{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Beyond the Scale: Recognizing Eating Disorders \u2013 Ep. 95","description":"In this episode of POMA DOes\u2026, Susan Medalie, DO, speaks with Erin Birely, LCPC, Alumni Services Coordinator at The Renfrew Center, about recognizing and addressing eating disorders. They discuss why eating disorders can\u2019t be identified by appearance alone, the behaviors and misconceptions that are sometimes overlooked, and the importance of approaching these conversations with compassion and curiosity. The episode also explores how life transitions, food-focused holidays, and weight-centered care can impact patients\u2014and how clinicians can better screen, support, and refer by focusing on the whole person. &amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:    You can\u2019t tell by looking. Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes and shapes, and may be present even when weight or labs appear normal.   &amp;nbsp;   Curiosity changes the conversation. Thoughtful, non-judgmental questions about behaviors, stress, and food can reduce shame and reveal concerns that might otherwise be missed.   &amp;nbsp;   Whole-person care matters. Effective treatment addresses behaviors, emotions, and thought patterns\u2014not just weight\u2014helping patients build healthier relationships with food and their bodies.   &amp;nbsp; Find Us:   Online: https:\/\/www.poma.org\/   Email: poma@poma.org   Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/POMADOs   Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pomados\/   LinkedIn:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/pennsylvania-osteopathic-medical-association\/   X: http:\/\/www.x.com\/POMA_DOs&amp;nbsp;   YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@pomados&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"POMA DOes...","author_url":"http:\/\/pomapodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39688985\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39688985"}