Blog Posts.
Thoughts and lessons from Dr. Anderson's life
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Is It Time for a Paradigm Shift in Eating Disorder Treatment?
At the iaedp Symposium, I asked the audience to imagine a paradigm shift in eating disorder treatment for patients who haven't found success with the
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Understanding Binge Eating Disorder in the Age of Ultra-Processed Foods
This blog post aims to offer a compassionate, harm-reduction model for binge eating disorder treatment.
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The Vagus Nerve, GLP-1s, and Food Noise: Can We Self-Regulate, or Are We Tied to “A Shot” Forever?
In today's blog post, let's discuss the vagus nerve, GLP-1s, and food noise. Can we self-regulate, or are we tied to “a shot” forever?
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The Vagus Nerve, Neurostimulation, and Heart Rate Variability
Let's discuss how neurostimulation activities impact the vagus nerve and, more specifically, heart rate variability. Plus, a look at my personal experience.
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Roundness: A Body Shape to Be Feared?
Finally, the Body Roundness Index offers an effective screening tool to identify and correct poor health outcomes. Or does it?
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BMI, Weight Loss, and Metabolic Disorder? Messaging from Eating Disorder Professionals Misses the Mark
As an eating disorder specialist who primarily works with binge eating disorder, I recognize that anti-weight loss messaging has been strongly reinforced in our industry.
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Change and Stress: Finding Energy and Clarity Again
I haven’t written a blog in three months’ time. I had nothing, my mind blank and creative energy gone. What happened? Change happened.
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Risks and Rewards: A Discussion of Challenges and Changes Affecting the Eating Disorder Industry
A conference theme of connection will continue to be necessary as our world, the eating disorder industry, and the iaedp organization itself faces changes in
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Unlocking the Love Code Again: The Science of Spirituality
On the surface, we don’t think of science and spirituality as compatible, but, as we look more deeply, they begin to align.
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The Science of Safety
The science of safety explains the way one experiences the world. The basic idea comes from the Polyvagal Theory, and it has radically changed the
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A Sprint Triathlon: A Reminder That I Can Do Hard Things
Twenty years ago, I competed in a sprint triathlon, and my inner athlete compelled me to make a repeat appearance as a crescendo to my
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An Invitation to Look for Glimmers
In light of the holidays and gratitude of the season, I invite each of you to look for glimmers - those little moments of awe
Podcast Interviews.
Listen to Dr. Anderson's latest podcasts
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HerStory Circle Podcast • Healing Through Connection
Dr. Kari Anderson is featured on the HerStory Circle Podcast to discuss healing through connection. Listen now!
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The Recovery Warrior Shows • Episode 218: Body Talk
Dr. Kari Anderson is featured on one of the LAST episodes of The Recovery Warrior Shows before it transforms into Love & Learn. Check it
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Your Journey to Joy • Navigating Eating Disorders with Kindness and Mindfulness
In this episode of the "Journey to Joy" podcast, host Moyra Gorski welcomes Dr. Kari Anderson, an eating disorder specialist with over 30 years of
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Food Junkies • Episode 168: Dr. Kari Anderson
On episode 168 of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction, Dr. Kari Anderson shares her personal and professional journey, talks about binge eating disorder and
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H3ALTH Talk • Episode 10 with Dr. Kari Anderson
In this engaging and informative session with Dr. Kari Anderson is a licensed therapist offering counseling, coaching, and consulting for eating disorder treatment, we dive
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Moving from Fear to Love with Dr. Kari Anderson
In today’s episode of Intuitive Eating for Christian Women, Dr. Kari Anderson shares about sourcing God’s love to feel safe and the impact of fear
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The Antidote To Mindless Eating | Kari Anderson on The Health Investment Podcast
What’s wrong with traditional approaches to weight loss? What is “polyvagal theory,” and how can understanding it be life changing? How can you harness
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Dr. Kari Anderson on “Food, Body & Love” – Alisa Keeton
You need to listen to this episode in this brand-new year! Today, we’re digging into the science of food and our body with our new





