In this powerful conversation, Sam and Laura sit down with Dr. Jen Gaudiani to explore the updated second edition of Sick Enough: A Guide to the Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Undernutrition. With decades of experience with eating disorders, Dr. G. integrates her wisdom, compassion, and curiosity in her new book.
Join us as we unpack the impact of weight stigma in medical and eating disorder care, such as overuse of prescription weight loss and missed diagnoses of “Atypical Anorexia”. Dr. G. shares the benefit of understanding undernourishment and how that impacts anyone with a body, particularly those with eating disorders and recovering athletes. We also dive into emerging and commonly misunderstood conditions like POTS and MCAS, and how they intersect with eating disorder recovery.
Dr. G. helps us challenge harmful assumptions, reminding us that we don’t have to look “sick enough” to struggle or deserve good medical care. Whether you’re navigating recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode invites a more compassionate, informed, and inclusive understanding of quality eating disorder care.
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