Eating Disorder Resources (Centre for Clinical Interventions, Australia) https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Disordered-Eating   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html   Body Image Training Day for counsellors https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html

A Bite Size episode. Social media can portray eating disorder recovery as a very 'black and white' process, with distinct rights and wrongs. Whereas in fact, recovery is significantly more complex than this and there are plenty of nuances. In this episode, I explore some of the paradoxes in eating disorder recovery looking at food and eating; emotions; finding the right help; short v long game and individual v general experience. I hope that you find it helpful.   Harriet Frew's current offers: - Online 10 Steps to Intuitive Eating Course with Harriet Frew - 50% off with code FREEDOMISPOSSIBLE https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/online-courses.html Body Image Training Day for counsellors https://www.theeatingdisordertherapist.co.uk/body-image-training-with-harriet-frew.html