Episode 60: The Invalidation Trap & the ED Vicious Cycle

In this solo episode Dr. Anderson talks about The Invalidation Trap and the Eating Disorder Vicious Cycle, exploring how:

-What invalidating yourself means

-How invalidating yourself delays healing and recovery

-Common reasons why people invalidate themselves

-How invalidating yourself creates the Eating Disorder Vicious Cycle

-The difference between pain and suffering

-Ways to challenge and let go of invalidation

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This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson,Ph.D., CEDS-S. Dr.Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host. She holds the CertifiedEating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of EatingDisorder Professionals (IAEDP). She is the Founder and Director of Colorado Therapy& Assessment Center, an outpatient treatment center in Denver, Colorado that specializes in eating disorders.Dr. Anderson also provides private, one-on-one recovery coaching for listeners of the podcast and for treatment providers seeking supervision and consultation for their CEDS. Interested?

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This podcast is sponsored by EDCare. EDCare has provided PHP, IOP & Outpatient treatment for all genders, 18 and over, since 2001.CAMSA ( which stands for Connection, Acceptance, Mindfulness, Sense of Self &Action), is EDCare’s mindfulness-based treatment approach and is incorporated into each individualized treatment plan. Facilities are located in Denver, Colorado Springs and Kansas City and all treatment is supported by Masters’ Level Clinicians or higher.EDCare offers 4 specialty tracks (BED, ELITE Athlete, Substance Use, & Trauma), and the Connections House, an affordable supportive housing component, adds an extra layer of supervised support. www.eatingdisorder.care or (866) 771-0861