Show notes
In this episode with certified eating disorder specialist and licensed therapist Dr. Maria Paredes, we...
- discuss the link between eating disordered and trauma (while also sharing that there is not always a "trauma" that leads to an eating disorder)
- discuss nervous system dysregulation, Polyvagal Theory, and the trauma of restricting food
- talk about the role of intuitive eating in recovery
- talk about orthorexia
- discuss the role of dissociation and eating disorders
- talk about the importance of bodily autonomy and consent with food, including children
- discuss parenting, childhood development, picky-eating and kids exerting independence
- share how eating disorders create "faux" windows of tolerance
- explain why the BMI is bullshit
- share why weight-inclusive care should be the foundation of all physical and mental healthcare
- share how Dr. Maria helps her clients heal through curiosity about their bodies