iaedp Voices on Air: A conversation with Carolyn Becker

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.