ED on ED – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

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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.

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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

In 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.

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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 

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In this episode, you get to know Matthew, our editor!  He  listens to our show more than anyone…so today we put him to the test.  How much has he learned just from editing Ed on Ed? Listen to see if Matthew passes the test!

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In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed look closely at a new set of drugs called semaglutides (brand names include Ozempic and Wegovy) touted by some as “miracle drugs.” Dr. Ed breaks down how the drugs look in the body, and then our hosts go through potential concerns and dangers when the drug is prescribed off-label.  With so much talk about the potential benefits  of the drugs, Dr. Tyson and Liz think it is important to look with a critical eye to balance the conversation.

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