Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories

Caise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-S
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No More Suffering in Silence -  Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders are Everywhere!  I'm Therapist Caise & I specialize in capturing recovery stories, provider support &  innovative recovery talk!  I am honored to help, and sometimes hold hope, for my clients on their individual paths. I hope this podcast helps you find a similar outlet to start healing.  I have over 90 podcasts that include mental health and eating disorder focused interviews,  providers of care as well as education and strategies for recovery!  I am a specialized therapist with training from The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University and currently in private practice at The Hull Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.  I talk the talk, do the work and am fervent about advocacy, education and inspiring recovery!   Thanks for listening! Caise Rode McHale MSSA, LISW-S Find: therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube  Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories

  1. May 10

    Communication: Better Connection...Less Conflict!

    Relationship conflict is often communication conflict. Learning to listen and hear each other in any relationships improves connection and decreases conflict. In this episode we cover these communication topics/skills:  *Need Statements *Asking Permission *You Don't Have to B Right *Active Listening *Capacity for Emotion *Nonverbal Cues *Power of Touch --------------------------------------------------------- Chapters (00:00) Introduction  (03:35) Need Statements (07:45) Asking Permission (10:25) You Don't have to Be Right (13:10) Active Listening (14:15) Capacity for Emotion (19:20) Nonverbal Cues (24:45) Touch can Help! (30:00) Wrap Up Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    32 min

  2. Apr 27

    Rock Recovery: Changing the Recovery Landscape w/Christie Bettwy

    "Anyone who needs help should be able to get it!" Executive Director Christie Bettwy shares Rock Recovery's robust outpatient model and lots of hope for 'franshising' a good thing that works!  Christie has served for over a decade as the Executive Director for Rock Recovery, a DC-based nonprofit that makes mental healthcare more accessible for all and provides treatment, support and education for those struggling with eating disorders and body image issues. Having gone through recovery herself, she is passionate about spreading the message that complete freedom from disordered eating is possible and helping remove barriers that keep people from experiencing it. She is an active speaker and shares her story with organizations and media outlets across the country. While a true city girl at heart, Christie now resides in the suburbs of Washington, DC with her husband and daughter. Rock Recovery - Eating Disorder Support for DC, MD, and VA https://www.rockrecoveryed.org/ Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction  (01:45) Christie's Journey to Rock Recovery (06:05) Founder:  Carylynn Kemp Larson, PhD (07:40) Initial Programming  (08:40) Telehealth Changes  (09:30) Meal Support Groups  (12:10) Insurance & Medicaid (13:15) Growth & Collaboration  (15:05) Committed to Change the Stigma (16:40) Funding Challenges  (20:00) Positive Reflection  (23:10) Community Outreach  (25:40) Advocating and Reach  (30:00) Franchising What Works?  (33:00) Advice: Baby Steps  (35:00) Surprising & Beautiful Journey  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    35 min

  3. Apr 20

    5 Steps to Recovery: "It's much more than behavior change!"

    You cannot recover without these 5 steps! As a therapist, I have watched hundreds of recovery journeys in mental health and eating disorders and these are the keys to get there!  They are essential to progress, sustaining recovery and overall personal growth.  Recovery can be elusive, long, volatile, exhausting, daunting, confusing and surprising! No surprises here, just a true, gritty lens to what is needed with examples.  5 STEPS:  Self-AwarenessHonesty WillingnessCommunity Action Physical/BodyCognitive/ThoughtsEngagement MindfulnessFaith-Base/Spirituality  CHAPTERS:  (00:00) Introduction (04:00) 1. Self-Awareness (06:30) Why It's So Tough!  (07:45) 2. Honesty  (09:45) 3. Willingness (14:40) 4. Community (17:45) 5. Action + Steps  (20:50) Deeper than Behaviors (22:30) Kindness, Grace & Patience Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    23 min

  4. Apr 13

    Radical Acceptance: Pain doesn't have to be Suffering!

    Don't Suffer even when you're in Pain! From the First Responder Series: Radical Acceptance, a skill taught in Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, helps to not turn pain (which is inevitable) into suffering. Learn how to begin practicing this skill and how it can help to find more peace and begin a process for change. Practicing radical acceptance in small, everyday moments can significantly enhance your resilience and emotional clarity in high-stakes situations. Remember, acceptance is an active, ongoing skill that grows with consistent practice. In this episode: Definition and core principles of radical acceptance How radical acceptance reduces suffering and increases resiliencePractical examples: driving delays, job promotions, handling difficult people The importance of understanding that radical acceptance is a skill that requires ongoing practiceHow to implement small, manageable steps to cultivate acceptance dailyThe influence of personal and professional stressors on our ability to acceptStrategies for staying grounded during crises, including body relaxation techniquesThe role of expectations and "riding the wave" of life's ups and downsThe connection between radical acceptance and long-term relationship and leadership successHow mindfulness of basic needs (sleep, hydration, nutrition) supports emotional regulation -------------------------------------  Timestamps: (00:00) - Introduction to radical acceptance and its significance in trauma response (02:00) - How radical acceptance compares to and overlaps with other mindfulness skills (01:08) - Defining radical acceptance: Accepting things exactly as they are (02:29) - Common misconceptions: Acceptance doesn’t mean approval or giving up (03:47) - Pain is inevitable; radical acceptance prevents suffering (04:41) - Accepting others for who they are, not how we wish they were (06:14) - The importance of understanding differing truths in conflicts (08:25 )- Recognizing behavior as purposeful and understanding its causes (09:52) - Applying acceptance to setbacks like promotions or job frustrations (10:21) - Handling the emotional reactions to life's unpredictability (12:29) - Specific challenges faced by first responders and how radical acceptance applies (14:42) - Managing the frustration of non-emergencies and mundane calls (16:19) - Manifesting expectations and prepping mentally for unpredictable situations (17:20) - Practical steps: practicing acceptance in small moments (e.g., driving delays) (19:40) - The importance of regulating emotional responses before attempting acceptance (22:08) - Repeating acceptance isn’t final; it’s a continuous process (25:30) - Meeting basic needs as foundation for emotional resilience (27:17) - How acceptance is a prerequisite for effective change (28:58) - Letting go to influence outcomes without resistance (29:46) - The ongoing journey: striving for progress, not perfection  -------------------------------- Resources & Links: Radical Acceptance by Tara Burch https://a.co/d/0d6N1XUO DBT Explained https://behavioraltech.org/dialectical-behavior-therapy-dbt/ Mindfulness Techniques https://www.mindful.org/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    29 min

  5. Apr 10

    "You're Never Too Sick" Dr. Gaudiani: Eating Disorder Whole Person Care

    "You are less of a medical mystery than you've been told!" Dr. Gaudiani: Treating ED patients with dignity & compassion.  Dr. G's contribution to eating disorder recovery pairs an innovative & deft medical focus with a compassionate, whole person lens aimed at listening, collaborating and validating what can't always be measured and is often what makes a person 'Sick Enough' & deserving of care. Her approach is captured in the 2nd edition of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders.  Validating, Inspiring, Educational & Refreshing.   Dr. Jen Gaudiani is the founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic (Est. 2016). Board certified in internal medicine, she completed her undergraduate degree at Harvard, medical school at Boston University School of Medicine, and her internal medicine residency and chief residency at Yale. Dr. Gaudiani served as the medical director at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders. The Gaudiani Clinic offers specialized, trauma-informed outpatient medical care to individuals seeking support for eating disorders, undernourishment related to complex medical issues, and weight-inclusive primary care. The Gaudiani Clinic is based in Colorado with a satellite location in North Carolina and is licensed to practice in almost every US state via thoughtful telemedicine. The fully updated and significantly expanded second edition of Dr. Gaudiani’s bestselling book, Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition is now available wherever books are sold.   -------------------------------------------------------- Chapters (0:00) Intro to Dr. G Credits (5:05) Gaudiani Clinic & “Sick Enough” (7:35) Unmeasurable Illness & Stigma (9:15) Families: What to Ask & Observe (12:20) Whole Team & Value Approach (15:25) Barriers to Provider Care & What Works (20:20) Clinical Team & Psychiatry   (21:50) Not Afraid to Be Flexible w/Care (24:15) Medical Stability Variations (29:40) Athletes & ED (33:20) Provider Distress Tolerance (35:35) Youth/Adolescents & ED (39:10) GI Issues & Origins (42:20) Alternative Options (44:20) Long Standing ED (47:35) Trauma & Stellate Ganglion Block (53:17) Self-Compassion & Love Links:  Gaudiani Clinic https://www.gaudianiclinic.com/   Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition by Jennifer L. Gaudiani, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sick-enough-jennifer-l-gaudiani/1147739548 Amazon.com: Sick Enough: 9781041036487: Gaudiani, Jennifer L.: Books Bookshop.org Routledge Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    57 min

  6. Mar 26

    ADHD & ED: "I thrived in the chaos until I didn't" w/Allie V.

    ADHD impacts Eating Disorder recovery with impulsivity & the lure of Chaos! Allie V. Allie V. has long rich, mental health and eating disorder recovery.  After a lifetime of therapy, meds, hospitalizations and residential care settings, she lands after challenges more softly with insight and self-awareness.  She shares the truths about complications in long term recovery including finding a new community and grappling with previously undiagnosed ADHD and the resulting mood volatility, impulsivity and lack of motivation that it can bring.  Allie doesn't sugar coat how tough even being in recovery can be & how there are good days and bad days, disordered voices that surface regularly and constant attention to staying balanced in what she has learned.  A sober, honest and inspiring look into recovery at many stages. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    58 min

  7. Mar 11

    ARFID Series-Jaime Haumesser talks treatment & recovery: "Recovery really needs connection!"

    ARFID is a serious Eating Disorder that is challenging, complicated and multi-layered!  In this episode, Jaime Haumesser, licensed professional clinical counselor for over 20 years and current Clinical Director at the Hull Institute for Eating Disorders in Cleveland, Ohio discusses ARFID from her professional, clinical, and personal experience. She helps us unravel ARFID’s presentation, symptoms & medical concerns. Additionally, she breaks down intervention, recovery factors and impact on the family system. She insightfully delves into the import of individualized, specialty care and focusing treatment on exposure therapy, distress tolerance and building trust in the therapeutic relationship. The journey her clients take with her starts with being flexible: willingness to be uncomfortable tackling food avoidance which develops into global success strategies which evolve into beautiful hope and the prospect of recovery. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

    1h 3m

  8. Mar 2

    "5 Love Languages" from First Responder Wellness w/Caise & Corinne

    Find out what you and your partner’s love languages are and how knowing this can improve your relationship. In this episode, Corinne Santore and Caise McHale dive into the practical application of Dr. Gary Chapman’s "Five Love Languages". They explore how these categories serve as a "basic premise" to help individuals become more effective and intentional in both showing and recognizing love within their relationships. -------------------------------------------------------------- The Five Love Languages Defined: Acts of Service: Doing thoughtful, "extra" things that aren't just standard adult chores. Examples: Warming up scrubs in the dryer, filling the gas tank, or packing lunch. Gifts: It’s about the thought, not the price tag. Examples: Picking up a favorite candy bar (KitKat) at the store, a handwritten card, or wildflowers from the roadside. Words of Affirmation: Verbal expressions of appreciation, respect, and affection. Examples: "I don't know what I'd do without you" or "You look so good today." Physical Touch: Beyond sexual intimacy, this includes physical connection and "co-regulating" the nervous system. Examples: Holding hands, a peck on the lips, or rubbing a partner's back. Quality Time: Focused, undistracted attention rather than just "quantity" of time. Note: Watching TV together may not count if there is no interaction or connection. --------------------------------------------------------------------- RESOURCES:   SpeakEasy First Responder Outpatient Therapy https://www.speakeasyonmayfield.com/  5lovelanguages.com/quizzeshttps://a.co/d/05lcgJyV Love Nudge App (available on the Apple App Store and Google Play) IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ Bluecoats https://www.bluecoatsinc.org/ OAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters https://oapff.org/ ----------------------------------------- Therapists Corinne & Caise host First Responder Wellness: for the WHOLE Person. This unique podcast focusing exclusively on First Responder stories, challenges, needs and resources for the WHOLE person and their families.  Hosts: Corinne Santore, LISW-S, LICDC Caise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-S Contact: web: https://therapistcaise.wixsite.com/first-responder-well email: firstresponderwell@gmail.com social: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Spotify, Apple "Wellness Starts with the Whole Person" Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support. Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise  Find:  therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube  "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!" For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741.  Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.

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No More Suffering in Silence -  Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders are Everywhere!  I'm Therapist Caise & I specialize in capturing recovery stories, provider support &  innovative recovery talk!  I am honored to help, and sometimes hold hope, for my clients on their individual paths. I hope this podcast helps you find a similar outlet to start healing.  I have over 90 podcasts that include mental health and eating disorder focused interviews,  providers of care as well as education and strategies for recovery!  I am a specialized therapist with training from The Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University and currently in private practice at The Hull Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.  I talk the talk, do the work and am fervent about advocacy, education and inspiring recovery!   Thanks for listening! Caise Rode McHale MSSA, LISW-S Find: therapistcaise.com Reach: therapistcaise@gmail.com Follow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube  Support: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & Stories

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