Season 2, Episode 12: When is Intuitive Eating Appropriate? by Julia Werth, Registered Dietitian ..read more

This week on the podcast Julia welcomes host of The Catholic Mama podcast, Christine Flynn, to discuss how faith can help aid and guide you throughout eating disorder recovery. Many individuals, including the first ever guest on Life with ED, the podcast -- Tara Humphries -- have found a faith or religion during treatment. It often gives individuals a purpose and reason for recovery. Christine and Julia dive into how the Catholic Faith in particular can be an incredible source of strength and motivation for those suffering from an eating disorder. If you have any questions, comments, concerns ..read more

This week on the podcast Julia Werth is joined by Nina Gilbert LCSW to discuss the challenges of parenting through eating disorder treatment. The difficult line parents must walk between advocate, friend, supporter and - well - parent. The common pitfalls parents fall into and ways to keep yourself as a parent healthy through it all ..read more

Today on the podcast, Julia sits down with her associate dietitians at Werth Your While Nutrition: Rachael Utstein MS RD and Nataliya Putnam MS RD. They talk all things COVID. From the incredible explosion of eating disorder diagnoses, to younger and younger children exhibiting behaviors to how Telehealth has radically changed how care is delivered. Articles referenced in the podcast: Lancet article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00435-1/fulltext CT Examiner article: https://ctexaminer.com/2021/02/05/social-isolation-takes-its-toll-on-vulnerable-youth-docto ..read more

Between 6 and 9 percent of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes and yet there are so many misconceptions especially when it comes to eating and your body during this stressful time. Today on the show, host Julia Werth RD and guest Casey Seiden MS RD CDE try to break these down by discussing the myths and the reality of pregnancy with gestational diabetes. From honoring your cravings to weight gain to dealing with unwanted comments they cover it all. If you enjoyed the episode take a minute to give it a review, rating and share it with a friend! If you have any questions, comments or con ..read more

Ever felt like you were lacking in motivation? Like your therapist, dietitian or doctor weren't quite enough to help you figure out all the pieces of life that go into recovery? Well, that's where a coach can come in. Today on the podcast, Clinical Coach Mollie Birney joins host Julia Werth to discuss the benefits of working with a coach during your recovery and how she came to the profession. From Mollie's own eating disorder journey to finally conceiving and giving birth to her son, they cover it all from the personal to the professional side of life with an eating disorder. Article of the w ..read more

For so many people with an eating disorder, exercise becomes a behavior and integral part of the disorder. It can be incredibly challenging to return to running, biking, swimming or whatever sport it was while in recovery because the mere action of exercising can be a trigger for all those old ED behavirors. Today on the podcast Rochelle Basil, a running coach for Lift Run Perform and Peak Movement Collaboration, joins host Julia Werth to discuss how she did it. Rochelle goes into the nitty gritty of how she walked off a division 1 track team in college and proceeded not to run again for five ..read more

Most of us have heard about Autism Spectrum Disorders, but many people often don't realize that difficulties eating, severe picky eating or an eating disorder can come along with it. Today on the show, Jenny Friedman RD, joins host Julia Werth to discuss how autism can impact a child's nutritional status and life as well as how she works with clients and families to reinstitute a normal relationship with food. Jenny is known as the @autism.nutritionist on instagram and can be found at www.jennyfriedmannutrition.com. With any questions, comments or concerns please contact Julia at werthyourwhil ..read more

Binge Eating Disorder is the most common eating disorder in the United States impacting an estimated 2.8 million individuals. However, it was not recognized as an official eating disorder until 2013. It is often misunderstood and undiagnosed. Today on the podcast, with the help of Jennifer Rollin MSW LCSW, we are trying to change that. Jennifer is the founder of The Eating Disorder Center in Maryland and a clinical specialist in eating disorder treatment. Find her at www.theeatingdisordercenter.com. If you enjoy the show, please remember to rate and review the show on itunes and share it with ..read more

After five weeks off the grid at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, host Julia Werth RD is back. Today on the podcast, Julia is joined by Julia Musker LMFT of Walk it Out Therapy. From experiencing an eating disorder first hand to finding healing through a career serving others with eating disorders, Julia and Julia discuss it all as well as how that care has changed during the age of stay-at-home orders. If you have any questions, comments, concerns or topics you'd like discussed on the show reach out to Julia at werthyourwhilenutrition@gmail.com or follow her on instagram @werthyourwhile. A ..read more