In this episode, our guest speaker Leah Donatelli, LCMHCA, explores the profound impact of eating disorders on various aspects of a person’s life, particularly during pregnancy and the postpartum period. We discuss misconceptions, the importance of nourishment, and the need for an interdisciplinary approach to treatment. Our guest emphasizes the role of self-compassion in recovery and the importance of focusing on behaviors rather than weight.

Resources

Carolina Resource Center for Eating Disorders

Center for Body Trust

Project Heal

Trauma Stewardship Institute Map for Managing One’s Day and Tiny Survival Guide

Kathryn Gantt, Licensed Dietician and Nutrition Coach, Beyond the Belly Nutrition

Anita Johnston, book Eating in the Light of the Moon,

Screening Tools:

SCOFF Questionnaire

Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)

Self Compassion Resources

Neuroscience of Self Compassion

A great starting place and Ted Talk on Self Compassion

Sources:

1. https://www.jaacap.org/article/S0890-8567(15)00076-3/abstract
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1892232/

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