156: Intersection of Bipolar, Body Image & Eating Disorders

Published: Jan. 30, 2023, 5 p.m.

A topic not explored enough is one I want to bring you all today. What is the relationship between bipolar, body image and eating disorders? How can they impact one another? My special guest this week, Jennifer rollin, gets to the bottom of it.

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Jennifer is a therapist, founder of The Eating Disorder Center, co-author of "the Inside Scoop to Eating Disorder recovery" who specializes in treating clients with eating disorders, body image issues, depression and bipolar disorder. Jennifer sent me a DM on Instagram and breaks down coping strategies for hypomanic, manic, and depressive episodes along with how EDs and bipolar can be intertwined and special considerations for coping.
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\nTune in to learn about a powerful exercise Jennifer has seen success with in her clients living with both bipolar and an eating disorder. She walks me through techniques for stabilizing mood, the role of therapy, behavior activation and social support.
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\nFor more Jennifer.... follow her here and connect with her here!