The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast

Since 2007 Nutrition Therapist Robyn Goldberg has been on the front lines of helping people heal their relationships with food, movement, medical conditions and their bodies. The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast creates an expansive support and resource system for people struggling with eating disorders. Bringing to the table her experience as an IAEDP certified eating disorder registered dietitian/supervisor and certified intuitive eating counselor, Robyn Goldberg thoughtfully interviews a variety of guests who provide their wisdom to help patients, clinicians and their families move closer towards recovery. The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast blends the compassionate care offerings from Goldberg's Beverly Hills-based personal practice with concepts from her new book "The Eating Disorder Trap: A Guide for Clinicians and Loved Ones”. It offers a safe space for people to hear topics that occur in the field of eating disorders. It aims clarify information pertaining to diet culture, medical conditions with eating disorders as well as weight stigma. Learn more and get full show notes at: http://www.theeatingdisordertrap.com

#176: Disordered Eating in the Church with Leslie Schilling 12/16/2024

#175: The Family’s Role in FBT with Shelly Bar, M.D. 12/02/2024

#174: The Things Your Child Wishes You Knew with Jane Reagen 11/18/2024

#174: The Things Your Child Wishes You Knew with Jane Reagen Jane Reagan is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), with a master's in counseling. She has been in private practice for 15 years. She worked at the University of Colorado at Boulder for 10 years, where she helped start their eating disorders program. She practices a non-diet approach to understanding the impact of food choices on mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Jane's expertise covers eating disorders, digestive health, food allergies, blood sugar management, and more, with a focus on optimal nutrition and a good relationship with food. She excels in supporting individuals, including young adults and adolescents, on their journey to eating disorder recovery. Recognizing the pivotal role parents play, she pioneered The Eating Disorder Recovery Roadmap for Parents program. This online, self-paced program empowers parents with the knowledge, tools and strategies to actively contribute to their child's healing and recovery. We discuss topics including: Even if your child is at a “normal” weight doesn’t mean that they are ok or recovered from their eating disorder Food Rules that are often passed down to your child The importance of educating yourself about eating disorders Learn how to be an ally with your child Parents to take their own inventory on their own biases Seeking support from your parents or chosen family SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/32518687

#173: Acupuncture and Women's Health with Danica Thornberry 11/04/2024

#172: Understanding Teen Party Culture- Dolly Klock, M.D. 10/21/2024

#172: Understanding Teen Party Culture- Dolly Klock, M.D. Dolly Klock, MD is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, founder of Adolessons, speaker, consultant and mom of two teens. Dr. Klock holds a BS from UCLA, an MD from Albany Medical College, and completed her Family Medicine residency at Brown University-Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island. Through Adolessons, Dr. Klock provides individual and group consultations for parents, teens and tweens, around a variety of topics germane to child and adolescent health: childhood sexual development, puberty, teen sexuality in the digital age, body image, mental health, vaping/substance use, and more. She has over twenty years experience helping families connect over tricky topics, and believes that the best preventive medicine is delivered via effective health education. We discuss topics including: What is different about the teen party scene? The latest date on teen substance abuse What are ways to be safe for your teen to party? How does the teenage brain develop? How to educate parents to understand typical adolescent behaviors The importance of having your child’s back SHOW NOTES: NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse): SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/31583372

#171: Group Therapy with Men with Leor Ram 10/07/2024

#171: Group Therapy with Men with Leor Ram Leor Ram, M.A., LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CGP is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 115538), a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 7354), a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Group Psychotherapist providing individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy. Through his intensive training at The Maple Counseling Center as well as his work at the Trevor Project, Early Childhood Development Associates, and Teen Line at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Leor has experience working with a wide range of clients in all life stages. He is also a clinical member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), the Society for Sex Therapy and Research (SSTAR), and the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS). Leor’s psychotherapeutic approach aims to treat a variety of concerns including interpersonal issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, intimacy, work-related concerns, behavioral difficulties, relationship distress, and sex-related concerns. Leor also has a strong background in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and has done extensive research and international presentations on contemporary difficulties facing this population. Leor is multicultural and multilingual and can provide therapy in both English and Hebrew We discuss topics including: The reasons men attend therapy What are aspects of group therapy for men? The difference between coed therapy groups, and men therapy groups? What are interpersonal process groups? How groups are like laboratories or “experimentation” Men therapy groups provide connection, confrontation and conflict SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/31300222

#170: The Future of Psychedelics and Eating Disorders with Dr. Adele Lafrance 09/23/2024

#169: Bias in the Workspace with Michele Ruiz 09/09/2024

#169: Bias in the Workspace with Michele Ruiz Michele is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker at conferences around the world. Michele’s wide range of ventures include co-founding BiasSync, a science-based technology company designed to enable organizations to effectively assess and manage unconscious bias in the work environment. She is a trusted advisor to senior executives at Fortune 20 multinational corporations and some of today’s highest profile thought leaders and elected officials. Michele’s passions range from mitigating unconscious bias using scientifically validated methodologies to exploring leading-edge technologies. She is widely recognized and sought out as a subject matter expert in empowerment, entrepreneurship, sophisticated communication strategies, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). In addition to her work with BiasSync, Michele leads Ruiz Strategies, a certified minority-owned (MBE) and woman-owned (WBE) business, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with operations in Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas. The firm specializes in change management and DE&I consulting for large corporations and government agencies. We discuss topics including: Understanding DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) What is DEIA? What is DEIAB? What is DEIAJ? Implicit Bias What is the beauty bias? Examples of unconscious bias? Ableism and disability Understanding the proximity effect Understanding psychological safety SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/31583327

#168: The Menopausal Woman and Her Relationship with Exercise with Val Schonberg 08/26/2024

#168: The Menopausal Woman and Her Relationship with Exercise with Val Schonberg Val Schonberg is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition science from the University of Minnesota. She is Board Certified as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics, a Certified Menopause Practitioner with The Menopause Society (previously known as the North American Menopause Society) and a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Val owns a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia where she specializes in midlife health and menopause, recreational and professional sports nutrition, all types of eating disorders and helping individuals break free from dieting and disordered eating. Originally from Minnesota, Val’s experience and expertise come from years of practice in many settings including women’s health, eating disorder treatment, Division 1 college sports medicine, professional dance organizations, and speaking regionally and nationally on numerous nutrition-related topics. In addition to individual nutrition counseling, she is the consulting dietitian for Emory Sports Medicine, Orthopedics, Atlanta Ballet, and the Atlanta Dream Women’s NBA team. We discuss topics including: How compulsive exercise is defined Movement can help with brain chemistry Understanding that our bodies are changing as we age Fitness culture is apart of diet culture Break free from comparitis SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/31583282

#167: It's Not About the Sex with Andrew Susskind 08/12/2024

#166: Sociometry and Psychodrama with Robyn Caruso 07/29/2024

#165: Psychological Shifts during Perinatal and Postpartum Times with Ivy Margulies 07/15/2024

#164: Transitioning from all levels of care to private practice with Devon Cole 07/01/2024

#164: Transitioning from all levels of care to private practice with Devon Cole Devon Cole is a weight inclusive, trauma informed RDN with private practice in Los Angeles. She received her training at Keck Medical Center and Children's Hospital LA and began her work as an RDN working in eating disorder treatment at all levels of care. She has worked at a variety of mental health facilities and schools, including Occidental's Health Center, providing nutritional counseling and running groups. Now solely in private practice, Devon provides a non-diet approach to nutrition therapy that includes mindfulness, embodiment practices, and the principles of intuitive eating and HAES. She works with both adults and adolescents who struggle with eating disorders, disordered eating and anyone interested in breaking the cycle of dieting and body shame. We discuss topics including: Working in all levels of care before starting a private practice The difference between an RDN working in treatment as opposed to in the outpatient setting The importance of working where the client is at How treatment provides a certain level of containment How to help a client move away from exchanges and counting at meals and snacks The importance to validate the client with where they are feeling SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/30925833

#163: Primary Mental Health and Suicide with Nicole Siegfried (part 2) 06/17/2024

#162: Primary Mental Health and Suicide with Nicole Siegfried (part 1) 06/03/2024

#161: Psychedelics with Dr. Eva Altobelli 05/20/2024

#160: Understanding Families and Clients with Mike Hinds 05/06/2024

#159: Mother, Men and Me with Dawn Smith-Theodore 04/22/2024

#184: Eating Disorder Group Therapy with Adina Silverman and Carolyn Karroll 04/14/2024

#184: Eating Disorder Group Therapy with Adina Silverman and Carolyn Karroll Adina Silverman, MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. She is passionate about helping adolescents, teenagers, and adults heal their relationships with food and their bodies. She supports her clients to have the courage to cultivate the relationship with food that feels best to them and reject mainstream diet culture messaging. Her thorough and compassionate approach has impacted many individuals and families and distinguished her as a leader in her professional community. Carolyn Karoll, LCSW-C, CEDS-S, is a highly regarded therapist dedicated to the treatment of eating disorders. Carolyn's insights are featured in various media outlets, including her Psychology Today blog, "Eating Disorder Recovery: Understanding and Overcoming Eating Disorders." Adina and Carolyn are co-authors of the book, Eating Disorder Group Therapy: A Collaborative Approach, published in April 2024. Adina and Carolyn co-facilitate the “Thrive” eating disorder recovery group, which they have been leading together since 2016. We discuss topics including: How to screen for group therapy The importance of screening for people that are “recovery focused” Understanding when cognitive defusion strategies are used and what are they? The importance of hearing about other people's lived experience Being aware the one’s “stuck point” Tools of ACT SHOW NOTES: Book: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/34452900

#158: Treating Men with Eating Disorders with Andy Williams 04/08/2024

#157: Neurodivergent Clients with Allison Kawa 03/25/2024

#156: Advice for Parents with Greta Angert 03/11/2024

#156: Advice for Parents with Greta Angert Greta Angert received a Bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from California State University Northridge. She completed her two year clinical training at the Maple Counseling Center and is certified in several trauma treatment modalities. Greta has worked at numerous outpatient, inpatient and residential eating disorder programs as a primary therapist. Greta holds the highest level of certification for EMDR (level 3). She is a member of the Academy for Eating Disorders, the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and was a Founding Board Member and Treasurer of the Los Angeles board of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. Greta has spoken at local and national eating disorder and mental health conferences. She is a supervisor for marriage and family therapist interns and is committed to helping people understand, accept and nurture their bodies and minds in order to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. We discuss topics including: How to work with parents when your child has an eating disorder Understanding FBT (Family Based Therapy) The importance of being realistic and honest with the parents she works with Parents supervising meals when their child has anorexia nervosa The parents job is to protect their child form diet culture and to not have diet culture in their home SHOW NOTES: ___________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/29708878

#155: Trauma and Neurodivergence with Celisa Flores 02/26/2024

#155: Trauma and Neurodivergence with Celisa Flores Celisa Flores, PsyD has worked as a therapist, program director, harm reductionist and clinical outreach professional in a wide variety of mental health and substance use disorder treatment setting since obtaining a Master’s in 2007 and Doctorate in 2013 in Clinical Psychology. She is now the director of clinical outreach at Lido Wellness Center, a trauma-focused mental health treatment program in Newport Beach. With additional training as a trauma-sensitive yoga and meditation facilitator, as well as birth and end-of-life doula, she has been able to draw from a variety of modalities to support self-empowerment and recovery. Celisa is also trained on psychedelic assisted therapy. Her role has included national and international training and speaking engagements on psychedelic healing, eating disorders, trauma-sensitive approaches, mindfulness, yoga, body acceptance, and professional wellness, as well as facilitating psychedelic integration groups with PsychedeLiA in Orange County, CA and online. We discuss topics including: The overlap of trauma and eating disorders How the brain is impacted when someone is struggling with an eating disorder The difference between complex trauma and PSTD What is the “ACES” scale? ARFID and sensory issues SHOW NOTES: ___________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/29708858

#154: Brain over Binge with Kathryn Hansen 02/12/2024

#153: Pillars of Living with Krystyl Wright 01/29/2024

#152: Flexibility with Nutrition with Kacy Grossman 01/15/2024

#151: Fitness For All Bodies with Brad Bose 01/01/2024

#150: The Basic Medical Assessment with Dr. Linda Schack (part 2) 12/18/2023

#149: The Basic Medical Assessment with Dr. Linda Schack (part 1) 12/04/2023

#148: The Role of an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with Shelbye Schlange 11/20/2023

#148: The Role of an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach with Shelbye Schlange Shelbye is a Carolyn Costin Certified Eating Disorder Coach working with clients both locally in Los Angeles and virtually across the world. She struggled with an eating disorder for years and finally took her life back in 2016. Through her own recovery, she realized how crucially important support and connection are. She has worked to become a full time coach helping adolescents to find their voice again. Trust and connection are two things that she values most in her work. While recovery can be very emotional and serious, Shelbye tries to keep it light and remind clients how amazing life can be outside of the eating disorder bubble. Shelbye’s services include text support, virtual sessions, group support, in person one on one sessions, meal support, grocery shopping, clothing shopping, etc. She also has done live ins where she is with a client for an extended period of time in their home. We discuss topics including: The role of an eating disorder recovery coach The benefits of an eating disorder recovery coach What is text support? When is a client ready to clothing shop with an ED recovery coach? Who is a candidate for a “live in”? When is a “live in” helpful? SHOW NOTES: ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on , , , and . If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your . , Robyn’s new online course for navigating your loved one’s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn’s book “The Eating Disorder Trap”, please visit the . “The Eating Disorder Trap” is also available for purchase on . /episode/index/show/theeatingdisordertrap/id/27046839

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