Eating Disorders Off Topic

Joy Nollenberg and Adam Pope
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Hosts Joy and Adam discuss topics Eating Disorder related and adjacent

  1. Creating Individualized Treatment with Author and Advocate Tari Johnson

    10/16/2025

    Creating Individualized Treatment with Author and Advocate Tari Johnson

    Spooky Season Drop! Joy and Adam are back. This time with Advocate and Author Tari Johnson to talk about her new book and treatment journey. What's it like writing a book in recovery, and how does it feel to go over your medical history to put the story together of one's treatment experience? Tari's book can be found at https://www.tarijohnsoncreates.com/

    53 min
  2. We're back! Let's finally learn about Joy's LiveJournal posts

    03/17/2025

    We're back! Let's finally learn about Joy's LiveJournal posts

    Joy and Adam talk about eating disorders, mental health social media. What's changed since they were in treatment and how social media may be important for recovery and community - with caveats. Would the severity or understanding of my eating disorder have been different? Join us for a nuanced discussion.

    58 min

  3. 07/03/2024

    Men's Mental Health and Treatment Access with guest Eric Pothen

    Joy and Adam welcome guest Eric Pothen to talk about his work as an ED Recovery Coach, how that integrates within the team-based recovery model, and the unique issues men experience in treatment access.

    57 min
  4. The "Terminal Anorexia" Controversary

    04/02/2024

    The "Terminal Anorexia" Controversary

    This episode we're addressing the problematic proposal of a "terminal" stage of anorexia.  All-star guests Sam and Marissa are with us again to share their expertise about the controversial criteria  and the effects it may have on those being treated. Sam, Marissa, et. al. "Inaccessibility of care and inequitable conceptions of suffering: a collective response to the construction of “terminal” anorexia nervosa"

    1h 11m
  5. Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders with Sam and Marissa

    02/05/2024

    Neurodiversity and Eating Disorders with Sam and Marissa

    Sam and Marissa are back to talk about how treatment centers too often fail neurodivergent patients and how we can better support those struggling to find treatment.  Their work and information can be found at: FEDUP - Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective  https://fedupcollective.org/

    45 min
  6. Intersex and Trans with ED: Treatment Access and Provider Gaps with Sam and Marissa

    01/02/2024

    Intersex and Trans with ED: Treatment Access and Provider Gaps with Sam and Marissa

    Joy and Adam talk with guests Sam and Marissa about being intersex and trans. What it means, how they seek equality in treatment and find knowledgeable providers, if any. This is the first episode in our three part series with Sam and Marissa. Their work and information can be found at: FEDUP - Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations: A Trans+ & Intersex Collective  https://fedupcollective.org/

    41 min

  7. 09/12/2023

    Helpline Staff Continue to Organize

    We follow-up with former NEDA helpline staff and talk about the future of services. We also lampoon a comically out-of-touch internal memo and how enormous privilege can exacerbate the Dunning-Kruger effect

    57 min
  8. NEDA’s Mental Health Chatbot Wreck: We Interview Former Staff

    07/09/2023

    NEDA’s Mental Health Chatbot Wreck: We Interview Former Staff

    Joy and Adam talk about the controversy around union busting and AI job replacement at the nations most notable eating disorder non-profit. We got receipts ya'll! We've also got former NEDA helpline workers with us to share some if that sweet tea you only get from inside sources.

    59 min
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Hosts Joy and Adam discuss topics Eating Disorder related and adjacent

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  • Creator
    Joy Nollenberg and Adam Pope
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Eating Disorders Off Topic
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