@ Brian Cuban Brian Cuban is an author and motivational speaker whose book “Shattered Image: My Triumph Over Body Dysmorphic Disorder,” chronicles his first-hand experiences living with, and recovering from, eating disorders, drug addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder [...]
Sandy Swenson is the mother of two sons—one of whom struggles with addiction. Author of The Joey Song: A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Addiction {Central Recovery Press], Tending Dandelions: Honest Meditations for Mothers with Addicted Children [Hazelden Publishing], and Readings for Moms of Addicts App [Hazelden [...]
Monica Bishop, M.D. received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. She completed a 3-year post-doctoral research fellowship with Denise Wilfley, Ph.D. in the Weight Management and Eating Disorders Program at Washington University, focusing on studies of binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, childhood obesity, and interpersonal and family therapies [...]
Having a child that is struggling with an eating disorder can be concerning — it’s difficult to witness the impact an eating disorder has on your child’s well-being. The worry over your child’s mental, emotional, and physical health can feel overwhelming, but there is hope. Here are five hopeful messages for concerned parents of eating [...]
Mike Marjama is an MLB athlete, who has used his platform to transform into a passionate advocate for health and wellness. Mike’s challenges with mental health and eating disorders have shaped his new journey as a public speaker, advocate, and activist. Mike is the first male professional athlete to speak out about eating disorders and [...]
May 18: National Eating Disorders Association — Seattle, WA NEDA Walk. Details: Join a team of NEDA Warriors who are breaking barriers across the country by raising awareness and vital funds to support the fight against eating disorders. Together, we’ll fight stigma to send the message that eating disorders are dangerous illnesses, not lifestyle choices. NEDA Walks [...]
Amy Waddle is a former pre-professional classical ballet dancer and eating disorder survivor. Her lifelong battle with bipolar two disorder and triumph over suicide inspired her advocacy work. She is an award-winning eating disorder recovery advocate, and speaker, member of the Suicide Prevention Council of San Luis Obispo, certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer, [...]
Heather Gilliam, Psy.D., completed her bachelor’s degree with a specialization in counseling and psychology from Southwestern Assemblies of God University. She completed her master’s and doctorate in clinical psychology at Regent University. Dr. Gilliam is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Oklahoma Psychological Association. Claire Gish, MS, RD/LD, CEDRD, has been a [...]
Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC is the Eating Disorder Program Coordinator for Timberline Knolls. She supports the development of curriculum, supervises the eating disorder specialist, and provides group therapy. She also educates and trains all staff on campus and advocates for eating disorder awareness through [...]
Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS, FAED is the Founder and Medical Director of the Gaudiani Clinic and became a nationally recognized internist for her work on the medical complications of eating [...]
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