EP95 Nourishing Hope: An Expert's Compassionate Approach to Eating Disorders with Guest Alice BakerEP95 Nourishing Hope: An Expert's Compassionate Approach to Eating Disorders with Guest Alice Baker
Living With Your Child's Addiction
Heather Ross and Alice Baker discuss eating disorders, family support, and holistic healing.
41:45•15 Feb 2024
Nourishing Hope: Alice Baker on Eating Disorders and Family Support
Episode Overview
- Family involvement and self-awareness play crucial roles in eating disorders recovery
- Alice Baker, an expert in the field, discusses the multifaceted causes of eating disorders
- Effective treatment approaches like family-based therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy are highlighted
- The importance of addressing malnourishment and setting boundaries in supporting recovery journey
- Heather and Alice emphasize the significance of holistic healing and self-care for both individuals and families
“It's uncanny how malnutrition and dehydration can impact mood, behavior, communication, all of the above on so many levels in so many ways.”
Imagine feeling like you're playing an endless game of whack-a-mole, tackling one issue only for another to pop up. That's often the reality for parents dealing with a child's substance use and eating disorders. In this episode, Heather Ross brings in Alice Baker, a registered dietitian, licensed therapist, and certified eating disorder specialist with over 27 years of experience, to shed light on this complex topic. Alice’s own recovery journey fuels her passion for helping others heal.
She advocates for a weight-inclusive, trauma-informed approach and has adapted the Invitation to Change method to support families. Together, Heather and Alice answer burning questions from Heather's Facebook group, discussing different treatment approaches, the role of parental influence, and the importance of a peaceful relationship with food and body. They break down misconceptions and emphasize the significance of family involvement and self-awareness in recovery.
If you’re looking for compassionate, practical advice on supporting a loved one through an eating disorder, this episode is a must-listen.
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