All Bodies. All Foods.

Oct 31 2024 63 ep. 42 mins 5
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All Bodies. All Foods., a podcast by The Renfrew Center, covers topics related to eating disorders, body image and mental health. At The Renfrew Center we believe true healing exists through community. Because of this, we created a space for all bodies to come together authentically and purposely to discuss various areas that impact us on a cultural and relational level. Join hosts Samantha DeCaro, PsyD, (she/her) and Ashley Vicari, NCC, LPC, (she/her) as they sit down with different experts in the field and those in recovery. We would love for you to join us on this journey, let’s learn together! If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues! Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.

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54. Recovering in the Light of the Moon: The Healing Power of Myths, Metaphors, & Storytelling with Dr. Anita Johnston, PhD

Oct 31 2024 57 mins  
Can a simple folktale help heal our relationship with food? Can an ancient legend change how we approach our emotions? Can a story help us access our intuition? The wise and wonderful Dr. Anita Johnston, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of eating psychology and author of Eating in the Light of the Moon, answers these questions for us in this illuminating episode. Dr. Johnston teaches

53. A Journey Towards Positive Body Relationships: The Story of Holistic Wellness with Instagram Influencer, Ivy Felicia

Oct 17 2024 40 mins  
Ivy Felicia, The Body Relationship® Coach, joins Ashley and Sam on this week’s episode for an inspiring conversation about unlearning harmful body image messages and creating space for peace. A Certified Holistic Wellness Coach and Body Image Expert, Ivy shares her personal journey through body awareness, body sadness, body acceptance, and body peace. Her story will resonate wit

52. Where's My Roadmap?: Parenting a Child with an Eating Disorder with Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS-C, MEd

Oct 03 2024 49 mins  
If you have a child who is battling an eating disorder, you know how challenging the road to recovery can be. Many parents wrestle with their own emotions and may feel lost and alone throughout the process. Our guest today, Jane Reagan, RDN, CEDS-C, MEd knows firsthand the panic a parent can feel when their child is diagnosed with an eating disorder. She developed a comprehensive o

Bonus Episode: Heartfelt Memories & Unforgettable Moments from The Renfrew Center Foundation’s Conference with Dr. Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C

Sep 26 2024 47 mins  
As we approach the Renfrew Center Foundation’s 34th conference, Sam, Ashley, and featured guest Dr. Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C reflect on what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown after years of attending this amazing event. Find out whose talk moved Dr. Smith to tears, get a glimpse of her on-demand workshop, and a take a sneak peek into this year’s highly anticipat

51. Dating During Eating Disorder Recovery with Renfrew Alum, Alexiss Audrey

Sep 19 2024 39 mins  
Ashley and Sam are back for Season 6 of All Bodies. All Foods.! This season will explore various recovery stories, starting with Renfrew Alum and ANAD mentor, Alexiss Audrey. In this episode, Alexiss opens up about navigating relationships and dating during her recovery journey. She shares how becoming an ANAD mentor has supported her own healing process, highlighting the vulnerabi

50. Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery Part 2

Sep 05 2024 41 mins  
In this follow-up episode, Ashley, Sam, and Angela continue their discussion about recovering from eating disorders during the postpartum period. They talk about body image issues, the pressure to "bounce back," and the importance of family support. We want birthing individuals and their partners to know that we see you, we hear you, and we are here to support you. Be sure to check

49. Eating Disorders & Romantic Relationships: Supporting Your Partner In Recovery with Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS

Aug 22 2024 53 mins  
Romantic relationships can be a vital source of support, connection, and healing in eating disorder recovery. Often, significant others are invited into therapy to learn how to support their loved ones, communicate with compassion, and validate their emotions. But what actually happens in these joint sessions? What skills and tools do therapists provide to help partners strengthen

48. Beating Bulimia: The Riveting Recovery Story of Stephanie Covington Armstrong

Aug 08 2024 51 mins  
Author of the groundbreaking memoir, “Not All Black Girls Know How to Eat: A Story of Bulimia”, Stephanie Covington Armstrong joins Sam and Ashley to share her inspiring recovery story. A survivor of childhood trauma, poverty, foster care, and food insecurity, Stephanie developed symptoms of bulimia to escape the unbearable pain buried in her past. By leaning into the hard emot

47. Postpartum and Eating Disorder Recovery, Part 1

Jul 25 2024 53 mins  
We are excited to present this episode featuring Angela Kaloudis, LMHC, PMH-C, Clinical Training Specialist at The Renfrew Center. Angela delves into the connection between the postpartum period and eating disorder recovery. In this episode, we explore the perinatal and postpartum stages for birthing individuals. Angela also explains various postpartum diagnoses, including Postpart

46. What If You Have Both? Treating OCD & Eating Disorders with Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C

Jul 11 2024 51 mins  
Eating disorders rarely travel alone. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder also known as OCD is a common co-occurring diagnosis that can make eating disorder recovery and treatment both challenging and complex. Why do these disorders tend to co-exist and how do we treat both at the same time? Join us for this educational discussion with Melanie Smith, PhD, LMHC, CEDS-C (she/her) where she