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Author: Chronic Illness & Eating Disorders
Sober 💫 Scoliosis 💪🏼 Cat mom 🐾 Athlete 🏃🏻‍♀️Speaker ✏ Professor | Counselor | Coach | 🦓HEDS 🌻

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EmBODY Confidence has had an incredible year of encouraging self-love and body acceptance through community events and retreats!

🚨We have two remaining events of 2026:

Friday, November 6th from 1-3PM
Nourish + Network for Eating Disorder Professionals ☕️
This is a casual networking event held quarterly for local, HAES-aligned providers. RSVP required (few spots left)

Monday, November 16th from 7:30-8:45PM
Yoga for Abundant Bodies 🧘🏻‍♀️
This is a gentle and fully accessible practice of poses and flows, followed by guided meditation and Savasana. All abilities welcome. $15 for in person OR virtual!

2027 already has *several* events in the works and I can’t wait to share them with you! 👀

I’ll be taking some time off for surgery and recovery this winter so we will have no events on the calendar for two whole months and I know I’ll be bursting at the seams to jump back into things!

If you’d like to learn more about any and all events (plus see some save the dates for the new year) head to the 🔗 “All EmBODY Events” and mark your calendar!

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OUT NOW 🎙️

Hayley Charles opens up about the shame that so often exists behind an eating disorder—the shame of struggling, the shame of being seen, and the shame that can keep people silent.

Eating disorders thrive in secrecy. Recovery begins when we create spaces where people feel safe enough to speak without fear or judgment.

Watch the newest ALIGN33 Media Roundtable now.

#EatingDisorderRecovery #EndTheShame #MentalHealthAwareness #BodyImage #EDRecovery ALIGN33Media

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For more than 25 years, I’ve been honing the craft of public speaking—and it all started somewhere I never expected. I discovered my love for speaking while working as a school-based mental health clinician and completing my hours toward becoming an LMFT.

That experience eventually led me to @toastmastersofficial, an international organization dedicated to helping people become stronger, more confident communicators. I credit Toastmasters with helping me build the confidence and skills I needed to pass my oral exams to become a licensed therapist.

Fast-forward 25+ years, and in less than two weeks, I’ll be giving a keynote at a regional eating disorder conference, @stl_networked, in St. Louis: “Menopause, Body Image and Eating Disorders: What Clinicians Need to Know.”

I’m incredibly excited—and, if I’m being honest, experiencing some imposter syndrome, too.

One of my favorite reframes comes from @adamgrant:

Imposter Syndrome:
“I don’t know what I’m doing. It’s only a matter of time before everyone finds out.”

Growth Mindset:
“I don’t know what I’m doing yet. It’s only a matter of time until I figure it out.”

I love how that one word, “yet,” changes everything.

Adam says, the highest form of self-confidence isn’t believing you already know everything, it’s trusting yourself to figure things out.

Here’s to embracing both, can’t wait to see some of you there!

Link in bio.

#keynotespeaker #menopausetalk #weightinclusive #nondietapproach

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“How do I share the daily reality of my illness without feeling like a burden?”

That question hit my inbox, and it’s the exact reason we dedicated our entire Season Finale to Chronic Love.

Navigating love, dating, and partnership while managing a chronic illness or disability isn't easy. It challenges your patience, your boundaries, and your heart.

To close out this season, the wonderful Lisa Gray, LMFT is back in the building to help us navigate the raw, unspoken dynamics of relationships—from redefining intimacy and setting energy boundaries to managing financial stress and releasing guilt.

To everyone who submitted questions, shared love, and supported the show even on the days I wasn’t at my best: thank you. This community is everything.

🎧 The Season Finale is streaming everywhere now. Head to the link in bio to listen to the full episode on Podbean and your favorite platforms. ✊🏾🫘
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#chronicillnessromance #datingwithchronicillness #therapist #ChronicPainWarrior #SpoonieLife

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Cupcakes & Connections at @lancastercupcake! 🤍🧁

Hidden River Eating Disorder Treatment is honored to partner with STR Behavioral Health 🧁🩷 Alyssa Hess to host this special event. It’s such a fun way to connect, catch up with familiar faces, make new connections, and, of course, enjoy some cupcakes along the way!

Tamie Gangloff started this event more than 2 years ago, and it has been amazing to watch it grow. With every gathering, we get to welcome friends and familiar faces while also meeting new people who bring their own stories, energy, and connections to our community.

Thank you so much to everyone who came from near and far to spend time with us. We’re so grateful for each of you and the connections we’ve built along the way.

Here’s to many more conversations, friendships, collaborations, and cupcakes! 🧁✨

We’re already looking forward to the next one! 💛

#cupcakesandconnections #hiddenriverhealing #teamevent

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Networking, Cup-caking, & Catching up! 🧁

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This week´s podcast guest is Tamie Gangloff, M.A., MFT @authortamiegangloff a therapist, educator, and author whose work lives at the intersection of chronic illness, recovery, and resilience. ⁠
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She is a retired athlete, a chronic illness patient, and a scoliosis and spine fusion patient, whose personal journey deeply informs her professional work and is featured in her book, Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences.⁠
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She brings both clinical insight and lived experience to honest conversations about body trust, identity, grief, and resilience—especially when healing isn’t linear and there’s no clear finish line.⁠
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KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:⁠
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- How clinical terminology (like the word "deformity") can be deeply internalized by young patients, sparking long-term body image issues.⁠
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- The psychological impact of wearing a medical back brace, including isolation and the desire to "disappear" or make oneself smaller.⁠
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- Why alcohol is frequently used as a coping mechanism to quiet social anxiety and disconnect from physical discomfort.⁠
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- The frustrating reality of navigating disjointed treatment landscapes due to insurance limitations, and how it impacts the recovery process.⁠
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- The essential connection between medical trauma, PTSD, and active eating disorders, and why resolving trauma is necessary for complete healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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A BODY, A BACKSTORY, AND RECOVERY: TAMIE GANGLOFF ON CHRONIC ILLNESS, EATING DISORDERS, AND ALCOHOL @authortamiegangloff⁠
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In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with therapist, educator, and author Tamie Gangloff to explore the profound intersection of chronic illness, eating disorders, and substance use. ⁠
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After being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and struggling with the shame of being told she had a "deformity," Tamie developed a deeply distorted relationship with her body and food, eventually turning to alcohol as a way to cope with severe self-consciousness. ⁠
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Through an open and honest conversation about her non-linear journey—which involved medical trauma, multiple spinal surgeries, and navigating inadequate insurance coverage—Tamie shares how identifying her underlying medical PTSD was the key to unlocking true recovery. ⁠
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This episode serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand how physical ailments shape identity and why professional, trauma-informed support is essential on the path to healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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A BODY, A BACKSTORY, AND RECOVERY: TAMIE GANGLOFF ON CHRONIC ILLNESS, EATING DISORDERS, AND ALCOHOL @authortamiegangloff⁠
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In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with therapist, educator, and author Tamie Gangloff to explore the profound intersection of chronic illness, eating disorders, and substance use. ⁠
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After being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and struggling with the shame of being told she had a "deformity," Tamie developed a deeply distorted relationship with her body and food, eventually turning to alcohol as a way to cope with severe self-consciousness. ⁠
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Through an open and honest conversation about her non-linear journey—which involved medical trauma, multiple spinal surgeries, and navigating inadequate insurance coverage—Tamie shares how identifying her underlying medical PTSD was the key to unlocking true recovery. ⁠
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This episode serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand how physical ailments shape identity and why professional, trauma-informed support is essential on the path to healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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This week´s podcast guest is Tamie Gangloff, M.A., MFT @authortamiegangloff a therapist, educator, and author whose work lives at the intersection of chronic illness, recovery, and resilience. ⁠
⁠
She is a retired athlete, a chronic illness patient, and a scoliosis and spine fusion patient, whose personal journey deeply informs her professional work and is featured in her book, Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences.⁠
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She brings both clinical insight and lived experience to honest conversations about body trust, identity, grief, and resilience—especially when healing isn’t linear and there’s no clear finish line.⁠
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KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:⁠
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- How clinical terminology (like the word "deformity") can be deeply internalized by young patients, sparking long-term body image issues.⁠
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- The psychological impact of wearing a medical back brace, including isolation and the desire to "disappear" or make oneself smaller.⁠
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- Why alcohol is frequently used as a coping mechanism to quiet social anxiety and disconnect from physical discomfort.⁠
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- The frustrating reality of navigating disjointed treatment landscapes due to insurance limitations, and how it impacts the recovery process.⁠
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- The essential connection between medical trauma, PTSD, and active eating disorders, and why resolving trauma is necessary for complete healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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NEW PODCAST!⁠ 🎤 ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
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A BODY, A BACKSTORY, AND RECOVERY: TAMIE GANGLOFF ON CHRONIC ILLNESS, EATING DISORDERS, AND ALCOHOL @authortamiegangloff⁠
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In this episode of Behind the Bite, Dr. Cristina Castagnini sits down with therapist, educator, and author Tamie Gangloff to explore the profound intersection of chronic illness, eating disorders, and substance use. ⁠
⁠
After being diagnosed with scoliosis as a child and struggling with the shame of being told she had a "deformity," Tamie developed a deeply distorted relationship with her body and food, eventually turning to alcohol as a way to cope with severe self-consciousness. ⁠
⁠
Through an open and honest conversation about her non-linear journey—which involved medical trauma, multiple spinal surgeries, and navigating inadequate insurance coverage—Tamie shares how identifying her underlying medical PTSD was the key to unlocking true recovery. ⁠
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This episode serves as an insightful resource for anyone seeking to understand how physical ailments shape identity and why professional, trauma-informed support is essential on the path to healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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This week´s podcast guest is Tamie Gangloff, M.A., MFT @authortamiegangloff a therapist, educator, and author whose work lives at the intersection of chronic illness, recovery, and resilience. ⁠
⁠
She is a retired athlete, a chronic illness patient, and a scoliosis and spine fusion patient, whose personal journey deeply informs her professional work and is featured in her book, Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills and Lived Experiences.⁠
⁠
She brings both clinical insight and lived experience to honest conversations about body trust, identity, grief, and resilience—especially when healing isn’t linear and there’s no clear finish line.⁠
⁠
KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:⁠
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- How clinical terminology (like the word "deformity") can be deeply internalized by young patients, sparking long-term body image issues.⁠
⁠
- The psychological impact of wearing a medical back brace, including isolation and the desire to "disappear" or make oneself smaller.⁠
⁠
- Why alcohol is frequently used as a coping mechanism to quiet social anxiety and disconnect from physical discomfort.⁠
⁠
- The frustrating reality of navigating disjointed treatment landscapes due to insurance limitations, and how it impacts the recovery process.⁠
⁠
- The essential connection between medical trauma, PTSD, and active eating disorders, and why resolving trauma is necessary for complete healing.⁠
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To listen to this podcast: Link in BIO.⁠
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#fooddisorder #chronicilness #edrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #edrecoverysupport

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