Episode 60: Anorexia Nervosa is a dangerous eating disorder and the deadliest mental illness, second only to opioid overdose. While frequently diagnosed in teenagers and young adults, eating disorders affect people of any age, race, gender, and sexual orientation; worldwide, they afflict 9% of the population. Joining host Debra Sloss for this inspiring story of recovery is biomedical writer Evelyn Strauss and psychotherapist Jeanne Willis, LMFT. Evelyn shares how she worked her way out of the physical and psychological manifestations of anorexia nervosa through a self-created and unconventional path. Jeanne, who specializes in eating disorders, provides information about the types and prevalence of these conditions, dispels commonly held myths, discusses the types of treatments available, and shares resources that support recovery.
Producer & Host: Debra Sloss, LMFT
Guests: Evelyn Strauss & Jeanne Willis, LMFT
Broadcasts: 11/5/23 & 11/13/23
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RESOURCES
* Indicates a Monterey Bay Area Resource
Eating Disorders Treatment and Support
*The Lotus Collaborative Eating Disorder Treatment Center (TLC) in Santa Cruz – provides a range of services, including outpatient program, intensive outpatient program (IOP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP) levels of care.
– TLC also offers a FREE online support group for eating disorder recovery.
More information and register here
Eating Disorder Anonymous offers online  groups open to anyone who desires to recover from an eating disorder.
Websites
NEDA: Information on misconceptions about eating disorders – National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.
The Body is Not An Apology (TBINAA) – an international movement committed to cultivating global Radical Self Love and Body Empowerment. They provide information dissemination, personal and social transformation projects and community building, The Body is Not An Apology fosters global, radical, unapologetic self love, which translates to radical human love and action in service toward a more just, equitable, and compassionate world.
The TBINAA Online Community –  designed to give you the functions and fun of other social networking websites without body shame and body censorship.
Fighting Eating Disorders in Underrepresented Populations – a collective of trans+, intersex, and gender diverse people and allies building awareness of Gender Diversity in Eating Disorders. Their work includes a radical community healing, recovery institution reform, research, empowerment, and education. a collective of trans/gender diverse folx
The Body Positive – teaches individuals, educators, student leaders, and treatment providers research-based principles for positive body image through online and customized in-person trainings.
Books
The Obsession: Reflections on the Tyranny of Slenderness By Kim Chernin – a deeply committed and beautifully written analysis of our society’s increasing demand that women be thin.
Introduction to the Internal Family Systems Model By Richard Schwartz –a way of understanding and treating psychological struggles that is empowering, effective, and non-pathologizing.
Mindfulness Support
Talks and meditations with Tara Brach –  website with Tara Brach’s teachings, guided meditations, and other resources. Her approach blends Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world.
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*Shine a Light Counseling Center – Offering quality, affordable counseling at offices in Santa Cruz, Watsonville and Monterey. The center provides individual, family, couple and group counseling, including men’s groups.
Phone: 831-996-1222
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