On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Alicia Phillips, a registered dietitian here at Melrose.  Alicia and Karen will discuss Orthorexia or the obsessive pursuit of clean eating or living a healthy lifestyle.   Of course, living a balanced and healthy life is important, but when this pursuit starts to feel obsessive and negatively impacts your day-to-day life that’s when it could progress into a diagnosable eating disorder.  ..read more

On this episode, we will be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Corey, who will take us through his journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.  ..read more

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Andrea Zuellig to discuss how eating disorders have changed in the past 20 years.  ..read more

There are so many messages about food in our culture which can create conflicted emotions about eating and nourishment. Oftentimes it impacts not only how we eat, but also how we feel about ourselves and our bodies. On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by George Elliott, a registered dietitian here at Melrose. Together they will discuss intuitive eating, a helpful tool that can support both eating disorder recovery and a healthy lifestyle.  ..read more

Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt, LMFT here at Melrose.  Karen and Patti will talk about Depression and anxiety - and the impact they can have on eating disorders and eating disorder recovery.  ..read more

On today’s episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Dr. Amanda Delsman - licensed clinical psychologist here at Melrose.  For women over 40, eating disorders can be surprising or frustrating - whether it’s a first diagnosis or a relapse from a previous diagnosis.   But there is always hope - Karen and Amanda will take you through the journey of finding recovery over 40.  ..read more

On this episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will continue to take us through her journey through treatment and what it means to live in recovery.  ..read more

On this episode, we'll be sharing a story of recovery. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Sophia who will take us through her journey of diagnosis, treatment, and what it means to live in recovery.   This episode has been divided into two parts.  ..read more

On today's episode, Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Jackie Gustafson, NP-PPC here at Melrose.  Karen and Jackie will discuss the impact eating disorders can have on women and their reproductive systems, especially as they enter their childbearing years ..read more

On today's episode, we’ll be talking about core beliefs and the variety of ways they can impact how we think about ourselves. Dr. Karen Nelson is joined by Patti Witt and together they will also discuss how self-talk can help us affirm our positive core beliefs as well as support growth and healing in our lives.  ..read more