TW: This episode contains sensitive subject matter, including conversation around eating disorders and suicide.

The content of this podcast episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have.

“Never lose hope. Do not ever lose hope. You will hold the hope for the person, you will hold the hope for yourself, you will hold the hope through the process. Never lose hope.

Tracy and Rachel are so grateful to welcome counselor and co-founder of Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Faith Carlson to the show for a sensitive and nuanced conversation centered around eating disorder recovery. Faith compassionately provides framework and illustrations to better comprehend the impact and prevalence of eating disorders, including a broader understanding of the spectrum of behaviors and their place in overall mental health and wellness. In addition to her local work, Faith also consistently advocates on a national level to remove barriers to care, while emphasizing that hope and healing are always possible. Faith and Rachel explore ways to support loved ones facing this journey and the importance of simply believing their lived experiences, even if those experiences can be difficult to understand; Tracy and Faith discuss the power of language surrounding food and movement, particularly as it pertains to children and parenting. Everyone celebrates the power of a great partner and why we all need a handler at one time or another.

Episode Mentions:

• Victus Counseling and Nutrition Services Website: https://www.victusrecovery.com/

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Website: https://anad.org/

• National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Eating Disorder Statistics: https://anad.org/eating-disorders-statistics/

• ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders and Severe Malnutrition by Denver Health

• Body Dysmorphic Disorder

• Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight by Linda Bacon

• Friends Pivot Scene

Faith Carlson is a licensed mental health therapist specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and co-founder of Victus Counseling in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Faith graduated from South Dakota State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and Sioux Falls Seminary with a graduate degree in clinical counseling. Faith is active member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and is concluding her certification with over 4000 client contact hours treating eating disorders. Faith is a member of the Eating Disorder Coalition, is a national ambassador, and speaks regularly to congress on both local and national levels to advocate for parity and access to mental healthcare. Faith holds a license to practice in Minnesota, Iowa, Florida, and South Dakota and looks forward to expanding the first private, standalone eating disorder clinic in the state of South Dakota.

 

 

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