Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition
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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen is your go-to podcast for real talk about eating disorder treatment and recovery. Hosted by a collaborative crew of dietitians, therapists, and recovery coaches, we dive into the messy, meaningful parts of healing - with compassion, curiosity, and a little bit of humor. Each episode breaks down the myths, methods, and moments that make recovery complicated and possible. Whether you're a provider, caregiver, or in recovery yourself, you'll find practical tools, validation, and thoughtful dialogue grounded in clinical insight and real-world experience!

  1. Couples Communication — Beyond “Just Talk About It” w/Sara Blacklidge, LPCC

    3D AGO

    Couples Communication — Beyond “Just Talk About It” w/Sara Blacklidge, LPCC

    ✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we explore communication in romantic relationships through a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming lens. Joined by a couple's therapist, Sara Blacklidge, LPCC, we unpack why communication breaks down, how emotional regulation and safety shape conflict, and what happens when ADHD, neurodivergence, or eating disorders are part of the relationship dynamic. We discuss common misunderstandings couples face, the role of couples therapy, and why focusing on impact over intent can transform conflict. This conversation highlights practical, real-world strategies for improving communication, building emotional safety, and strengthening connection—whether you’re navigating mental health challenges or simply want a healthier relationship. Connect with Sara: Sara's PsychToday Profile 🧰 Takeaways: Communication is less about “saying it right” and more about feeling safe, heard, and understoodEmotional regulation plays a critical role in conflict and repairNeurodivergent partners may have different communication and processing needsEating disorders can significantly impact intimacy, trust, and communicationEffective apologies focus on impact, not intentEmotional safety is the foundation of healthy communicationCouples therapy can be helpful before a relationship reaches crisis📚 Resources & Mentions: Neurodivergent Love Languages 🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/ IG: @collab.counseling

    1h 12m
  2. GLP-1 Update: Food Noise, Weight Loss, and the Illusion of Control

    FEB 9

    GLP-1 Update: Food Noise, Weight Loss, and the Illusion of Control

    ✨ Episode Summary: Buckle up, because we are diving into all things GLP-1s in today’s episode! We take a critical look at GLP-1 medications—cutting through the hype to examine their mental health impacts, weight-loss marketing, and lack of long-term data. We unpack “food noise” as a mental health concern, the systemic pressures driving weight-centric care, and why GLP-1s can pose real risks for people with eating disorders. This episode emphasizes informed consent, self-advocacy, and the need for more nuance in conversations about health, weight, and well-being. Content note: This episode includes discussion of weight loss medications, eating disorders, and diet culture. There are brief mentions of calorie numbers. 🧰 Takeaways:  GLP-1s impact mental and emotional health—not just appetiteLong-term data on GLP-1 medications is still limited“Food noise” is often rooted in mental health and contextWeight loss is not the same as well-beingGLP-1s may increase risk for people with eating disordersInformed consent requires more than marketing claimsSelf-advocacy matters in weight-centric healthcare systems📚 Resources & Mentions: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsBelly of the Beast: The Politics of Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness by Da’Shaun L. HarrisonGLP-1 Informed Consent Resource from Medical Students for Size InclusivityAll About BMI blog post🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling

    1h 25m
  3. Music Therapy: Healing, Expression, and Liberation w/Wren Buse, MT-BC

    FEB 3

    Music Therapy: Healing, Expression, and Liberation w/Wren Buse, MT-BC

    ✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Allison are joined by Wren Buse, a board-certified music therapist, to explore how music therapy can support emotional regulation, embodiment, and systemic liberation efforts like fat and body justice. Discover practical insights into how music can be a healing force for clients of all backgrounds. 🎶 Wren's Music Therapy and Body Image Support Group Grab all the details and sign up ⁠HERE⁠. Or contact Wren at: wren@collab-counseling.com. 🧰 Takeaways:  Music therapy is a clinical, goal-oriented modality that uses music to facilitate healing beyond just musical skills.It supports emotional expression, nervous system regulation, and embodiment, aligning well with body liberation efforts.Addressing systemic oppression like fat bias and discrimination is crucial within therapeutic frameworks.Music therapy groups and projects can foster community, creativity, and powerful healing experiences.You don't need to be a musician to benefit from or participate in music therapy sessions.Following your intuition and engaging with music intentionally can have profound effects on well-being.📚 Resources & Mentions: Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina StringsThe Body Is Not an Apology by Sonia Renee TaylorThe Body Is Not An Apology WORKBOOK by Sonia Renee TaylorWhat We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey GordonI Am Light by India.Arie Hunger by Roxanne GayShrill: Notes From A Loud Woman by Lindy West 🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling

    54 min
  4. OCD & Eating Disorders: Why They Overlap and What Recovery Really Looks Like w/Lauren Harding, LCSW

    JAN 27

    OCD & Eating Disorders: Why They Overlap and What Recovery Really Looks Like w/Lauren Harding, LCSW

    ✨ Episode Summary:  In this episode, we’re joined by Lauren Harding, a therapist specializing in OCD and eating disorders, to unpack what OCD actually is—and what it isn’t. We discuss common misconceptions and why it so often overlaps with eating disorders. We explore the obsession–compulsion cycle, what effective treatment looks like, and why recovery isn’t about eliminating thoughts. 🧰 Takeaways: Recovery ≠ absence of intrusive thoughtsDiscomfort is uncomfortable, not dangerousOCD is not about neatness or organizationRecovery focuses on changing your relationship with thoughtsCuriosity works better than resistanceSelf-compassion is essentialRecovery is nonlinearYou can tolerate discomfortTrust in yourself can be rebuilt 📚 Resources & Mentions: Salt, Fat, Acid, HeatStart HereSWIGNOCD: https://www.treatmyocd.com/learn/blog The Self-Compassion Workbook for OCD 🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/ IG: @collab.counseling

    1h 1m
  5. New Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark for Eating Disorder Care

    JAN 20

    New Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark for Eating Disorder Care

    ✨ Episode Summary:  Welcome back for Season 2 of Stop, Collaborate, and Listen! In this episode, we talk with our RD boss and favorite voice of reason, Lauren Rieker. And today’s episode is… a little spicier than usual. We’re talking about the new Dietary Guidelines that are being marketed as revolutionary… but in reality are confusing, misleading, and honestly kind of dangerous.  In this conversation, we break down why these so-called “revolutionary” guidelines miss the mark—especially for folks with eating disorders. We dig into what’s misleading, what’s not actually backed by solid science, and how ranking or moralizing foods can do real harm. 🧰 Takeaways: The new dietary guidelines are marketed as revolutionary but are confusing and misleading.The emphasis on protein and animal foods in the new pyramid raises health concerns.Food insecurity and other social determinants of health are ignored.The guidelines may exacerbate fears around carbohydrates and processed foods, especially for those with eating disorders.The guidelines ignore decades of nutritional science and evidence-based recommendations.Ultimately, we’re advocating for nuance, context, and a more inclusive, balanced way of thinking about food.📚 Resources & Mentions: South Park Style AnnouncementNew Food Pyramid WebsitePlate by Plate Approach IG 🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/ IG: @collab.counseling

    53 min
  6. Ep 21: The Body Backlash: What Hollywood's Emaciation Trend Really Signals

    12/16/2025

    Ep 21: The Body Backlash: What Hollywood's Emaciation Trend Really Signals

    ✨ Episode Summary:  In this season finale of the podcast, we reflect on our journey through the first season, discussing our favorite episodes, achievements, and the impact of celebrity culture on body image. We delve into the Hollywood thinness trend, the societal pressures surrounding body image, and the importance of navigating these conversations with care.  🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/ IG: @collab.counseling

    48 min
  7. Ep 20: Your Brain Isn’t the Problem: Rethinking Nutrition for Neurodivergent Folks w/Amber Riggin, RD

    12/09/2025

    Ep 20: Your Brain Isn’t the Problem: Rethinking Nutrition for Neurodivergent Folks w/Amber Riggin, RD

    ✨ Episode Summary:  In this episode, we sit down with CCN dietitian Amber Riggin for a deep, honest conversation about the intersection of neurodivergence and nutrition — and why traditional “just try harder” advice fails so many ADHD, autistic, and otherwise neurodivergent folks. Together, we unpack the real-life experiences behind labels, stigma, and support. We dig into how neurodivergence shapes eating patterns: sensory needs, executive function, interoception, food rigidity, grazing, hyperfocus, meal-skipping, and everything in between. From intuitive eating to structure that actually supports ND brains, the conversation challenges old narratives about “willpower” and “healthy habits.”  This episode is compassionate, validating, and full of practical insights for anyone navigating food, body image, or mental health through a neurodivergent lens. 🧠 Takeaways: Why labels aren’t limiting — they’re liberatingHow stigma, culture, and politics shape our understanding of neurodivergenceThe unique ways ADHD and autism influence eating patternsWhy neuroaffirming nutrition beats rigid meal plans every timeThe hidden overlap between fitness culture and disordered eatingHow to build a more compassionate, realistic relationship with food📚 Resources & Mentions: ANAD statisticsA Guide to Understanding the Neurodivergent Umbrella🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/IG: @collab.counseling

    1h 24m
  8. Ep 19: Beyond Fertility: Understanding PCOS & Eating Disorders with Megan Miller, MS, RD

    12/02/2025

    Ep 19: Beyond Fertility: Understanding PCOS & Eating Disorders with Megan Miller, MS, RD

    ✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, Jen and Allison sit down with fellow CCN clinician, Megan, to talk all things PCOS — what it is, what it isn’t, and how diet culture has totally distorted the conversation. We unpack the myths, the medical confusion, and the real-life impact PCOS has on body image, hormones, and mental health. Megan shares insights from her work with clients navigating PCOS and offers a grounded, compassionate take on what supportive care actually looks like (hint: it’s not cutting out every carb). Together, we explore how providers, clients, and caregivers can approach PCOS with curiosity instead of fear, focusing on individualized care, self-trust, and ditching the shame that so often comes with this diagnosis. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting PCOS advice or stuck in the wellness noise, this conversation will feel like a deep breath. 🧠 Takeaways: PCOS is complex — and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.Diet culture has turned PCOS into a fear-based diagnosis.Blood sugar, hormones, and mental health are all connected.Restriction and shame make symptoms worse, not better.It’s possible to manage PCOS without sacrificing your relationship with food or your body. 📚 Resources & Mentions: What is PCOS? blog post by Megan PCOS Nutrition Center Ovasitol Inositol Powder Supplement Rene Jay & Women’s Health Series on TikTok Megan’s Fav IG Accounts: pcos.nutritionistpcosnutritionMegan’s Iced Coffee Koozie 🎧 Rate & Review: If you loved this episode, share it with a friend and leave us a 5-star review — it really helps us reach more folks! 🔗 Connect With Us: Website: https://www.collab-counseling.com/ IG: @collab.counseling

    53 min
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Stop, Collaborate, and Listen is your go-to podcast for real talk about eating disorder treatment and recovery. Hosted by a collaborative crew of dietitians, therapists, and recovery coaches, we dive into the messy, meaningful parts of healing - with compassion, curiosity, and a little bit of humor. Each episode breaks down the myths, methods, and moments that make recovery complicated and possible. Whether you're a provider, caregiver, or in recovery yourself, you'll find practical tools, validation, and thoughtful dialogue grounded in clinical insight and real-world experience!

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  • Creator
    Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition
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