iaedp Foundation Voices On Air

Hosted by Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC | Guest: Tressa Jumps, owner of HELD Communications, and Director of Marketing and Communications for iaedp Foundation
About This Episode
Most clinicians didn't go into the eating disorders field to think about Google rankings or social media strategy — and yet visibility matters. The people who need specialized care can only find practitioners who can be found. In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, sits down with Tressa Jumps, Director of Marketing and Communications for the iaedp Foundation, to talk through what actually works when private-practice clinicians want to grow their reach without losing their focus on care.
The conversation starts with one of the most common — and fixable — mistakes clinicians make: writing for other clinicians instead of for the people searching for help. Tressa walks through the gap between clinical language and the words a worried parent or overwhelmed person actually types at 11pm, and explains how practitioners can hold both registers without talking down their expertise.
From there, the episode gets practical. Tressa covers local SEO and why a fully completed Google Business Profile is one of the highest-leverage, lowest-cost moves a private practice can make. She makes a case for referral relationships as a true business strategy — not a one-time introduction, but an ongoing connection worth maintaining — and offers a concrete starting point for practitioners who want to be more intentional about it.
The discussion moves to websites, content, and trust-building: what a practice site needs to accomplish in the first few seconds, why FAQ pages and blog posts in plain human language outperform polished clinical copy, and how to think about social media presence when time is limited. Tressa also addresses AI tools directly — what they're genuinely useful for in a marketing context, where the ethical guardrails are, and why AI-generated content always needs a clinician's eyes before it goes live.
For practitioners who are ready to bring in outside help, Tressa outlines what to look for in a marketing partner, the questions worth asking before signing anything, and the red flags that signal a vendor relationship worth avoiding.
The episode closes with a tiered action list: three moves for clinicians just getting started, and three for those already deep in their marketing strategy who are ready for a new challenge.
iaedp Voices is sponsored by Alsana, Equip, and the Laureate Eating Disorders Program. New episodes are available at iaedpfoundation.com/resources and on PodBean. Subscribe today.

Hosted by Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC | Guests: Shannon Kopp, Founder, SoulPaws Recovery Project; Patricia Flaherty-Fischette, PhD; Carolina Gaviria, MA, CEDS-C

About This Episode
What happens when a dog enters the therapy room? In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, is joined by three voices at the forefront of animal-assisted therapy in eating disorder care: Shannon Kopp, Founder of the SoulPaws Recovery Project; Dr. Patricia Flaherty-Fischette; and Carolina Gaviria, clinician, consultant, and respected leader in the eating disorders field.
The conversation begins with the basics — what animal-assisted therapy actually is, how it differs from simply having animals present in a treatment setting, and what the growing research base tells us. The evidence points to something clinicians have observed firsthand: animals can reduce anxiety, foster connection, build self-esteem, and create a sense of normalcy and belonging that is often difficult to reach through words alone.
For people with eating disorders, who so frequently navigate shame, isolation, perfectionism, and deep difficulty trusting others, these qualities carry particular weight. The panel explores why animals can reach people when traditional approaches sometimes hit a wall — and why the quality of the human-animal interaction, more than the type of animal itself, may be what drives the benefit.
Trauma is also part of the conversation. For individuals with significant trauma histories, animal-assisted interventions offer a gentler point of entry — and the panel discusses what the research and their own clinical experience reveal about why that is.
The episode closes with something practical: for clinicians who don't currently have access to animal-assisted programs, the guests share how the principles behind this work can be applied right now, in any clinical setting.
 
iaedp Voices is sponsored by Alsana, Equip, and the Laureate Eating Disorders Program. New episodes are available at iaedpfoundation.com/resources and on PodBean. Subscribe today.
 
        
 
 
To learn more about the iaedp™ Foundation, visit iaedpfoundation.com.

Hosted by Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC | Guest: Lucene Wisniewski, PhD, FAED, Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Center for Evidence-Based Treatment; Faculty, Behavioral Tech Institute
About This Episode
Some of the most useful conversations in any field are the ones that ask not just what we know, but how we got here — and where we still need to go. In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, sits down with Dr. Lucene Wisniewski, founder and Chief Clinical Officer of the Center for Evidence Based Treatment and faculty member of the Behavioral Tech Institute, for a wide-ranging conversation on the evolution of eating disorder care.
Dr. Wisniewski reflects on what drew her to this work and how her perspective on treatment has shifted across decades of clinical practice, training, and program development. She speaks to the experiences and mentors that shaped her thinking — and to the misconceptions about eating disorders she most hopes the field will move past.
The conversation explores how clinicians can hold evidence-based practice alongside the individuality of each person they serve, without sacrificing either rigor or responsiveness. Dr. Wisniewski also takes a candid look at the current landscape: where access and outcomes remain the greatest challenges, and where the most promising opportunities lie.
For the next generation of eating disorder professionals, she offers both honest perspective and genuine encouragement — and shares her vision for what she hopes will be different, for clinicians and the people they serve, five to ten years from now.
iaedp Voices is sponsored by Alsana, Equip, and the Laureate Eating Disorders Program. New episodes are available at iaedpfoundation.com/resources and on PodBean. Subscribe today.
 
          
 
To learn more about the iaedp™ Foundation, visit iaedpfoundation.com.

Hosted by Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC | Guest: Gayle Brooks, PhD, CEDS-S, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer, The Renfrew Centers
About This Episode
Who gets seen — and who gets missed — in eating disorder treatment? In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, speaks with Dr. Gayle Brooks, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer of The Renfrew Centers and a nationally recognized leader in eating disorder treatment, trauma-informed care, and culturally responsive clinical practice.
Recorded on Juneteenth, the conversation opens with a reflection on what that day means within the broader context of equity, justice, and the ongoing work of the field. From there, Dr. Brooks traces her path into this work and examines a persistent challenge: the narrow image many people still hold of who develops an eating disorder — and the real consequences that image has on diagnosis, treatment access, and outcomes for marginalized communities.
The discussion moves into the tension clinicians often face between evidence-based practices and the reality that many of those models were developed and studied in relatively homogeneous populations. Dr. Brooks offers a framework for holding both: honoring the evidence while remaining attentive to each person's cultural context, social history, and lived experience.
She also addresses the systemic and contextual factors that too often go unseen in clinical assessment — and what providers can do to build genuine trust with people who have faced stigma, discrimination, or harm within healthcare settings. At the center of this conversation is a call to see the whole person: their story, their barriers, and the strengths they carry into the room.
For clinicians who want to provide more inclusive, culturally responsive care and aren't sure where to begin, Dr. Brooks offers concrete, grounded guidance — and a clear-eyed look at what the next decade of eating disorder treatment could and should look like.
 
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About This Episode
What if understanding how the brain is wired could change the way we treat eating disorders? In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, sits down with Dr. Laura Hill, Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Co-founder and Partner of the TBT-T Institute, to explore Temperament-Based Treatment with Supports (TBT-S), an emerging approach that is reshaping how clinicians understand and respond to eating disorder behaviors.
Dr. Hill walks listeners through the foundations of TBT-T: what it is, how it was developed, and why it offers something meaningfully different from more traditional treatment frameworks. The conversation moves from theory into practice, examining how TBT-S helps patients, families, and treatment teams make sense of the neurobiological and temperament-related factors that drive eating disorder behaviors and what that understanding can look like in real clinical settings.
For practitioners ready to take the next step, Dr. Hill also shares how TBT-T can work alongside approaches like CBT, DBT, ACT, and FBT, practical strategies clinicians can begin applying now, and an overview of training and certification pathways available through the TBT-T Institute.
Whether you are new to this framework or looking to deepen your competency, this episode offers grounded, evidence-informed insight into a treatment approach gaining recognition across the field.
iaedp Voices is sponsored by Alsana, Equip, and the Laureate Eating Disorders Program. New episodes are available at iaedpfoundation.com/resources and on PodBean. Subscribe today to stay connected with the conversations shaping eating disorders care.

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A strong credential is only as meaningful as the program behind it. In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson, MA, LPC, speaks with Adrienne Sutton, Director of Certification for the iaedp™ Foundation, about the thoughtful, community-informed work underway to strengthen the Foundation's certification program — and what it means for professionals in the eating disorders field.
Adrienne shares what is driving the program's evolution: feedback gathered directly from certificants, volunteers, and the broader community, alongside a third-party GAP analysis that revealed clear opportunities for improvement. The conversation covers the governance changes that have made certification decisions more transparent, consistent, and aligned with national credentialing best practices — including the introduction of specialized subcommittees focused on eligibility, exam development, and appeals.
Listeners will also hear about meaningful improvements to the candidate experience, from updated handbooks written in plain language to standardized application reviews that promote fairness at every stage. Adrienne addresses exam quality and security, explaining how psychometric best practices and regular content reviews keep the credential valid, reliable, and reflective of real-world practice.
The episode also explores one of the more nuanced aspects of the Foundation's structure: the intentional and necessary separation between education and certification — why it matters for accreditation, how it protects objectivity, and what it means in practice for professionals who engage with both sides of the organization.
Looking ahead, Adrienne outlines the program's priorities for 2026 and beyond, including a comprehensive review of eligibility and continuing education requirements, expanded accessibility, and alignment with accreditation standards that will further strengthen the credential's credibility across the field.
iaedp Voices is sponsored by Alsana, Equip, and the Laureate Eating Disorders Program. New episodes are available at iaedpfoundation.com/resources and on PodBean. Subscribe today to stay connected with the conversations shaping eating disorders care.
To learn more about the iaedp™ Foundation or its Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential, visit iaedpfoundation.com.
 

In this episode of iaedp Voices, host Kyle Woodson sits down with Dr. Carolyn Black Becker, along with Executive Director Dawn Gannon and iaedp Board President Dr. Eva Trujillo, for a rich, practical conversation ahead of Carolyn’s 2026 Symposium keynote, “Unlocking the Promise of Evidence-based Practice for Eating Disorders: Activating the Power of Exposure Therapy Using a Case Formulation Approach.” Carolyn traces how she became fascinated by the research–practice gap and why exposure therapy, despite its strong evidence base, remains underused in eating disorder treatment. She breaks down the crucial difference between evidence-based interventions and evidence-based practice, describing evidence-based practice as a dynamic process that integrates research, patient values and perspectives, and clinical judgment. Drawing on Jackie Persons’ case formulation approach, Carolyn offers vivid clinical examples that show how exposure can be both structured and deeply individualized—far from rigid, “by-the-book” care. Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or early in your career, this conversation will challenge assumptions, validate your discomfort with exposure, and invite you to approach eating disorder treatment with more courage, clarity, and intentional use of the science we already have.

Looking back at 2025, this episode of iaedp Voices offers a thoughtful look at what the past year revealed about eating disorder care—and where the field may be headed next. Host Kyle Woodson is joined by clinician Sabrina Richardson, LMFT, CEDS, founder and owner of Intrinsic Therapy, and Dr. Philip Mehler, Chief Science Officer at Eating Recovery Center and the only individual to have received Lifetime Achievement Awards from both the iaedp Foundation and the Academy for Eating Disorders.
Dr. Mehler reflects on what he describes as a meaningful shift in how eating disorders are understood medically. Rather than viewing them solely as mental health conditions, he makes the case for recognizing eating disorders as metabolic–psychiatric illnesses—a reframing that has significant implications for treatment, outcomes, and clinician humility. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of staying open to new theories, emerging science, and alternative approaches when working with a population that continues to face high medical risk.
A major portion of the episode focuses on newly recognized and underappreciated medical complications. Dr. Mehler shares recent insights into covert hypoglycemia as a possible contributor to mortality in restrictive eating disorders, challenges long-held assumptions about cardiac risk, and offers updated guidance on potassium repletion in patients who purge. These discussions underscore the need for vigilance across disciplines and for closer collaboration among therapists, dietitians, and medical providers.
The conversation also explores broader developments shaping the field, including advances in genomics, the growing understanding of the gut–brain axis, and renewed interest in adjunctive treatments such as ketamine, TMS, and other emerging modalities. As the episode looks ahead to 2026, Dr. Mehler calls on clinicians to remain evidence-informed, prevention-focused, and deeply respectful of the seriousness of these illnesses—especially given how early in life they often begin.
This episode is both a clinical reflection and a call to action, offering practical insight and cautious optimism for professionals committed to improving care and outcomes for those affected by eating disorders.
 
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This conversation marks a new chapter for Eating Disorders Review (EDR), iaedp’s open-access professional journal. Incoming Editor-in-Chief Dr. Anne O’Melia shares a vision built around translation and usability: pairing research summaries with concrete “how-to” steps, case vignettes, decision trees, and short skill builders clinicians can put to work immediately. She outlines plans for a reliable publication cadence, a blinded peer-review process, concise evidence summaries with clear limits, and an ethics note where needed. The episode also honors longtime leaders: Managing Editor Mary K. Stein and senior editors Drs. Russell Marks, Michael Devlin, John Levitt, and Steven Wunderlich, whose decades of stewardship shaped EDR into a trusted resource.
What’s inside
EDR’s refreshed structure: “Research to Real Life,” “Clinical Corner,” “Intersectional Insights,” and 10-minute skill builders with “3 things to try this week.”
A thematic series approach by discipline (primary care, psychiatry, psychotherapy, nutrition, etc.).
Tools for under-resourced settings: assessment checklists, sample scripts, documentation language, and decision trees.
Quality and trust: blinded peer review, transparent evidence summaries, and reader feedback loops to keep content relevant.
Community building: early- and mid-career contributor networks and a multidisciplinary editorial board.
Why listenIf you want quicker paths from study to session—and practical, evidence-informed tools you can use this week—this episode lays out exactly how EDR will help.

In this compelling episode of iaedp Voices, Executive Director Dawn Gannon and iaedp President Dr. Eva Trujillo are joined by two powerhouse leaders in the eating disorders field:
Judy Krasna, Executive Director of FEAST (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment of Eating Disorders)
Johanna Kandel, Founder and CEO of the National Alliance for Eating Disorders
Together, these four voices dive deep into what’s not working and what absolutely must change. From urgent calls for earlier detection and access to care to the often-overlooked role of caregivers and community support, this episode explores how collaboration across organizations can save lives.
 
Key discussion points include:
Why silos in our field are hurting, not helping, and what a truly unified system could look like
The power of integrating lived experience, family insight, and advocacy into clinical education
How FEAST and the Alliance are scaling support services in the face of rising demand
What a "memorandum of understanding" between leading organizations could mean for real, measurable change
Whether you're a clinician, advocate, parent, or person in recovery, this is a conversation about hope in action, and what’s possible when we stop competing and start building together.
 
Listen now and be part of the movement that says: not one more.