All Bodies. All Foods.

Why do anxiety and unhelpful behaviors often go hand in hand? In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Logue, PhD, a therapist with more than 40 years of experience treating eating disorders, anxiety, and related mental health conditions. Drawing on the evidence-based work of Dr. Jud Brewer, MD, PhD, Nancy explains the neuroscience of anxiety, why it fuels habits and eating disorder behaviors, and how cultivating curiosity, kindness, and self-compassion can help break the cycle. We discuss practical tools for managing anxious thoughts, simple techniques to calm the nervous system, and a step-by-step approach to changing automatic habits. Whether you're navigating recovery yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply wanting to change a habit, this episode offers actionable insights, hope, and science-backed tools for lasting change.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Eating disorders in the military are far more common than most people realize, yet the signs and symptoms often go unnoticed until the consequences become severe. In this eye-opening episode, retired Navy Senior Chief, author, and SEA WAVES founder Leah Stiles shares her lived experience with an eating disorder, including the challenges she faced seeking help. She explains how military culture can contribute to the development of eating disorders, and why so many service members struggle in silence. We discuss the impact on active-duty military members, veterans, and military families, as well as what clinicians, leaders, loved ones, and policymakers can do to better recognize and support those who are struggling. Tune in for a powerful conversation about breaking stigma, saving lives, and shining a light on a hidden crisis.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Hot flashes, sleep disruption, body changes, shifting appetite, and emotional vulnerability—how do these experiences intersect with eating disorder recovery? Join us as we explore the complex relationship between perimenopause, menopause and eating disorders with registered dietitian and eating disorder specialist Erica Leon. In this episode, Erica challenges the cultural narratives that say we need to fear these changes or cut carbs to fix our symptoms. Erica shares her insights from decades of experience and explains why we need a more nuanced understanding of midlife mental health, conversations around building body trust, and nutrition support during this turbulent time. For those struggling or just curious to learn more, this episode will provide practical strategies for weight-inclusive, compassionate, and recovery-oriented eating disorder care.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Eating disorders don’t exist in a vacuum—and for BIPOC individuals, feeling seen in treatment can be a powerful part of recovery. Finding a provider you trust is so important on your recovery journey. In this episode, we sit down with Mehak Merchant who is actively involved in the BIPOC groups offered to patients at Renfrew and a champion for culturally adapted care.   Mehak shares her story and how that has shaped her approach in therapy with BIPOC clients. Her passion for this work shines through her explanation of how systemic inequities, cultural narratives, and barriers to eating disorder care impact BIPOC clients. We explore how diet culture in healthcare impacts eating disorder recovery and how clients can advocate for their recovery. Mehak shares hope for BIPOC clients in finding support that is compassionate, validating, and community oriented.   If you or someone you know is struggling in recovery, this episode will instill hope and practical strategies to support your healing journey.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

For many athletes, sport is more than a passion—it’s a core part of identity. So how do we approach recovery when stepping away isn’t always realistic—or desired? This episode dives into the complexities of treating eating disorders in athletes, offering a compassionate, flexible framework that honors both recovery and the athlete’s goals.   In this episode, we explore the nuanced reality of treating athletes with eating disorders with Lacey Vogel. She shares clinical and personal insights into the intersection of performance, identity, and healing. Lacey provides a nuanced and compassionate perspective of the positive impact sports can have on someone, while bringing real-world strategies for balancing recovery with continued participation in sport.   If you or someone you care about is an athlete in recovery, this episode will make your recovery journey a little more hopeful.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email [email protected] for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/