Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery. Faith compassionately provides framework and illustrations to better comprehend the impact and prevalence of eating disorders, including a broader understanding of the spectrum of behaviors and their place in overall mental health and wellness. In addition to her local work, Faith also consistently advocates on a national level to remove barriers to care, while emphasizing that hope and healing are always possible. Faith and Rachel explore ways to support loved ones facing this journey and the importance of simply believing their lived experiences, even if those experiences can be difficult to understand; Tracy and Faith discuss the power of language surrounding food and movement, particularly as it pertains to children and parenting. Everyone celebrates the power of a great partner and why we all need a handler at one time or another.

Episode Mentions:

Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Website: https://www.victusrecovery.com/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Website: https://anad.org/

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Eating Disorder Statistics: https://anad.org/eating-disorders-statistics/

ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition by Denver Health
https://www.acute.org/

Body Dysmorphic Disorder
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938

Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon
https://amzn.to/3ZOoLTi

Friends Pivot Scene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_PWbnHABsM

What Are You Loving:

Faith: Business partner and co-founder Lauren Cornay, especially her inspiration, joy, and ability to do the impossible

Rachel: This Must Be the Place: Following the Breadcrumbs of Your Past to Discover Your Purpose Today by Jami Nato; Jami Nato’s Instagram: @jaminato
https://amzn.to/3ZRY9B5

Tracy: Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner Shampooer
https://amzn.to/3RTBBxU