S02E09 | Gut Health on the Path to Eating Disorder Recovery

In today's episode, Sandra and her guest, BDA registered dietitian Lisa Waldron, delve into a delicate yet enlightening discussion essential for those engaged in the realm of eating disorders and gut health. It is also an informative one for anyone struggling with an eating disorder and is experiencing gut issues. Here’s our TW though: The conversation about eating disorders can be a sensitive and potentially triggering topic for some listeners. If you feel that this topic might be triggering for you, we encourage you to skip this episode and join us for our next one.

Lisa lends her expertise to elucidate the intricate relationship between gut health and the journey of eating disorder recovery. This episode covers:

• How eating disorders impact gut health, and vice versa
• The most common gut issues experienced across the different forms of eating disorders
• Dietary changes that support gut health without triggering anxiety or obsessive behaviors
• Specific foods or nutrients that play a crucial role in restoring gut health during recovery
• The common misconceptions about gut health and its relationship with eating disorders?
• Address concerns about weight gain during the recovery process and more!

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About Lisa Waldron

Lisa Waldron is a BDA Registered Dietitian and qualified PE teacher. With a masters degree in dietetics and further specialist training in eating disorders, Lisa has worked in specialist eating disorders services for almost 10 years. She has held the role of Professional Development officer for Eating Disorders for the British Dietetics Association and has contributed to national guidance on eating disorders and developed recovery tools such as the vegan REAL food Pyramid. Lisa has experience in working with people across the full spectrum of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating disorder as well as disordered eating. She uses her passion for food and fitness and expertise in behaviour change to support people to develop a positive relationship with food and movement.

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Instagram: @lisawaldrondietitian