IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, I am joined by Ronni Robinson, a recovered author with a passion for helping others who are struggling with an eating disorder. Ronni’s first book, Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, offers a brutally honest glimpse into the trials, pervasive thoughts, and heartbreak of a compulsive overeater, and the courage and strength Ronni gained to live a life of food freedom. Ronni is also an active public speaker on the topics of eating disorders and emotionally abusive relationships.

SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• No matter how long one has struggled with an eating disorder, it is never too late to recover.

• Turning to food as a coping mechanism in the absence of unconditional love.

• Healing your “inner child” as a step towards healing.

• Self-preservation at any age.

• Missing opportunities for connection when one’s mind is consumed with food.

• The freedom gained from listening to your body.

• The ways in which a parent with an eating disorder can speak to their children.

• Taking “what works” from different belief systems to create your own.

• The process of writing Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey.

ABOUT RONNI ROBINSON:

Ronni Robinson is a writer and indoor cycling instructor in the suburbs of Eastern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband in their newly minted empty nest, as both kids are off to college.

With a passion for helping others who are struggling with eating disorders, Ronni’s first book, Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, offers a brutally honest glimpse into the trials, pervasive thoughts, and heartbreak of a compulsive overeater, and the courage and strength Ronni gained to live a life of food freedom.

You can find Ronni on the Facebook page “Overcoming Food Nonsense,” where she serves as an administrator. She also does public speaking about eating disorders and emotionally abusive relationships.

Ronni has been freelance writing since freshman year in college (a long time ago) and has appeared in aSweatLife, Ravishly, The Temper, 50 Shades of Aging, Healthy Women, The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Courier-Post, The New Brunswick Home News, and Parents Express magazine. Ronni’s first book, Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey, can be found on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

CONNECT WITH RONNI ROBINSON:

• Visit ronnirobinson.com to view Ronni’s professional writing

• Follow Ronni on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Book Ronni for your next speaking engagement

• Apply to join the Overcoming Food Nonsense Facebook group

• Purchase a copy of Out of the Pantry: A Disordered Eating Journey on Amazon (paperback & Kindle) and Barnes & Noble (paperback & Nook)

• Read Ronni’s published essays series including: Eating Disorder Recovery, Mental Wellness and Fitness, Parenting, and Taking Care of Parents

• Read Ronni’s featured writing below:

  • Eating Pizza Out Of The Trash Can: My Struggle With Obsessive Overeating​

  • Letter to My Husband: I Have an Eating Disorder

  • How My Friendships Changed After I Recovered From My Eating Disorder

ABOUT KARIN LEWIS:

Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS has been recovered from Anorexia Nervosa for over 20 years and has been specializing in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders since 2005. Karin is the founder of the Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center located in Boston, MA. You can visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center online to learn more about Karin and her center’s services. You can also connect with Karin on social media by following @karinlewisedc on Facebook and Instagram.