Episode Details

SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, Kaitlyn (Kate) Lorenz, Regional Outreach Manager for Monte Nido, delves into the nuanced world of eating disorder care. She discusses how trauma, biology, and societal factors like diet culture and social media contribute to disordered eating behaviors. Kate shares her personal story of recovery, her professional path into mental health, and the transformative impact of integrated care. With insights on the latest treatments, challenges like GLP-1 medications, and the importance of fostering food neutrality, this conversation sheds light on the hope and potential for recovery in the face of complex mental health challenges.

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GUEST BIO:

Kate Lorenz is the Regional Outreach Manager for Monte Nido, a nationally recognized eating disorder treatment organization. With a deep passion for mental health advocacy and recovery, Kate works to educate providers in Pennsylvania about eating disorder resources, treatment options, and the importance of integrated care. Her professional journey is rooted in personal experience, including her path to sobriety, which ignited a commitment to helping others heal. Kate combines her expertise and compassion to make meaningful connections and support individuals and families on their journey to recovery.

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ABOUT MONTE NIDO:

Monte Nido is a trusted leader in the field of eating disorder treatment, offering a full continuum of care that includes residential, day treatment, and intensive outpatient programs. Founded over two decades ago, Monte Nido began as a small six-bed residential program and has since grown into a nationally recognized provider with locations across the United States. Their evidence-based, compassionate approach combines medical, nutritional, and therapeutic care to address the complex needs of individuals struggling with eating disorders. Monte Nido’s highly trained team of professionals is dedicated to fostering recovery and empowering clients to develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and themselves. To learn more, visit montenido.com

Monte Nido has conducted the largest longitudinal study of clients in eating treatment programs. You can view and download the 2024 Comprehensive Outcomes Report here

SPONSORS:

The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.