Episode Details

When your child shows signs of an eating disorder or is diagnosed, it can be scary, overwhelming, and raise more questions than answers. Most of all you want to know how you can help support at home.

Luckily there is a resource for parents that answers these questions, and more. In this episode, Leslie talks with Judy Krasna, Executive Director of F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment) for Eating Disorders, a peer-to-peer support community.

Judy provides a highly informative perspective on eating disorder recovery, signs of eating disorders, the importance of early intervention, and the essential role parents play in the recovery.

Key discussion points include:

• Value of reliable, accurate and up-to-date information
• Finding and getting the right support
• Recognizing red flags
• Common misunderstands among parents
• The significance of proper nutrition & calories
• Early action & sustained parental involvement
• Power of parental peer support
• Recovery Journey: Challenges, Realities and Hope 

This episode is a must-listen for any parent or caregiver faced with an eating disorder. Listen and share with others for detailed information and tools to help a youth in need live their healthiest and happiest life.

Is it Disordered Eating? Get the answers here: Signs of Disordered Eating Parent Guide

For more about F.E.A.S.T. visit: https://www.feast-ed.org

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Disclaimer: The Healthy Teen Life podcast and the hosts of the podcast are not a substitute for personal medical advice or any form of professional therapy. The content of this episode is provided for informational purposes only as it pertains to unhealthy eating behaviors. It does not provide medical advice related to diagnosed eating disorders of any form. The host is not acting as a professional counselor or licensed healthcare provider. Eating disorders can have serious health consequences. Please seek medical attention for matters related to your health and well-being.