by admin | Apr 26, 2019 | Body Acceptance, Eating Disorder Recovery, Eating Disorders During Pregnancy, Eating Disorders Postpartum, Health at Every Size, Mental Health Treatment, Nurtured Mama, Podcast, Weight Stigma
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Dr. Marianne Miller specializes in eating disorder treatment for adults and teens. Marianne has been a practicing therapist for more than 20 years, earning her master’s in marriage and family therapy from Abilene Christian University and her doctorate from Texas Tech. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she is a member of The International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation and the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Marianne is committed to helping clients with all types of food and body anxiety through her private practice in San Diego.
On this episode of The Embodied & Well Mom Show, Marianne joins us to share the definition of binge eating disorder and discuss its prevalence in the US. She walks us through her approach to working with a client with binge eating disorder, describing several of the coping strategies she teaches to manage emotions and anxiety. Marianne also explains the spiritual aspect of her work with the clients as well as her support of clients in the LGBTQ+ community. Listen in for Marianne’s insight around the impact of weight discrimination and learn why she is an advocate for Health at Every Size!
Key Takeaways
The definition of binge eating disorder
- Eat excessive amount of food regularly
- Feel shame, regret + distress
The prevalence of binge eating disorder
- Became official diagnosis on DSM-5 in 2013
- Impacts 6% of population (more men than women)
- Common in pregnancy, postpartum
Marianne’s approach to supporting someone with binge eating disorder
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy (emotion, anxiety management)
- Family of origin work
- Refer to dietitian who specializes in eating disorders
The spiritual aspect of Marianne’s work with clients
- Tap into client’s faith, spiritual beliefs as resource
- Address harmful beliefs (i.e.: body = shameful)
Marianne’s approach to working with LGBTQ clients
- Validate experiences of discrimination
- Understand coming out journey, build chosen family
Why there’s a higher prevalence of eating disorders in the LGBTQ community
- Gender dysphoria in trans individuals (effort to change body)
- Stress from discrimination triggers eating disorder
Marianne’s insight on the impact of weight discrimination
- Some clients shamed by physician
- Work toward self-acceptance (Health at Every Size)
- Think critically about messages you receive
Connect with Marianne
Marianne’s Website
Marianne’s Blog
Marianne on Facebook
Marianne on Instagram
Connect with Lindsay
Intuitive Eating Moms
Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook
Lindsay on Instagram
Lindsay on Pinterest
Lindsay on Twitter
Lindsay on LinkedIn
Resources
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Dr. Marsha Linehan
Health at Every Size
Linda Bacon
Association for Size Diversity and Health
Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon
Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, and Just Plain Fail to Understand about Weight by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor
Center for Discovery
by admin | Jan 26, 2019 | Mindful Eating, Nurtured Mama, perinatal mood disorders, Podcast, Postpartum, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
Busy Mom's Starter Guide to Making Peace with Food
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We all want to be good moms, so we set the bar high. In fact, our expectations are SO elevated that we end up neglecting ourselves in order to put the baby first. But what if the moments we think of as mom fails are actually beneficial to our kiddos? What if ‘good enough mothering’ is a good thing for our families? What if—sometimes—it’s okay just to show up?
Corinne Crossley is a psychotherapist and mother of two whose practice focuses on helping people heal their relationships with their bodies. She holds a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University. Jessica Foley is a licensed mental health and professional clinical counselor whose practice centers around supporting women in developing a healthy relationship with their bodies. She earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lesley University. Together, Jessica and Corinne host the Momma Bites! Podcast to help moms eat mindfully ‘one animal cracker at a time.’
Today, Jessica and Corinne join us to explain how they came to work with moms and share the common struggles among their client base. They discuss how guilt and perfectionism lead moms to neglect themselves—especially when it comes to eating. Jessica introduces the concept of ‘good enough mothering’ and Corinne offers insight around giving yourself permission to do less. Listen in for advice on reassessing your basic needs and learn how failing in manageable ways can actually benefit your kids!
Key Takeaways
Jessica’s path to working with moms
- Focus on women (mental, reproductive health)
- First mom client struggled with mood disruption
- Trained with The Postpartum Stress Center
Corinne’s path to working with moms
- First client struggled with binge eating disorder
- Becoming mom changed experience of work
- Focus on how take care of bodies as parents
What issues moms are struggling with most
- Guilt and perfectionism
- Postpartum anxiety
- Body image
How these common struggles show up
- Moms neglect selves (eating first to go)
- See eating as something we must earn
- Use food to supplement other needs
Jessica & Corrine’s advice for moms with self-care challenges
- Reassess basics and get support
- Cultivate self-compassion
- Set intention for self-care
- Give self permission to do LESS
The idea of ‘good enough mothering’
- Coined by researcher DW Winnicott
- Benefits to manageable failure
- Sometimes okay to just show up
How to adjust your expectations based on the circumstances
- What’s good enough in this moment?
- No ‘perfect,’ just what’s right for you
- Foster flexibility in thinking
- Pay attention to what’s good
The benefits around failing in manageable ways
- Promotes independence and trust
- Kids have different perception of ‘failure’
Check out Momma Bites!
Show Notes
Intuitive Eating Moms Club
Connect with Jessica & Corinne
Momma Bites!
Mindful Eating Moms on Twitter
Mindful Eating Moms on Instagram
Mindful Eating Moms on Facebook
Corinne’s Website
Jessica’s Website
Jessica on Twitter
Jessica on Facebook
Jessica on Instagram
Connect with Lindsay
Intuitive Eating Moms
Embodied & Well Mom Show on Facebook
Lindsay on Instagram
Lindsay on Pinterest
Lindsay on Twitter
Lindsay on LinkedIn
Resources
Lindsay on Momma Bites
Karen Kleiman
Postpartum Stress Center
Boston OBGYN
Dr. Linda Shanti
Winnicott Research Study
Harlow Monkey Study
Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living by Shauna Niequist
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by admin | Sep 28, 2018 | Nurtured Mama, parenting, Podcast, Postpartum, Self Care, stress management, Support for Moms
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Valerie is a Mom, Certified Professional Coach, Core Energy practitioner, and Founder of The Unlimited Mom. Her work focuses on helping entrepreneurial Moms gain the clarity, confidence, and self-connection to create the fulfilling, abundant & harmonious life they’re striving for.
She is passionate about creativity, coffee, and connecting Moms to their unique and unlimited self. She believes Moms deserve to live a vibrant life and that by doing so, they set the foundation for the healthy and successful life that they want for their child.
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EPISODE SUMMARY:
- In this episode, Valerie shares about her transition into motherhood, learning how to seek help and support and how her professional journey supported her transition into parenthood.
- Valerie talks about how oftentimes the lens we see our experiences through are what define our experiences and impact our decisions. She encourages moms to get in touch with their values, step out of overwhelm and define what their lives will look like when they’re living in alignment with their values.
by admin | Sep 12, 2018 | Intuitive Eating, Podcast, Postpartum, pregnancy, pregnancy wellness, Self Care, Support for Moms
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Hey Mamas!
The Nurtured Mama Podcast is back! Except it’s no longer called The Nurtured Mama Podcast. It’s now the Embodied and Well Mom Show. If you listen to the episode you’ll learn why the name has changed, what I’ve been up to and what to expect with season 2! Can’t wait to dive in!
Cheers, mama!!
Resources I mention in the episode:
https://benourished.org/
https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com (my new website url)
Get your all-access pass to the Intuitive Eating for Moms Starter Series here –> https://www.intuitiveeatingmoms.com/intuitive-eating-for-moms/
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