Media often tends to focus on and center emaciated, thin, young white adolescents who are hospitalized due to medical complications of malnourishment when speaking on the topic of eating disorders. We don't often hear stories of Black girls wit

40. Eating Disorder Advocacy + Equitable Access; A Conversation with Rebecca Eyre

Feb 23rd, 2023 1h

In this episode, Mimi talks with CEO of Project HEAL, the largest nonprofit in the U.S. working to address inequities in treatment access to individuals with marginalized identities who struggle with eating disorders. We talk about her work at

39. For Those Holding Space for Others, Internal Space, + Embracing Worthiness with Thaís Sky

Jan 29th, 2023 1h 7m

In this episode, Mimi speaks with incredible therapist, Thaís Sky. We cover...feeling like too much and not enough, Thaís journey thus far exploring why humans feel unworthy and how that keeps us from connectionour qualms with co-dependenc

38. Becoming: Until We Are Undone with Wednesdae Reim Ifrach

Jan 7th, 2023 1h 12m

In this episode, Wednesdae and Mimi talk about:• Wednesdae’s very own becoming, sharing the story behind their name change• How Mimi’s almost deleting the one time she shared specifics of her eating disorder story and how that vulnerability l

37. Home, chickens = the key to mental health? + life outside eating disorders with Madison White

Dec 20th, 2022 51m 20s

In this episode, realtor Madison White and Mimi talk about...• How chickens might change your mental health (how caring for others helps us care for ourselves)• Life outside of eating disorders --> eating disorder professions; life “beyond ED

36. Harm Reduction in Eating Disorders with Gloria Lucas

Nov 30th, 2022 43m 28s

In this episode, Gloria and Mimi talk about…‣ the origins of harm reduction and how this framework translates to eating disorder care‣ Address common pushback to harm reduction such as the idea that it is enabling the eating disorder or givin

35. Attachment Trauma: Treating Co-Occurring BPD and EDs with Fatema Jivanjee-Shakir

Nov 2nd, 2022 40m 25s

In this episode, you will learn about:• Co-occurring presentation of Borderline Personality Disorder and Eating Disorders• Attachment trauma and the role of a secure base in treatment• How individualistic values impact treatment approaches

34. Complex PTSD, quiet BPD, and Trauma-Informed Care with Iris McAlpin

Aug 8th, 2022 40m 14s

In this episode, you will learn about:CPTSDThe differences between CPTSD and BPDHow a trauma-informed approach changes everything from diagnosis to how we treat people with similar symptoms and traumatic experiences based on a label.W

33. A Culture of Cages: Layers of Carcerality in Eating Disorder Treatment with Dr. Jennie Wang-Hall

Jun 21st, 2022 43m 54s

In this episode, you can learn about..• Managed Care• Carceral and Anti-Carceral Care• How care is failing us and perpetuating blame We also cover..• Trauma and Informed Consent in higher levels of care (HLOC)• Eating disorder treatment co

Bonus

32. BONUS: All About Intuitive Eating with Dr. Laura Thomas

Jan 7th, 2022 46m 27s

In this episode, Dr. Laura Thomas and Mimi talk about some of the biggest intuitive eating questions! Laura established the London Centre for Intuitive Eating (LCIE) in 2017 to help support clients who have a difficult relationship with food an

31. Relationships and OCD with Dr. Amy Mariaskin

Nov 30th, 2021 50m 29s

Amy Mariaskin, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist with fifteen years of experience treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and related disorders. She is founding director of the Nashville OCD & Anxiety Treatment Center, fac

30. Relationships, Therapy, and Q+ A w/ Couples Therapist, Liz Earnshaw, LMFT

Nov 11th, 2021 51m 41s

I am SOOO excited to share this episode with y’all!! Liz is absolutely wonderful and her new book, “I Want This To Work” I’d available for pre-order and releases on November 30!!! If you don’t already follow Liz, you’re going to want to. She ta

29. Postpartum Body Image, Mental Health, and "Bouncing Back" with Dr. Veronica Eyo

Oct 21st, 2021 38m 8s

* apologies for the little glitches this time — I’m not sure how that happened but, I hope you’ll listen through! In this episode, Mimi talks with Dr. Veronica Eyo about motherhood and “bouncing back.” Dr. Veronica Eyo, a Bilingual Licensed Cli

28. Social Media, Body Image, and Showing Up with Katie Crenshaw

Oct 4th, 2021 16m 43s

Short and sweet conversation with Katie Crenshaw. Katie is mom of three in Atlanta, Georgia. Her emotional content surrounding mental health, body image and feminism has gone viral multiple times and reached audiences all over the world by way

27. Religious Trauma and Deconstruction with Dr. Laura Anderson, PhD

Sep 21st, 2021 48m 6s

In this episode, Mimi and Dr. Laura dive deep into religious trauma and fundamentalism. Dr. Laura Anderson is a licensed psychotherapist in Nashville, TN with her private practice focusing on individuals with complex trauma and specialties in d

26. Deconstructing Christianity with Lauren DeLeary

Sep 6th, 2021 38m 25s

Lauren DeLeary is an artist and content creator based in Nashville. She co-hosts the podcast Deconstruct with her husband, Adam breaking down topics of religion, sex & spirituality. After over a decade in the christian music industry & even win

25. Body Image Resilience and Media Literacy with Lindsay Kite, PhD

Aug 23rd, 2021 29m 8s

In this episode, Mimi talks with co-author of “More Than A Body”, Dr. Lindsay Kite about body image resiliency, media literacy, favorite foods and more. Dr. Lindsay Kite is co-author of the book More Than a Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not

24. Spiritual Abuse, Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, and Power Dynamics with Kayla Felten, LISW

Aug 9th, 2021 42m 40s

Note: Mimi learned about supremacy culture from Andréa Ranae. In this episode, Mimi and Kayla talk about supremacy culture, power inventories and dynamics, and psychedelic assisted therapy. Kayla Felten, MSW, LICSW (she/her) is a twin cities ba

22. Diversity, Culture, and Dietetics with Christyna Johnson, RDN

Jul 26th, 2021 33m 47s

Christyna is a registered dietitian nutritionist based in Dallas, Texas. Her nutrition practice is rooted in intuitive eating and Health at Every Size ®. Her private practice helps people recover from disordered eating, eating disorders, and ch

23. Inner Child Work, CPTSD, and Childhood Wounds with Nate Postlethwait

Jul 26th, 2021 33m 12s

In this episode, Mimi talks with Nate about complex PTSD, coming out, healing through inner child work, and more. A few years ago Nate Postlethwait walked away from a highly successful, 13 year career in real estate in order to give himself a r

21. Balanced Nutrition, Cultural Foods, and more with Tamar Samuels, RD

Jul 1st, 2021 30m 27s

CW: mention of specific numbers related to weight loss. In this episode, Tamar and I talk about why she chose to become a dietitian, about a balanced approach to nutrition, and helping clients to move towards their goals and

20. Short and Sweet with Social Media Therapist, Whitney Goodman, LMFT

Jul 1st, 2021 15m 18s

In this episode, I chat briefly with an amazing marriage and family therapist: Whitney Goodman.

19. Virtual, Evidence Based Eating Disorder Treatment from Equip Health with Kristina Saffran

Jun 25th, 2021 29m 48s

Kristina Saffran is the cofounder and CEO of Equip, a virtual program that delivers modern eating disorder treatment through family-based care that promises lasting recovery at home. Created by experts in the field and people who’ve been there

18. Assertiveness, Friendship Breakups, and Boundaries with Minaa B., LCSW

Jun 18th, 2021 34m 19s

Minaa B. is a writer, wellness coach and licensed therapist based in NYC. Through speaking and workshop engagements, Minaa teaches people how to cultivate self-care through the lens of boundaries and community care. You can learn more about Min

17. Ethical Fashion, Personal Styling, and Body Acceptance for All Sized Bodies with Dacy Gillespie

Jun 18th, 2021 36m 2s

In this episode, Dacy and Mimi talk about ethical fashion from a body acceptance perspective, buying clothes that fit your now body, and personal styling. She is an incredible voice, and you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode!As a p