Midlife Journey with Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD

 
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Episode 51 - Midlife Journey with Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD

by Karin Lewis, MA, LMFT, CEDS

IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, I welcome Heidi J. Dalzell, Clinical Psychologist, with 25+ years experience specializing in eating disorders, trauma and addictive behaviors to the show. She specializes in treating eating disorders and body image concerns, especially in women at midlife. Heidi has a busy private practice and also offers courses/eating disorder online coaching. Heidi is prolific author covering subjects such as eating disorders, addiction, gender identity, mindfulness, racial justice and spirituality. She has spoken nationally and internationally on these topics. She is also the co-author of A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Identity and Body Image.

SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • The misconception that women in midlife can't get an eating disorder, keeps them from getting the help they need and deserve.

  • Shame felt by women in midlife for having a "young girls’" disorder and accompanying feelings of “not fitting-in” and not being understood in treatment settings as a result.

  • Men and women in midlife are equally as susceptible to societal, unrealistic ideals.

  • Social media serving as a glimpse of someone's life, not reality.

  • Exploring ways for transgender folx to make changes without using their eating disorder.

  • Experiencing the continuum of body image for someone who is transgender.

  • Body acceptance as a state of neutrality, non-judgment, and body ownership is simultaneously a state of self-compassion and love.


ABOUT HEIDI J. DALZELL:

Heidi J. Dalzell, PsyD, is a Clinical Psychologist, with 25+ years experience specializing in eating disorders, trauma and addictive behaviors. Heidi has a busy private practice and also offers courses/eating disorder online coaching. Heidi is prolific author covering subjects such as eating disorders, addiction, gender identity, mindfulness, racial justice and spirituality and has spoken nationally and internationally on these topics.

Heidi is a featured contributor on She Owns It, and has had articles published on sites including Tiny Buddha, The Good Men Project, and Elephant Journal. She has been quoted in Forbes, My Fitness Pal Blog, Fatherly, Yahoo Style and A Sweat Life. Heidi is a teacher on Insight Timer and has appeared on MLN network’s Minding Men. She has been a guest on podcasts including Peace Meal, The Bubble Hour and The Body Image Podcast.

Heidi is co-author of “A Clinician’s Guide to Gender Identity and Body Image” and is a contributor to professional and consumer publications. She has presented nationally and internationally on topics connected to mental health and wellness.

Heidi works with a broad spectrum of clients, including men and women of all ages. Areas of interest and specialization include eating disorders (especially at midlife), trauma, and working with sexual orientation and gender identity. Heidi practices from a holistic lens, and therapy can include insight-oriented talk therapy as well as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).

CONNECT WITH HEIDI J. DALZELL:

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 her on Facebook and Instagram.