Body Justice

Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC
  • 5.0 (34)
  • MENTAL HEALTH
Body Justice

Hi! I'm Allyson, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. My mission is to create a world where all bodies can thrive by promoting messages of body justice, recovery skills and mental health tips from the perspective of an ED/OCD therapist, survivor and activist. Social justice is an integral part of my work. I identify as a mixed race woman and I believe that all parts of our identity (race, gender, abilities, size, sexual orientation, etc) impact how we perceive our bodies and the bodies of others, unpacking this is the key to our freedom.

  1. 59. Forced Eating Disorders: Why All Eating Disorder Providers Should Care about Palestine with Malak Saddy RD, LDN

    09/23/2024

    59. Forced Eating Disorders: Why All Eating Disorder Providers Should Care about Palestine with Malak Saddy RD, LDN

    Tune in to episode 59 to hear Allyson and Malak Saddy discuss the case of forced eating disorders as a result of genocide. This is a triggering topic for many but we do not want that to stop us from having hard conversations about things that directly impact the prevalence of Eating Disorders. Please listen with curiosity and compassion for those directly impacted. Learn more about Palestine via the resources below and consider donating to Operation Olive Branch if you feel moved to take action. Malak Saddy RD, LD/LDN is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist and Size Inclusive Advocate. She uses her lived experiences of growing up in a first-generation American Lebanese Muslim household and attributes her career to her cultural background. Currently, Malak works with clients 1:1, providing individualized nutrition counseling sessions in IL, TX, WI, FL, MA, LA. She also provides supervision and case consultation to clinicians and is a keynote speaker working with professional organizations and corporations to educate participants on working towards healing their relationship with food and body image. Please visit her website here for more info: www.malaksaddy.com Connect with her on IG: @malaksaddy Resources mentioned: Minnesota Starvation Study Glo Lucas EDs, Genocide and War Crimes IG Post Suggested readings/accounts to learn from: Podcast: Sumud This is Palestine RethinkingPalestine Instagram: @motaz.aziz @wizard_bisan @sbeih.jpg@letstalkpalestine @eye.on.palestine@theimeu @mondoweiss@theslowfactory Websites: The Palestine AcademyReading ListBDS movement Books: The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi Justice for Some by Noura ErakatSaid Edward W. The question of Palestine. Pappe, Ilan. The ethnic cleansing of Palestine.  Donate https://www.thepalestineacademy.com/resources (but list a few out)Operation Olive Branch Heal PalestineEle Elna Elak

    49 min
  2. 58. Your Eating Disorder Has a Story to Tell with Herani Argoe, LPC

    08/09/2024

    58. Your Eating Disorder Has a Story to Tell with Herani Argoe, LPC

    Tune into episode 58 of Body Justice to hear my conversation with Herani Argoe, LPC as we discuss IFS therapy, Eating Disorders and inclusive ED care. This was such a fun and insightful conversation and I know you will get something out of it! Herani Argoe is a trauma and body image/ED therapist, speaker, and consultant in the metro Atlanta area. She is IFS level 1 and 2 trained, with specific training in IFS and Eating Disorders. Herani enjoys bringing inclusion, fun, knowledge, and empowerment to therapy and speaking spaces for others to feel held, seen, and ready to take on what’s next. She is also passionate about supporting clinicians in creating safe, ethical, and inclusive spaces for clients to heal. In her free time she likes to spend time outside, bake, and shamelessly watch reality tv. Visit Herani's website and get in touch with her here: https://www.heraniargoelpc.com As always you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com *This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice!

    46 min
  3. Eating Disorders among Asian Americans with ADHD (ep. 57) with Jocelyn Lam, LMFT

    06/21/2024

    Eating Disorders among Asian Americans with ADHD (ep. 57) with Jocelyn Lam, LMFT

    Enjoy this rich discussion between me and my dear friend/colleague, Jocelyn Lam. We discuss specific themes in ED Recovery among Asian Americans with ADHD including: masking, object permanence, intergenerational trauma, the model minority myth, cultural betrayal trauma and more. Whether you carry these identities or not, I garunetee you will learn something new. If you are a provider, please listen to gain insight and information on how to better serve this population. As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist and my website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com Please note that this podcast is for educational purposes only. It is not individual medical or therapeutic advice. Jocelyn (they/she) is a late discovered AuDHD, queer, second generation Chinese and Canadian immigrant to the Bay Area of California. They are a Licensed MFT and owner of their outpatient private practice, Bloom in Adversity. Jocelyn specializes in eating disorders in neurodivergent QTBIPOC populations and is passionate about providing affirming care using parts work and relational-cultural therapy. In her spare time, she loves reading, going to concerts, and spending quality time with her kiddo. Find Jocelyn via their website: https://www.bloominadversitytherapy.com

    47 min
  4. 56. Revolutionizing Eating Disorder Care with Psychedelics: A Reverse Interview with Alishia McCullough

    06/07/2024

    56. Revolutionizing Eating Disorder Care with Psychedelics: A Reverse Interview with Alishia McCullough

    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 *This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or medical advice!

    41 min

  5. 05/24/2024

    55. How to Support a Romantic Partner with an Eating Disorder

    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. **This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a replacement for therapy or medical advice!**

    25 min

  6. 05/10/2024

    54. Six Ways to Support Someone with an Eating Disorder (that have nothing to do with food)!

    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 Find me on Instagram here: ⁠@bodyjustice.therapist⁠ Follow and rate this podcast! This helps it reach more people in need: ⁠review on Apple⁠ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice.

    15 min
  7. 53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell

    04/19/2024

    53. Recovery from "Atypical" Anorexia, Religious Trauma and Finding My Voice with Sharon Maxwell

    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. Follow and rate this podcast! This helps it reach more people in need: review on Apple This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice. ---  Send in a listener question to have it answered in the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/message

    54 min
  8. 52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid

    03/22/2024

    52. Misconceptions about ARFID and Compassionate, Autonomy Based Support with Kevin from @kevindoesarfid

    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 Follow and rate this podcast! This helps it reach more people in need: review on Apple This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or individual mental health advice. --- Send in a listener question to have it answered in the show: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/message

    46 min
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Hi! I'm Allyson, a licensed therapist specializing in eating disorders, OCD and anxiety. My mission is to create a world where all bodies can thrive by promoting messages of body justice, recovery skills and mental health tips from the perspective of an ED/OCD therapist, survivor and activist. Social justice is an integral part of my work. I identify as a mixed race woman and I believe that all parts of our identity (race, gender, abilities, size, sexual orientation, etc) impact how we perceive our bodies and the bodies of others, unpacking this is the key to our freedom.

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  • Creator
    Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC
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    Body Justice

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