52 episodes
Body Justice Allyson Ford, MA, LPCC
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5.0 • 33 Ratings
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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. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bodyjustice-allyson/support
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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
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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.
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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.
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51. White Supremacy was the Culprit of my Eating Disorder (solo episode)
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
Find me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bodyjustice.therapist/
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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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50. The Connection between GI Issues, Eating Disorders, Trauma & How to Cope, with H. Coakley, RDN
Tune in to episode 50 to hear my awesome friend H and I discuss GI issues, their connection to trauma and how and why they show up in Eating Disorder Recovery.
Hannah Coakley (they/them) is Queer, non-binary RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) who specializes in supporting clients through recovery from eating disorders and/or disordered eating from a trauma-informed, body affirming & intersectional framework.Website: pandowellness.orgIG: @pandowellness
As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or on my private practice website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com
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This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website.
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49. Land and Body Sovereignty in Native Communities with Denee Bex, Navajo RDN
Tune in to episode 49 to hear Allyson and Denee Bex, a Navajo Registered Dietician discuss what it means to redefine health, especially in Native communities and the impact of colonization on food and body. This is not intended for specific nutrition or medical advice and is for educational purposes only.
Denee Bex is an award-winning Registered Dietitian from the Diné (Navajo) Nation and is an advocate
for healthy diets which include cultural foods without judgement in Native communities. She is the
Charcoal Streak Division of the Red Running Into Water clan and born for the Coyote Pass People. She
received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2011, a Master of Public
Health with a focus on community health education in 2017 from New Mexico State University and is a
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. She completed her dietetic internship with Wellness
Workdays, which helped her realize the power of entrepreneurship. She received her registration status
and licensure in 2018. She has worked in Native communities for over 10 years and recognizes and
understands the challenges and barriers to equitable health and focuses on providing inclusive nutrition
education for her Native community. Denee is the owner and founder of Tumbleweed Nutrition LLC, a
nutrition education consultant company that aims to provide inclusive and evidence-based nutrition
consultations for organizations and farms which honors American Indian history and heritage.
Contact Info (you have permission to tag me for social media)
Website: tumbleweednutrition.com
Instagram: @tumbleweed_nutrition
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denee-bex-mph-rd-ld-cdces-701b68136
Facebook: Tumbleweed Nutrition
Email: Denee@tumbleweednutrition.com
As always, you can find me on IG @bodyjustice.therapist or on my private practice website: www.eatingdisorderocdtherapy.com
Leave the podcast a review to help it reach more people who need these messages!
This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship. Please seek the support of a local therapist if you are currently struggling and in need of treatment. To find out more about what therapeutic services I offer visit my website.
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Customer Reviews
Amazing, thoughtful, informative podcast
This podcast speaks on so many issues that the recovery community often ignores. This is one of the first podcasts about recovery I have been able to truly relate to. I am so glad to have found this intersection of social justice and eating disorders. I cannot recommend this show highly enough. Please listen!
Wonderful!!
I love this podcast! Allyson’s voice is so soothing and it’s beautifully produced. I am
a big fan of Allyson’s work especially within the field of eating disorders because she has really thought-provoking conversations about transformative justice, abolition, intersectionality and more. I love this because the conversations move beyond typical and often narrow conversations about recovery. Highly recommend!!
What’s missing from most ED podcasts
Allyson does an excellent job centering justice in everything from the diverse backgrounds of guests she chooses to the nuanced conversations they have about topics that don’t get talked about enough in profit-driven systems that want to keep recovery light and fun. This podcast doesn’t shy away from real talk about the darker stuff but maintains hope and discusses how change can happen, too. I really appreciate that balance.
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