The Eating Disorder Therapist

Today, I’m talking to Elle Mace – Coach & Mentor, Master Practitioner in Eating disorders, obesity and body dysmorphia; Nutrition and weight management therapist as well as a life and positive psychology coach. Previously, Elle has worked as a personal trainer and aerobics instructor, having a passion for health and fitness. Elle is a returning guest to the Eating Disorder Therapist Podcast and if you’d like to hear about her recovery story, you can listen to her previous episode – link is in the show notes. In the past, Elle struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food and her body, this starting at the tender age of ten years old, when she received unwanted comments about her body.  Clearly, this had a huge impact on Elle’s body image and self-esteem, and she began to starve herself, and then understandably fell into binge eating. Then, over several years, she fell into destructive eating disorder cycles impacting her physical and mental wellbeing. Fast forward a few years, and Elle decided that ‘enough was enough’. She had to free herself from the food demons and fall back in love with her body and with herself. It wasn’t an easy journey. It took much strength, determination and self-care – and bravely moving away from the seductions of dieting. I’m pleased to say that today, Elle is in a very different place. She now uses her experience, qualifications and knowledge to help others heal their relationship with food, their bodies and ultimately themselves. She brings much passion and enthusiasm in her work in supporting others, after walking this path herself and knowing that real recovery is possible. In this episode, Elle talks about the use of positive psychology as a tool in eating disorder recovery. She talks affirmations, toxic positivity, body image, the conscious versus the unconscious mind and more. This is an episode to inspire hope and motivation on your healing journey and it will equip you with some practical tools to help you on the way. I hope that you enjoy the conversation. To find out more about Elle: https://www.ellemace.com/ Instagram: @iamellemace Previous episode with Elle: - https://harrietfrew.podbean.com/e/eating-disorder-and-body-dysmorphia-recovery-with-elle-mace/   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957    

A Bite Size episode. Many people with eating disorders struggle with laxative abuse. It's not talked about enough and there can be much shame associated with this. In the episode, I talk about why people fall into laxative abuse and consider strategies to reduce dependency and ultimately come off laxatives. If you've been dependent on laxatives for a while, you might want to get support from your GP in managing this and monitoring your physical health alongside.   This week's sponsor: - Elle Mace - https://www.ellemace.com/   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957  

Today, I am thrilled to have Brian Keane on my podcast. Brian is a Personal Trainer, Nutritionist & Best-selling Author. Over the past seven years, Brian has gone from working full time as a school teacher, to one of Ireland and the UK’s leading thought leaders on all things health, fitness and nutrition. Brian is the author of two bestselling books -  The Fitness Mindset and Rewire Your Mindset. On top of his ever-growing social media platforms, with over half a million followers, Brian also hosts one of the world’s top health podcasts which is regularly featured at number 1 on the iTunes Health Charts. He has spoken at major wellness events around the world such as Wellfest Ireland, Mefit Dubai and was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ in Dublin for their 2018 wellness event. Among his many fitness and athletic achievements Brian has transitioned from a professional fitness model to ultra endurance athlete running through the Sahara, the Arctic, and completing a 100 mile ultra marathon. This is an episode packed with so much value. Brian talks about his body building days and the impact on his relationship with food, self-worth and body image. He talks about how he transitioned to a much healthier place, sharing the skills, learning and understanding that helped him achieve this.  Brian talks about external validation and shifting towards true self-worth.  He shares his secrets on transitioning towards a better body image whilst still enjoying fitness goals. He talks about language and emotional relationship with food and more. You going to get so much from this episode. I hope that you enjoy it.   To find out more about Brian Keane: - Website: https://briankeanefitness.com/ Instagram: @brian_keane_fitness Podcast: https://briankeanefitness.com/podcast/ Books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Books-Brian-Keane/s?rh=n%3A266239%2Cp_27%3ABrian+Keane   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957  

A Bite Size episode. Here I share thoughts about five things you need in eating disorder recovery.  Of course, you could expand well beyond this list, but I believe that these are particularly important in accelerating you forward on the healing journey. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsor: - Elle Mace - https://www.ellemace.com/   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

Today I’m talking to Dr Sheena Gill who is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist who has been working with eating disorders since 2014. She received both her masters and doctorate in psychology at Loma Linda University.  Dr. Sheena has experience working with diverse populations of adults, adolescents, and families at various levels of care including inpatient hospitalization, residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and traditional outpatient. As a clinician, she takes an integrative therapeutic approach by utilizing client-centred and humanistic principles to deliver Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Family-Based Treatment (FBT) interventions. She prioritises developing a therapeutic relationship with clients and their families to help them reach their treatment goals. Dr. Sheena previously helped Shoreline (California based eating disorder treatment centre) develop their first residential treatment program and is currently the Clinical Director for Shoreline’s outpatient programs. She is passionate about promoting inclusive and culturally appropriate care for those who struggle with eating disorders and looks forward to being instrumental to the continued growth of Shoreline. In her free time, Dr. Sheena enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dog, and baking all kinds of goodies for her loved ones.  In the episode today, you’ll hear all about Shoreline’s therapeutic approach to supporting people with eating disorders, exploring the inpatient and outpatient programmes. Dr Sheena will talk about the ethos and mission of Shoreline with its individualised treatment approach and ‘all foods fit’ model. She’ll discuss different therapies used in treatment outlining how the deeper work is combined with symptom-based skills and behaviour change. You’ll get a real insight into Shoreline’s approach and the incredibly valuable work they are doing in supporting people to heal from eating disorders. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.   To find out more about Dr Sheena and Shoreline Eating Disorder Centre:- Website: https://www.shorelineeatingdisorders.com/ Instagram: @shorelineeatingdisordercenter   This week’s sponsor: Elle Mace https://www.ellemace.com/   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

A Bite Size episode. This podcast is all about addressing fear. Fears around your body changing, fears about how you might cope with unpredictable eating events, fear about what might happen if you don’t do a certain number of steps or weigh out your food. When you have an eating disorder, you are often trying to find a sense of control. Life feels unpredictable, scary and overwhelming. Control of your body or portions or macros or grams give a feeling of safety and certainty – at least temporarily.  But fundamentally, this doesn't work. Life becomes rigid and anxiety ridden. You end up feeling more out of control than ever. This episode explores letting go of over-control and leaning into the surrender of recovery.  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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

Today I’m talking to Florence Taglight. Florence is a primary school teacher and mental health lead who has recovered from anorexia nervosa.  Florence has a unique perspective as she has been to treatment, in both the U.K and the U.S.A. Interestingly, the differences in treatment approach, aspects of culture and education shocked her and has led her to commit to making a difference in this field. Advocating for teacher and school eating disorders training is high on Florence’s to do list and she offers training sessions in schools to help adults learn about early signs and interventions.  Florence has three dogs who are her world and keep her grounded. She loves nothing more than drinking a coffee surrounded by her furry friends whilst battling diet-culture.  In the episode today, we’re going to explore Florence’s recovery journey – understanding her unique perspective of experiencing UK and USA treatment approaches in eating disorder recovery. And to acknowledge aspects of each approach which have helped/are helping her to continue along the healing road today. We’ll also delve into Florence’s education work in schools and understand how she is supporting adults to detect early signs of eating disorders and the guidance and support she is recommending in this work, based on her unique and valuable experiences. Florence is clearly passionate about the work she does. I know that this conversation is going to inspire and offer hope in challenging diet culture to everyone.   To find out more about Florence: Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-taglight/ Instagram @growthnotgrades Email: - growthnotgrades@gmail.com Book recommendations ‘Fat Talk’ by Virginia Sole-Smith ‘Body Happy Kids’ by Molly Forbes   This week's sponsor: WeShape - Katie Bramlett:   http://www.weshape.com/freedom   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957    

A Bite Size episode. In this podcast, I explore what to do when you’re feeling anxious about socialising. Maybe you don’t know what to wear. You feel that nothing fits as you would like it to. You feel self-conscious that others will pass judgement or look at you. Maybe you’re on a recovery journey and your body has changed – you fear others noticing and feel under an intense spotlight. Although it’s sorely tempting to stay indoors, decline the invitation and watch Netflix in the safety of your four walls, this probably isn’t the optimal thing for your mental well-being and it will likely exacerbate the anxieties even more.  So what to do? Here are 7 tips to increase body confidence, get out of your head and feel better. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsors: Sabrina Magnan -  www.sabrinamagnan.com/bingechallenge WeShape - Katie Bramlett:   http://www.weshape.com/freedom   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

Today I have a returning guest to the podcast and I’m talking to Maria Guiñazu, a psychologist trained in Argentina and a qualified psychotherapist in the UK. She is based in Brighton. Maria’s approach intersects existential therapy and somatic psychology. She is passionate about looking at a wide variety of tools that might suit her clients towards growth, healing, transformation and embodied presence.  Maria’s work is focused on the relationship between body, emotions, thoughts and imagination. And for some clients, she uses creative writing, drawing or movement, as other tools to explore a world beyond verbal communication. Maria offers therapy in English and Spanish. At the moment, Maria is in her third year of her doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology. Her doctorate research is looking at the lived experience of male therapists working with male clients with disordered eating. In the podcast today, we do a deep dive into Maria’s research work exploring some male therapists’ experience of working with male clients with disordered eating. It’s a fascinating topic, where Maria talks about her inspiration for the work; how the male-experience of eating disorders can be very different from that of the female one; creating safe spaces for males to open-up about disordered eating without shame and embarrassment; body objectification, the influence of philosophical thought and more. Maria is absolutely passionate about her research and I know that you will be inspired and intrigued by everything she has to share here. So much value in this episode. I hope that you enjoy the conversation.   To find out more about Maria:  Instagram: @maria.iggy Website: https://thetherapeuticspace.com/   Podcast episode with Jack Rose https://harrietfrew.podbean.com/e/gay-men-and-body-image-unrealistic-standards-steroids-porn-and-social-media-with-jack-rose/   This week's sponsors: Sabrina Magnan -  www.sabrinamagnan.com/bingechallenge WeShape - Katie Bramlett:   http://www.weshape.com/freedom   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957

A Bite Size episode. Many people struggling with eating disorders are also empaths. This can be a super-power but also emotionally overwhelming and difficult to manage at times. The emotional cost can sometimes be managed through a food or a body image focus, as a maladaptive but understandable means of finding distraction, escape and control. In this episode, I explore 7 signs that may indicate that you're an empath and then 5 ways to live optimally in what-can-be a demanding and overwhelming world. I hope that you find it helpful.   This week's sponsors: Sabrina Magnan -  www.sabrinamagnan.com/bingechallenge WeShape - Katie Bramlett:   http://www.weshape.com/freedom   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 Online Event - Inspiring Prevention of Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspiring-prevention-of-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-tickets-601388086957