Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

Jen Elliott and Allison Tucker
  • 4.8 (19)
  • Mental Health
  • Weekly

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. Oct 27

    Ep 61: Eating Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum w/Erica Marcum, LMCH

    Pregnancy and postpartum can bring enormous changes to someone's body, identity, relationship with food, and mental health. So why do conversations about eating disorder recovery so often leave these experiences out? In today’s episode, we're joined by Erica Marcum, LMHC, to explore the intersection of perinatal mental health and eating disorders, including the challenges of navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, body image, and disordered eating. You’ll learn how eating disorders can show up during pregnancy and after birth, why symptoms and behaviors may go unrecognized, and how cultural expectations about pregnancy, motherhood, and “bouncing back” can make recovery even more complicated. Erica also shares clinical perspectives on supporting people through this transition, from preparing for pregnancy while navigating an eating disorder to responding to changes in hunger and fullness cues, body checking, and identity. We explore harm reduction, individualized care, and why healthcare providers need better education and research to support this population. Things We Yap About: The prevalence of eating disorders during pregnancy and postpartum & why they can be overlookedPreparing for pregnancy while navigating an eating disorderHunger, fullness, and changing relationships with food postpartumIdentity shifts and the mental health challenges of becoming a parentCultural expectations surrounding pregnancy, motherhood, and postpartum bodiesHow healthcare providers can recognize concerns and intervene earlierHarm reduction and individualized approaches to recoverySupporting people when full recovery feels complicated or inaccessibleThe need for better education among clinicians and medical providersResearch gaps in eating disorders during pregnancy and postpartumHow clinicians and caregivers can provide more compassionate, effective supportResources & Mentions: Erica’s IG: @ericabrown_lmhcErica’s TikTok: @honestbloomcoErica’s PsychologyToday ProfileRate & 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 61: Eating Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum w/Erica Marcum, LMCH

  2. Oct 20

    Ep 60: Why High Achievers Can Struggle With Binge Eating w/ Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms, PsyD

    What if binge eating isn't a lack of willpower, but a way your brain and body are trying to find relief? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms, PsyD, to explore the connection between high achievement, perfectionism, chronic stress, emotional eating, and binge eating. We talk about why people who seem to have everything together on the outside can struggle with food behind the scenes, how dieting can offer the illusion of control, and why rigid rules can sometimes contribute to the very eating patterns we're trying to escape. Dr. Jessica shares insights into the mental models and behavioral loops that can keep binge eating going. We explore nervous system regulation, neuroscience, and how parts work and how Internal Family Systems (IFS) can help us approach binge eating with curiosity instead of shame. And, we discuss practical ways to build more joy, calm, and flexibility into everyday life—including Jessica's five-by-five method, rethinking movement, and learning to give ourselves permission to rest. Things We Yap About: How perfectionism and high achievement can contribute to vulnerability around binge eatingWhy chronic stress can make food feel like an easy source of reliefEmotional eating, nervous system regulation, and copingThe role of autonomy, restriction, and the “rebellion loop”Understanding binge eating through parts work and IFSHow mental models and neural pathways influence food behaviorsJessica's binge pattern assessment and understanding underlying loopsHow diet culture can keep old food rules aliveUsing curiosity and self-compassion when familiar patterns returnResources & Mentions: Jessica’s Practice: Peaceful Presence Psychological Services LLCThe Finding Food & Body Freedom FormulaDr. Jessica’s IG: @finding_food_and_body_freedomDr. Jessica’s Free Emotional Eating & Binge Eating Facebook GroupRate & 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 60: Why High Achievers Can Struggle With Binge Eating w/ Dr. Jessica Neukam-Helms, PsyD

  3. Oct 13

    Ep 59: Perinatal Mental Health Is More Than Postpartum Depression w Ashley Hogan, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C

    When we talk about postpartum mental health, postpartum depression is often the first, and sometimes only, thing that comes to mind. But perinatal mental health is so much bigger than depression. Today on Stop, Collaborate, and Listen, we’re joined by Ashley Hogan, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, for an honest and educational conversation about perinatal mental health, pregnancy anxiety, postpartum depression, intrusive thoughts, postpartum OCD, medication, and the transition to motherhood. Ashley helps us look beyond the most obvious signs of perinatal mental health struggles and talk about the experiences that can be easy to dismiss or hide, including anxiety, overwhelm, intrusive thoughts, perfectionism, and the pressure to appear like you're handling everything just fine. We also yap about the gaps in postpartum care, including the reality that support is often reduced to a single six-week checkup, and why ongoing mental health support matters throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Things We Yap About: What perinatal mental health actually encompassesLess obvious signs of perinatal mental health concernsThe pressure new mothers feel to be “fine”The transition to motherhood and its impact on mental healthGaps in postpartum care and follow-upThe difference between having an intrusive thought and acting on a thoughtHow to have informed conversations about medication risks and benefitsThe importance of support systems and communityEarly intervention and recognizing when something feels offHow partners, family members, and providers can offer supportResources for parents navigating perinatal mental healthResources & Mentions: Connect with Ashley: https://www.hermindpsychiatry.com/ Postpartum Support International: https://postpartum.net/Goodwill Nurse & Family Partnership: https://www.goodwillindy.org/health/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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 59: Perinatal Mental Health Is More Than Postpartum Depression w Ashley Hogan, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C

  4. Oct 6

    Ep 58: Beyond PCOS: Why the PMOS Rebrand Matters for Diagnosis and Treatment w/Megan Miller, MS, RD

    What if the name we’ve been using for PCOS has actually been part of the problem? We are so excited to chat with one of our favorite RD’s to talk about the rebrand from PCOs to PMOS, and what this could mean for how we understand, diagnose, and treat this complex condition. PCOS has historically been framed primarily around reproductive health and fertility—but there’s much more to the picture. PMOS aims to better reflect the hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive factors involved, while also opening the door to a broader understanding of who is affected and what supportive care can look like. We dig into why the name matters, how lived experience can inform healthcare reform, and why moving beyond weight-centered approaches could lead to better care. We also explore the complicated intersection of PMOS, eating disorders, insulin resistance, diet culture, weight bias, and the pressure to pursue weight loss as the default treatment strategy. Things We Yap About: Why PCOS is being reconsidered as a name and frameworkWhat PMOS means and how it broadens the conversationThe hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive components of PMOSWhy PCOS/PMOS is about more than fertilityHow body diversity can contribute to missed or delayed diagnosesThe importance of early diagnosis across the lifespanMisconceptions about insulin resistance and weightThe connection between PMOS, eating disorders, and disordered eatingHow diet culture and weight bias can influence medical careWhy treatment doesn't have to center on weight lossSupplements, emerging research, and ongoing questionsResources & Mentions: Megan’s S1 PCOS EpisodePCOS Nutrition CenterRene Jay & Women’s Health Series on TikTokOvasitol Inositol Powder Supplementpcos.nutritionistpcosnutritionRate & 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 58: Beyond PCOS: Why the PMOS Rebrand Matters for Diagnosis and Treatment w/Megan Miller, MS, RD

  5. Sep 22

    Ep 57: Orthorexia in Men: When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes an Eating Disorder w/Jason Wood

    What happens when “healthy eating” becomes so rigid that food stops being joyful—and starts controlling your life? In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Wood, Executive Director of ANAD, for an honest conversation about orthorexia, men’s body image, eating disorders, vulnerability, and recovery. Jason shares his personal experience with orthorexia and what it was like to recognize that his relationship with food had become increasingly rigid and consuming. We talk about how diet culture can shape men’s relationships with food and their bodies, why eating disorders in men can be difficult to recognize, and how the pursuit of “health” can sometimes become another way an eating disorder hides in plain sight. We also dig into something that can be especially complicated for men: vulnerability. Jason talks about the pressure many men experience to keep pain to themselves, the power of telling our stories, and how peer support and community can create safer spaces for people to seek help Things We Yap About: What orthorexia can look like—and why it can be difficult to recognizeHow diet culture influences men’s body image and relationships with foodWhy eating disorders in men are often overlooked or misunderstoodThe connection between “healthy eating,” rigidity, and disordered behaviorsMasculinity and the pressure to keep emotional pain to yourselfThe role of vulnerability and storytelling in recoveryThe importance of peer support and community careCreating safer spaces for men to talk about eating disordersEating disorders don't always look like restriction, weight loss, or a desire to be smaller. Sometimes they can hide behind the pursuit of health, fitness, discipline, or “clean” eating. And sometimes, finding the language to talk about what's happening is the first step toward getting support. Resources & Mentions: ANAD: https://anad.org/ANAD Book Corner: https://anad.org/learning-library-old/book-recommendations/ Slip: Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery by Mallory Tenore TarpleyStarving for Survival: One Man’s Journey with Orthorexia by Jason WoodRunning in Silence: My Drive for Perfection and the Eating Disorder That Fed It by Rachel SteilRate & 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 57: Orthorexia in Men: When ‘Healthy Eating’ Becomes an Eating Disorder w/Jason Wood

  6. Sep 15

    Ep 56: Two Men Share Their Eating Disorder Recovery Stories w/ Elijah Smith & Derek Savick-Hesser

    What does an eating disorder look like when you don't see yourself represented in the stories you're told about eating disorders? Today, we are joined by Elijah Smith and Derek Savick-Hesser for an honest conversation about eating disorders, body image, mental health, masculinity, queerness, and recovery. Elijah and Derek share their personal experiences with disordered eating and eating disorder recovery, including the complicated relationship between gastrointestinal issues, food fears, ARFID, and body image. They also discuss what it was like to seek help as men, the importance of receiving a diagnosis that makes sense of your experience, and how community and representation can change the recovery process. From theater and the arts to queer community and supportive relationships, we explore the many forms that healing can take—and why recovery doesn't have to mean navigating these experiences alone. Things We Yap About: Men's experiences with eating disorders and body imageHow GI issues can complicate relationships with food and eatingARFID, food fears, and the intersection of physical and mental healthThe impact of masculinity and societal expectations on eating disordersQueerness, body image, and identityWhat it can be like to seek eating disorder treatment as a manThe role of community, representation, and being seenHow theater and the arts can support healing and self-acceptanceThe importance of patience and self-compassion in recoveryWhat men struggling with body image or disordered eating should know about asking for helpRate & 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 56: Two Men Share Their Eating Disorder Recovery Stories w/ Elijah Smith & Derek Savick-Hesser

  7. Sep 8

    Ep 55: Rethinking ARFID: Neurodivergence, Harm Reduction, and Food Access with Kevin Green

    ARFID isn’t just about "picky eating." But avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder is far more complex—and understanding it requires us to look beyond rigid diagnostic criteria and one-size-fits-all approaches to treatment. In this episode, we're joined by Kevin Green for a conversation about ARFID, neurodivergence, queerness, harm reduction, food access, and the limitations of traditional eating disorder treatment. We explore what ARFID can look like, why sensory needs and food preferences deserve to be taken seriously, and how clinicians and caregivers can support people without turning treatment into another experience of lost autonomy. We yap about food hierarchies, trauma-informed care, the limitations of the DSM, and why understanding someone as an intersectional human being—not simply a diagnosis—matters. Things We Yap About: What ARFID is and how it differs from "picky eating"The different presentations of ARFIDThe relationship between ARFID and neurodivergenceHow trauma and lived experience can influence eatingWhy the DSM doesn't always capture the full pictureARFID and the intersection of queerness and neurodivergenceThe limitations of traditional eating disorder treatment modelsHarm reduction approaches to eating disorder recoveryFood hierarchies and the moralization of foodSupporting autonomy and self-advocacyPractical ways to make eating more accessibleFood safety and access for marginalized communitiesTrauma-informed and noncarceral approaches to care Resources & Mentions: ENOF Powder: https://simplyenof.com/ / use code kevin15 for 15% off your orderFinch App: https://finchcare.com/Hurts So Good: The Science and Culture of Pain on Purpose by Leigh CowartRDs for Neurodiversity: https://www.rdsforneurodiversity.com/ Harm Reduction Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-harm-reduction-in-ed-care-controversial-or-compassionate/id1830467596?i=1000727474010 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 55: Rethinking ARFID: Neurodivergence, Harm Reduction, and Food Access with Kevin Green

  8. Sep 1

    Ep 54: Eating Disorders in Men: Recovery, Masculinity, and Mental Health with Eric Pothen

    Eating disorders are often portrayed as a problem that primarily affects women, and that stereotype can leave countless men feeling invisible, misunderstood, and unable to recognize that they need help. In the first episode of our Men's Health and Eating Disorders series, we're joined by Eric Pothen, advocate and creator behind Embracing You, to explore men's experiences with eating disorders, body image, masculinity, and recovery. Eric shares both his lived experience and professional insights into why eating disorders in men are so often missed or misunderstood. Together, we discuss how gender stereotypes can impact recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery—and why creating more inclusive conversations about eating disorders matters. We also explore the role of social media, masculinity norms, LGBTQ+ experiences, vulnerability, and representation in shaping men's relationships with their bodies and mental health. In this episode, we yap about:Why eating disorders in men are often overlooked or misdiagnosedCommon misconceptions about men and eating disordersHow societal expectations around masculinity impact help-seekingBody image concerns and social media pressuresThe role of vulnerability and emotional expression in recoveryLess frequently discussed eating disorder behaviors, including chewing and spittingBarriers men may face when accessing eating disorder treatmentLGBTQ+ experiences, body ideals, and body imageHow clinicians and caregivers can create more welcoming treatment environmentsWhy representation and community matter in recoveryThe importance of hope and harm reductionResources & Mentions: Instagram: @ericpothenWebsite: Eric PothenPodcast: Embracing You 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: JOIN OUR NEWSLETTER: https://stopcollaboratelistenpod.substack.com/IG: @stop.collaborateandlistenpod

    Ep 54: Eating Disorders in Men: Recovery, Masculinity, and Mental Health with Eric Pothen
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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
    Jen Elliott and Allison Tucker
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jen Elliott and Allison Tucker
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    Stop, Collaborate, and Listen

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