Episode 103: Navigating Healthy Lifestyle Changes while Managing an Eating Disorder with Dr. Rebecca Berens

Living a healthy lifestyle can be challenging, and can be even harder when you are dealing with an eating disorder. This can affect one’s physical and emotional state and can impose great health risks. Dr. Rebecca Berens, a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, brings her expertise in eating disorders, focusing on their diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. She discusses the three most common eating disorders which are anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating. These involve disrupted eating patterns and an intense preoccupation with weight, body shape, and food. Conditions such as PCOS and ADHD can act as triggers for eating disorders, as PCOS can cause hormonal imbalances and weight gain, while ADHD may impact impulse control and emotional regulation, increasing vulnerability to disordered eating. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, don't hesitate to seek help. Remember, support and treatment can make a significant difference in your journey towards recovery and health.   Episode Highlights: About Dr. Rebecca Berens The three common eating disorders Why PCOS and ADHD can trigger eating disorders Where should people with eating disorders go for help Making healthy lifestyle changes without triggering their disordered eating behavior About intuitive eating and how people can utilize this tool Relapses for people with eating disorders  Advice for people who are suffering with eating disorders   Connect with Dr. Rebecca Berens: Website | www.vidafamilydpc.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/vidafamilymedicine Instagram | @rebeccaberensmd   About Dr. Rebecca Rebens Dr. Rebecca Berens is a board-certified Family Medicine Physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with expertise in Women's Health and Breastfeeding Medicine. She serves patients from newborns to the elderly, focusing on both the physical and mental well-being of each family member - perfect for patients looking for a lifetime of care and support. She treats each patient as an individual and tailors prevention and treatment plans to the needs of each patient rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Her office is welcoming to all, and her care is trauma-informed and weight-inclusive. Dr. Berens grew up in the Houston area and received her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Rice University. She continued her studies at Baylor College of Medicine where she earned her MD. She completed her residency training at Providence Hospital, affiliated with Georgetown University in Washington, DC. She graduated residency as the program's first obstetrics scholar with additional training in women's health and obstetrics. She went on to serve as Associate Clinical Director at Carl Moore Health Center in Philadelphia, PA before returning home to Houston. She was an Assistant Professor in the Family and Community Medicine department at Baylor College of Medicine where she taught medical students and residents while continuing to practice full-spectrum family medicine before she decided to open her own practice.   Resource: Project HEAL offers Free Clinical assessment, Cash Assistance program, Treatment placement program, and Insurance navigation program  for treatment of Eating Disorders. People can apply for their different programs. If you’re interested click the link www.theprojectheal.org !   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click