ED on ED
Join Liz and Dr. Ed as they deep dive into the complex topic of Eating Disorders (ED). In each episode, they analyze a true story from Dr. Ed's 30+ years as an ED Specialist that will broaden your understanding of Eating Disorders as a whole. We're excited to learn something new, and we hope you are too!
Episodes
36 episodes
EP. 36: ESSENTIAL TESTS FOR EATING DISORDER PATIENTS
This episode is a companion piece to Episode 35. In this ep, Dr. Ed breaks down the essential tests he gives patients when they first enter his care. He explains the how and the why for each test he performs - and what crucial information ca...
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EP. 35: PHYSICAL EXAM HOW-TO
In this episode, Dr. Ed explains his approach to the basic physical exam. This ep is a must-listen resource for anyone in the medical field who wants to improve their exams to better serve patients suffering from eating disorders. Dr. Ed and Li...
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1:11:23
Episode 34: The Fitness Gram: Students with Eating Disorders
Join Dr. Ed and Liz as they discuss the potential harms of Physical Fitness Tests in American schools. Learn the history of the fitness test, as well as a harm/benefit analysis of weighing children in school as part of the ‘body composition’...
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EPISODE 33 The G.I. Guy: Interview with Dr. Jordan Shapiro
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz get the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, A GI specialist with experience treating patients with eating disorders. Dr. Shapiro is a dedicated, knowledgeable, and warm practitioner with unique...
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EPISODE 32: LIZ QUIZ #2
In this episode, Dr. Tyson puts Liz to the test! He presents her with a patient’s case, and she must see how much she has learned being part of the podcast. Will she make the right choices to help this patient? Play along at home to see h...
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1:37:57
EPISODE 31: Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork! An Interview with Jennifer Nagel, PA - C
In this episode, Liz interviews Dr. Ed and his partner (and boss!) Jennifer Nagel about the founding of the Medical Center for Eating Disorders in Houston, Texas. We get to know Jennifer - what drew her to the treatment of eating disorders a...
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EPISODE 30: How to find the right treatment center for your child.
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz discuss the factors that should be considered when you (as a parent/guardian) must find a treatment center for your child with an eating disorder. How do you navigate this emotional time to find the best place...
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EPISODE 29: Concerning the American Academy of Pediatrics New Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity (Part 2)
This episode is the second half of a discussion - please listen to part one if you haven’t yet to get the most of the conversation. In this ep, we will hear the rest of Baby V’s story and share our recommendations on how t...
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EPISODE 28: Concerning the American Academy of Pediatrics New Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity (Part 1)
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz listen to the story of a parent who was told their infant was ‘severely obese’ and needed to be put on a restrictive diet - purely based on the child’s BMI and no other evaluation. This leads them to dive deep...
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EPISODE 27: Orthorexia and Amenorrhea: An Interview with Lea
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz have a vibrant conversation with “Lea” and dive deep into the slippery slope of orthorexia, the red flag of the absence of a period, and how recovery isn’t a single destination.
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EPISODE 26: SCRIPT “DOCTOR” for HEARTSTOPPER
In this episode, Liz challenges Dr. Ed to be a “Script Doctor” for Heartstopper Season 2. Heartstopper is a heartfelt British television show about teenagers - and season 2 includes a storyline where a main character, Charlie, is revealed to be...
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EPISODE 25: POPQUIZ with MATTHEW (OUR EDITOR!)
In this episode, you get to know Matthew, our editor! He listens to our show more than anyone…so today we put him to the test. How much has he learned just from editing Ed on Ed? Listen to see if Matthew passes the test!
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1:20:34
EPISODE 24: A Critical Look at Ozempic
In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed look closely at a new set of drugs called semaglutides (brand names include Ozempic and Wegovy) touted by some as “miracle drugs.” Dr. Ed breaks down how the drugs look in the body, and then our hosts go throu...
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Episode 23: BONES!
When we think about what body parts are endangered by an eatting disorder, the first that comes to mind is probably the heart, or the brain. But today we are gonna talk all about BONES! In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz will discus...
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Episode 22: Did Dr. Tyson discover a Treatment Method Breakthrough?
In this episode, Dr. Tyson shares the story of “Carson,” an patient who began experiencing mysterious full-body weakness events. After the patient’s father suggested that Carson wear a Continuos Glucose Monitor, Dr. Tyson discovered shocking...
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Episode 21: Challenging “Terminal Anorexia”
Let’s get into it. This episode focuses on a current controversial topic in the eating disorder treatment community - the proposal of a new diagnostic category of “terminal anorexia nervosa,” and offering MAID (medical assistance in dy...
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1:24:54
Episode 20: Pop Quiz
Episode 20! We’ve learned so much so far on the podcast - or have we? In this episode, Dr. Tyson puts Liz and the listener in the hot seat with a POP QUIZ of what we’ve learned so far. He shares a real case and asks us how ...
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Episode 19: An Interview with Megan
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz interview Megan - a patient Dr. Tyson treated when she was in highschool. Together, doctor and patient revisit her illness and recovery - delving into memories of a brutal car crash, a determined family,...
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Episode 18: Dr. Ed & Liz React to The Wonder (2022)
In this episode, Dr. Ed and Liz analyze the incredible film The Wonder (2022), directed by Sebastián Lelio, and starring Florence Pugh. Liz and Dr. Ed use the film as a springboard into a vibrant discussion on how communities respond t...
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1:21:38
Ep.17: From Therapy to Therapist
In this episode, Liz and Dr. Ed interview the wonderful Pearl, a woman who found profound healing through therapy as a part of her recovery from an eating disorder. But this is not simply a story of how therapy helped heal her and her ...
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Ep 16: Liz & Dr. Ed react to HOUSE, M.D.
Join Liz and Dr. Ed as they watch and react to the House, M.D. episode “Control.” They use the episode to spark thrilling conversations such as: To white lab coat or to not white lab coat? Can fried chicken solve all the world’s proble...
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Ep 15: When Doctor Becomes Patient
What happens when a doctor becomes sick? What happens when a doctor develops an eating disorder? What particular struggles arise when ‘experts’ on the human body are suddenly at its mercy? In this episode of Ed on Ed, Dr. Ed shar...
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Ep 14: A Lifetime of a Lifeline
Rewind to the summer of 1990. Dr. Tyson was new to the field of eating disorder treatment, and Kate was one of his first patients. Together, they will teach each other and become lifelong friends. On this episode of Ed on Ed, join Liz and Dr. E...
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