ED on ED

In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Ed and his partner (and boss!) Jennifer Nagel about the founding of the Medical Center for Eating Disorders in Houston, Texas. We get to know Jennifer - what drew her to the treatment of eating disorders and why she decided to found a treatment center. We hear funny and touching stories about the start of the partnership between Jennifer and Dr.

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the factors that should be considered when you (as a parent/guardian) must find a treatment center for your child with an eating disorder. How do you navigate this emotional time to find the best place for your loved one? Some of the factors to consider include: location, level of care, and insurance.An amazing database of US treatment center

This episode is the second half of a discussion - please listen to part one if you haven’t yet to get the most of the conversation. In this ep, we will hear the rest of Baby V’s story and share our recommendations on how the AAP’s guidelines could be improved - as well as how parents and caretakers of children can speak about food and weight to proactively avoid stigmitizatio

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz listen to the story of a parent who was told their infant was ‘severely obese’ and needed to be put on a restrictive diet - purely based on the child’s BMI and no other evaluation. This leads them to dive deep into the new AAP guidelines for the treatment of children with obesity - guidelines which are aggressive, applied to as young as 2 years

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz have a vibrant conversation with “Lea” and dive deep into the slippery slope of orthorexia, the red flag of the absence of a period, and how recovery isn’t a single destination.We’d love to hear your thoughts at [email protected] us on instagram @edonedpodcast

In this episode, Liz challenges Dr. Ed to be a “Script Doctor” for Heartstopper Season 2. Heartstopper is a heartfelt British television show about teenagers - and season 2 includes a storyline where a main character, Charlie, is revealed to be struggling with an eating disorder. Liz and Dr. Ed discuss the show, but more importantly they get into HOW media should portray eating

In this episode, you get to know Matthew, our editor! He listens to our show more than anyone…so today we put him to the test. How much has he learned just from editing Ed on Ed? Listen to see if Matthew passes the test!We’d love to hear your thoughts at [email protected] us on instagram @edonedpodcast

In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed look closely at a new set of drugs called semaglutides (brand names include Ozempic and Wegovy) touted by some as “miracle drugs.” Dr. Ed breaks down how the drugs look in the body, and then our hosts go through potential concerns and dangers when the drug is prescribed off-label. With so much talk about the potential benefits of the drugs, Dr. T

When we think about what body parts are endangered by an eatting disorder, the first that comes to mind is probably the heart, or the brain. But today we are gonna talk all about BONES! In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz will discuss all the ways the skeleton can be affected by malnutrition, including true stories of patient struggles. Yes, Dr. Ed makes some puns, and yes, Liz referen

In this episode, Dr. Tyson shares the story of “Carson,” an patient who began experiencing mysterious full-body weakness events. After the patient’s father suggested that Carson wear a Continuos Glucose Monitor, Dr. Tyson discovered shockingly low glucose levels that would only improve temporarily after meals - then plummet again to dangerous levels. Following an instinct, Dr