Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders

Melrose Center

Introducing Melrose Heals: A conversation about eating disorders. The podcast is hosted by Melrose Center’s licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Karen Nelson. Melrose Heals is designed to explore, discuss and understand eating disorders. We have over 35 years of experience caring for all types of eating disorders, affecting all sorts of people. We would love to share some of our knowledge with you. Because in the end, we believe that recovery is possible. It’s only when we have honest conversations, that we’ll find the opportunity for healing. Please be sure to like and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

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Episode 79 - A Recovery Story: Katie

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Katie, who will take us through her story of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

Jul 14

44 min

Episode 78 - Eating Disorders and Menopause

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Margaret Funk to discuss menopause, and how it can impact women recovering from an eating disorder.

Jun 9

44 min

Episode 77 - A Recovery Story: Eric

On Today's episode we will be sharing a storing of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Eric who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment and what it means to live in recovery.

May 12

49 min

Episode 76 - Distress Tolerance

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Amanda Ihlenfeld will explore how someone with an eating disorder can manage distress and other uncomfortable emotions, as well as tips to manage these emotions.

Apr 14

52 min

Episode 75 - How to Build a Healthy Body Image

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman to dive deeper into body image, the role it plays throughout the recovery journey, and tips for cultivating a healthier relationship with your body.

Mar 17

50 min

Episode 74 - A Recovery Story: Emily

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Emily, who will take us through her story of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.

Feb 17

40 min

Episode 73 - Temperament Based Treatment Part 2

Dr. Karen Nelson continues her conversation with Dr. Linda Wondrasch to discuss temperament-based treatment. A new treatment model that helps patients and families understand and use their own personality traits as a primary source of change and recovery.

Jan 14

28 min

Episode 72 - Temperament Based Treatment Part 1

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Linda Wondrasch to discuss temperament-based treatment. This is revolutionary treatment helps patients and families understand and use their own personality traits as a primary source of change and recovery.

Dec 9, 2025

30 min

Episode 71 - Eating Disorders and Grief

Dr. Karen Nelson and Dr. Amanda Delsman discuss how grief can impact eating disorders.

Nov 11, 2025

43 min

Episode 70 - Social Media, Influencers, Teens and Eating Disorders

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Heather Gallivan to discuss how social media can influence eating disorders, as well as safe ways to create healthy boundaries on social media.

Oct 14, 2025

43 min