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

    4D AGO

    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Ep 18: Healing from the Inside Out: An Intro to IFS in Eating Disorder Recovery

    11/25/2025

    Ep 18: Healing from the Inside Out: An Intro to IFS in Eating Disorder Recovery

    ✨ Episode Summary: In this episode, we break down the basics of Internal Family Systems (IFS) in a way that actually makes sense for real life and eating disorder recovery. We explore the inner “parts” we all have—like the perfectionist, the food police, the people-pleaser, the inner teen, the one who just wants to check out—and how they’re all trying to help us in their own ways, even when it doesn’t feel helpful. Together, we talk through the goals of IFS, the different types of parts, common misconceptions, and how this model can support healing, self-compassion, and a more peaceful relationship with food and your body. You’ll also hear some relatable examples from our favorite TV shows and gentle entry points if you’re curious about exploring your own internal system. This one is equal parts educational, permission-giving, and grounding—perfect for anyone wanting to understand themselves with more softness, curiosity, and care. 🧰 Takeaways: IFS helps us understand the different “parts” within us and how they work together (or don’t!).Every part has a purpose—some protect us, some carry pain, and all of them are trying to help.The goal isn’t to get rid of parts, but to build connection so they can work with us instead of against us.Parts often fall into 3 categories: Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles.Our Self—the calm, compassionate, grounded inner leader—is who we want steering the ship. Eating disorder behaviors can be seen as protective strategies to manage emotional pain or overwhelm.All parts are welcome. Healing comes from understanding, not silencing, the parts of you that are struggling.📚 Resources & Mentions: What is Internal Family Systems blog post: https://www.collab-counseling.com/blog/what-is-internal-family-systemsIntroduction Into Internal Family Systems by Richard C. SchwartzNo Bad Parts by Richard C. SchwartzUnburdened Eating: Healing Your Relationships with Food and Your Body Using an Internal Family Systems by Jeanne CatanzaroWe Can Do Hard Things IFS Episode Part 1 and Part 2 (Dick leads hosts through the IFS process)We Can Do Hard Things IFS w/Dr. Becky Kennedy Episode 🎧 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
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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
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Collaborative Counseling and Nutrition
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