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Back by popular demand, Dr. Shapiro is the first ever returning guest on the podcast! In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed talk with Dr. Shapiro about the myriad of ways an eating disorder effects the digestive system. They also discuss trauma-informed care as an approach to every aspect of treatment.

In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed watch several YouTube videos of NCAA athletes sharing their experiences as competitors with eating disorders. They use these amazingly honest and insightful accounts to spark a conversation on the particular risks college athletes face and what responsibility the NCAA has to protect their health. Medical topics covered include bone density and RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport). Watch the videos below to get the most from their conversation and to support these talented creators: Running as an Oregon Duck Almost Ended My Career - My NCAA Story An Eating Disorder Nearly Ended My Career. I'm Not Alone. I Won 3 NCAA Titles...But It Cost Me Everything Katelyn Ohashi: How Body Shaming Drove World's Best Gymnast To Quit | Goalcast Want to send your thoughts and questions to Dr. Ed or Liz? Send us an email at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Tyson and Liz have the privilege of interviewing Heidi Armstrong ( injuredathletestoolbox.com ). Heidi is a multitalented woman - a mountain biker, open water swimmer, certified dog masseuse, search and rescue volunteer, and mentor for injured athletes. She shares how her experience recovering from an eating disorder pushed her to examine her childhood and opened her creative side. Her words remind us of the emotional similarities between any type of recovery (whether from injury, disorder, or crisis of any kind) and of the power of a true friend who can “read your label.” If you’re wondering what that quote means…guess you’ll just have to listen to the ep to find out! Want to send your thoughts and questions to Dr. Ed or Liz? Send us an email at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz try to swim through the flood of GLP-1 advertisements that have inundated our TVs, phones, and doctor’s offices. Dr. Ed shares key insights from the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals’ 2026 Conference, where several key speakers spoke about GLP-1s and the dangers they pose to people who struggle with eating disorders. Their conversation takes a critical look at the risks and dangers of GLP-1s, and connects many of the negative side effects with matching issues facing those who are malnourished. An essential listen for anyone wanting to look ‘below the surface’ of these supposed ‘miracle drugs.’ Want to send your thoughts and questions to Dr. Ed or Liz? Send us an email at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ed regales Liz with some of the highlights from attending the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Conference. From new insights, heartfelt connections, and important collaborations, this episode covers an essential part of being a medical professional - sharing with and learning from others in the field. Want to send your thoughts and questions to Dr. Ed or Liz? Shoot us an email at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

Open the mail bag with Liz and Dr. Ed as they respond to some interesting emails sent by our thoughtful listeners! Thanks to everyone who has reached out - we appreciate every single message even if yours isn’t featured this episode. Want to send your thoughts and questions to Dr. Ed or Liz? Shoot us an email at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz have the honor of chatting with Elle about her incredible healing journey - how signing up for personal training was a slippery slope into an eating disorder and self isolation. Elle shares how she fought her way back to health through finding a supportive community and truly understanding her body.

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the April 2025 recognition of a unique form of Diabetes (Type 5) affecting those who have experienced prolonged malnutrition at a young age. What do we know about Type 5, and what unique insight could an eating disorder specialist provide to this newly recognized condition? Research: An Atypical Form of Diabetes Among Individuals With Low BMI https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/45/6/1428/146920/An-Atypical-Form-of-Diabetes-Among-Individuals Research leads to designation of new type of diabetes: Type 5 https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-diabetes.html International Diabetes Federation launches new type 5 diabetes working group https://idf.org/news/new-type-5-diabetes-working-group/

In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed dive deep into the uber popular diet/lifestyle known as Intermittent Fasting. They break down the diet (by the end you will know what OMAD, 18:6, 20:4 and other lingo mean!) and then get into a very passionate discussion of its effects on the body. By the end, we offer advice for how to talk to someone in your life who may be pursuing IF. Resource: https://newsroom.heart.org/news/8-hour-time-restricted-eating-linked-to-a-91-higher-risk-of-cardiovascular-death

This episode is a companion piece to Episode 35. In this ep, Dr. Ed breaks down the essential tests he gives patients when they first enter his care. He explains the how and the why for each test he performs - and what crucial information can be gleaned from each. We hope this is a useful resource for other care providers or those interested in why a doctor orders certain tests. To learn more about what Dr. Tyson does, please visit www.med4eds.com You can reach the podcast at edonedpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Dr. Ed explains his approach to the basic physical exam. This ep is a must-listen resource for anyone in the medical field who wants to improve their exams to better serve patients suffering from eating disorders. Dr. Ed and Liz discuss how a physical exam should be tailored for patients with eating disorders - covering such topics as the crucial findings one should assess for, to how to approach patient interaction from a trauma-informed perspective. To learn more about what Dr. Tyson does, please visit www.med4eds.com You can reach the podcast at edonedpodcast@gmail.com Comment end

Join Dr. Ed and Liz as they discuss the potential harms of Physical Fitness Tests in American schools. Learn the history of the fitness test, as well as a harm/benefit analysis of weighing children in school as part of the ‘body composition’ portion of the test. All that and more on this episode of Ed on Ed. RESOURCES: The Texas Education Agency’s Info about Fitnessgram https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/physical-fitness-assessment-initiative History about the PFT (Vox): https://www.vox.com/2015/4/24/8489501/presidential-fitness-test Further info: https://www.wellandgood.com/10-things-you-never-knew-about-the-presidents-physical-fitness-challenge/ How the test is entered online: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/health-safety-discipline/pfai-quick-start-guide.pdf The Cooper Institute’s Info about the body composition info: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/ https://fitnessgram.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/SABBodyCompStatement.pdf

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz get the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, A GI specialist with experience treating patients with eating disorders. Dr. Shapiro is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and warm practitioner with unique insight into the body system most directly involved in ‘eating.’ He speaks about the ‘symphonic’ digestive system and how eating disorders effect the GI tract. Everyone also gets into deeper discussions of how to approach treatment from a holistic perspective. We’d love to hear your thoughts at Edonedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @edonedpodcast

In this episode, Dr. Tyson puts Liz to the test! He presents her with a patient’s case, and she must see how much she has learned being part of the podcast. Will she make the right choices to help this patient? Play along at home to see how much you have learned

In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Ed and his partner (and boss!) Jennifer Nagel about the founding of the Medical Center for Eating Disorders in Houston, Texas. We get to know Jennifer - what drew her to the treatment of eating disorders and why she decided to found a treatment center. We hear funny and touching stories about the start of the partnership between Jennifer and Dr. Ed as the two professionals discuss their shared philosophy and passion. They also share how they hope to extend their impact by sharing treatment findings through conference presentations. Find out more about the work they do together at MED4EDS.com

I n this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the factors that should be considered when you (as a parent/guardian) must find a treatment center for your child with an eating disorder. How do you navigate this emotional time to find the best place for your loved one? Some of the factors to consider include: location, level of care, and insurance. An amazing database of US treatment centers can be searched at: https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/find-treatment/ Disclosure: Dr. Ed does work with several treatment centers, but this episode is not an advertisement for any center; it is a general guide.

This episode is the second half of a discussion - please listen to part one if you haven’t yet to get the most of the conversation. In this ep, we will hear the rest of Baby V’s story and share our recommendations on how the AAP’s guidelines could be improved - as well as how parents and caretakers of children can speak about food and weight to proactively avoid stigmitization. In addition, we discuss the Academy for Eating Disorders’ response to the guidelines and proposed revisions due to concerns for how the current guidelines’ could exacerbate or even create eating disorders. Please read the resources below to learn more: AAP’s New GUIDELINES https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and?autologincheck=redirected https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060641/190440/Executive-Summary-Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for The AED’s recommendation for revision: https://www.newswise.com/articles/the-academy-for-eating-disorders-releases-a-statement-on-the-recent-american-academy-of-pediatrics-clinical-practice-guideline-for-weight-related-care-first-do-no-harm Resource for parents/caretakers: How to talk to kids about food and weight: https://www.whattosaynow.org/simpleguide/

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz listen to the story of a parent who was told their infant was ‘severely obese’ and needed to be put on a restrictive diet - purely based on the child’s BMI and no other evaluation. This leads them to dive deep into the new AAP guidelines for the treatment of children with obesity - guidelines which are aggressive, applied to as young as 2 years old, and based almost solely on BMI screening. Dr. Ed and Liz use the lens of eating disorder prevention and treatment to assess the weaknesses, dangers, and omissions in these guidelines. We encourage listeners to stay tuned for part 2, and to read the resources listed below. AAP’s New GUIDELINES https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060640/190443/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for-the-Evaluation-and?autologincheck=redirected https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/151/2/e2022060641/190440/Executive-Summary-Clinical-Practice-Guideline-for The AED’s recommendation for revision: https://www.newswise.com/articles/the-academy-for-eating-disorders-releases-a-statement-on-the-recent-american-academy-of-pediatrics-clinical-practice-guideline-for-weight-related-care-first-do-no-harm Resource for parents/caretakers: How to talk to kids about food and weight: https://www.whattosaynow.org/simpleguide/

In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz have a vibrant conversation with “Lea” and dive deep into the slippery slope of orthorexia, the red flag of the absence of a period, and how recovery isn’t a single destination. We’d love to hear your thoughts at Edonedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on instagram @edonedpodcast

In this episode, Liz challenges Dr. Ed to be a “Script Doctor” for Heartstopper Season 2. Heartstopper is a heartfelt British television show about teenagers - and season 2 includes a storyline where a main character, Charlie, is revealed to be struggling with an eating disorder. Liz and Dr. Ed discuss the show, but more importantly they get into HOW media should portray eating disorders when the target audience is young preteens and teens. Also, check out this video on Norman Leer, whose organization connects Hollywood writers with medical professionals to accurately and sensitively portray various issues on screen (he’s also an amazing dude in many other ways as well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctf1rVu6MNU&ab_channel=MattBaume We’d love to hear your thoughts at Edonedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @edonedpodcast