{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#112: Tutu Thin with Dawn Smith-Theodore","description":"Dawn Smith-Theodore, MA, MFT, CEDS, is a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders. Dawn was the Clinical Director and National Director of Day Treatment Services for Monte Nido and Affiliates. Dawn has treated eating disorders for over 20 years and has a private practice in Los Angeles.  Dawn is a former professional dancer, owned a dance studio for 25 years in Los Angeles and is the author of \u201cTuTu Thin\u201d A Guide to Dancing Without anEating Disorder. Dawn has written articles for Pointe Magazine and her book has been featured in Pointe, Dance Teacher and Dance Magazine.  She was most recently interviewed by People Magazine as an eating disorder expert in the entertainment field. Dawn adds to her psychotherapy practice the insights of a dance professional, who has personally recovered from anorexia nervosa. Dawn appeared on \u201cStarving Secrets\u201d as an eating disorder expert on Lifetime Network. Dawn is an international speaker who enjoys educating dancers around the world on how to be a healthy dancer from a psychological perspective as well as helping medical professionals, parents and dance educators on prevention and early identification of eating disorders.   We discuss topics including: The importance to educate the dance world on ways to become more aware of eating disorders Learning how to feel feelings in one\u2019s body instead of being in one\u2019s head The importance for dance teachers to choose appropriate speaking language and body language when speaking with dancers Choosing dance costumes that work for all bodies Learning how to be the best version of yourself SHOW NOTES: www.dawntheodore.com https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dawnsmiththeodore\/ https:\/\/twitter.com\/TuTuThin (book) https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TuTu-Thin-MFT\/dp\/0578156733\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LHYHIZ1S6XZA&keywords=TuTu+Thin+book&qid=1660799095&sprefix=tutu+thin+book%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 ____________________________________________ If you have any questions regarding the topics discussed on this podcast, please reach out to Robyn directly via email: rlgrd@askaboutfood.com You can also connect with Robyn on social media by following her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave a review on iTunes and subscribe. Visit Robyn's private practice website where you can subscribe to her free monthly insight newsletter, and receive your FREE GUIDE \u201cMaximizing Your Time with Those Struggling with an Eating Disorder\u201d. Your Recovery Resource, Robyn\u2019s new online course for navigating your loved one\u2019s eating disorder, is available now! For more information on Robyn\u2019s book \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d, please visit the Official "The Eating Disorder Trap" Website. \u201cThe Eating Disorder Trap\u201d is also available for purchase on Amazon. ","author_name":"The Eating Disorder Trap Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theeatingdisordertrap.com","html":"