IN THIS EPISODE:

In this episode, I am joined by Melainie Rogers, MS, RDN, CDN, CEDRD-S. A Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) and Supervisor, Melanie is dedicated to supporting others in their quest to achieve long-term recovery. She is the Founder and Executive Director of BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ and Melainie Rogers Nutrition, LLC.

SOME OF THE TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What is normal eating and how “Normal Eating” looks like in real life
• Learning to trust your body
• We are wired to seek out variety
• Embracing sensitivity
• Food neutrality
• Moving on to the other side of the "velvet rope"
• The jigsaw puzzle of an eating disorder and the pieces of recovery
• Eating disorder behaviors - putting a stressor on top of a stressor

ABOUT MELAINIE ROGERS:

Melainie received her education in Melbourne, Australia where she was born and raised. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Melbourne University and completed a Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition from Deakin University, Australia. Upon coming to the United States, she earned her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University.

Melainie is an internationally recognized expert on eating disorders. Among her many affiliations, Melainie is the founder and past president of the New York City IAEDP Chapter, an Advisory Board Member at the Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia and a former Board Member of the Binge Eating Disorder Association. She is a professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University. Her treatment approach derives from a philosophy based on the principles of Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size. Melainie has earned a strong reputation among her colleagues for her expertise in the field of nutrition and eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and has been invited to present internationally on the latest scientific discoveries and treatment approaches within the eating disorder profession.

In 2002, Melainie developed the largest private group nutrition practice specializing in eating disorders in New York City. As she saw a need for more services for eating disorders, she established BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ in 2009. 

Melainie is a recognized expert on eating disorders. She is a dynamic speaker and educator and is the co-founder and first President of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) New York Chapter and currently resides on the Advisory Board with Center for the Study of Anorexia and Bulimia (CSAB), as well as the Binge Eating Disorder Association (BEDA).

Melainie Rogers and her team at BALANCE originated the popular #WakeUpWeightWatchers social media campaign and have been strong advocates speaking out about weight stigma and promoting weight inclusive values. Melainie is the author of an online eBook, now in print, entitled Redefining Wellness: The Ultimate Diet-Free Guide. The publication is a compilation of writings by eating disorder and body-positive advocates from around the world and is a comprehensive international resource guide. 

CONNECT WITH MELAINIE ROGERS:

• Learn more about BALANCE eating disorder treatment

• Connect with Melainie on Facebook

• Follow @balancedtx and @redefiningwellness for non-diet inspiration on Instagram

• BALANCE eating disorder treatment center™ offers an array of free and low-cost virtual webinars to help those struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. You can learn more about BALANCE’s Virtual Services here.

• Download BALANCE’s Free Recovery Handbook for clients and loved ones on the road to recovery from an eating disorder

• Listen to more of Melainie!

  • The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

  • The Food Heaven Podcast

  • The Food Psych Podcast with Christy Harrison

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. To learn more about Karin and her center’s services, you can visit Karin Lewis Eating Disorder Center. You can connect with Karin on social media by following her on Facebook and Instagram.