Supporting a Partner with an Eating Disorder (Without Losing Yourself) Featuring Dr. Dana Harron

About this episode

Dr. Dana Harron discusses how to support a partner with an eating disorder while maintaining one's own well-being.

What does it really mean to support a partner with an eating disorder? Does it require becoming the food police? What about the caregiver's needs? Psychologist and author, Dr. Dana Harron sits down with us to examine the unique challenges faced by partners and spouses when caring for someone through eating disorder recovery. Drawing from her practical book, Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder, Dr. Harron shares insights for partners navigating stress, intimacy, shared meals, and uncertainty around readiness for recovery. An essential listen for partners, caregivers, and loved ones seeking realistic, supportive ways to stay connected and care for themselves. Links: Dr. Harron's Book: Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder - New Harbinger Press Website: www.monarchwellness.com/dana-harron-psyd Mental Note Podcast www.mentalnotepodcast.com Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center: www.pathlightbh.com Eating Recovery Center: www.eatingrecoverycenter.com Free Group Support: www.pathlightbh.com/support-groups Free Evaluation with a Trained Therapist: (877) 850-7199

People in this episode

Host: Mental Note

Guest: Dr. Dana Harron

Topics covered

• eating disorders
• partner support
• mental health
• caregiver needs
• relationship dynamics
• recovery process

Keywords

• eating disorder
• support
• caregiver
• mental health
• intimacy
• recovery
• stress management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Harbinger Press, Monarch Wellness, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center, Eating Recovery Center

Books & works: Loving Someone with an Eating Disorder

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