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What is EMDR?



Lauren Manasse, LICSW, CEDS-S, and Robyn delve into EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), its origin, and how this type of therapy can be profound. Lauren’s professional experience and training is essential to continuing to strive for hope in our patients’ recovery journeys.


Finding Symmetry



Kortney Brown and Whitney Trotter join Robyn on the inaugural episode of the second season of TheNPRD. Kortney and Whitney are both dietitians and nurses – with two of the three of us also nurse practitioners and a third will be a nurse practitioner very soon. Learn more about why we chose to combine our degrees and how we’d like to see shifts in our field in the future.


The Mind Body Approach to Eating Disorder Care



Back by popular demand! Dr. Judy Feldman, psychiatry and psychotherapy expert, returns for a discussion about harmonizing the mind with our anatomical systems. Known as “Internal Family Systems” or IFS in the psychotherapy field, IFS helps us, as practitioners, take a mind body approach to eating disorder treatment.


Body, Mind, Medication – a Healing Trifecta



Get to know our very own Emily Pardue, PMHNP! In her work within my private practice, Emily sees patients for psychopharmacology assessment and ongoing medication management. She is drawn to the interconnectedness of body and mind and the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Tune in to learn more about what inspires her in this line of work!


A Deep Dive into Ketamine for Treating Depression



On this week’s The NPRD, Dr. John Sharp joins the show and discusses psychopharmacology advancements for treating individuals who struggle with depression. We take a deep dive into Ketamine for treatment in those with eating disorders, specifically – a medication that I find greatly supports my patients in their ED journey and recovery.


Finding Inner Peace on Eating Disorder Journeys, with Dr. Wendy Oliver Pyatt



Join me as I sit down with Wendy Oliver Pyatt MD, FAED, CEDS, world-leading expert on treating eating disorders, for a discussion about her unique eating disorder care philosophy. Dr Wendy has developed a unique treatment approach that dives into the underlying issues that place a person at risk for mental health issues such as eating disorders. Hear how she approaches healing, health and guiding her patients toward inner peace.


Dr. Judith Feldman’s Three Principles of Treatment



As both a pioneer and veteran in the field of psychiatry, psychotherapy and eating disorders, Dr. Feldman shares pearls of wisdom from her 30-year career. She is known and respected for establishing the three principles of treatment: honesty, flexibility and collaboration. She reminds us that these are key to a trusting patient/provider relationship, and that having hope makes recovery possible.


The NPRD Podcast Turns One!



Jordan Rich, my good friend and producer of The NPRD, joins me to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The NPRD. We talk about where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we plan to take The NPRD. Tune in for a sneak peek into upcoming content to help you practice confidently. We hope you feel as inspired as we are after listening to this episode!


You are Always Deserving of Treatment



As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, I have invited a client to share her story with you. Lauren’s eating disorder consumed her for five years prior to her seeking treatment in her early 20’s. Her story is unique as she truly knew she could overcome her eating disorder – she strongly believed she deserved recovery. Lauren’s message is this: “You’re never not enough to deserve treatment.” Your clients deserve help regardless of their situation, how ill they may be, how they look, how they present. They are always deserving of treatment. Please listen to her story. To learn more visit robynkievit.com.


Olympic Medalist Jessie Diggins Shares Her Triumph Over an Eating Disorder



Jessie Diggins, the one and only, phenomenal Olympic cross country skier, sits down with The NPRD for a candid and open conversation around her eating disorder journey. Hear first-hand about her bravery, struggles, challenges and triumphs in this episode. I hope this amazing, admirable woman and athlete inspires your clients to seek support just as Jessie did. To learn more visit robynkievit.com.