Norman Kim, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Reasons Eating Disorder Center, psychologist, and anxiety expert joins the podcast to talk about the relationship between anxiety and eating disorders. We talked about: His background and how he started working with EDs How often eating disorders and anxiety occur together How eating disorders and anxiety disorders related What the transdiagnostic approach to EDs and anxiety is What exposure therapy is and why exposures are important for recovery What the research tells us about hope for recovery Get your copy of Dr. Anderson’s book, Recover Your Perspective, on Amazon.com! Get a signed paperback on my website. This podcast is hosted and produced by Janean Anderson, Ph.D., CEDS.  Dr. Anderson is a licensed psychologist, author, and podcast host.  She holds the Certified Eating Disorder Specialist designation from the International Association of Eating Disorder 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?  Email for more info: [email protected] To learn more about the podcast, visit www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com.  Follow Dr. Anderson’s work here: Facebook.com/DrAndersonAuthor Facebook.com/DrJaneanAnderson Twitter.com/DrJanean Get emails about Dr. Anderson’s writing and other happenings at www.eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.com Guest Bio: Norman completed his B.A. at Yale and his Ph.D. at UCLA. He has developed an expertise in psychiatrically complex populations with a particular focus on Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Bipolar Disorder. He is a passionate advocate for social justice issues in mental health. Norman is the National Director for Reasons Eating Disorder Center and Center for Change. Connect with Norman Kim via email at [email protected] online at Reasonsedc.com or follow Reasons Eating Disorder Center on Instagram @reasonsedc 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 are 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