Kate Merkle, RD, LDN, MPH, CDWF joins us to talk all about how eating disorders affect metabolism. We discuss: How dieting harms your metabolism and slows digestion The role of all-or-none, dichotomous thinking The harms of cleanses How clean eating can be rule-based and active ED thoughts Missing out on please and connecting with others over food when dieting or restricting Hazards of intermittent fasting How metabolism changes and heals as you recover 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 This podcast is sponsored by 'Ai Pono Maui.  'Ai Pono is led by internationally renowned expert on eating disorders, Dr. Anita Johnston.  Located in a home-likeoceanfrontt facility in beautiful Maui, Hawaii, Ai Pono offers residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders.  Visit aiponomaui.com 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