Understanding Disordered Eating in the Bariatric Community | Featuring Kitty Ferguson-Mappus, LCSW

In this insightful episode of Our Sleeved Life Podcast, we tackle a crucial and often overlooked topic within the bariatric community: disordered eating. Join us as we sit down with Kitty Ferguson-Mappus, LCSW, a seasoned therapist, bariatric patient, and eating disorder specialist, who brings a unique and compassionate perspective to this important conversation. 🌟What You’ll Discover:🩺 Kitty’s Journey: Learn about Kitty’s remarkable journey as both a bariatric patient and a therapist, and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of disordered eating post-surgery.🧠 Expert Insights: Kitty, a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and former first responder, dives deep into the complexities surrounding disordered eating after bariatric surgery, shedding light on the nuanced relationships individuals develop with food, body image, and mental health.🔍 Myths & Realities: Explore the myths, challenges, and realities of disordered eating within the bariatric community, and gain a deeper understanding of how these issues impact individuals on their weight loss journey.💬 A Safe Space for Discussion: With compassion and authenticity, Kitty creates a safe space for discussing these sensitive topics, empowering listeners with the knowledge, understanding, and hope they need to navigate similar challenges.Tune in to this powerful episode to gain valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of disordered eating within the bariatric context. Whether you’re a bariatric patient, a healthcare provider, or someone interested in understanding the complexities of disordered eating, this episode offers guidance, support, and a deeper perspective on these crucial issues.🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell for more expert discussions, personal stories, and essential tips from Our Sleeved Life Podcast.Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: @oursleevedlifepodcastFacebook: @oursleevedlifepodcastTikTok: @oursleevedlifepodcast#DisorderedEating #BariatricCommunity #EatingDisorders #WeightLossSurgery #MentalHealth #IntuitiveEating #OSLP #BariatricLifeOSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. OSLP Connections:OSLP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oursleevedlifepodcastOSLP Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oursleevedlifepodcastOSLP Email List: https://www.oursleevedlifepodcast.comOSLP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/OSLPJBY2023 Replay: https://www.jbyawards.com. OSLP Recommended Products:OSLP Amazon Store -  https://www.amazon.com/shop/oursleevedlifepodcastProcare Health - https://procarenow.com  POP Recovery Systems - https://tr.ee/PopRecoverySystemsJust Meats - https://www.justmeats.com/Live Uba - https://www.liveuba.com/oslpDive Bar Nutrition https://divebarnutrition.com/discount/oslpDevotion Nutrition - https://devotionnutrition.com/SABP Weightloss - https://sabpweightloss.comTreVita MX Medical Tourisim - http://ambassador.trevita.com/osl OSLP Discount Codes:@procarenow OSLP⁠ - 10% off@divebarnutrition OSLP@liveuba [email protected] OSLP25 $25 off your purchase@builtbar OSLP⁠@devotionnutrition OSLP5