iaedp Voices on Air: Passing the Torch at Eating Disorders Review

iaedp Voices on Air | Season 2 Episode 4: The Missing Context with Gayle Brooks, PhD, CEDS-S

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.   Podcast sponsored by: https://equip.health/?utm_source=partner-page&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=equip+sponsorship&utm_id=equip&utm_content=partner-pg https://equip.health/?utm_source=partner-page&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=equip+sponsorship&utm_id=equip&utm_content=partner-pg https://www.saintfrancis.com/laureate/eating-disorders-program?utm_source=partner-page&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=laureate+sponsorship&utm_id=laureate&utm_content=partner-pg   Sponsorships do not imply endorsement by iaedp Foundation.

iaedp Voices | Episode 3: TBT-S with Laura Hill, PhD

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.

iaedp Voices | Certification Program Update with Adrienne Sutton

About This Episode 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 [https://iaedpfoundation.com].   https://www.alsana.com/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=Alsana+Sponsorship&utm_id=alsana&utm_content=podcast https://equip.health/?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=Equip+Sponsorship&utm_id=equip&utm_content=podcast https://www.saintfrancis.com/laureate/eating-disorders-program?utm_source=podbean&utm_medium=sponsor&utm_campaign=Laureate+Sponsorship&utm_id=laureate&utm_content=podcast

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.

Lessons From 2025: New Medical Insights in Eating Disorder Care

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.   Podcast Sponsored by: Sponsorships do not imply endorsement by iaedp Foundation.