121: Eating Disorders in Middle Age with Nicole Christina

Today I’m talking about eating disorders with Nicole Christina, a psychotherapist with 30 years of specializing in eating disorders. And specifically we’re going to talk about eating disorders in middle age. Nicole’s own podcast, Zestful Aging, covers topics related to healthy aging and acknowledging that eating disorders don’t just affect adolescents and teenagers is something we don’t discuss enough. But we will remedy that lack of discussion today! I’m very excited to have Nicole with me because even though this a very serious topic, she has such lovely energy and our conversation was very engaging. I do want to caution all you listeners that we will talk very openly about eating disorders and that can be triggering for many of us. If it’s triggering for you, take care of your needs and get some support before you dive into this episode.

Nicole says that when clients come to her about depression or anxiety, issues that are not specifically food-related, she will ask them about their eating behaviors because so often there is a rigidity or distress mirrored in their relationship with food as well. When we make food restrictions, regulation, and disordered eating our focus, intentionally or not, we rob ourselves of living in a lot of ways. Because food is everywhere! We are surrounded by events that involve food and to constantly assess and measure in our minds takes away from enjoyment in other parts of life. Nicole and I talk extensively about the energy we put into calculating food intake, why we are fixated on controlling food, and how happiness really stems from health which isn’t the same thing as restriction. Our conversation is very honest, about struggles and about how we work to overcome them in middle age. I enjoyed having Nicole on the show so much and I hope you get as much insight from her as I did.

About Nicole Christina

Nicole Christina is the host of the multi-award winning Zestful Aging Podcast, an interview show heard in 106 countries. Nicole’s guests are change makers from a variety of disciplines; filmmakers, writers, advocates, poets, musicians, scientists, athletes and entrepreneurs, many of whom are top experts in their fields. She calls herself “the Terry Gross of aging well.”

After a 30 year career as a psychotherapist, Nicole created Zestful Aging Coaching which supports people who would like to design a more engaging, energizing and peaceful life as they age. Nicole has also authored the book “Not Just Chatting; How to Become a Master Podcast Interviewer” and gives trainings and presentations on how to become a more skilled and effective podcast interviewer.

121: Eating Disorders in Middle Age with Nicole Christina

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