Body Justice Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC

In this reverse interview, my friend and colleague Alishia McCullough interviews me on the healing power of plant medicine, ketamine and the potential impact on Eating Disorders. We get real with our own experiences and share our thoughts on how to be in right relationship with Indigenous communities when partaking in these sacred medicines. We don't have all the answers, but we are excited to get his conversation out there.



You can find Alishia's work on her IG: @blackandembodied

and her course website: https://alishia-mccullough-s-school.teachable.com/p/reimagining-eating-disorders-101



I highly recommend Alishia's course to all ED providers!



As always you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist

and my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com



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Going off of last week's episode, we are going to explore more about supporting loved ones with an ED, specifically within the context of romantic relationships! We will discuss:

-The importance of self-educating

-Unlearning your own diet culture/anti-fat beliefs

-Empathy building

-Emotional attunement

-Attachment

-Acceptance of stage of change process



Resources mentioned in the show:

Anti-Diet Book

The Wellness Trap

Association for Size Diversity

John Gottman Love Maps Cards

Esther Perel Card Deck

Attachment Quiz

Feelings wheel



As always you can find me on my IG @bodyjustice.therapist and website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com



If you're looking for individual, group or family therapy particularly for Eating Disorders, OCD, maternal mental health and more- my team is here to help you! We have a few openings in CA, Utah and Florida.



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Tune into episode 54 of Body Justice to hear about six ways you can show up for your loved ones with an ED and provide support that has nothing to do with food. You'll also learn about why not focusing on the food (unless specifically asked to) is crucial!



Resources mentioned:



Allyson's ED Recovery During Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Group- sign up HERE!



MEDA- resources for loved ones



FEAST -education/resources for loved ones



Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: ⁠www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com⁠



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In this episode, we dive into the complexity of recovering from anorexia when not "underweight", on top of deconstructing from a religious cult. Sharon shares some of the ups/downs in their own healing journey, as well as how mainstream treatment made things worse.



NEW GROUP OFFERING: Navigating ED Recovery in Pregnancy and Postpartum led by Allyson Ford, LPCC, ⁠sign up here! 



Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: ⁠www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com⁠

Find me on Instagram here: ⁠@bodyjustice.therapist



Meet our guest: Sharon Maxwell (she/they): a visionary advocate for body liberation and a dedicated fat activist. Sharon has become a leading force in dismantling oppressive systems, as they have dedicated their work to eradicate weight stigma within treatment centers, mental health spaces, and healthcare settings. Drawing from her own lived experiences, Sharon offers unique insights and practical tools to foster safe and accessible environments for people of size. With compassion at the forefront, they actively drive positive change in the spaces they enter. Sharon's story has been featured in the New York Times Magazine, on The Tamron Hall Show, and numerous podcasts. Their activism work has been featured in countless news outlets including 60 Minutes, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New York Times, NPR, and more. You can follow Sharon on Instagram @heysharonmaxwell as well as visit their website: heysharonmaxwell.com.





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Today we have Kevin (they/them) from @kevindoesarfid talking to us about all about ARFID, what mainstream treatment gets wrong, and the directions we need to be going. Kevin is a disabled, mad, and queer artist from Western Massachusetts located on pocumtuk land. Kevin's art and activism speaks to their lived experience with mental health in an unfiltered way. They exhibit a passionate effort toward making the world a more accessible place for everyone. And their lifelong struggle with things like ARFID, mental health, chronic illness, etc fuels this passion. Kevin works from a client led lens that is rooted in anti-carceral care and harm reduction. You can find Kevin and their work over at @kevindoesarfid on IG.



Find out more about their work on their IG and how to get in touch with them here: @kevindoesarfid



Resource mentioned: ARFID peer support space (private FB group)



Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com



Find me on Instagram here: @bodyjustice.therapist



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I'm baaaack! Thank you all for being patient with my very long hiatus from Body Justice. I am excited to be back and have some awesome speakers lined up to continue our exploration of the intersection of Eating Disorders and social justice. This episode is a solo episode, and is about the connections between white supremacy and eating disorders, specific to my own experience as a mixed race person. CW: mentions of racism, SA.



Please visit my website if you want more info on how to become a client, book a consultation or access resources for recovery: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com



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Resource mentioned: Tema Okun's White Supremacy Culture

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice.


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