Get the real conversations and mom therapy you need for eating disorders and disordered eating. Learn how the nervous system uses these as survival strategies.In this episode of Notes to My Nervous System, host Erin sits down with Madeline Romeo, a doctoral candidate and eating disorder specialist, to explore how eating disorders function as nervous system survival strategies.

What You'll Learn: Eating disorders are often the body's attempt to find a "pseudo-safety" when the nervous system is overwhelmed. Understanding how the body moves from "Social Engagement" into "Freeze" or "Functional Freeze" is key to understanding the biology of the disorder.The Nervous System of Disordered Eating (05:40): Why the body views food restriction or bingeing as emotional regulation.

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• Real Conversations on Recovery (14:15): Navigating anorexia recovery, body image, and trauma therapy.

• Mom Therapy & Postpartum Health (22:30): Specialized support for postpartum mental health, food insecurity, and diverse populations.

• LGBTQ+ Mental Health (31:10): Exploring gender euphoria and recovery beyond weight-based criteria.

Topics Covered:

• Eating disorders in postpartum women
• Gender euphoria and eating disorder recovery in trans/non-binary adults
• Food insecurity and disordered eating
• Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID
• Nervous system dysregulation and body disconnection
• Compassionate, inclusive treatment approaches

Guest: Madeline Romeo - Doctoral candidate specializing in eating disorders among diverse populations, researching gender euphoria and recovery, and advocating for inclusive treatment approaches.

Resources Mentioned:

• 988 Mental Health Crisis Line
• Mind Circuit App (Apple Store & Google Play)

This episode provides the real conversations and mom therapy—essential psychoeducation and nervous system tools—needed for parents and individuals navigating the complexities of eating disorder treatment

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Disclaimer: Notes to My Nervous System is an educational and psychoeducational resource created by Erin Vandermore, LCMHC. While Erin is a licensed therapist, this podcast—including episodes described as "Mom Therapy" or "RealConversations"—is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute psychotherapy, medical advice, or a therapist-client relationship.

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