Show Notes: Introduction to Dr. Gellers recent research studies, including the approach and key findings Definition of validation, and what exactly validation means to people living with eating diso

Show Notes Recognition and appreciation for LGBTQ2S+ folks that have gone before us, who have worked so hard to bring transgender and queer issues to the forefront and out into public discourse, par

Show Notes: These days we hear a lot about youth mental health, and there is a lot of worry about the mental health of youth. Things that are affecting the mental health of youth, from the perspectiv

Show Notes: Three common themes are explored as common characteristic of living with an eating disorder: disconnection, isolation, and stigma. Through Vickys journey, elements of secrecy, loss, and

Show Notes: Bereavement is the term used to describe the holistic experience of loss, including the emotional, mental, physical, spiritual, and social experiences. Grief is the word used to describe

Show Notes: A family caregiver is a relative or friend who provides care and support to someone living with chronic disease, disability, mental health, or age-related challenges. There are currentl

Show Notes: People choose to volunteer for many reasons a few of which are: wanting to be included and part of their childrens or families activities, a desire to give back to the community, they h

Show Notes: Anxiety is a normal and important part of the human experience. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused a lot of anxiety in many people. Even people who pre-pandemic were quite even keeled, hav

Show Notes: Diet culture is like the water we swim in, we are immersed and it is so hard to separate ourselves from it. Food has been a big focus during the pandemic. When were not able to actively

Show Notes: There is no magic pandemic parenting that needs to happen. It does not make us better parents if we feel bad about ourselves as parents and compare ourselves to others, thinking they are better than us.