The Complex Relationship Between Substance Use and Eating Disorders, with Alice BakerThe Complex Relationship Between Substance Use and Eating Disorders, with Alice Baker
Hopestream for parenting kids through drug use and addiction
Alice Baker discusses the complex ties between eating disorders and substance use, offering insights on diet culture, self-awareness, and positive communication.
51:59•30 May 2024
Alice Baker on Untangling Eating Disorders and Substance Use
Episode Overview
- Explore the intricate relationship between eating disorders and substance use
- Learn about the impact of diet culture and self-awareness in supporting individuals
- Discover the role of positive communication in addressing eating disorders and substance abuse
- Understand the complexities of co-occurring eating disorders and substance misuse
- Gain insights into the Invitation to Change approach for effective support
“As we start to change our behaviors and how we care for ourselves, our kids notice, even if they pretend they're not.”
Ever thought about how eating disorders and substance use can intertwine? In this episode of Hopestream, host Brenda Zane sits down with Alice Baker, a licensed professional counselor and certified eating disorder specialist, to unravel this complex relationship. Alice shares her personal journey from competitive dance, where body image pressures sparked her own eating disorder, to becoming a dietician and counselor.
She delves into how her son's struggle with substance use led her to the Hopestream Community and the realization that the principles of The Invitation to Change could be applied to both eating disorders and substance misuse. The episode touches on serious topics like 'drunkorexia' and other dangerous combinations of disordered eating and substance use. Alice's insights provide a unique perspective on how diet culture, self-awareness, and positive communication can help navigate these intertwined challenges.
Whether you're a parent dealing with a child's addiction or someone facing these issues yourself, this conversation offers valuable takeaways and a sense of hope.
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