Category Archives: Episode

How Does Ketamine Really Work? And What’s Next…



Dr. Daniel Brenner, Founder and medical Director at Cambridge Biotherapies, takes us further into ketamine assisted psychotherapy (KAP) and how this works adjunctively for patients struggling with eating disorders and concomitant depression, anxiety, and trauma. Dan has been at the forefront of this treatment, and others such as MDMA and psilocybin – both soon to be available in Massachusetts –  as they continue to change the course of treatment for so many.


Can We Not Say Treatment Resistant Anymore?



We welcome Amy Boyers, PhD, and Fiona Larosa Waters, BS, of Galen Hope and delve into their philosophy on what has been termed ‘treatment resistant’. We discuss better ways to serve patients –  and clinicians –  leaning away from use of this language and instead recognizing the need to pivot care and reframe treatment inclusive of symptoms and wellness.


Not One More



The National Alliance for Eating Disorders (formerly The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness), led by Johanna Kandel, joins us to speak to Not One More Weekend, this weekend, February 24, 25, 26, 2023, around their pillars of help, support and recovery. Listen in to hear all about this weekend’s upcoming events understanding support is available and accessible regardless of where you are nationally or across the world.


Collaboration is Key – yet another reason to work in this niche of our field!



Our 30th podcast is a very special one! We are joined by Dr. Diana Lemly of MassGeneral Hospital who’s practice focuses on eating disorders. She is triple boarded in internal medicine, adult and pediatric care. She has created a new clinic at MGH, providing specialized medical care for adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and she enjoys collaborating with therapists, dietitians and other physicians throughout the region. She also works with Equip Health, providing evidence-based, virtual eating disorder care.


Nutrition Entrepreneur Spotlight!



Join Adrien Paczosa, RD, LD, CDERD-S, as she traverses us through her journey from running a large private practice employing dietitians to becoming Chief Clinical Officer of Nourish. Nourish is a telehealth company of dietitians, taking insurances, treating folks from across the nation within a weight inclusive lens. This episode is a must listen for nutrition and telehealth entrepreneurs.


WomanNPPlease!



Join Kathy Kates, FNP, Melissa Hines PT, DPT, also both women entrepreneurs, as we discuss their three amazing businesses including The Institute for Pelvic Health, Wellest Integrative Health, and WomanNPPlease. We also begin to delve into the intersection of the pelvic floor and eating disorders and our collaboration together as clinicians for our patients.


What Would a 10 Year Old Say?



TheNPRD includes work life balance. My daughter Eve, age 10, joins me today and shares wisdom she has learned living with an NPRD Mom. Today’s podcast pertains to clinicians and patients. Get a glimpse of how we impart walking the walk and talking the talk in our home.


The iMove Method



Amy Gardner, MS, CEDRD, RYT

Amy Gardner, MS, CEDRD, RYT, is a certified eating disorder registered dietitian and yoga teacher.
Join Amy and I as we hear all about her book ‘iMove, Helping Your Clients Heal from Compulsive Exercise’ and
training for clinicians enhancing their practice with a greater knowledge base on her trademarked iMove Method.
Amy also touches on business aspects as an owner of Metrowest Nutrition, a multi-disciplinary group practice with
several locations throughout the Greater Boston and MetroWest area.


Drop the Rope?



Karen Chinca, LICSW, CEDS-S, Diplomate, Academy of Cognitive Therapy, joins us to discuss the phrase ‘drop the rope’ in treatment with our patients and clients. She is an expert in OCD and eating disorders, their dual diagnosis, and exposure therapy. Karen teaches us how and why we need to treat all of a person’s diagnosis in a dynamic, caring, thoughtful journey together with their anxiety as their best friend.