Podcast

Episode 82: Body Image Inside Out: Practical Tools to Decode Bad Body Image Days, Break Harmful Cycles, and Build Self-Compassion

Struggling with body image? You are not alone. In this episode of All Bodies. All Foods., authors Deb Schachter, MSW and Whitney Otto, MA, PCC share practical tools for navigating bad body image days, decoding unhelpful thoughts, and building a more compassionate connecting with your body.

Episode 81: Harm Reduction for Eating Disorders: Supporting Quality of Life and Rethinking Care

Harm reduction for eating disorders offers compassionate, flexible strategies to meet people where they are, reduce risks, and support autonomy. Join our hosts Sam and Laura, as they sit down with Brenda Velissaris, LPC-S, CEDS-C, to learn how these approaches completement or provide alternatives to traditional treatment and discover new tools and approaches that could transform the way you think about recovery.

Episode 80: Is Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment for Me? A Sneak Peek into Renfrew@Home with Alexandra Poole, LCSW and Felicia Perez Campana, Ed.S, LMHC

Virtual treatment is transforming access to eating disorder care, but how do you know it’s the right fit for you? In this episode our hosts sit down with two of Renfrew’s clinical leaders of Renfrew@Home to explore how our virtual eating disorder treatment works.

Episode 79: Silencing Shame in Eating Disorder Recovery: Why It Shows Up and What To Do About It

All Bodies. All Foods. is back! In our Season 9 kickoff, we dive into shame with Ashley Moser, LMFT, CEDS. Shame is a deeply human emotion that can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you’re not alone. In this episode, we explore where shame comes from, how it shows up in your body, mind, and relationships, and practical ways to loosen its grip. Whether you’re navigating recovery, supporting someone else, or just trying to understand your own experiences, this conversation offers insight, validation, and steps toward self-compassion.

Episode 78: A Bittersweet Goodbye & a Bright New Beginning: Farewell Ashley, Welcome Laura

Join us for this heartfelt episode as we wish our co-host, Ashley, the very best on her next adventure. Our hosts reflect on all they’ve learned, reminisce about their favorite episodes, and shed a few tears while looking back on all the good times. While this episode marks the end of an era, it also signals the beginning of a new chapter. We’re thrilled to welcome Laura McLain, PsyD, BC-TMH, as our new co-host, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!

Episode 77: Eating Disorder Recovery is Possible: Johanna Kandel on Hope, Healing & Advocacy

In this inspiring episode, we are joined by Johanna Kandel, founder of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders, as she shares her powerful story of recovery and purpose. This episode explores the realities of non-linear healing, the challenges of accessing care, and the life-changing impact of community support.

Episode 76: Black Women with Eating Disorders: Cultural Humility & Clinical Care with Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S

Paula Edwards-Gayfield, LCMHCS, LPC, CEDS-S is back on All Bodies. All Foods. as we dive into her new book, Black Women with Eating Disorders: Clinical Treatment Considerations, co-authored with Dr. Charlynn Small. She highlights systemic barriers, the importance of cultural humility, and strategies for adapting care to better support Black clients. This episode is a must-listen for providers, supports, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of eating disorders in the Black community.

Episode 75: How to Help Your Daughter Build a Healthy Body Image – Starting at Age 3

Research shows that body image can start developing as early as the age of 3 years old. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Janet Boseovski and Dr. Ashleigh Gallagher as we dive into their new book, learn about the influences on childhood body image, and get practical tips on how parents can support their child and at any age.

Episode 74: “We Carry Our Bodies with Us Wherever We Go”: A Reflection on Decades of Work with Dance/Movement Therapist and Embodied Clinician Susan Kleinman, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, CEDS-C

Sam and Ashley are joined by Susan Kleinman, Dance Movement Therapist and Embodied Clinician, to discuss the power of movement in eating disorder treatment. Susan shares insights and impactful moments as she reflects on her decades of work.